Tekla Drawing

1. Download Files

Access and download essential files to get started on your Tekla projects seamlessly. Set up your project environment with the correct resources for eƯective drawing creation.

2. Open Tekla Model

Open and navigate Tekla models eƯiciently, preparing for smooth drawing processes. Familiarize yourself with the model setup for accurate referencing.

3. Drawing Interface:

Explore Tekla’s drawing interface to enhance navigation and usability. Learn about key tools and features for a streamlined drawing experience.

L1. Document Manager

Understand diƯerent types of documents and drawings Tekla supports.

Display, hide, rearrange, and sort columns for better organization.

L2. Document Manager

Edit columns directly within the document manager to customize views.

Use search criteria and visibility controls to manage selected documents and objects in the model.

L3. Document Manager

DiƯerentiate between drawing statuses such as up-to-date, out-of-date, obsolete, and issued.

Manage drawings eƯectively with options for locked, frozen, and ready-for-issue statuses.

L4. Document Manager

Create and configure groups to organize specific sets of drawings.

Set conditions, group indexes, and sorting options for streamlined document display.

L1. Why Default Settings Are Not Ideal for Drawings

Learn why default settings may not be suitable for precise drawings.

Understand the benefits of creating custom filters to enhance drawing generation.

L2. Create Filters for Various Profiles

Set up filters tailored to diƯerent profiles such as angles, channels, hollow sections, and rod sections.

Customize filters for I, T, and plate profiles for targeted drawing organization.

L1. Assembly Drawing Layout

Configure assembly drawing layouts to meet detailed project requirements.

Customize layout settings to ensure a comprehensive view of assembled components.

L2. Single Part Drawing Layout

Develop single-part layouts that capture all necessary details for individual parts. o Adjust layout elements for clarity and easy fabrication reference.  L3. Precast Drawing Layout o Set up layout configurations for precast drawings to highlight specific precast details. o Tailor the layout to suit the unique demands of precast structures.  L4. GA Drawing Layout o Arrange and customize layouts for General Arrangement (GA) drawings. o Focus on readability and accurate representation of the overall structure.

L1. Drawing Introduction o Get an overview of drawing types available in Tekla and their uses. o Familiarize yourself with each drawing type to apply them eƯectively.

L2. Single Part Drawings o Create single-part drawings with a focus on individual component details. o Ensure accuracy in every part for seamless assembly.

L3. Assembly Drawings o Develop assembly drawings that highlight complete assemblies for fabrication. o Capture all required views and information to support the assembly process.

L4. Multi Drawing o Create multi-drawings to combine multiple components into one drawing. o Save time and improve eƯiciency by grouping relevant parts.

L5. Super Assembly Drawing o Produce super assembly drawings that visualize complex, larger assemblies. o Use advanced techniques to ensure all elements are displayed clearly.

L1. Introduction to GA Drawings o Learn the purpose and significance of General Arrangement drawings in Tekla. o Explore their applications in detailing the entire structure.

L2. Key Points Before Creating GA Drawing o Understand the essential checks and balances before initiating GA drawing creation. o Ensure your setup aligns with project standards for consistent outputs.

L3. Moving and Aligning Views o Learn techniques for moving and aligning views to optimize your drawings. o Improve drawing readability by precisely positioning views.

L4. Copying and Linking Drawings o Save Time by copying and linking drawings for quick duplication and edits. o Maintain consistency across drawings by using linked references.

L5. GA Drawing Properties o Set and adjust properties specific to GA drawings for a customized presentation. o Define key attributes that make your GA drawings stand out.

L6. Anchor Bolt Plan o Develop detailed anchor bolt plans to support the construction process. o Highlight placement and specifications of anchor bolts in GA drawings.

L1. Introduction o Understand the impact of object-level settings on drawing customization. o Learn how to apply object-level adjustments eƯectively.

L2. Object Level Settings for GA Drawings o Configure object-level settings specifically for GA drawings. o Tailor object views and properties to ensure clarity and consistency.

L3. Save Object Level Settings for DiƯerent GA Drawing Properties o Save customized settings for repeated use across diƯerent GA drawings. o Increase eƯiciency by storing frequently used object-level setups.

L4. Object Level Settings at View Level o Apply specific settings at the view level to control individual elements. o Enhance the precision of your drawings by managing view-level details.

L1. Plate o Configure settings to highlight essential details for plate drawings. o Ensure every plate drawing is precise and ready for fabrication.

L2. Column of Tailor single-part drawing settings specifically for columns. o Accurately represent column dimensions and attributes.

L3. Angle and Channel o Set up angle and channel drawing settings for detailed, informative views. o Capture every necessary detail to ensure fabrication accuracy.

L4. View Configuration o Adjust view configurations to improve layout and clarity for single-part drawings. o Customize each view for optimal detail presentation.

L5. Master Drawing Setup o Establish a master drawing setup to streamline the single-part drawing creation process. o Use standardized settings for consistent outputs across projects.

L1. Assembly Drawing Object Level Settings o Apply object-level settings to customize assembly drawings for accuracy. o Control object properties for clear, organized assembly visuals.

L2. Assembly View Settings for A3 and A1 Sizes o Configure assembly views for A3 and A1 paper sizes to fit project requirements. o Adapt view properties for diƯerent scales and formats.

L3. Assembly Drawing Properties o Set specific properties for assembly drawings to highlight necessary details. o Customize attributes to align with project specifications.

L4. Assembly Drawing Creation o Learn step-by-step assembly drawing creation for eƯicient documentation. o Cover the essential processes for assembling components in Tekla.

L5. Master Drawing Setup o Establish a master drawing setup to streamline the drawing creation process. o Use standardized settings for consistent outputs across projects.

1. Numbering Introduction

Understand the purpose of numbering in Tekla and how it helps organise and identify components within a model.

Explore the basics of Tekla's numbering system and how it integrates with project workflows

2. Basic Process Before Numbering

Learn the essential steps to prepare a model for numbering, such as cleaning and organising components.

Avoid common errors by ensuring the model is correctly set up before starting the numbering process.

3. Renumber All

Discover how to renumber all components in a model eƯiciently, ensuring a clean and updated numbering sequence.

Save time by using Tekla’s automated renumbering features for large models.

4. Reuse Old Numbers

Learn to reuse existing numbers to maintain continuity across model revisions.

Minimise errors and confusion by ensuring previously assigned numbers remain consistent.

5. Check Standard Parts

Identify and manage standard parts in your model to ensure accurate numbering.

Understand the role of standard parts in optimising the numbering process for repetitive components.

6. Numbering Comparison

Compare diƯerent numbering sequences to identify inconsistencies and overlaps.

Use this feature to maintain a clear and logical numbering hierarchy in complex models.

7. New Number Options

Explore new number options to customise numbering patterns based on project requirements.

Configure numbering rules that suit unique client or project specifications.

8. Modified Option in Numbering

Learn how to use the modified option to update numbers for changed components.

Ensure that any changes in the model are accurately reflected in the numbering sequence.

9. Tips in Numbering

Discover expert tips to optimise the numbering process and avoid common pitfalls.

Improve eƯiciency and accuracy with practical techniques for managing large models.

10. Automatic Cloning

Automate the numbering process by cloning settings for similar components.

Save time and ensure uniformity in numbering across repetitive structures.

11. Save Preliminary Numbers

Learn how to save preliminary numbers for components in the early stages of a project.

Facilitate smoother transitions to final numbering during later phases of the project.

12. Number Series of Selected Objects

Assigna specific number series to selected objects for better categorisation and organisation.

Customise numbering sequences to align with project-specific needs or standards.

1. Print Drawings

Learn how to print drawings eƯectively, choosing the right settings for clarity and scale.

Understand the importance of accurate print outputs in project documentation.

2. Different Modes in Print Drawings

Explore various print modes available in Tekla, such as single and batch printing.

Choose the appropriate mode to streamline the printing process for your project.

3. Line Properties

Customise line properties to ensure clear and professional drawing prints.

Adjust line thickness, colour, and styles to meet project or client specifications.

4. Print Drawings Using Multiple Printers

Discover how to print drawings using multiple printers simultaneously for faster output.

Manage printer settings to optimise eƯiciency and minimise errors.

5. Create Package

Learn to package drawings into a single, organised file for easy sharing and archiving.

Ensure consistency and accuracy by bundling all relevant documents together.

6. Tips and Tricks

Gain insights into expert techniques to speed up the printing process and improve output quality.

Avoid common printing errors with practical advice and tested methods.

7. Customise Print File Names

Automatically generate customised file names for drawings based on predefined templates.

Maintain organised documentation with clear and meaningful file names.

Each module ends with a quiz to test your understanding. You must score at least 70% to pass and move on to the next section.

Yes, certain course materials, such as PDFs, keyboard shortcut guides, and sample reports, are available for download. However, video content remains online for security and intellectual property reasons.

The skills covered in this course will help you:

Speed up modeling with custom components and filters.

Improve project accuracy using organized model checking.

Generate custom reports to track project progress.

Increase efficiency and standardization across teams.