Trimble is not primarily a software company. It initially gained recognition for its support of BIM hardware systems. However, after acquiring well-known building software such as SketchUp, Tekla, Quickpen, Meridian, and Vico, Trimble expanded into the BIM software market by developing Trimble Building. This software offers significant advantages by providing comprehensive building lifecycle solutions, covering everything from design and construction to operation.
Within the Trimble suite, Tekla stands out with notable strengths in steel structure design, making it widely used in the industry. However, Tekla also has some significant drawbacks. Below are the main advantages and disadvantages of Tekla’s features:
Advantages of Tekla Software
1) Supports multi-user mode, allowing multiple users to work on the same model simultaneously;
2) Includes a comprehensive intelligent component library, which facilitates detailed design completion;
3) Supports CNC machine tool processing by outputting models in DSTV format, enabling direct integration with CNC machines for automatic processing and production;
4) Features a progress manager that provides contractors, subcontractors, and project managers with tools to incorporate sensitive scheduling data into 3D models and control plans at various stages and levels of detail throughout the project lifecycle.
Disadvantages of Tekla Software
1) Tekla demands high-performance computer hardware; larger models may cause the software to slow down or frequently crash;
2) The drawing interface has limitations, as some elements in detailed component drawings—such as partial sectional views and drawing numbers—cannot be edited easily, or the editing process is cumbersome;
3) After generating component drawings, some drawings can appear cluttered and require manual adjustments, which increases workload significantly;
4) Tekla primarily serves steel structure professionals and lacks support for other disciplines.
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