Ⅰ.  Overview

CypWizard is a plugin for TubesT to work with Tekla files.

Tekla is a steel structure detailing software. If you want to use Tekla models directly for pipe fabrication, you can export them to the t2t/x2t/ifc file format using the Tekla plugin(CypWizard) developed by Bochu. These t2t/x2t/ifc files can then be imported into TubesT for further processing.

TubesT is a software used for pipe fabrication. It can be used in conjunction with Tekla plugin(CypWizard) to convert Tekla's steel structure detailing into the t2t/x2t/ifc file format required by TubesT.

Note:

① Tekla versions 21.0 and 21.1 do not support built-in shortcut opening methods. If you are using Tekla 21.0 or 21.1, you can refer to tutorial: CypWizard Plugin Installation & Operation Guide.

② Tekla versions 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024 support built-in shortcut opening methods.  The difference is that the 2022 version requires manual built-in plugins; In 2020, 2023, and 2024, when the plugin is installed, it will be automatically built into Tekla.

The following tutorial is for installing and using the plugin with Tekla 2022. 

Ⅱ. How to Use

1. 1. Place the plugin folder in any desired location. It will be used in Step 2.

2. Open Tekla 2022. In any model view, click on "Menu" > "Settings" > "Custom Commands" to create a new command.

3. Click New and enter TubesT as its ID.

4. After clicking OK, you can start to add names and Action for the command.

5. After saving the command, go to "Menu" > "Settings" > "Ribbon" and use the search function to find the custom command. Drag and drop the command's icon onto the ribbon and save the settings.

6. Go back to the main interface and select the parts you want to export. Click on the custom command button. 

You can choose to export the selected parts with either the "part nuamber"  or the "component nuamber + part nuamber " as the naming convention.

7. The selected parts will be exported to the TeklaModels folder on the D drive.

8. Open TubesT and go to the dropdown menu under "Add". Select the function <Import from File> .

 Or select "Batch Add from Folder" and choose the folder (including subfolders) where the t2t/x2t/ifc files are located. All the t2t/x2t/ifc files inside the folder will be imported into TubesT.

If you import the file in t2t format,  you can click on a part in the part list and use the "Edit Part" option to access the drawing interface for further editing and modifications.

Ⅲ. Video Tutorial