Tekla Structures Open API

An application programming interface into Tekla Structures, the BIM software for structural design and detailing

With Tekla Open API you can:

  • Customize Tekla Structures functionality to fit your projects
  • Speed up your daily activities by recording and automating user interface actions
  • Increase productivity in modeling and drawing creation
  • Turn manual routines into automated actions
  • Integrate Tekla Structures to other software
  • Create intelligent 3D products and tools for building product manufacturers
  • Create applications on top of the Tekla Structures platform

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TEKLA PARTNERS PROGRAM

Join Tekla Partners Program and get cheap Tekla Partners Program Suite, access to full support, permission to sell your Tekla Structures, EPM, Tedds and Structural Designer apps, and possibility to reach Tekla users around the world, and much more.

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Free Tekla Structures 2023 trial available

Do you know potential users who might be interested in trying your software but don't have Tekla Structures? Now they can test your application by activating a free trial version of Tekla Structures 2023 for 30 days.

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Take a free course and earn a certificate

Take the free Tekla Open API Fundamentals online course and earn a certificate to demonstrate your Tekla Open API expertise to your customers and professional network.

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Collect leads from Tekla Warehouse

Tekla Warehouse has now a new option, the partner download link. The link allows you to share files from your company's website without uploading them to the Warehouse. On your own website, you can collect contact information, in accordance with your Privacy Notice, from those who have downloaded your application.

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Instructor help for your tools

Give advice to your users on choosing between different tools, or instructions before running your tool in the Applications & components.

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“Where can I find coders?”

Tekla users ask Trimble's regional offices and resellers for info on software developers. Inquiries are directed to Tekla Development Experts. So if you are not yet on the list, add yourself now.

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Value for your business

Find inspiration on how others have developed and succeeded with Tekla Structures Open API.

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Fondation Louis Vuitton: Automated production of panels

Tekla Structures Open API and Fondation Louis Vuitton by Frank Gehry, aluminium cladding panels
POUMA developed specific software tools, which resulted in a highly automated production process.

Packhunt.io: Advanced technology for everyone

Packhunt.io and Tekla Partners Program
White Lioness technologies, innovative startup, is taking efficiency even further with the Tekla Partners Program.