Learn Tekla Structures

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Each learning path is specifically designed to meet the needs of different user groups, for example, new users, steel detailers, concrete contractors, bridge designers, structural engineers, etc. You can go through the learning paths in your own pace.

Learning content

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Video tutorials

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Create assemblies in Tekla Structures

Learn how to create basic assemblies and nested assemblies in your model using bolt properties, weld properties, and Add to assembly command. We will show you how to Join…

Create bolt groups

Learn how to create and modify bolt groups manually. We will create multiple bolt groups with different settings and in different shapes. We will also show you how to fix some…

Create bolt holes

Learn how to create 4 types of bolt holes: round, slotted, oversized, and tapped. We will show how you can create different types of holes and hole groups and how you can adjust…

Create cast units

Learn how to create cast units. You will also learn how to inquire, check, and highlight objects in cast units. We cover the following: 00:03 Introduction 00:46 Create a…

Create clip planes

Clip plane is a tool that cuts a model along a plane so that you can see inside the model without hiding or removing any part geometry. Learn how to create, move and delete clip…

Create construction arcs

Learn how to create construction arcs in your Tekla Structures model. Construction arcs are transparent modeling aids that you can place in the model to help position other…

Create construction circles

Learn how to create construction circles in your Tekla Structures model. Construction circles are transparent modeling aids that are not shown or printed in drawings. You can…

Create construction lines

Learn how to create construction lines in your Tekla Structures model. Construction lines are transparent modeling aids that you can place in the model to help position other…

Create construction planes

Learn how to create construction planes in your Tekla Structures model. Construction planes are transparent modeling aids that are not shown or printed in drawings. You can place…

Create construction polycurves

Learn how to create construction polycurves in your Tekla Structures model. Construction polycurves are transparent modeling aids that are not shown or printed in drawings.…

Create curved section views in drawings

Learn how to create curved section views in drawings. We cover the following: 00:03 Introduction 00:19 Create a curved section view 01:14 Add the curved section view to the…

Create custom keyboard shortcuts

Learn how to create custom keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflows in Tekla Structures. We also share a few of our favorite commands to use with a custom hotkey. See also…

Create custom profiles using DWG files

You can import custom cross sections and add them as DWG profiles to the profile catalog. This video shows you:The basics of importing a profile from DWGHow to prepare a file for…

Create detail views in drawings

Learn how to create and modify detail views in drawings. You will also learn how to change the detail mark advanced options. We cover the following: 00:03 Introduction. 00:…

Create detailed object level settings in drawings

Learn how to use detailed object level settings for specific purposes, for example, for creating a special representation for marks and building objects in drawings. We cover…

Create drawing snapshots

Learn how to view and create drawing snapshots and how to overlay snapshots on top of your model or drawing. We cover the following: 00:30 Create snapshots 01:07 Snapshot overlay…

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