Tekla software updates available now

Trimble Solutions has announced that the latest versions of Tekla Structures, Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds are now available for download.

The 2018i version updates are said to offer users new features and enhancements that increase efficiency, improve workflows and provide better documentation and a more fluid working experience.

The updated structural BIM tool Tekla Structures is said to focus on cultivating a more efficient workflow throughout every phase, with more clarity and increased speed through improved automation.

Steve Jackson, Technical Manager at Trimble Solutions UK said: “The new Document Manager on Tekla Structures 2018i improves the organisation and management of project deliverables.

“It is highly customisable according to the specific needs and workflows of the project and has a comprehensive 3D-based checking process of the drawing content. What’s more, Trimble continues to improve the user experience with its new customisation tools for the property pane and ribbon, allowing the user to organise the screen tools to best suit the way they work.”

The new Tekla Structural Designer 2018i analysis and design tool has a new design support code and a number of workflow enhancements, such as user-defined node by coordinate input, better handling of large models and improved interoperability between Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Structures.

Mr Jackson said: “Structural steel enhancements include a robust link with IDEA StatiCa connection design for both Beam to Column and Beam to Beam steel connections. A structural steel connection resistance check enhancement makes it even easier to improve the quality of early-stage constructability checks.”