Project Description
I need a Tekla Structures add-in, written with the Tekla Open API in C#, that can walk through the active model and create shop drawings automatically. The plug-in’s primary task is to generate two drawing types in one pass: full General Arrangement drawings and detailed shop/production drawings. I do not want to rely on fixed title blocks or hard-coded view settings; instead, the drawing templates have to remain fully editable from Tekla’s side so I can adjust layouts, dimensioning rules, or title-block information as jobs evolve.
Core workflow I have in mind
• User selects assemblies or the whole model → clicks the plug-in button.
• The add-in pulls the current revision of every object, applies my chosen template, and produces GA plus shop drawings in the designated output folder.
• If the model changes, re-running the plug-in should update the drawings rather than creating duplicates.
Deliverables
1. Compiled .dll with an easy installer or clear copy-to-extensions instructions.
2. Full C# source code, well commented.
3. Short setup & usage guide (PDF or Markdown).
Acceptance criteria
• Drawings open in Tekla with all views placed correctly from the customizable templates.
• GA sheets and shop sheets are named and numbered per Tekla conventions.
• Running the tool twice on an unchanged model does not spawn duplicates.
Experience with Tekla Open API, C#, BIM workflows, and drawing automation will be essential to hit these benchmarks smoothly.