Author: admin
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How to Debug a Tekla Plugin Without Restarting Visual Studio (Tekla Open API Tutorial)
To my surprise, debugging is not a trivial exercise. Please watch the video to guide you on where to click etc. Source code – github repository of the tekla beam plugin. You need to follow the instructions listed here: https://developer.tekla.com/tekla-structures/documentation/debug-plugin-without-restarting-tekla-structures with the following notes and amendments: Add “set XS_PLUGIN_DEVELOPER_MODE=true” to the teklastructures.ini file and open…
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Memo 28 – Staff Moonlighting Policy
Moonlighting Policy I do not believe it is possible for someone to work for two entities at the same time: No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.…
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How to Get Drawing Revision Numbers
Couldn’t do it, because it’s not exposed. This is a hack that I used to circumvent:
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Tekla API – how to select model objects via a picker
Pretty simple: just selects a simple model object
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Memo – How to manage client interactions on complex projects to their satisfaction
If you want to get: Repeat work from clients. 5 star reviews Better bonuses / compensation. Then it might be worth considering the following strategies. This is a proven and successful model. Why? RL, GD etc have tried it out. The latter has phenomenal success with this strategy. I have spoken to clients. Especially one…
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Memo 26 – Tek1 must be on all drawings henceforth
Please ensure that the firm’s name is on the Title Sheet. See details below. Drawings should not be sent without our firm’s name on it. NO EXCPETIONS. I will hold to account anyone who ignores or violates this memo. Why? We want to maintain and preserve our reputation. We want to promote our name: to…
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Staff Memo #25: How to add Live Links to Model Sharing Services
Staff, please add live links to model sharing services. You can do so from the quote page directly. Just edit and add the link. The links will be available to all clients on: (i) status emails, and (ii) on the status webpage as well.
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Maximise your Screen Real Estate
I’ve seen people struggle with many windows overwhelming their work space. This will hurt your productivity, especially if you are in the detailing profession. You could employ virtual desktops, in addition to a tiling manager. Please follow this tutorial on virtual desktops. If you want to use a windows tiling manager consider AquaSnap. If you…
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Staff Memos: Long Term Goals
I have not been clear in specifying overall objectives. I want to dramatically increase the reputation of our firm, to boost your remuneration, and to expand our offering(s). This is the plan: 1. Satisfy the Client The client pays the bills. In order to satisfy our clients, we must first understand our clients. When we…
