The primary advantage of using Tekla over traditional 2D CAD systems is the "source of truth" principle. When you modify a beam in the 3D model, every associated shop drawing, assembly drawing, and bolt list updates automatically. This drastically reduces human error during the fabrication phase. Phase 1: Environment and Project Setup
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