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ByCoordinateSystems (i.e. the Tekla API method)? AlignCoordinateSystem (the AutoCAD .net API method)? What are they? What do they mean?
What problem does it solve? I have some treasure, buried somewhere. I know how to get there from my town. This is great from my current location. But how will you get there from YOUR location? Without changing the location of the treasure, I can tell you how to get there, from your location by…
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How to programmatically filter model objects, in a Tekla model, by Part Position? (Tekla API)
Suppose you have a Tekla model and you want to programmatically filter for parts with a revision mark of abc/1. How would you do that? When I originally tried the code, I had a single Binary Filter expression for just the part Position Number. I made a fatal mistake – I had assumed that Tekla…
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How to Debug a Tekla Plugin Without Restarting Visual Studio (Tekla Open API Tutorial)
To my surprise, debugging is not a trivial exercise. Please watch the video to guide you on where to click etc. Source code – github repository of the tekla beam plugin. You need to follow the instructions listed here: https://developer.tekla.com/tekla-structures/documentation/debug-plugin-without-restarting-tekla-structures with the following notes and amendments: Add “set XS_PLUGIN_DEVELOPER_MODE=true” to the teklastructures.ini file and open…
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How to Get Drawing Revision Numbers
Couldn’t do it, because it’s not exposed. This is a hack that I used to circumvent:
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Tekla API – how to select model objects via a picker
Pretty simple: just selects a simple model object
Category: blogs
Blogs By Tek1 on Steel detailing, Precast Panel Detailing, Stairs, Projects,
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Steel Stairs | Melbourne | Sydney | WA
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Navigating Access and Slope Limits for Stairs and Ladders
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HUMES PLANT ACCESS STAIRS & WALKWAYS
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ARCH STAIR PLAN DETAILS AND DRAWING STUDY
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New requirements for Stairs as per AS 1657-2013
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Shop drawings to Steel Detailing | AISC | ASTMSteel 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 Interesting Steel Structures in Los Angeles
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Staff Memos
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Memo 41: Be aware of Risks, Transportation and Site Costs when making changes
Read more: Memo 41: Be aware of Risks, Transportation and Site Costs when making changesEngineer says, make the change to a little cleat. And then fabricate. No need to re-submit for stamping. But should you? Just a little cleat? Except it’s on the end of a 15m beam. What’s the problem with that? ……..so the question is, if something goes wrong, who’s carrying the can? What should you do?…
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Memo 40: What is your job as a detailer? Is it to simply do what the engineers said without question?
Read more: Memo 40: What is your job as a detailer? Is it to simply do what the engineers said without question?Typically you receive And using them, you must make shop drawings. You must consider: Key Issues: You must question everything they suggest. Everything you see must pass the “smell test”. Do not put something ridiculous on the drawings simply because the engineer wrote it on HIS drawing. Your job is to apply your judgment to…
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Memo 39: Remove any reference to “hourly billing” and expose prices to staff
Read more: Memo 39: Remove any reference to “hourly billing” and expose prices to staffWhy? And the ironic thing? We always quoted fixed prices Exposing Prices We’re going Fixed Pricing All the Way ….and we’re completely getting out of the business of mentioning hours. Is it a risk? Yes. Is it a big risk? No. What should you do? Normally you would quote your hours on the “cost justifications”…
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Memo 38 – Easy way to improve your english
Read more: Memo 38 – Easy way to improve your englishMost staffers in this firm have very poor English ability. English is a universal language. It is a very valuable skill. If you don’t want to improve your language (and I know some don’t want to, nor do they care) then you will very significantly limit your earning potential. Clients demand good communicators – especially…
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