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How to programmatically insert Reference Models into Tekla (Tekla Open API)
Wouldn’t it be handy if we could programmatically insert reference models into Tekla? Well you can now do so quite easily. Here is the code which does the hard work. (You will of course add the appropriate references and directives): And if you want to see a video demonstration, here it is: Inserting XRefs into…
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Bubble Deck Panel Outline – Fire Collar Clash Check (Precast – Bubble Deck)
We’ve been noticing an increasing problem in that certain items are clashing with BubbleDeck Panel outlines. In order to eliminate these types of errors we’ve instituted a new check in our procedures. Everyone is now required to specifically check for this type of situation. This adds to our check list which is already quite long.…
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Finding Blocks “Colliding” with Shear Lig Points (AutoCAD .net, Precast – Bubble Deck)
It’s a common problem apparently. There are far too many block references placed a little too close to those pesky shear lig points. It takes discipline, but when you have 5-10 people all working on the same drawing, with different practices, it’s something that’s really easy to miss, but really expensive to discover. So I…
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How Tek1 solves the problem of Ordering Items in Precast Panel Detailing Projects (Precast)
Counting Items is difficult Ordering parts in precast panel projects is tricky. You need a BOM (Bill of Materials). You need to know what you need and how much. When there are thousands upon thousands of parts – that can be a very tricky endeavour. Why should you bother counting inventory? It all comes down…
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Connection Side Mark on Dimension Lines (Tekla Tips)
How to add a connection side mark on Tekla drawings in structural steel drawings. Switching on the connection side mark on the part properties in Tekla drawings sometimes can crowd the drawing. You can select the Plate side marks “Type” to “Automatic” to set the connection side marks on the dimension line itself. One additional…
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The Dangers of Mirroring In Tekla (Tekla Tips)
As a general rule: Avoiding Mirroring objects in Tekla — if the handles will be inverted that is. Why’s that? Everything is reversed. All the handles are flipped. Down is up and up is down. Front is back and vice versa. It is thoroughly confusing and a bit of a nightmare. More over, Tekla doesn’t…
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What is a lifter? What is a tail bar? Why are they required in precast panels? (Precast – Lifter Series: Part I)
Precast panels are heavy. Cranes are used to lift the panels into place into their appropriate place. Because the mass involved is significant, it is very important that all the components of the lifting system are properly engineered and designed. If this is not the case then the panel could fall – and that can…
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How to Avoid Trouble in Building and Construction Projects (Part V)
We continue our series on how to avoid trouble in building and construction projects. What is required in order to have a successful construction project? Building and construction is necessarily a collaborative endeavour – there are many elements that need to come together in order for it to work successfully. First and foremost you need…
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How to Avoid Trouble in Building and Construction Projects (PART IV)
How to choose an architect? We will now focus on architectural competence in those post – particularly on the tools they use. My invective is necessarily harsh on architects at certain times: bad architects are the bane of the industry, and are part of the reason why building and construction is notoriously expensive. Ask around and you’ll…
