Tekla Product : Tekla Structures 14

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Tekla Structures 14, the latest version of Tekla’s BIM (building information modeling) software, is coming soon. Take a moment to explore what’s new and what has been improved. Here’s a short overview of the main new features and benefits.

For all:

• Task-oriented user interface
• New more flexible licensing system
• Multi-user tools
• Ability to work with bigger models

For Structural Engineering:

• Cast-in-place modeling
• Improvements in General Arrangement drawings
• Reference model management
• Wider collaboration, e.g. A&D integration

For Steel Detailing and Fabrication:

• Easier modeling of assemblies
• improved control of drawings
• modeling tools for offshore, PEB, and miscellaneous steel
• Integration of fabrication

For Precast Concrete Detailing and Manufacturing:

• Tools for hollow core
• Wider integration to manufacturing
• Easier modeling of reinforcement
• More efficient handling of large models
• More efficient drawing production

Task-oriented user interface

• More logical menu structure that follows the user's workflow
• More organized toolbars
• Shorter learning curve for new users; easier to learn and find related commands
• More logical and easy-to-understand terminology, e.g. Free place -> Arrange drawing objects

Multi-user tools

• Automatically stay in queue to save
• New "soft drawing locks" to notify possible drawing editing conflicts
• See which drawings others have modified
• More informative model history
• Administrative tool for removing model locks from multi-user server
• Automatic deleting of outdated drawing files

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