Refresh selected reference models

You can now refresh the reference models that you have selected in the reference model list by using the refresh button .

Previously, you could only refresh all reference models.

This improvement was already introduced in Tekla Structures 2022 SP2.

Save empty reference model groups

The reference model list now supports saving of empty reference model groups. Previously, when you created a reference model group but did not add any reference models in the group, the group disappeared when you reopened the model.

This improvement was already introduced in Tekla Structures 2022 SP2.

Rollover highlight for reference models is now transparent

Previously, with rollover highlight, reference model objects were highlighted with solid rendering.

Now, the rollover highlight color of reference model objects is transparent, and the objects behind reference model objects can be seen and selected.

This improvement was already introduced in Tekla Structures 2022 SP4.

Other reference model improvements

• The reference model import now supports files created in the IFC4.3 format.

• Missing reference models are now listed when you refresh the reference models and some models are missing.

Point cloud clash check

• Clash check between point clouds and pour objects is now supported.

  This improvement was already introduced in Tekla Structures 2022 SP1.

• Point cloud clash check now also checks parts that are inside components.

Attach multiple point clouds

You can now insert multiple point clouds at one go by dragging point cloud files from Windows Explorer.

This improvement was already introduced in Tekla Structures 2022 SP2.

Weld support in .tekla models

Welds are now supported when uploading .tekla models to Trimble Connect.

The default properties in the Default Environment:

"weld": ["WELD_SIZE1", "WELD_SIZE2", "WELD_TYPE1", "WELD_TYPE2", "LENGTH", "WELD_ASSEMBLYTYPE", "WELD_EDGE_AROUND", "WELD_INTERMITTENT_TYPE"] 

For more information about uploading models to Trimble Connect, see Upload a Tekla Structures model to Trimble Connect.

New in Trimble Connect collaboration

Perform model review using Trimble Connect

The Trimble Connect model reviewer extension allows you to collaborate between Tekla Structures and Trimble Connect using property sets. Project participants can add property sets to model objects in Trimble Connect which can then be viewed and colorized in Tekla Structures. This supports more efficient model review and approval workflows, as well as erection, fabrication and on-site workflows where the data is tracked in Trimble Connect.

Compare 3D models in Trimble Connect

You can now share Tekla Structures models (.IFC or .tekla) with any Trimble Connect for Windows user, and allow the users to compare and view the differences between model versions. See Trimble Connect help for more information.