Tekla Environment List
What is Tekla? Tekla is a software suite used for structural engineering, detailing, and fabrication. It's widely used in the construction industry for creating detailed models of buildings, bridges, and other structures.
to select your installed environment and role before opening a model. Tekla User Assistance tekla environment list
Pro Tips
- Always match the environment to the fabrication standards of the shop or site, not just your location.
- Use the
Defaultenvironment only for learning – it lacks regional codes. - When in doubt, install multiple environments – Tekla allows you to install several at once and switch at startup.
4.3 Custom Environments (Corporate)
Large fabricators create custom environments. These appear as: What is Tekla
- Material Standards: Which steel grades (A36, S235, S355) are available.
- Section Profiles: Standard I-beams, channels, angles, and hollow sections for that region.
- Bolts and Welds: Predefined bolt assemblies (e.g., A325, 8.8) and weld defaults.
- Codes & Checking: Which design codes (AISC, Eurocode, BS, CISC) appear in the clash check and design wizards.
- Numbering & Marking: How parts are numbered (e.g., starting with "B" for beams in the US).
- Drawing Templates: Title blocks and layout templates that match local drafting standards.
Common Environment Acronyms in the List
When you look at the Tekla Environment List, you might see acronyms. Here is a quick decoder: Always match the environment to the fabrication standards