To start the export from Tekla Structures to RFEM, use the button
Export to RFEM started in Ribbon of Tekla Structures (see image
Add-in in Tekla Structures Ribbon
).
A dialog box appears where you can enter the specifications important for the data transfer to RFEM.
Physical Model
The model is imported as displayed in Tekla. Information such as supports, hinges, or loads is not transferred. This model refers to the physical elements. The elements of which the system axes do not intersect are not automatically connected to each other.
Analytical Model
In Tekla, it is possible to create an analytical model automatically. This model can be transferred to RFEM as a full structural model. In this case, the information about materials, cross-sections, member type, supports, and hinges can be transferred to RFEM.
Member Type
In the structural properties of the analytical elements in Tekla, it is possible to use the member type properties to specify which member type should be transferred to RFEM (beam, truss, tension, compression).
Hinges and Support Conditions
You can define hinges and support conditions in Tekla Structures before the export to RFEM. In the structural properties of the analytical elements, you can specify whether to define hinges or supports on nodes.
Export rigid links
The analytical model in Tekla Structures uses rigid links to connect members together. These can be converted into the corresponding coupling member type in RFEM.
Create unique section for each member set
In RFEM, the same cross-sections are summarized in one cross-section number. If you tick the check box, a separate cross-section will be created in RFEM for each Tekla member.
Set Z-Axis Upwards
With this option, the global Z-axis in RFEM is oriented upwards, and thus adjusted to the orientation of the global Z-axis in Tekla.
Export Type
Specify whether to create a New Model when exporting to RFEM or whether to Overwrite an Existing Model.