By following the hardware recommendations, installation steps, and configuration tips outlined in this article, you can successfully deploy the multi-user server on your network. This will enable your team to work together seamlessly on complex structural models, enhancing efficiency and ensuring that your projects stay on track. As your collaboration needs evolve, keep an eye on Tekla Model Sharing for cloud-based collaboration, but for now, version 2.5.0 continues to serve as a robust and essential part of the Tekla ecosystem.
Click . The model path will now change to reflect the server connection. Joining an Existing Multi-user Model: Open Tekla Structures. Click Open > Browse .
If users cannot connect to the server, the connection may be blocked. To resolve this:
: Supports legacy and modern Tekla Structures environments seamlessly. System Requirements
as the Tekla Structures version. This specific version of the multi-user server was released with the 2020 software but remains compatible with newer and older versions. Locate the Multi-user server 2.5.0 installation file and click Tekla User Assistance Compatibility & Hardware Version Compatibility : The 2.5.0 server works with versions from 2017 onwards
Navigate to the Trimble Downloads portal . In the version selector, choose Tekla Structures 2020 as the product version. You will find the installation file TeklaStructuresMultiuserServer250.exe for the multi-user server software. Here is a direct download link for convenience: Download Tekla Structures Multi-user Server .
Go to the menu, click Save As , and select As Multi-user Model .
Schedule automated, nightly shadow copies or backups of the master model directory. Always run backups when no users are actively logged into or saving to the server.