Tekla

Preparing Models for Submission (Tekla)

Example using Tekla Configuration File

  • To place model relative to the selected project base point using the coordinate system values.
Example of Base Point Dialog Box
S2 –Fig 23: Example of Base Point Dialog Box		Example of Add model Dialog Box
S2 –Fig 24: Example of Add model Dialog Box		Example of Base Point on model
S2 –Fig 25: Example of Base Point on model

  • Element's properties are automatically populated as measure type while modeling, no need to fill-in manually.

IFC properties tagging

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  • Use IFC Data Extractor (Auto-Filler) Tool to assign IFC parameters
  • Faster than keying in manual parameters
 
IFC Data Extractor
S2 –Fig 27		IFC parameters
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  • To simplify the process of choosing elements while mapping IFC-SG parameters
  • To streamline the process of exporting a mode in IFC format and save time
IFC4 Export
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Example of IFC-SG Parameters

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  • Editing configuration file to adapt in-house properties

User-Defined Attribute (UDA) Parameters

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Sample (Large) Tekla Structure Model and File Size

S2 –Fig 35 : Example of Large Tekla Model

Example of a Tekla Model folder
S2 –Fig 36 : Example of a Tekla Model folder		Example of a Tekla model database *.db1
S2 –Fig 37 : Example of a Tekla model database *.db1

IFC Model Property Set (SGPset)

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Top 3 Common Modelling Challenges and Solutions (Tekla)

Example using Tekla Configuration File

ChallengeImplicationsSolutions

Forgetting to update the definitions of user-defined attribute after modifying the objects.inp

  Incorrect data in IFC

  • Previously set in-house properties weren’t correctly matched with the right IFC properties

  Avoid modifying the label unless necessary

  • Use Diagnose & Repair to detect and repair the incorrect UDA value types
  • Do not modify unless an experienced user

ChallengeImplicationsSolutions

Forgetting to update IFC after changes / modifications to model

  Missing or incorrect data in IFC

  • Previously set in-house properties weren’t correctly matched with the right IFC properties

  Re-Export IFC

  • Load the pre-defined setting for IFC export
  • Use filter when selecting an object if not meant for all objects

ChallengeImplicationsSolutions

Forgetting to set Subtype (IFC4)

  Missing or incorrect data in IFC

  • Previously set in-house properties weren’t correctly matched with the right IFC properties

  Check IFC Subtype (IFC4)

  • Set and define the needed IFC Subtype
  • Load the pre-defined types of the entity in the list of available drop-down options

Link: IFC-SG Resource Kit