Used to define the mathematical rules for new parametric shapes.
You can add new, specialized shapes or edit existing ones 1.2.1.
Are you looking to resolve a , or are you designing a custom environment ? tekla structures profile catalog
Click the corner points of your shape in a clockwise direction. Define the origin point (handle position). Assign a profile name and click . Method 3: Defining a Cross Section Using a Plate/Part
Fill out the mandatory geometric properties in the right-hand panel (e.g., Height, Flange thickness). Click and save the changes to the model folder. Method B: Creating User-Defined Cross Sections from Plates Used to define the mathematical rules for new
Mastering the Tekla Structures Profile Catalog: A Complete Guide
catalog = CatalogManager.open("company_profiles.xml") profile = catalog.create_profile("CU_B100x50") profile.set_geometry(flange_width=100, web_height=50, flange_thickness=8, web_thickness=6) profile.set_metadata(material="S355", weight_per_m=12.4, supplier_code="CUST100") catalog.save("company_profiles.v2.xml") Click the corner points of your shape in
Cause: This occurs when importing an IFC model or an engineering design file (like an STAAD or Revit file) that references a profile naming convention different from your active environment.
| Feature | Original Profile Catalog | New Profile Catalog | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Organized hierarchically using "rules" (e.g., by profile type or name). | Organized using user-created "groups." | | Key Advantage | Traditional, rule-based logic. | More flexible, improved usability, and consistent with other Tekla catalogs. | | Grouping Method | Rules are applied as filters; order matters. | Groups are logical containers; structure can be customized arbitrarily. | | Conversion | N/A | Provides a "Convert Rules to Groups" tool for migration. |
: Shared across a specific commercial project.
Are you trying to create a or a dynamic parametric profile ?