Download Tekla Structures 2026 (x64) Full version for free. This full, permanent software is for designing steel and concrete structures for engineers and draftsmen, creating 3D models. Installation instructions are included in this article.
About Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a software specifically designed for structural applications. Developed by Trimble, it's ideal for steel and reinforced concrete structures requiring high precision. The program goes beyond simple drawing tools; it creates 3D models that store detailed information about every component in one place, including size, material, weight, installation location, and connection methods. When any point in the model is changed, all related data is updated accordingly, eliminating the need to edit individual drawings like with traditional 2D modeling.
For steel structure work, this program facilitates detailed drawing creation more quickly and efficiently. It offers various steel connection point creation tools and a library of pre-made components. Furthermore, it allows for the direct generation of assembly drawings, component drawings, and material lists from the model, ensuring consistent quality. When the model changes, the drawings and material lists update automatically. Additionally, it can send data to CNC machines for steel cutting and drilling, enabling manufacturing processes to continue directly from the model without reinterpretation, significantly reducing production errors.
In reinforced concrete work, this program simulates cast-in-place and precast concrete components, placing reinforcement in the correct positions according to the calculations. Users can therefore directly check concrete cover distances, reinforcement collisions, and the amount of material required from the model. This data helps to improve the accuracy of cost estimation, material ordering, and concrete pouring planning. At the same time, the model exchanges data with structural analysis programs. SAP2000 Meeting open standards like IFC allows architecture, M.S., and structural teams to layer models to detect conflicts in advance. Problems found in the model can be solved much more efficiently than encountering them on-site.
Overall, Tekla Structures is a program for those who want to transform structural designs into actionable data for construction. From design and detailed drawings to coordination, production, and installation, engineers, draftsmen, steel fabricators, and contractors who frequently work with steel or concrete structures will benefit most from this program, as every decision is based on a single, detailed 3D model capable of constructing a real building.
Compatibility with other programs.
Tekla Structures models can be shared with other teams using IFC2x3 and IFC4, allowing the recipient to selectively send only the data requested, adjust entity attributes, and send directly to Trimble Connect. Design and analysis work connects to Tekla Structural Designer, and factory work connects to Tekla PowerFab via the PowerFab Connector without needing to start over with the data.
On the production side, DSTV/NC is exported to metal cutting machines, and STEP/IGES are exported for automated production. At the worksite, the Layout Manager is used to compare actual measurement points with the design, and the latest PDF model linked to the parts in the model is opened directly from Trimble Connect.
Interesting features
Tekla Structures is a structural BIM software used to create, manage, and share accurate 3D models of structures, suitable for projects from design to actual construction.
- A complete 3D structural model. Create models of steel, concrete, wood, and other materials, along with information on the parts used to progress to the manufacturing and installation stages.
- AI Cloud Fabrication drawings. Please select a fabrication template from the organization's legacy library and have users review it before deployment.
- Trimble Assistant. The AI assistant embedded in the program helps find information and answer usage questions faster, as well as assisting with technical coding.
- A 2D model attached to the existing model. Create a general arrangement, assembly drawing, and shop drawing from the same model. Modify the model and the drawings will update accordingly.
- Edit the model and draft simultaneously. Open the model with the general arrangement side-by-side. Select an object on one side, and the other side will be selected accordingly. You will see the changes immediately on both sides.
- New clipboard. Copying and pasting objects within a model and across different models or work styles allows for faster reuse of previously created content.
- Model views side pane. Manage multiple model views from the side panel and create a general arrangement directly from the selected view.
- 2D sketching tool. Sketching, editing, and annotating drawings is now more straightforward, with cloud review and 2D Insulation commands that adapt to the model.
- Cloning for more reliable work. Clone the drawing with consistent annotation, dimensions, and views. Inspect and modify section view relationships.
- More precise control over reinforcement work. Manage rebar sets and rebar groups, separating rebar sets using the split command, freezing already produced rebar sets to prevent automatic adjustment, and adding reinforcing steel annotations to drawings according to standards.
- Bridge creator. Build bridges using the built-in plugin that stores data in component objects, place parts evenly on curves, and provides layout and positioning tools.
- Components include steel and concrete. Numerous prefabricated components, such as base plates, end plates, gussets, stairs, and handrails, are available with options for customizing welding and bolting details.
- Numbering, report, and material quantity. Assign part numbers, generate reports and material quantities directly from the model. A single dataset can be used from the office to the field.
- Inspect collision points before construction begins. Review and coordinate between different branches to identify conflicts or problems before actual construction begins.
- Export IFC with selectable data. Export IFC2x3 and IFC4, selectively sending only the data requested by the recipient, allowing adjustment of entity attributes, and sending directly to Trimble Connect.
- Trimble Connect in the model. Sync property sets from Trimble Connect for filtering, reporting, and exporting IFC just like regular attributes, and upload job-specific PDFs to link to parts in the model.
- Project Settings Management Console. Manage and share project settings via the cloud. Everyone on the project uses the same set of settings, and tests these settings in a sandbox before publishing. This feature is currently in preview.
- Layout manager. Compare the actual measured points with the model using an out-of-tolerance check. Color in the points of discrepancy, create a report of the differences, and enter them.
- Working together on a single model. The design team, engineers, draftsmen, manufacturers, and contractors use the same set of data, reducing errors caused by working with multiple separate files.
What's new?
Version 2026 SP5
- Rebar coupler. It's now possible to store the rebar GUID on the coupler component and the coupler GUID on the rebar as a UDA. Plus, an Explode component option has been added, reducing the update time for large rebar sets with numerous couplers by up to half.
- Bridge creator. You can define the name, material, and thickness of the cross-section in the cross-section creation section of the Bridge creator window.
- Wall layout. Fixed the issue of height values updating correctly when linked to a level; automatically displayed upper and lower level values when loading values with the Get button; and resolved the problem of walls shifting back to their original position when moved using direct modification.
- IFC4.3 export. You can now export pour units and pour objects to Bridge View when selecting to export in-place castings, just like you can in Reference View.
- IFC2x3 export. The bolt holes are shown in the exported file, and the filename is no longer truncated at the second-to-last point.
- IFC export. The leg surface of the rebar set is no longer exported as IFCCOVERING, and the StripFooting in the Design transfer view is exported as a SolidModel instead of B-rep.
- End plate detail (1002). Polygon weld can be selected when the gap between the plate end and the beam flange is less than 2 millimeters.
- Base plate (1004). Resolve duplicate holes in the base plate or washer when enabling the option to create washers and nuts as bolts.
- Column splice (42). Solve the problem of not creating a shim when the shim thickness equals the gap size between parts.
- Reinforced steel work. Resolved several issues in the drawing, including the mesh view being drawn upside down, unnecessary duplication of reinforcement dimensions during drawing updates, and reinforcement dimension markers not aligning with the reinforcement bars.
- Creating a model. This issue was resolved by the 'Copy linear' command, which incorrectly captured secondary components of a bolt group when the component was positioned at an angle to the coordinate axis, and also resolved the problem of displaying broken components when the depth of field was abnormally large.
- STEP/IGES export. Files whose names exceed Windows' length limits will be automatically shortened, and the filenames of US imperial profiles will consistently use the same name as they appear in the model.
- DSTV/NC export. Exporting T-profiles with improved weld preparation, as weld preparation data is written to the DSTV file.
- Support tool. Supports attachments up to 100 GB and displays the total attachment size, suggesting splitting the send if the limit is exceeded.
System Requirements
- Supported operating system: Windows 11 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i7 or equivalent AMD (for maximum performance, use a high-end Intel Core i9 or equivalent AMD processor)
- Memory: 16GB (32GB or higher recommended)
- Disk space: 1 TB SSD (for optimal performance, use a 2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD)
- Graphics card: Supports 2 monitors, such as NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060/4070 (for optimal performance, use RTX 5000 series models 5080/5090 or newer).
File Information
- Operating System: Windows 11 / Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Risk Level: 🟡 Low Risk
- Developer: Trimble
- License: Full
- Size: 3.45 GB
- File type: *.rar
- Password: mawto
- Installation Method: Available
- Link updated on: 28/10/2026
- Required Reading: Download Guide
