Category: Tekla API
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How to Get Bolt Information From A Tekla Part (Tekla Open API)
Given a Tekla Part (regardless of how it was obtained, we want to obtain the bolt information. We can do so as follows (see the hello world example):
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How to programmatically create bolt list reports from selected model objects (Tekla Open API)
Reports can be generated fairly easily, manually. But how do you do it programmatically using the Tekla Open API? Please see below for a code sample: Programmatically Extracting Report Values Now, if you want to generate the values programmatically, in memory, and then process them somehow into an excel output, consider the following code sample…
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How to Create a Curved Beam using the Tekla Open API (c#)
The key to this is to specify a chamfer value, and at least three points using the PolyBeam class. You must also provide a profile type that Tekla understands – otherwise you’ll get a bunch of straight lines. Here’s some basic code to get you started: You should be able to easily import, into Tekla,…
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Rosella Bridge
The Metalworks for this bridge was undertaken by Tek1 and has gone without a hitch. Here is a video of the installation. We are proud to be part of this project through JS Metal Engineering. Thank you Xavier for giving us an opportunity to work on this project. Thank you Ram and team for a…
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Tekla Custom Component Primer
Part 1 of the custom component take you through the following items. Defining parameters Setting Create option in the Component tree Loading…
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Modelling Complex Contour Plates using the Tekla Open API
How to create custom Contour Plates using the Tekla Open API from Tek1 on Vimeo. Manually creating contour plates from CSV file inputs will likely be disastrous. You’ll inevitably make mistakes and things won’t fit on site: it will be an uphill battle. You can obviate these issues by using the Tekla Open API to…
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A Beginners guide to APIs
Is programming knowledge necessary only for a Software developer? You will find an answer for this question in this blog. With automation ruling the world, it is important for every business to adopt it into their workflows to stay competitive.People may encounter lots of issues and errors in day to day work which may affect…
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GRASSHOPPER- THE VISUAL PROGRAMMING LINK FOR TEKLA
Ever wondered how to automate the processes in modeling of steel structures, increase efficiency and accuracy. Grasshopper has got all the answers. Grasshopper is a visual programming interface like the Dynamo we saw in the previous blogs. It is built in within the 3D modeling software called Rhino. Tekla has released a link which enables…
