Mick Hodgson 2018 Tekla Structures, Tekla Versions And Software Evolution
Tekla Version 15 Main Points Unlimited Models Quick modelling tools Fast drawing production Tube CNC
Tekla Version 15 Main Points 64 Bit Version (can now open unlimited size models) Mini Toolbar introduced (easy and quick profile manipulation) New Snapping (can now visually see incremental numerical input) See visual length of profile from snaps (can verify length before continuing) Draw contour plates with visual dimensions (can verify shape before continuing) Select an item see its length displayed (quick visual check) Show only selected, Assembly view (quick viewing tools for ease of use) Polybeam unfolding (better and accurate with move away from the curve option) Drawings :- leader lines, graphics in templates others (better automatic drawings) First generation weld tools (quick implementation of existing welds) First generation drawing catalog (fast creation of drawings) First generation Tube CNC creation (now link to HGG pipe cutting machines)
Tekla Version 16 Main Points Fast modelling tools New modelling tools New components New Report options New Drawing tools
Tekla Version 16 Main Points New snap to line (select line to create profile, welds) Zoom to selected (quick fit to screen of selected Part) Mini Toolbar (dynamic rotation added) New weld types and options (new weld standards added) New system components (quick Stairs and framing) Square to round Warped surfaces Unfolding of above (create warped faces and unfold) Drawings Drag and drop shortening lines on members Dual dimensions SDNF upgrade New history on templates
Tekla Version 17 Main Points Fast advanced modelling views New Model dimension tools Automation of advanced dimensions on drawings DSTV improved for new Scribing NC Machines
Tekla Version 17 Main Points Arc measure tools Show with exact lines Phase by Assemblies Create surface view Contour marking added to DSTV Increased number of colours Drawing anchor points shown as? If not linked to model correctly Drawings Additional parts are automatically added to the cloned drawing Weld merging Merged welds stay merged in cloned drawings Intelligent cloning COG dimension Tag Marking on dimension lines
Tekla Version 18 Main Points New Extensions to download New Specialised connections Improved automation of drawings DSTV improvements for complex notches
Tekla Version 18 Main Points First generation of direct manipulation (easily drag shapes to resize and reshape) Set workplane to surface (one click to set workplane) New extensions for various specialised segments Range of specialised Offshore components Metal frame connections Structural Steel connections New extensions for modelling Model checker, Virtual tour, Directory browser, Autobolt, Many many more. Drawings weld mark content Weld mark leader lines Weld mark merge Extensions DSTV Improvments
Tekla Version 19 Main Points New welding Functionalities Merging items to one Object Browser Further ongoing drawing improvements
Tekla Version 19 Main Points IFC interoperability New Object Browser Attach Part First generation of the new welding functionality New welds Real representation Manipulate as any other part Drawings Drawing snapshots Shortening enhancements Intuitive creation of section views Clear handles for dragging and manipulation Show bolts in neighbor parts Customize the units and format of bolt mark content Unlimited number of views in multi-drawings
Tekla Version 20 Main Points Auto weld preparation and new weld functionality Links to Plant Modelling Systems Direct manipulation New Item option Drawing improvements and extensions
Tekla Version 20 Main Points Improved Clash Check Model Organizer New Item option New Welds extended and improvements New welds now support Auto Preparation Direct manipulation now supports more objects Many new extensions for modeling (built-up from beam, rebar holes thru steel etc) Drawings Copy drawings to another sheet Weld marks Revision handling Extensions ( Curved Dimensions, Wrap around Dimensions etc) New SP3D and PDMS links
Tekla Version 21 Main Points Model Sharing New Component and Reference object menus Direct manipulation for construction lines New tools for complex item modelling Snap to clip planes New Drawing set-ups Import from Sketch-up
Tekla Version 21 Main Points Tekla Model Sharing Tekla Warehouse Download service & Discussion Forum Modeling Direct modification & construction geometry enhancements Snapping to clip planes Numbering improvements Extensions Visual clash ID Drawings & Reports View level control and Drawing setups New drawing printing Many maintenance item Interoperability Reference model handling, IFC Improvements, EPC links
Tekla Version 2016 Main Points New User Interface Enhanced Organizer Modeling features CNC Enhancements New Extensions Welding visualization Improved Drawing Editing Collaboration Warehouse Refer to what's new for Steel 2016 PPT
Tekla Version 2016i Main Points General Model sharing User Interface Ribbon Customization Modeling Bent plate Component maintenance Drawings Improved sketching Snapshot overlay Printing enhancements
Tekla Version 2017 Main Points Modeling Model sharing Direct modification Bent plate New Spiral stair User Interface General items Ribbon customization Contextual toolbar Drawings Enhanced 2D tools Improved drawing opening Snapshots
Tekla Version 2017i Main Points Modeling Spiral Beam Bent Plate 100 Point Limit Drawings Layout Editing Template Editor Weld Marks Snapshots Modify model objects from GA drawing extension
Tekla Version 2018 Main Points Modeling productivity software performance improvements new and modern UI features property pane undo history enhanced graphics for high-end cards easy access to online resources and tools Drawing production more productive, and content is accurate and reliable new tool for validating and managing drawing content improved mark placing and alignment tools Do more enhanced welding bent plates spiral beams point clouds
Tekla Version 2018 Main Points Modelling Point Cloud Support Improvements to bent plate spiral beam Welding Direct X Better support for rendering User Interface User Interface renewed and improved. Added to modeling side a customizable property pane with possible to visualize custom properties Usability enhancements, including snapping improvements Drawings Faster and easier to use drawings, including updated printing, new drawing content manager, new automatic and easier manual mark placement Speed improvements Interoperability Export import Enhanced API
Other land marks Tekla BIMSight is launched on February 2011 Tekla acquires StruCAD software and client base in November 2011 CSC becomes part of Tekla and Tekla Products November 2013 Tekla Field3D Launched in 2014 Cloud Based Model Sharing launched in Spring 2015 Tekla becomes Trimble in January 2016
Speed Improvements to V21.1
Speed Improvements Speed improvements in modelling from the fastest previous version 21.1 There are speed improvements throughout from Version 2016i 2017i to 2018
Speed Improvements Test Model Model size Total : 237736 Test Model Model size Total : 742782 Test Model Model size Total : 59085
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