Fixed profiles have specific, unchangeable dimensions. They represent off-the-shelf hot-rolled steel sections, standard concrete precast shapes, and timber dimensions. You cannot alter individual dimensions of a fixed profile inside the model; you must select a different size from the list. Parametric Profiles
To access the catalog, navigate to 1.2.2. The interface is organized in a hierarchical tree, making it easy to browse by shape type. Key Operations: tekla structures profile catalog
Profile Catalog Interface └── Profile Tree (Left Pane) └── Structural Types (I-profiles, L-profiles, etc.) └── Sub-types (UC, UB, HEA, HEB) └── Specific Sizes (e.g., HEA200) └── Profile Properties (Right Pane) └── General Tab (Name, Type, Weight per unit) └── Analysis Tab (Cross-sectional area, Moments of inertia, Torsional constants) Fixed profiles have specific, unchangeable dimensions
Defined by total height, flange width, flange thickness, and web thickness. Parametric Profiles To access the catalog, navigate to 1
For entirely unique geometries, you can sketch a cross-section: Go to .
: You can modify existing profiles or copy and rename them to create custom company standards.
Engineers often need to merge catalogs or bring in external manufacturer data: