Tekla Structures software provides detailers with powerful and flexible tools to build a detailed 3D model that can be used to automatically generate accurate shop and erection drawings and reports.

Tekla's model-sharing capabilities allow multiple detailers to collaborate simultaneously with other project participants with the same, always up-to-date model in every stage of the building lifecycle. Different disciplines can build and share a model, finish or check drawings or manage drawing production status.

Accurate and intelligent detailing

Detailing in a 3D environment using Tekla Structures ensures error-free collaboration during the fabrication and erection phases. The detailed Tekla model represents the 'as-built' condition of the structure – if the structure fits on screen, then it will fit on site as well.  

There is a comprehensive library of intelligent components available in Tekla Structures. Components ranging from end plates, clip angles, and tube braces to handrails and staircases which automatically adapt to the applied location. Users can easily model and store company-specific settings for future projects.

Users can also easily build company-specific parametric objects and custom components by simply modeling them without any programming involved.

Automatic output

All required drawings and reports can be automatically generated from the accurately detailed 3D model. Drawings are associated to the model, so any changes made to the model automatically reflect in the output.

Easy change management

Tekla Structures intelligently manages modification made to the structure. Ongoing model and drawing revisions no longer result in costly errors or delays in time schedules. All related components react to a change and are automatically updated Automatic clash checking efficiently exposes possible conflicts Drawings stay up-to-date   See software configuration