[ Tekla S... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-structural-designer/reviews) [ Tekla S... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-structural-designer/reviews) # Tekla Structural Designer Features ##### ## Design (6) Visualizing Design your project in 3D Rendering Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. Drawing Ability to create 2D and 3D drawings of your structure. Editing Ability to edit designs with a WYSIWYG editor Sequence Steps Create and animate the sequences of steps, materials and building crews needed to construct your building. Dynamic Updating Allows users to create relationships between objects so design changes are dynamically updated Show More ##### ## Collaboration (4) File Import/Export Ability to import and export 2D and 3D files to the platform so your team can update designs and collaborate as needed. Annotating Add keynotes, tags, dimensions and more to your document. Document Storage Store various types of documents within this platform. Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Show More ##### ## Construction (4) Fabrication Ability to create models of various systems that need to be integrated into the structure. Reinforcement Tools Add reinforcement to vital points in the model of your structure. CAD Tools Computer aided design to create precision drawings or technical illustrations Collaboration Tools Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Show More ##### ## Generative AI (1) Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Show More ##### ## Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling (4) Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation Generate accurate material takeoffs, project cost estimates, and budgeting reports Issue Tracking Record and follow the progress of every issue Conflict Tracking Detects conflicts in the latest version when multiple users are editing a file at the same time Project Tracking Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish Show More ##### ## Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling (2) Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Design Modeling Helps create, plan and design construction models for AEC businesses Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (10) Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Customizable Templates Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases For AEC Industry Primarily serving architecture, engineering, and construction industry professionals Version Control Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Real-Time Updates Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made Data Visualization Graphical representation of data 3D Imaging Representation of any object in 3D Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![AutoCAD](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1531166548/autocad.svg "AutoCAD") AutoCAD 4.4/5(1,940) ](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) [ ![Revit](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cd17ee1624d3f48179b4871898b136de/revit.svg "Revit") Revit 4.6/5(956) ](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) [ ![Civil 3D](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/77bf9ed58015a9c3b1a86044bab1238d/civil-3d.svg "Civil 3D") Civil 3D 4.4/5(305) ](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-structural-designer/competitors/alternatives) Tekla Structural Designer Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_da4b74e7cadc894ef1584e2614b83791/tekla-structures%282%29.png "Product Avatar Image") Tekla Structures 4.5/5(64) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/tekla-structural-designer-vs-tekla-structures) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_da4b74e7cadc894ef1584e2614b83791/tekla-tedds%282%29.png "Product Avatar Image") Tekla Tedds 4.3/5(37) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/tekla-structural-designer-vs-tekla-tedds) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_db98018dbaf72e0fff5e27f0459667b7/staad-pro.png "Product Avatar Image") STAAD.Pro 4.4/5(75) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/staad-pro-vs-tekla-structural-designer) ##### Categories on G2 [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim) ##### Explore More [Best tools for merchandising analytics and performance tracking](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-tools-for-merchandising-analytics-and-performance-tracking)[Is Achieve worth it for academic advising software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-achieve-worth-it-for-academic-advising-software)[Which lifestyle spending account solutions enable plan compliance without expensive manual workarounds?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-lifestyle-spending-account-solutions-enable-plan-compliance-without-expensive-manual-workarounds) [Which Quote-to-Cash software enables accurate revenue recognition and ASC 606 compliance for a finance team that cannot afford to get deferred revenue reporting wrong?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-quote-to-cash-software-enables-accurate-revenue-recognition-and-asc-606-compliance-for-a-finance-team-that-cannot-afford-to-get-deferred-revenue-reporting-wrong)[Which solution supports multi-project task assignments?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-solution-supports-multi-project-task-assignments)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-structural-designer/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)