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The following table outlines the release details for the Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla 2025 and its subsequent patch updates. The connector supports Tekla Structures Desktop software 2025 or any later versions within the 2025 series as the host software.
| Connector Version | Release Date | What's New / Enhancements |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1.7.0 | 10 Aug 2026 | Updated the installer signing certificate; Windows may display a SmartScreen verification prompt during installation. Improved exchange load performance when processing individual objects and Shape Catalogue data. Added support for loading geometry attached directly to the root level of a Data Exchange, providing a more complete model representation in Tekla. Added support for reading and accessing custom properties during IFC load workflows. Improved feedback when unsupported or invalid IFC geometry, invalid meshes, or missing profiles are skipped, while allowing the remaining valid exchange data to be created successfully. Improved connector launch and authentication reliability. Updated the Contact Support option to direct users to the official Autodesk Support website. Expanded analytics for Create Exchange and Load Exchange workflow options to help identify commonly used features and guide future improvements. Added support for loading root-level geometry. Enabled reading of custom properties through IFC load. |
| Version 1.6.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Performance improvement release. |
| Version 1.5.0 | 13 Mar 2026 | Category mapping for data exchange workflow. Improved IFC element handling New consolidated interface for a better user experience. |
| Version 1.4.0 | 04 Nov 2025 | Element count during the exchange creation process. An exchange update is possible after performing numbering on the model, and changes in numbering can also be tracked. |
| Version 1.3.0 | 23 Sep 2025 | Enhanced installer with improved setup experience and streamlined installation process. |
| Version 1.2.2 | 03 Sep 2025 | Added Everything in View and Selected Views filters for creating an exchange workflow. Cancellation function of the ongoing operation. Enhanced load workflow performance for Single Reference Models. |
| Version 1.1.2 | 28 Jul 2025 | Added support for Tekla Structures 2025 |
The following table outlines the release details for the Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla 2024 and its subsequent patch updates. The connector supports Tekla Structures Desktop software 2024 or any later versions within the 2024 series as the host software.
| Connector Version | Release Date | What's New / Enhancements |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1.7.0 | 10 Aug 2026 | Updated the installer signing certificate; Windows may display a SmartScreen verification prompt during installation. Improved exchange load performance when processing individual objects and Shape Catalogue data. Added support for loading geometry attached directly to the root level of a Data Exchange, providing a more complete model representation in Tekla. Added support for reading and accessing custom properties during IFC load workflows. Improved feedback when unsupported or invalid IFC geometry, invalid meshes, or missing profiles are skipped, while allowing the remaining valid exchange data to be created successfully. Improved connector launch and authentication reliability. Updated the Contact Support option to direct users to the official Autodesk Support website. Expanded analytics for Create Exchange and Load Exchange workflow options to help identify commonly used features and guide future improvements. Added support for loading root-level geometry. Enabled reading of custom properties through IFC load. |
| Version 1.6.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Performance improvement release. |
| Version 1.5.0 | 13 Mar 2026 | Category mapping for data exchange workflow. Improved IFC element handling New consolidated interface for a better user experience. |
| Version 1.4.0 | 04 Nov 2025 | Element count during the exchange creation process. An exchange update is possible after performing numbering on the model, and changes in numbering can also be tracked. |
| Version 1.3.0 | 23 Sep 2025 | Enhanced installer with improved setup experience and streamlined installation process. |
| Version 1.2.2 | 03 Sep 2025 | Added Everything in View and Selected Views filters for creating an exchange workflow. Cancellation function of the ongoing operation. Enhanced load workflow performance for Single Reference Models. |
| Version 1.1.2 | 28 Jul 2025 | Speed bump warning for large datasets Push notifications for exchange updates Skipped elements notifications Individual Objects as Items to load each object as a separate item for faster performance and inclusion of object attributes. |
| Version 1.1.1 | 23 Jun 2025 | Simplified and unified the Create and Load workflows to deliver a more intuitive and efficient user experience. The "Advanced Load" is centered in the dialog box when loading an exchange. |
| Version 1.1.0 | 13 May 2025 | Exchange preserves object dimensions, which dynamically adjust with geometry updates and only disappear if the dimensioned objects are deleted. Revit Family Types are carried over to support manual workflows for identifying similar instances. |
| Version 1.0.16 | 13 Mar 2025 | Added support for Tekla Structures 2024. |
The following table outlines the release details for the Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla 2023 and its subsequent patch updates. The connector supports Tekla Structures Desktop software 2023 or any later versions within the 2023 series as the host software.
| Connector Version | Release Date | What's New / Enhancements |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1.7.0 | 10 Aug 2026 | Updated the installer signing certificate; Windows may display a SmartScreen verification prompt during installation. Improved exchange load performance when processing individual objects and Shape Catalogue data. Added support for loading geometry attached directly to the root level of a Data Exchange, providing a more complete model representation in Tekla. Added support for reading and accessing custom properties during IFC load workflows. Improved feedback when unsupported or invalid IFC geometry, invalid meshes, or missing profiles are skipped, while allowing the remaining valid exchange data to be created successfully. Improved connector launch and authentication reliability. Updated the Contact Support option to direct users to the official Autodesk Support website. Expanded analytics for Create Exchange and Load Exchange workflow options to help identify commonly used features and guide future improvements. Added support for loading root-level geometry. Enabled reading of custom properties through IFC load. |
| Version 1.6.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Performance improvement release. |
| Version 1.5.0 | 13 Mar 2026 | Category mapping for data exchange workflow. Improved IFC element handling New consolidated interface for a better user experience. |
| Version 1.4.0 | 04 Nov 2025 | Element count during the exchange creation process. An exchange update is possible after performing numbering on the model, and changes in numbering can also be tracked. |
| Version 1.3.0 | 23 Sep 2025 | Enhanced installer with improved setup experience and streamlined installation process. |
| Version 1.2.2 | 03 Sep 2025 | Added Everything in View and Selected Views filters for creating an exchange workflow. Cancellation function of the ongoing operation. Enhanced load workflow performance for Single Reference Models. |
| Version 1.1.2 | 28 Jul 2025 | Speed bump warning for large datasets Push notifications for exchange updates Skipped elements notifications Individual Objects as Items to load each object as a separate item for faster performance and inclusion of object attributes. |
| Version 1.1.1 | 23 Jun 2025 | Simplified and unified the Create and Load workflows to deliver a more intuitive and efficient user experience. The "Advanced Load" is centered in the dialog box when loading an exchange. |
| Version 1.1.0 | 13 May 2025 | Exchange preserves object dimensions, which dynamically adjust with geometry updates and only disappear if the dimensioned objects are deleted. Revit Family Types are carried over to support manual workflows for identifying similar instances. |
| Version 1.0.16 | 06 Feb 2025 | Improved user interface for failed and unsupported objects in read and write workflows. Group-to-category mapping selection during write exchanges for Tekla Structures to Revit workflow. Added support for Tekla Structures surfaces and surface treatments. |
| Version 1.0.15 | 28 Nov 2024 | Added support for Tekla Structures Desktop software 2023. A 'View Selection' filter menu to create an exchange. Choose import options while loading an exchange. Option to choose types of attributes to export - Part, Assemble, Drawing, Project and so on. |
The following table outlines the release details for the Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla 2022 and its subsequent patch updates. The connector supports Tekla Structures Desktop software 2022 or any later versions within the 2022 series as the host software.
| Connector Version | Release Date | What's New / Enhancements |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1.6.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Performance improvement release. |
| Version 1.5.0 | 13 Mar 2026 | Category mapping for data exchange workflow. Improved IFC element handling New consolidated interface for a better user experience. |
| Version 1.4.0 | 04 Nov 2025 | Element count during the exchange creation process. An exchange update is possible after performing numbering on the model, and changes in numbering can also be tracked. |
| Version 1.3.0 | 23 Sep 2025 | Enhanced installer with improved setup experience and streamlined installation process. |
| Version 1.2.2 | 03 Sep 2025 | Added Everything in View and Selected Views filters for creating an exchange workflow. Cancellation function of the ongoing operation. Enhanced load workflow performance for Single Reference Models. |
| Version 1.1.1 | 23 Jun 2025 | Simplified and unified the Create and Load workflows to deliver a more intuitive and efficient user experience. The "Advanced Load" is centered in the dialog box when loading an exchange. |
| Version 1.1.0 | 13 May 2025 | Exchange preserves object dimensions, which dynamically adjust with geometry updates and only disappear if the dimensioned objects are deleted. Revit Family Types are carried over to support manual workflows for identifying similar instances. |
| Version 1.0.16 | 06 Feb 2025 | Added support for Tekla Structures surfaces and surface treatments. Improved user interface for failed and unsupported objects in read and write workflows. Group-to-category mapping selection during write exchanges for Tekla Structures to Revit workflow. |
| Version 1.0.15 | 28 Nov 2024 | A "View Selection" filter menu to create an exchange. Bolts and Weld attributes for parameter exports. Choose import options while loading an exchange. Option to choose types of attributes to export - Part, Assemble, Drawing, Project and so on. |
| Version 1.0.13 | 24 May 2024 | The "Load the latest" functionality now operates correctly when selecting a single reference model option in Tekla Structures. The Connector is now compatible with Tekla Structures 2022 all service packs. |
| Version 1.0.11 | 22 Dec 2023 | Enhanced interface to choose parameters to be written. Added single STEP and multiple STEP options in load exchange interface. Added support for Tekla Structures Service Pack-9. Enhanced interface to choose attributes while creating and updating an exchange. Selecting an element functionality used to only highlight the object, but not visible if it was off-screen. Now, it highlights the object and automatically magnifies the object for a better view. Fixed scaling issue for read plane in Tekla Structures. Fixed an issue that prevented exchange creation and triggered unsupported object warnings for primitives. Fixed the Tekla Structures crashing issue while accessing the user-defined attributes in an exchange. Fixed the issue where AutoCAD primitives would not import correctly into Tekla. |
| Version 1.0.9 | 01 Dec 2023 | The "Display Length Unit" and "Length Unit" for BREP geometry can be configured in millimeters and various other units. Fixed scaling issue for the writing plane. Fixed scaling issues for exchanges created from Tekla Structures Connector and loading for the first time in Rhino Connector. Fixed an issue where the Data Exchange panel would not reload if closed during exchange creation. Implemented support for creating exchanges with circle and arc objects from Tekla Structures. Fixed scaling issues for primitive geometry such as lines, polylines, and points. Enhanced the connector to support native parameters built into Tekla Structures. Fixed the installer version control panel issue that displayed an incorrect version and caused the template file interface to freeze. Resolved an issue that prevented the creation of exchanges with dx-3.1.0-beta packages. Restored the ability to load AutoCAD exchanges in connector. Prevented the creation of unnecessary object points at the start and end positions of objects when using the Everything in View option for exchange creation. |
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