The import from RFEM to Tekla Structures is started by clicking the button
Import from RFEM started in Tekla Structures menu (see image
Add-in in Tekla Structures Ribbon
).
A dialog box appears where you can enter the specifications important for the data import to RFEM.
Import Type
Decide if you want to Overwrite the existing model or Append the data to the existing model during the import into Tekla.
When a model has been exported from Tekla Structures to RFEM and then edited in RFEM, it is possible to pick up only the changes from RFEM by updating the existing model.
To update the model, you can specify separate settings using the update options.
Mirror
If you overwrite or extend the current model, you can mirror the elements on the global coordinate system.
Transfer of Further Information
After the import, you can retrieve the information about the material, the node number, and the member number of the individual objects. Diese Attribute werden in den Objektinformationen hinterlegt.
