Selecting the wrong environment is one of the most common mistakes new Tekla users make. Here is why consulting the Tekla Environment List before starting a project is vital:
Does your Tekla Environment List look shorter than expected? You probably installed Tekla with the "Default" settings.
To install more environments:
No – the environment is locked when you create the model. However, you can import/export:
This means you can migrate a model to another environment, but it requires manual effort.
To create a paper document (e.g., PDF, DOCX, or printed report) from the output:
You cannot select what you do not have installed. Here is how to view your current environment list.
Each environment populates the software with region-specific data required for modeling and detailing.
