{"id":9651,"date":"2023-05-23T08:28:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T08:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=9651"},"modified":"2023-11-30T13:17:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T13:17:47","slug":"from-tekla-structural-designer-to-idea-statica-connection","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/nl\/knowledge-base\/from-tekla-structural-designer-to-idea-statica-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"From Tekla Structural Designer to Idea StatiCa Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article explains how to send one or more Tekla Structural Designer nodes to Idea StatiCa Connection, using BIM Expert.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>1. Preparation in Tekla Structural Designer<br>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe conversion is based on the .cxl file format. The .cxl file format is an XML based neutral file format that allows applications to link with Tekla Structural Designer. Tekla Structural Designer accepts and produces files in the .cxl neutral file format.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li class=\"li step stepexpand\"><span class=\"ph cmd\">Create the model as usual. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li step stepexpand\"><span class=\"ph cmd\">On the <span class=\"ph uicontrol\">BIM Integration<\/span> tab, click <span class=\"ph uicontrol\">Autodesk Revit Export<\/span>. <\/span>The <span class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ph uicontrol\">BIM Integration<\/span> wizard<\/span> opens.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li step stepexpand\"><span class=\"ph cmd\">Adjust the location and rotation of the model, and click <span class=\"ph uicontrol\"> &#8216;Next&#8217;<\/span>. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li step stepexpand\"><span class=\"ph cmd\">Select the items that are included in the model, and click <span class=\"ph uicontrol\"> &#8216;Next&#8217;<\/span>. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li step stepexpand\"><span class=\"ph cmd\">Specify the export names of material grades, and click <span class=\"ph uicontrol\"> &#8216;Next&#8217;<\/span>. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li step stepexpand\"><span class=\"ph cmd\">Specify the file name and location. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li step stepexpand\"><span class=\"ph cmd\">Select whether the file is exported for the first time, or whether you want to update an existing model. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li step stepexpand\"><span class=\"ph cmd\">Click &#8216;<span class=\"ph uicontrol\">Finish&#8217;<\/span>. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\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<h2 id=\"1-preparation-in-revit\"><strong>2. Send model from Tekla Structural Designer to Idea StatiCa Connection<br>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>2.1 From Tekla Structural Designer to BIM Expert<\/h3>\n<p>In the Model tab, select \u2018Import\u2019. Next, choose &#8216;CXL&#8217;. 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\" sizes=\"(max-width: 29px) 100vw, 29px\" 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\" alt=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"28\" \/> to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9629 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl.png 375w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl-300x292.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl-60x58.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl-35x35.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The model is now in BIM Expert.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-1-2-material-mapping\">2.1.1 Material &amp; section mapping<\/h4>\n<p>Most common materials and sections are mapped according to the TSD neutral file mapping conventions. If there is no match found, a default section and material will be applied. You can specify these defaults in &#8216;File &gt; Settings &gt; CXL&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9632 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl_defaults.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl_defaults.png 496w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl_defaults-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl_defaults-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl_defaults-60x22.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcxl_defaults-35x13.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 id=\"2-2-from-bim-expert-to-tekla-structures\">2.2 From BIM Expert to Idea StatiCa Connection<\/h3>\n<p>In the Model tab, select \u2018Export\u2019. Next, choose the destination software, namely Idea StatiCa. 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\" sizes=\"(max-width: 29px) 100vw, 29px\" 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\" alt=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"28\" \/> to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9116 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"366\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea.png 602w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea-50x30.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea-35x21.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-2-1-settings\">2.2.1 Settings<\/h4>\n<h5>2.2.1.1 Version<\/h5>\n<p>Select the desired version of Idea StatiCa.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9155 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_version.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_version.png 378w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_version-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_version-50x27.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_version-60x33.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_version-35x19.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>2.2.1.2 Model type<\/h5>\n<p>Choose between model types analysis or physical:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9154 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_modelchoice.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"674\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_modelchoice.png 964w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_modelchoice-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_modelchoice-768x182.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_modelchoice-50x12.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_modelchoice-60x14.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_modelchoice-35x8.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>analysis model<\/strong> will only send independent analytical bars, as defined in the analytical model:\n<ul>\n<li>When bars are continuous in reality and grouped into a physical group, this is ignored.<\/li>\n<li>Existing connections (e.g. from Tekla Structures, Revit or PowerConnect) are also ignored. Only the analysis members will remain. All physical elements (bolts, welds, connection plates, &#8230; ) will be ignored in the transfer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>physical model<\/strong> will send physical elements, that is\n<ul>\n<li>Continuous bars (if properly grouped)<\/li>\n<li>Connections including all physical elements (bolts, welds, connection plates, &#8230; ). Connections are always in the physical model defined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you choose physical model, it is recommended to opt for &#8216;Use data from analysis model&#8217;, as this will use the load and result information from the analysis model.<\/p>\n<p>It is good practice to check &#8216;Export loads&#8217; and Export results&#8217; unless you want to define the loads again in Idea StatiCa Connection.<\/p>\n<h5>2.2.1.3 Destination<\/h5>\n<p>Select the destination &#8216;Idea StatiCa Connection&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9153 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_destination.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_destination.png 506w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_destination-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_destination-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_destination-60x27.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttoidea_destination-35x16.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>2.2.2 Select nodes and connections<\/h4>\n<p>In the next window you get an overview of the model, where nodes and connections can be selected to be transferred.\u00a0On the left side, &#8216;Connections in Idea StatiCa&#8217; holds a list with all connections to be sent to Idea. The list is empty by default.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9158 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"723\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical.png 1573w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical-1024x483.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical-60x28.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical-35x17.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Depending on the choice of model (analysis or physical) and whether there are physical connections present in the model, this window can have different layouts.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-anchor=\"no\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Analysis model<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Physical model<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Analysis model\"><\/p>\n<p>You will see the analysis &#8216;bar&#8217; model, with square nodes at the intersection points. If there are physical connections present in the model, you will also see the physical model and a list of recognized connections.<\/p>\n<p>Click on a node in the Analysis model to select all connected bars (shown in red) and hit &#8216;Add selection&#8217; to add them to the list.\u00a0 Already added nodes will be displayed in blue.<\/p>\n<p>If physical connections are present, you can also select these nodes from the physical model, but only the ones that are already defined in the list. When you select a node, the physical model will zoom to the selected item.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9127 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical_pa.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"738\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical_pa.png 1697w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical_pa-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical_pa-768x360.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical_pa-1024x480.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical_pa-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical_pa-60x28.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_analytical_pa-35x16.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>    \t\t<div class=\"hts-messages hts-messages--alert  hts-messages--withtitle hts-messages--withicon \" id=\"\" style=\"\">\r\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"hts-messages__title\">Attention<\/span>    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\t<p>\r\n    \t\t\t\t\tIf you selected the &#8216;Analytical model transfer&#8217;, all physical elements (bolts, welds, connection plates, &#8230; ) will be ignored in the transfer. Only analysis bars will be sent &#8211; even for physical nodes. That means that all connection elements (e.g. bolts, welds, plates, ..) must be redefined in Idea StatiCa Connection.     \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\r\n    \t\t<\/div><!-- \/.ht-shortcodes-messages -->\r\n    \t\t<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Physical model\"><\/p>\n<p>You see will the physical model, with all cross-section drawn.<\/p>\n<p>Add a connection by either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Selecting one or more existing physical connections from the list and click &#8216;Add selected&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Selecting an existing physical connection from model, by clicking one the connection part (e.g. haunch, end plate, bolts, &#8230; ) and click &#8216;Add selection&#8217;. The whole connection will be highlighted in red.<\/li>\n<li>Selecting multiple physical bars:\n<ul>\n<li>First click on an empty white space to ensure nothing is selected<\/li>\n<li>Select physical bars (highlighted in red) and click &#8216;Add selection&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9135 \" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_physical_p.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"857\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_physical_p.png 1695w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_physical_p-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_physical_p-768x357.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_physical_p-1024x477.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_physical_p-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_physical_p-60x28.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_physical_p-35x16.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Hit \u2018Continue\u2019 to continue the transfer to Idea StatiCa.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-2-2-material-mapping\">2.2.3 Saving the model<\/h4>\n<p>Choose a folder to save the conversion files (IOM etc).\u00a0 We recommend to have a separate BIM Expert folder, where all your models are stored.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9124 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toideafilebrowser.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toideafilebrowser.png 373w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toideafilebrowser-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toideafilebrowser-47x50.png 47w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toideafilebrowser-57x60.png 57w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toideafilebrowser-33x35.png 33w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-2-2-section-mapping\">2.2.4 Open the model in Idea Checkbot<\/h4>\n<p>Idea Checkbot will launch automatically.\u00a0 A &#8216;New&#8217; tab, a new project is proposed and the project name and project folder are filled out accordingly. Click &#8216;Create project&#8217; to start.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9120 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_newproject.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_newproject.png 734w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_newproject-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_newproject-50x26.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_newproject-60x31.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_newproject-35x18.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-2-2-section-mapping\">2.2.5 Load the nodes<\/h4>\n<p>Click &#8216;Import &gt; Bulk&#8217; to load all nodes. Depending on the number of nodes selected and the amount of results in model, this can take a while.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9121 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_importbulk.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"78\" height=\"86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_importbulk.png 103w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_importbulk-45x50.png 45w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_importbulk-54x60.png 54w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_importbulk-32x35.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 78px) 100vw, 78px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select a connection from the list of project items and click &#8216;Open&#8217; to open it in Idea StatiCa Connection.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9122 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_listandopen.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"605\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_listandopen.png 866w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_listandopen-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_listandopen-768x262.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_listandopen-50x17.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_listandopen-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_toidea_listandopen-35x12.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"3-final-steps-in-tekla-structures\"><strong>3. Final steps in Idea StatiCa Connection<br>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In case you have sent the analytical model, you need to add bolts and connection plates to build up your model.<\/p>\n<p>In case you have sent the physical existing connections, you will see the already defined connection.&nbsp; Other physical bars will need to be completed with bolts, welds, connection plates etc<em>.<br>\n<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"1-preparation-in-revit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. 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