Smooth Start: Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Tekla Structures with Environment, Catalogue & MTO Setup

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 detailing work.

Installation Steps:

1. Download Tekla Structures:
   • Go to the official Tekla download page and download the latest stable version of Tekla Structures 2023
   •  & TeklaStructures2023ServicePack13
   • https://download.tekla.com/tekla-structures/for-businesses/all-files?version=776
   • https://download.tekla.com/download_manager/dist-download?file=software_download/TeklaStructures2023ServicePack13.exe
2. Download the Australasia Environment:
   • Navigate to the environments section and download the Australasia environment file compatible with your Tekla version.
   • https://download.tekla.com/download_manager/dist-download?file=software_download/Env_Australasia_2023_130.exe 
3. Download the Required Catalogue Files:
   • Download the catalogue files necessary for your project on the below link (steel profiles, connections, etc.).
   • https://warehouse.tekla.com/#/collections/online/ff8ab605-eb15-467c-ab6c-b1fad5aa0e71
4. Install Tekla Structures:
   • Run the Tekla installer and complete the software installation.
5. Install the Australasia Environment:
   • Execute the downloaded environment setup file.
6. Install the Catalogue Files:
   • Place the catalogue files in the appropriate Tekla directories or use the catalogue installer if provided.

For Access Shared License Requirements:

VPN Access:

• Connect to the Melbourne office VPN to access the shared License for Tekla

Setting Up MTO Conversion Tools (AutoCAD Integration):

7. Download the Latest MTO DLL:
   • Obtain the latest version of the MTO DLL file for AutoCAD-based conversion.
8. Load the DLL in AutoCAD:
   • Open AutoCAD.
   • Use the command: NETLOAD and browse to load the downloaded DLL file.
9. Open Existing MTO File:
   • Open a previously or any sample created MTO file in AutoCAD for testing and verification.
10. Verify Profile Table:
    • Ensure the MEMBER-SCHEDULE is properly filled and in the same location as MTO file.
    • Confirm all profiles are copied correctly from the our Bepin site.
11. Unlock Layers and Validate:
    • Freez or isolate all layers in the drawing file and test with the single beam or column
    • Test the conversion with a single profile.
12. Run MTO Command:
    • Use the command: ConvertToTeklaWCS to generate the conversion output.
13. Check the Tekla Model:
    • Open Tekla and verify that the steel items have been correctly converted and appear in the model space.

Important Note:

For further clarification or formatting guidelines related to MTOs, please refer to our internal:

This memo contains essential information for ensuring accuracy and consistency in your MTO files.

Inhouse Memo 44 – Formatting Required for MTOs (Checklist for Material Take Offs)