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Reference Models and Compatible Formats

Reference models in Tekla Structures assist in building models by allowing the insertion of various formats such as IFC, DWG, and PDF. These models can be created in Tekla or other software and can include both 3D and 2D representations. Additionally, reference model plug-ins are available for enhanced functionality, and visibility settings can be adjusted for use in drawings.

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Reference Models and Compatible Formats

Reference models in Tekla Structures assist in building models by allowing the insertion of various formats such as IFC, DWG, and PDF. These models can be created in Tekla or other software and can include both 3D and 2D representations. Additionally, reference model plug-ins are available for enhanced functionality, and visibility settings can be adjusted for use in drawings.

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Reference models and

compatible formats
A reference model is a file that helps you to build a Tekla Structures model. A reference
model may be created in Tekla Structures or another software or modeling tool and then
inserted to Tekla Structures.

For example, an architectural model, a plant design model, or a heating, ventilating and air-
conditioning (HVAC) model can be used as a reference model. Reference models can also be
simple 2D drawings that are inserted and then used as a layout to directly build the model on.
You can snap to reference model geometry.

Reference models of different formats, such as IFC, IFC4, IFCzip, IFCxml, tcZIP, 3DD,
DXF, DWG, DGN, XML, LandXML, STP, IGS, SKP and PDF, are converted by the
TrimBimConverter to the TrimBIM (.trb) format at reference model insert. The .trb file is
saved in the current model folder. The reference cache is created in the cache folder based on
the advanced option XS_REFERENCE_CACHE when the reference model is set visible,
which happens automatically at insert and update.

Examples of supported file types:

 AutoCAD files .dwg, .dxf (supported version ACAD2023 and earlier)


 IFC files .ifc, .ifczip, .ifcxml.

You can convert IFC reference objects into native Tekla Structures objects.

 IGES files .igs, .iges


 LandXML files .xml
 MicroStation files .dgn, .prp
 PDF files .pdf
 Tekla Collaboration files .tczip
 SketchUp files .skp (supported version SketchUp 2021 and earlier)
 STEP files .stp, .STEP
 Filmbox files .fbx
 COLLADA files .dae
 Autodesk 3DS Max format files .3ds
 Geometry definition file format .obj
 Blender files .blend
 GL Transmission Format files .glft
 Polygon File Format files .ply
 Tekla files .tekla
 TrimBIM files .trb

The Add model dialog lists the extensions of all formats that are
currently supported by Tekla Structures.

Some reference models are automatically subdivided or split into reference model objects.
Tip:

You can disable the roll-over highlight, which can speed up zooming.

Reference model plug-ins in Tekla Warehouse

Reference model plug-ins are available as .tsep plug-ins in Tekla Warehouse. Tekla
Structures installation contains the plug-ins, but you can get newer ones from Tekla
Warehouse. First download the needed package from Tekla Warehouse, and then import it to
the Applications & components catalog.

One example of the plug-ins is the Teigha reference model import plug-in for Revit.

For more information about .tsep packages, see Import a .tsep extension to the Applications
& components catalog.

Reference models in drawings

You can show reference models in drawings and adjust their visibility settings.

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