
Tekla Structures 2021 Beta is out
You can now start testing your app with the 2021 Beta version and check the potential of the latest API improvements and fixes.

Advantage over competitors
Some Tekla detailing and engineering offices have hired software developers to better serve the needs of their clients and stay ahead of the competition. Here’s what you can learn from the experiences of 3 firms.

Calculate with Tedds API
You can calculate mathematical expressions and, for example, use existing library calculations with Tekla Tedds API. Learn by watching the series of 5 short videos.

Major Trimble Connect SDK update
Great news, Trimble Connect's .NET SDK is updated! In addition, Property Set and Organizer APIs have been changed and, for example, access control policy has been replaced by a more secure one.

Developer Awards winner selected!
The winning tool solves a real problem and helps detailers in their work. The tool, developed in just 15 hours, shows how quickly really useful new tools can be created and encourages new developers to try out programming with Tekla Open API.

Improved Experts directory
You can now add testimonials to your company profile in Tekla Development Experts. Moreover, your customers can rate you with a thumbs up/down.

Test the long-waited Direct Manipulation API
We have now the Direct Manipulation API available for testing in Tekla Warehouse. Follow the instructions and give it a try.

Tekla Partners Program now includes A&D
Good news! We have extended the Tekla Partners Program with two structural analysis and design software without extra cost: Tekla Tedds and Tekla Structural Designer.

New to Tekla Open API?
Check out our free Tekla Open API Basics interactive elearning course. Take the lessons at your own pace and at whatever time is most convenient for you.

Tekla Model Sharing in coding projects
Tekla Model Sharing is a great tool (and offers a free trial) that can make remote coding projects more practical but it has to be used correctly.

Tekla Open API 2020 is here!
We've again enhanced Tekla Open API. The 2020 API contains lot of bug fixes and many improvements.

Tekla users need developers!
Promote your company in Tekla Development Experts. The page is the 5th most viewed page of the whole Tekla Developer Center.


Digital transformation trends
Construction companies have one big goal in mind: higher productivity. Digital transformation is reshaping the construction industry from a flat underdeveloped field to powerful aggregates of data, skills, and science.

Become a guest author
Now you can write an article and get it published in Tekla Developer Center. This is a great opportunity for Tekla developers to present their expertise.

Tekla Developer Awards 2019 winner selected!
There was a hot competition between 4 tools that received almost equal number of votes.

Trimble Connect changes
Your current Trimble Connect licenses will be replaced with Trimble Connect Business Premium licenses in 2020. You will get better control of your licenses: assign licenses only for those who use the software.

Advanced technology for everyone
An innovative start-up allows anyone to build advanced solutions without programming or hiring developers.

Trimble Digital Construction Summit - Post-event recap
The two-day Trimble Digital Construction Summit is over. Here are two selected highlights from the event.

Tekla Developer Awards 2019 now open!
The waiting is finally over! Tekla Developer Awards 2019 is here!
The winner will receive an Oculus Quest.
Submit by October 31, 2019.

Tekla 2019i versions released
You can now download 2019i versions of Tekla Structures and Tekla EPM.
Check the many new improvements in Tekla Open API. For example, creating TSEP installations for analysis engines is now possible.

Trimble Digital Construction Summit
You are invited to a two-day summit on November 18-19 in Copenhagen, Denmark to meet European civil and building construction professionals. This is a unique opportunity for Tekla developers to network with a wide range of construction businesses all under one roof.
More Tekla licenses for you!
We are excited to announce that we have added more products to Tekla Partners Program! The new offering, Tekla Partners Program Suite, includes Tekla Structures Partner, Tekla EPM and Trimble Connect for Tekla.
3 APIs - what you can do with them?
Learn what you can do with the 3 Tekla software APIs included in Tekla Partners Program. This short introduction with a video encourages you to further explore the power of Tekla APIs.

Developer Awards 2019 schedule available
Tekla Developer Awards showcases the amazing skills and talent of Tekla developers. Start planning now, the entries must be submitted within October! Your application may utilize any of the three Tekla APIs: Tekla Structures, Tekla EPM, or Trimble Connect.

Tekla Development Experts
Tekla Structures users are increasingly in need of Tekla developers. Therefore, we launched a new directory called Tekla Development Experts. It's a place where talented programmers and interested Tekla users can get together.

Developer Awards 2019
Solved a problem and wrote great code? Join the Tekla Developer Awards competition to get your app in front of Tekla users globally!
We will continue the API competitions tradition this year by launching the official Tekla Developer Awards in the fall.
Official Tekla Open API coding videos available
Coding videos are important. Some learn better by watching code being written. So, Tekla Open API team has started creating coding videos, along with written guidelines.