The Profile Catalog in Tekla Structures is a centralized, parametric database of cross-sectional shapes used in structural modeling. It replaces the legacy profdb.bin file from older versions (pre-2017) and provides a more flexible, user-friendly interface for managing, searching, and customizing profiles. The catalog supports standard shapes (I-beams, channels, angles, hollow sections) as well as parametric and user-defined profiles. Its efficient management is critical for accurate detailing, material estimation, and connection design.
Import profile catalog items - Trimble User Assistance - Tekla
In the dialog box, enter the dimensions. Use standard naming conventions (e.g., MyWideFlange-400x200).
Parametric Profiles: These use variables (like width or thickness) so you can adjust dimensions on the fly.
Customize the original profile catalog - Tekla User Assistance
Benefits of using the Profile Catalog
Always remember that changes made to the profile catalog are, by default, saved to the current model folder. If you want these changes to be available for all new projects , you must copy the updated profdb.bin file to your Firm folder or your specific Environment folder
Common causes:
The Profile Catalog in Tekla Structures is a centralized, parametric database of cross-sectional shapes used in structural modeling. It replaces the legacy profdb.bin file from older versions (pre-2017) and provides a more flexible, user-friendly interface for managing, searching, and customizing profiles. The catalog supports standard shapes (I-beams, channels, angles, hollow sections) as well as parametric and user-defined profiles. Its efficient management is critical for accurate detailing, material estimation, and connection design.
Import profile catalog items - Trimble User Assistance - Tekla
In the dialog box, enter the dimensions. Use standard naming conventions (e.g., MyWideFlange-400x200). tekla structures profile catalog
Parametric Profiles: These use variables (like width or thickness) so you can adjust dimensions on the fly.
Customize the original profile catalog - Tekla User Assistance Report: The Tekla Structures Profile Catalog 1
Benefits of using the Profile Catalog
Always remember that changes made to the profile catalog are, by default, saved to the current model folder. If you want these changes to be available for all new projects , you must copy the updated profdb.bin file to your Firm folder or your specific Environment folder Parametric Profiles : These use variables (like width
Common causes: