: Software for automating structural and civil engineering calculations. It provides a library of pre-written calculations and tools for creating custom ones. Trimble Connect Business Premium
Drawing workflows received a massive productivity boost in 2020:
Trimble champions an Open BIM approach, making Tekla Structures 2020 highly compatible with external software tools to eliminate data silos. Tekla Structures Design Suite 2020 -x64-
As of 2025, remains a viable, powerful tool. It represents the last generation of the software before Trimble pushed heavily into cloud-only subscriptions (Trimble Connect). For the solo structural engineer or the mid-sized steel detailer, this suite offers a level of control that web-based tools cannot match.
Allows for the automated creation of CNC data directly from the 3D model, driving automated cutting and drilling machinery in the workshop, which reduces human error to near zero. : Software for automating structural and civil engineering
Tekla Structural Designer (TSD) gives engineers the power to analyze and design buildings efficiently. In the 2020 version, TSD focused heavily on productivity and international code compliance:
The 2020 Design Suite represents an integrated ecosystem rather than a standalone modeling tool. It bridges the gap between conceptual structural analysis and physical steel/concrete detailing. As of 2025, remains a viable, powerful tool
: Used for 3D modeling, loading, analysis, and optimized design of entire steel and concrete buildings.
Reduced crashes when working with complex connections or large-scale master models.
| Component | Recommended Specifications | Performance Specifications | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 64-bit Windows 10 (also runs on Windows 11) | 64-bit Windows 10 | | Processor (CPU) | Intel® Core™ i5 CPU 2+ GHz | Intel® Core™ i7 CPU 3+ GHz | | Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (Minimum) | 32 GB or more | | Hard Drive | 240-480 GB SSD | 1 TB SSD | | Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060/2070 (DirectX optimized) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080/2080 Ti or newer | | Mouse | Optical 3-button scroll wheel | Wireless + 3Dconnexion SpacePilot |
: Included with the suite, this cloud platform facilitates real-time collaboration, allowing teams to share and review models and documents from any location. Key Features & Enhancements
