Release notes

This release will upgrade your Tekla Structural Designer installation to version number 18.1.0.45 and should be installed to ensure optimum function of the program.   It includes a number of significant new features together with several enhancements and issue resolutions as detailed below.  If you are upgrading from a version earlier than Tekla Structural Designer 2018 SP4 (version 18.0.4.9) you can find details of enhancements and fixes included in all previous releases in Tekla User Assistance (TUA) and Tekla Downloads via the links below: Tekla User Assistance Main version release notes

Update - 02/05/2018 The main installation package now includes Service Pack 1 and also the Admin install option required for Distributed Deployment Important Tekla Portal Frame Designer 18 & Tekla Connection Designer 18 ship as part of Fastrak 18, however, you ONLY need to upgrade IF YOU INTEND TO use either Portal Frame Design and/or Connection Design program and wish to INTEGRATE with Tekla Structural Designer.  Installation & licensing If you haven't already received your Tekla Portal Frame Designer 18 & Tekla Connection Designer 18 Product Activation Keys (PAK) then please

Updated - June 2018 Now includes a very specific and minor issue related to Tekla Tedds 2018 and Windows 10 April 2018 update Updated - April 2018 This version was initially released in January 2018 and has been re-released in April 2018 to include a very minor update associated with server report generation. The Tekla Structural License Service allows you to share and manage your licenses. It also allows users to commute licenses and report on license activity. At the Server Download and run the Tekla Structural License Service installation file Follow the on-screen prompts to install

Support for Autodesk Revit© 2018 platform The Tekla Structural Designer Integrator (version 4.0) is now fully compatible with the Autodesk Revit© 2018 package. Integration with regards to imports, exports and merges into this platform are now available. Please note: Although this version will work with older instances of Tekla Structural Designer, we recommend you use the latest version of Tekla Structural Designer to ensure optimum compatibility.

This release of Tekla Structural Designer 2017 (version 17.0.0.37) should be installed to ensure optimum function of the program.   It includes a number of significant new features together with several enhancements and issue resolutions as detailed below. If you are upgrading from a version earlier than Tekla Structural Designer 2016i SP3 (version 16.1.3.91) you can find details of enhancements and fixes included in all previous releases in Tekla User Assistance (TUA) and Tekla Downloads.  You will find all the main releases listed here while those for Service Packs can be found by searching

This release should be installed to ensure optimum function of the program. Several improvements and issues have been resolved including: Issues with Associated Bulletins Wind Wizard - Head Code EC - when the Wind Load cases option “Structural Factor - Automatically calculate separate cs and cd factors” is set to On, in some circumstances the automatically calculated Structural Factor cscd is incorrect and significantly lower than it should be producing a reduction in applied wind loads. The issue is fixed in this release. For more information please see Product Bulletin PBTSD-1609-01 (12530

This release should be installed to ensure optimum function of the program. Several improvements and issues have been resolved including: Enhancements to performance and stability particularly related to tolerances. All Head Codes - Reinforced concrete walls are no longer designed as part of the Design Steel (Gravity) or Design Steel (Static) design process. To design both steel members and reinforced concrete walls select either Design All (Gravity) or Design All (Static). All Head Codes – An exception which could occur when trying to apply a temperature load to a model. Drawing – General

Tekla Structural Designer – Analysis & design software for Structural Engineers Important newsThere are new licensing options for you to take advantage of. Network licenses now come as standard. Please contact your local Tekla office to discuss your requirements. Tekla Structural Designer is revolutionary software that enables engineers to analyze and design multi-material buildings efficiently and profitably. Fully automated and with powerful features for optimizing concrete and steel design, engineers can quickly compare alternative design schemes, manage changes efficiently and