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In Process vs Out of Process
There seems to be a lot of confusion with folks about the difference between using the AutoCAD .net API vs the COM Interop API. They both hope to do the same things, but via different ways. Given a choice, I’d always recommend using the .net API because it is much more powerful. In process –…
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How to insert Reference Models into Tekla
Wouldn’t it be handy if we could pro grammatically insert reference models into Tekla? Well you can now do so quite easily. And if you want to see a video demonstration, here it is: Here is the code which does the hard work. (You will of course add the appropriate references and directives):
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Adding a Dimension to a Beam – Drawing – (Tekla Open API Tutorial)
This is an example of a hello world program which dimensions a beam. I found this code in the Tekla Drawing Samples folder. You can see it in action here: Let’s walk through it: We have to get the relevant drawing. Then we have to get the relevant part we want to dimension. Then…
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Stair Outline Routine (AutoCAD .net + Code attached)
We continue delving into our discussion of stairs. The boss hates it when I do things like this – releasing code to the public. But it’s too good not to share. Below is a routine you might find useful. We use it to model stairs – it’s super fast, and efficient. It allows us…
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AS 1428 Stairs-Handrails – Tek1 Compliance Checklist
We do a lot of work on handrails – both public access (AS 1428) and also private access (AS 1657). Anybody can draw a staircase – and if you’ve ever fallen down some stairs, or if you’ve ever walked up some stairs which do not comply to any standards – then you’ll immediately realise the importance…
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Installing Pull Out Bars on the Far Face of Precast Panels With a Key Box
Ferrules are recommended on the far face of precast panels. However you can install pull out bars with a key box. Please see below for more information: https://youtu.be/7Deqx2KpRuU
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Why do we set copy local to false?
When you first get into .net API programming – for AutoCAD plugins, you learn this cardinal rule: make sure the three AutoCAD dlls you refer to have copy local set to false. Why exactly is this the case? I couldn’t find a better answer than the one offered by Fenton Webb. Here it is…
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Steel Detailing Tips: How to markup A Tekla BIMSight Model
Download Tekla BIMSight Please watch this video on how to markup the Tekla BIMSight Model. It describes the 4 essential steps required to effectively markup a s bim sight model Most important is make your comment public, else when you send the BIMSight model, no one will be able to see your comments. Users can…
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Converting Engineering Components to Detailing Components
What do we want to do? We have received a Tekla model from someone. The model we have received was built using an Engineering Modelling license. We have a full detailing license. There are components in this model, but we can’t number them because they were produced using an engineering license. If you want to…
