What is a Plugin for Tekla and How to Use It?
Tekla Structures is a powerful BIM (Building Information Modeling) software used for structural engineering and design projects. Adding plugins to Tekla is useful for expanding the functionality of the program and creating solutions that fit specific requirements.
What is a Plugin?
Plugins for Tekla are special pieces of software developed to customize existing functionality, add new features or automate certain business processes. These plugins provide Tekla's users with solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Creating and Using Plugins:
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Requirements Analysis: The first step is to determine what feature or functionality you want to add or enhance, such as a custom drawing tool, data analysis tool, or reporting tool.
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Development: Tekla Open API can be used for plugin development. This API provides the tools and resources needed to create customized plugins.
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Testing and Integration: Once the plugin is developed, it is integrated into Tekla Structures for the Testing phase, where it is tested to see if the plugin works correctly and meets user requirements.
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Distribution and Use: After successful testing, the plugin is made available to users. Users can install the plugin within Tekla Structures and use it in specific business processes.
Areas of Use:
- Plugins for automatic drawing creation
- Adding data analysis and reporting tools
- Developing plugins for custom configurations
Developing plugins for Tekla provides custom solutions for users’ specific needs and can make business processes more efficient. Using Tekla Open API documentation, developers can create plugins and take advantage of Tekla’s flexibility.
