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A: The "Empty" environment creates a model with zero profiles, zero bolts, and zero templates. It is for advanced users building custom libraries from scratch.
A: Yes. The concrete-specific installer shows environments like "Precast - USA," "Precast - Germany," and "Cast-in-Place - Nordic." Last updated: 2025. This list applies to Tekla Structures versions 2020 through 2025. Older versions (2017 and prior) use a shorter, legacy list. tekla environment list
A: No. Even in the cloud, you must select an environment. Cloud saves the environment metadata with each model. A: The "Empty" environment creates a model with
Choosing the correct entry from the is the most critical first step for any project. Selecting the wrong environment can lead to incorrect profiles, wrong bolt standards, out-of-scale drawings, and severe interoperability issues. wrong bolt standards
| Folder | Contents | Why It Matters | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Profile catalog (.inp files) | Determines available I-beams, channels, angles | | \Materials | Material grades and properties | Steel grades (S355 vs A992), concrete mixes | | \Bolts | Bolt and assembly definitions | Diameters, standards (ISO, ASTM, JIS) | | \Templates | Drawing templates (.tpl) | Title blocks, revision tables, legends | | \Attributes | Settings for drawings, numbering, analysis | Saved property sets | | \ComponentCatalog | Custom components and macros | Parametric smart parts | | \Bitmaps | Company logos, hatch patterns | Visual identity |
