{"id":9016,"date":"2023-04-28T09:29:26","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T09:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=9016"},"modified":"2023-11-30T13:40:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T13:40:51","slug":"from-revit-to-tekla-structures","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/knowledge-base\/from-revit-to-tekla-structures\/","title":{"rendered":"From Revit to Tekla Structures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article explains how to send a Revit model to Tekla Structures, using BIM Expert.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Revit to Tekla Structures using BIM Expert - 3D Steel\" width=\"643\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nt9y0e78VdY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>1. Preparation in Revit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The transfer is based on the analytical model. So in Revit, you need to create an analytical model first. You can use the <em>Analytical Automation<\/em> command in Revit or create the analytical elements manually.\u00a0 The quality and coherence (connection between elements) of the analytical model is not relevant, as the purpose is mainly to send the physical model to Tekla Structures.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Creating the analytical model fast (no quality demand)<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h3>1.1 Analytical Automation<\/h3>\n<p>The <em>Analytical Automation<\/em> will work only for &lsquo;structural important&rsquo; elements, like columns, beams, floors and walls. It will not work for landscaping or curtains. This filtrage can be an advantage and save you time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9035 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"506\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation.png 692w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation-50x11.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation-60x14.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation-35x8.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/>Once the <em>Analytical Automation<\/em> dialog pops up, you choose &lsquo;Physical to Analytical&rsquo;, by clicking the play button.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9080 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual_pa_ap_pa.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual_pa_ap_pa.png 577w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual_pa_ap_pa-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual_pa_ap_pa-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual_pa_ap_pa-60x35.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual_pa_ap_pa-35x21.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select the elements in the model (attention: the selection process must be in 1 go) and click &lsquo;Run&rsquo; to generate the model with default settings.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9043 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation_pa.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation_pa.png 581w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation_pa-243x300.png 243w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation_pa-41x50.png 41w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation_pa-49x60.png 49w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalautomation_pa-28x35.png 28w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1.2 Manually create analytical elements<\/h3>\n<p>It is not time-efficient to manually build an analytical model from scratch. It is is only recommended if there are elements missing after running the <em>Analytical Automation<\/em> command.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9036 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"498\" height=\"109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual.png 699w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual-50x11.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual-60x13.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_analyticalmanual-35x8.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After you have created new analytical elements, you need to associate them with their physical counterpart. You could also opt to use the <em>Assisted Association<\/em>\u00a0command which creates the link while you are drawing the analytical element.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9038 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_assistedassociation.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"415\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_assistedassociation.png 632w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_assistedassociation-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_assistedassociation-50x12.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_assistedassociation-60x14.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_assistedassociation-35x8.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>2.\u00a0 Send the Revit model to Tekla Structures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>2.1 From Revit to BIM Expert<\/h3>\nThere are 2 ways to send models from Revit to BIM Expert:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Starting in Revit: in the BIM Expert tab page, select &lsquo;Export&rsquo;.\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9040 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"633\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport.png 1218w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-300x39.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-768x100.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-1024x133.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-50x6.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-60x8.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-35x5.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Starting in BIM Expert: click &lsquo;Model &gt; Import&rsquo; and select the Revit plugin. In case you have multiple Revit models open, BIM Expert will ask to select your model to be transferred.\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9087\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_fromrevit_import_modeloverview.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"239\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nNo matter the way you have chosen, BIM Expert will now take over.\r\n<h4>2.1.1 Settings<\/h4>\r\nYou can have all (or a selection of) analytical elements exported. All elements is the most likely option.\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9047 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert.png 382w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-38x50.png 38w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-45x60.png 45w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-26x35.png 26w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/>\r\n\r\nNext, the Revit sections and materials must be mapped with BIM Expert&rsquo;s section and material database. BIM Expert will try to find as many automatic mapping matches as possible. In case all sections and materials find a match, you will not see any dialogs for mapping.\r\n<h4>2.1.2 Material mapping<\/h4>\r\nDatabase materials such as steel (e.g. S235, ASTM-Grades), concrete (e.g. C25\/30, M50) and timber (e.g. C24, D50, GL28c) are mapped automatically. In some cases, the match is not automatically found, because the name differs (<em>Concrete grade C25<\/em> instead of <em>Concrete grade C25\/30<\/em>). In that case, you can select the correct material from the database.\r\n\r\n<em>Tip: When searching an item in the database, type the first letters of the name to find it more quickly.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9052 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch.png 698w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-50x32.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-60x38.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-35x22.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/>\r\n\r\nIf you cannot find a suited\u00a0counterpart in the BIM Expert database, the material can be added as new.\r\n<h4>2.1.3 Section mapping<\/h4>\r\nDatabase sections (such as I, H, UB, UC, W, C, U, O, \u2610 and L sections) are mapped automatically. In some cases, the match is not automatically found, because the name differs\u00a0 (e.g. name is\u00a0<em>HEB300 &#8211; S235<\/em>\u00a0instead of <em>HEB300<\/em>). In that case, you can select the correct cross-section from the database.\r\n<em>Tip: When searching an item in the database, type the first letters of the name to find it more quickly.<\/em>\r\n\r\nParametric sections (e.g. rectangles, circle, trapezium, &#8230;) are not in the database. They should always be added as new.\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9054 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"567\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch.png 951w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-60x35.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-35x20.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe model is now in BIM Expert.\r\n\r\n<script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\"><\/div>\n<h3>2.2 From BIM Expert to Tekla Structures<\/h3>\n<p>In the Model tab, select &lsquo;Export&rsquo;. Next, choose the destination software, namely Tekla Structures. Click\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone wp-image-9082\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"28\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow.png 43w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow-35x33.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 29px) 100vw, 29px\" \/> to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9055 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_exporttotekla.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"336\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_exporttotekla.png 602w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_exporttotekla-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_exporttotekla-50x30.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_exporttotekla-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_exporttotekla-35x21.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>2.2.1 Settings<\/h4>\n<p>Choose &lsquo;Export considering an analysis model&rsquo; and hit &lsquo;Continue&rsquo;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9059 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_analysisorconnections.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_analysisorconnections.png 303w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_analysisorconnections-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_analysisorconnections-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_analysisorconnections-60x27.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_analysisorconnections-35x15.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select the desired version of Tekla Structures, select the desired\u00a0options and click &lsquo;Export&rsquo;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9058 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_tekla_versionoptions.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"342\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_tekla_versionoptions.png 610w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_tekla_versionoptions-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_tekla_versionoptions-50x45.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_tekla_versionoptions-60x54.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_tekla_versionoptions-35x32.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In case the Tekla Structures project has already a model inside, BIM Expert will ask you how the new analysis model should be handled:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option 1: replace the old analysis model by the new one<\/li>\n<li>Option 2: create a new analysis model + give the new analysis model a name<\/li>\n<li>Option 3: copy the properties and settings of the old analysis model and export the new model to this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In case the Tekla Structures project is empty, you can opt to specify the insertion data:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&lsquo;Yes&rsquo; to define the insertion data.<\/li>\n<li>&lsquo;No&rsquo; to use the default insertion data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9062 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_insertionpoint.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"402\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_insertionpoint.png 402w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_insertionpoint-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_insertionpoint-50x20.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_insertionpoint-60x23.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_insertionpoint-35x14.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>2.2.2 Material mapping<\/h4>\n<p>In case not all sections or materials can be automatically mapped, you will see a dialog window to map BIM Expert&rsquo;s materials with Tekla Structures materials. Click on the button with the 3 dots\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone wp-image-9084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_matchmore.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"24\" \/> to open Tekla Structures&rsquo; material library and search for a match.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9063 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_materialmatch.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"456\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_materialmatch.png 785w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_materialmatch-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_materialmatch-768x664.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_materialmatch-50x43.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_materialmatch-60x52.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_materialmatch-35x30.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you could type in the Tekla Structures&rsquo; material name directly.<\/p>\n<h4>2.2.2 Section mapping<\/h4>\n<p>In case not all sections can be automatically mapped, you will see a dialog window to map BIM Expert&rsquo;s section with Tekla Structures&rsquo; sections. Click on the button with the 3 dots\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone wp-image-9084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_matchmore.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"24\" \/> to open Tekla Structures&rsquo; section library and search for a match. Tekla Structures&rsquo; section library depends on the environment that you have chosen. If no sections at all can be mapped, you might want to restart Tekla Structures with a different environment.<\/p>\n<h4>2.2.3 Preview &amp; creating the model<\/h4>\n<p>The model will now be previewed in Tekla Structures and you get an overview of all new elements, native Tekla Structures elements. You could choose to leave some elements out by unchecking the &lsquo;Accept<em>&lsquo; <\/em>box<em>,<\/em> but in most cases you click &lsquo;OK&rsquo; here.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9064 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_newparts.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_newparts.png 952w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_newparts-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_newparts-768x354.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_newparts-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_newparts-60x28.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_newparts-35x16.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>2.2.4 Connections and components<\/h4>\n<p>Once the whole model is in Tekla Structures, BIM Expert will start the connection conversion. Whenever possible BIM Expert will convert connections to Tekla Structures components. You will first get an overview of all connections that are recognized as components. When clicking the little eye button <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone wp-image-9083 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_eye.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/>, you get a pop-up window showing the connections. You could choose to leave some elements out by unchecking the &lsquo;Accept<em>&lsquo; <\/em>box<em>,<\/em> but in most cases you click &lsquo;OK&rsquo; here.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9061 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_connectionsoverview.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_connectionsoverview.png 1677w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_connectionsoverview-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_connectionsoverview-768x273.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_connectionsoverview-1024x365.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_connectionsoverview-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_connectionsoverview-60x21.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_connectionsoverview-35x12.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If there are materials of sections to be mapped, they will appear in the next pop-up window. In the column &lsquo;Bolt Assemblies Tekla Structures&rsquo; you can set a (different) bolt material.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9060 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_boltmatch.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"523\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_boltmatch.png 1022w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_boltmatch-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_boltmatch-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_boltmatch-50x27.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_boltmatch-60x33.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_boltmatch-35x19.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>3. Final steps in Tekla Structures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The model is now in Tekla Structures, ready for the\u00a0next steps in the project process.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"1-preparation-in-revit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. 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