Oct 11 - Tekla Structures Integrates with CSI SAP2000 Open API

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Tekla Structures Integrates with CSI SAP2000 Open API

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ESPOO, Finland, Oct 11, 2007 - Tekla Corporation and Computers & Structures, Inc. (CSI) have developed an enhanced interface between Tekla Structures and SAP2000. The interface, which enables building design professionals to collaborate more efficiently, will be presented at the Structural Engineers' Building Conference, the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Francisco, on October 10-11.

Enhanced software integration for engineering offices

The link between Tekla Structures and SAP2000 allows for an improved workflow within engineering offices. The integration utilizes the SAP2000 Open API (Application Programming Interfacing) and supports both steel and concrete material data transfer.

The modeling of a structure begins in Tekla Structures. Once the model is ready for analysis and design, it is sent directly to SAP2000 from within the Tekla Structures environment. During analysis and design, users have full access to the powerful features of SAP2000. Updates made to the model in SAP2000 are passed seamlessly back to Tekla Structures. Furthermore, subsequent changes can be made to the model in either environment.

Michael Gustafson, Product Manager for Engineering at Tekla Inc. in North America, says: "We're happy to have worked with Computers & Structures, Inc. to develop a more direct and intuitive interfacing between these two software systems. The tighter integration between the systems will enhance the structural engineering workflow for our customers."

"This integration between Tekla Structures and SAP2000 is an indication of our commitment to BIM. The interface not only allows fast and direct two-way updating of information between CSI products and third-party BIM products, but also sustains a high level of integrity in the data transfer, which is of paramount importance to our structural engineering user base," adds Ashraf Habibullah, President & CEO of CSI.

Interface demonstration at Structural Engineers Building Conference

The linking and enhanced workflow between the two software systems will be demonstrated on October 10-11 at the Structural Engineers' Building Conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Francisco. More technical information and workflow discussion will be available at the Tekla and CSI booths of the trade show.

Tekla Structures

Tekla Structures software is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool that streamlines the delivery process of design, detailing, manufacturing, and construction organizations. While integrating openly with architectural models, its strength lies at the contractor end of the process. Thousands of Tekla Structures software users in more than 80 countries have successfully delivered BIM-based projects around the world.

Tekla Structures' ability to process extensive amounts of data enables the creation of detailed 3D models that can be applied to every stage of design and construction. From planning and design development through to fabrication and installation, Tekla models naturally develop in parallel, representing the "as-built" condition of a building. Tekla Structures effectively integrates into any best-of-breed software-driven workflow through Tekla Open API, while maintaining the highest levels of data integrity and accuracy. Such collaborative workflows are the key to minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency, resulting in high profitability and on-time project completion. Tekla Open API is a state-of-the-art interface for collaboration between software systems in the building industry. Tekla Structures encompasses specialized configurations for structural engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, precast concrete detailers and manufacturers, as well as contractors.

Tekla Corporation

Tekla is a leading international software company whose innovative software solutions make customers' core businesses more effective. The company's model-based software products and related services are used mostly in building and construction, but also in energy distribution and by municipalities in more than 80 countries. Tekla Group's net sales for 2006 amounted to nearly 50 million euros. At the moment, international operations account for 80% of net sales. Tekla has area offices in 12 countries: headquarters in Espoo, Finland, and offices in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the UK, France, the US, Japan, Malaysia, China, India and the UAE. In addition, Tekla has a worldwide partner network. Tekla was established in 1966 and is one of the oldest software companies in Finland. Additional information on Tekla at www.tekla.com

Computers & Structures, Inc. (CSI)

Computers & Structures, Inc. is recognized worldwide as the innovative leader in the development of software tools for the analysis and design of structures. Founded in Berkeley, Calif., in 1975, CSI's software is licensed to thousands of structural engineering firms in over 160 countries. From the Freedom Tower in New York to the Burj Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and the Olympic Stadium in Beijing, China, CSI products set the industry standard for the analysis and design of civil structures, buildings, bridges, dams, stadiums, office buildings, and hospitals throughout the world. Additional information about CSI can be found at www.csiberkeley.com

SAP2000

The SAP2000 name has been synonymous with state-of-the-art analytical methods since its introduction over 30 years ago. With continuous development and evolution since the early 1970s, SAP2000 offers unrivaled functionality and ease-of-use. It is powered by an unmatched analysis engine and features a sophisticated, intuitive and versatile 3D object-based graphical user interface coupled with design tools for engineers working on a variety of civil structures. SAP2000 has proven to be the most integrated, productive and practical structural program on the market today for transportation, industrial, public works, and sports facilities.

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