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How to troubleshoot Tekla License Server license issues - relates only to Perpetual on-premises (Sentinel RMS) Server licensing

On the Server

Check the licenses have been activated and installed From the program menu launch Tekla > Structural> Licensing > License Server Manager Select the "Server Status" page and check that all the license features for the product the user is trying to use are listed and check that…

Tekla Engineering Software installation & licensing guide

Please download and read this PDF before commencing an install. It contains information about the various licensing and installation options available.

How to create a Beam End Forces drawing?

In this FAQ you will learn how to create a Beam End Forces drawing for the following: • Current loading value • Max/Min Values by Loadcase/Combinations • Max. Absolute Value by Loadcase/Combination 1. Open a Plan Scene view and ensure it is active On the Project Workspace Structure pane (1), expand Levels and right click on the required…

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How to create a Foundation reaction report drawing?

This FAQ describes how to create a Foundation Report drawing. (Note if you wish to create a tabular report of Foundation reactions (for columns and/ or walls) see Example Reports > Foundations reactions report section) The drawing can be produced for any of the following: Selected Load Case Selected Load…

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How do I include a scene view in a Report?

Obtain a Scene View that you want to use in a reportOpen a view and modify using Scene Content etc. to obtain a view that you would like to utilise in a report.Right click the background of the viewChoose Save View Configuration (2) from the context menuProvide a suitable name for the viewInclude the View in the reportOn the Report ribbon, use…

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Can a DXF shadow be deleted once it has been imported?

Currently a DXF shadow cannot be deleted once they have been imported, however they will be replaced if a new shadow is imported.If you no longer need to see the shadow, you can untick the Shadow Visible property on the floor or level it was imported in to hide it.To do this highlight the Level (2) via the Project Workspace - Structure tree (1).…

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Revit Integration hangs during the mapping phase when importing a model

When importing a model into Revit using the Tekla Structural Designer Integrator for Autodesk Revit you may find that the integration either crashes during the mapping window or you cannot map the sections manually. It is likely that the reason for this is that the Library (Metric or Imperial) may not be correctly set in the Revit settings. To…

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Why is the design status of all the steel members unknown after running a Design? I am using the United States (ACI/AISC) Head Code.

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I am using the United States (ACI/AISC) Head Code and after running a Design the design status of all the steel members is Unknown or Not yet designed. Why is this?

Answer

Mismatched Resistance Code(s) and Design Combinations A common cause of this issue is when the load combinations defined do not match…

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What is the magnitude of the deflections from Modal Analysis?

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What is the magnitude of the deflections from Modal Analysis?

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The deflections produced by Modal analysis are not “real”. They are essentially arbitrary. For each mode, they describe the shape of the mode, but this shape can have any size (amplitude) and this is not known. In order to derive a real…

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