Tekla Structures Profile Catalog Jun 2026

To add custom information to profiles, you can define User-Defined Attributes:

Organizes shapes hierarchically by material type (Steel, Concrete, Timber) and cross-section geometry (I-profiles, L-profiles, Tubes).

Displays the profile type, code, and basic description. tekla structures profile catalog

The is a central repository that stores all cross-sectional information for the structural members used in a Building Information Modeling (BIM) project. For engineers, detailers, and fabricators, this catalog is the "DNA" of a model, defining the physical dimensions, shapes, and engineering properties of every beam, column, and plate. Core Functions and Structure

To export a single profile or a specific folder branch, select the item, right-click, and choose . To add custom information to profiles, you can

: These must be handled individually as .uel files.

: Custom shapes created using the Sketch Editor for irregular geometry. For engineers, detailers, and fabricators, this catalog is

In Tekla, go to .

Always create a copy of your profdb.bin file before importing large batches of external manufacturer profiles or upgrading your Tekla Structures version.