Blogs By Tek1 on Steel detailing, Precast Panel Detailing, Stairs, Projects,
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| The Standards we Follow | AS4100 AS 1428 AS1657 |
| Our Services | Steel Detailing, Precast Panel Detailing |
Fabricator – Third Angle
You have a profile e.g. “CC200755.0″ obtained via the Tekla API. How can you extract it’s HEIGHT or WIDTH or other parameters (or properties) such as density? The Tekla Documentation is not good on this point, and it took me some time to find this out. I have documented the methodology, so hopefully that will save you some time.
In our use case, users select a profile via text (or rather via a CLI). How we need to build a shed from it. In order to build that shed, we need to know the specific properties of the profile that is selected. How do you do that via the Tekla Open API?
public double getHeight(string profileString)
{
LibraryProfileItem libraryProfileItem = new LibraryProfileItem();
libraryProfileItem.Select(profileString);
List<ProfileItemParameter> parameters = libraryProfileItem.aProfileItemParameters.Cast<ProfileItemParameter>().ToList();
double height = parameters.First(p => p.Property.ToUpper() == "HEIGHT").Value;
return height;
}If you need some further explanation on what this all means, check out the video explanation below:
For more information our Tekla’s API’s feel free to check out our Tekla API blog.
We are now placing smart QR codes on drawings. Why? What benefit is accrued by doing so? Instructions on how to make it work Rules – To prevent obsolete data from being used or shown Updating the Drawings: Setting up the template
Do you loose time with missing dimensions Have you ever used the wrong revision? Here is what is cooking at Tek1. If you would lik to to know more Here is a solution where you can scan the QR code and bring up the assembly model. know the revision number of the drawing which you…
This is probably first precast project we have attempted with tekla structures as the tool. We have done a few with Revit, and lot with Autocad. There is raging argument with no one really know (unless one has walked in the weeds) which is a better tool I believe no tool as out of the…
If you want to waste time on a poorly documented API (which doesn’t make any sense) I would highly recommend getting on Tekla. I’m documenting this so some poor soul doesn’t waste a day trying to debug this: Do you see the problem? First insert the beam, and then apply the UDA and it should…
Our use case? How can we check? Voila! Now it’s hard to make a mistake. If you want to get all materials – it’s very similar to the above. Use the CatalogHandler.GetMaterialItems() method along with the materialItem.MaterialName property. The code to actually do that – I will leave as an exercise to the reader.
Q22836 – St Mary’s Footbridge TAP3 MC T2
Q23034 – Moore Park PV&C – Balustrade Type BA5
Q26400 – Moore Park PV&C – Bridges and Ramp
Q24123 – IC3 Super West Project – Handrails and Balustrades
Los Angles
Expert Steel Detailing Services
| The Standards we Follow | |
| Our Services | Steel Detailing Shop drawings to Steel Detailing | AISC | ASTM |
| Steel Estimation We build a tekla model from Structural drawings in Tekla Produce the reports, give you the model and the reports with expert comments. | |
| Standards we follow | Steel detailing AISC 360 (Specification for Structural Steel Buildings): The foundational standard for the design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel. |
| ASTM Specifications: All materials must be identified and traceable to specific ASTM standards (e.g., A992 for wide flanges, A36 for plates). | |
| OSHA Standards | We follow OSHA Standards -1926.754, 1926.755, 1926.756 |
If a project gets placed on hold, you should immediately invoice a pro-rata amount for the work that is completed. The costs of Picking up a project after forgetting it The Costs of Context Switching If a client demands that a project be completed NOW, then you have to stop what you are currently doing,…
Axiomatic statement: Clients will only pay for fantastic work, not “mediocre” work. If the work is mediocre here is what will happen: Every business in the world faces this problem. We are not a government office. We are operating in a highly competitive and commodified market. This means it’s easy for clients to get another…
Whether you’re reinstalling Tekla or setting it up on a fresh system, getting everything aligned for our internal workflow – including the Material Take Off (MTO) process – is crucial for smooth operation. Here’s a complete, easy-to-follow guide to installing Tekla Structures, configuring the Australasia environment, and setting up our Effective MTO DLL for seamless…
Based on a requirement with one of our precast Clients. The following things need to be followed while submitting the Precast Model IFC Model: (For Builder and Consultant Use) Purpose: Live Link: (For Precast Manufacturer and Erection Engineer Use) Purpose:
