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Exploring a New Approach to Copying Objects in Tekla
copy to another Object in Tekla Normally in Tekla, if we want to copy objects or components from one object to another, we have to follow these steps : Select the objects and components you want to copy. Execute the “Copy to Another Object” command. Choose the source object. Select the destination…
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Tek1 – Tekla Tools
Dimension Bolts Set up Instructions Instructions: Trouble shooting: it doesn’t work!
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Advance Steel Macro – To place Members
I’ve created a macro to help create Advanced Steel Members, given a particular spreadsheet file. You are welcome to download and use it – see here. Unfortunately, I don’t have a demo video for you so: Please read the documentation / manual.
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How to Get Bolt Information From A Tekla Part (Tekla Open API)
Given a Tekla Part (regardless of how it was obtained, we want to obtain the bolt information. We can do so as follows (see the hello world example):
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Blogs By Tek1 on Steel detailing, Precast Panel Detailing, Stairs, Projects,
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Steel Detaling | LA
Our Services for the City
The Standards we Follow Our Services Steel Detailing
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 -

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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