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Installation and Updates

This topic includes the system requirements, prerequisites, install, uninstall, and update procedures.

System Requirements

Software:

  • Operating System
    • 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11
    • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or later

Prerequisites

  • Download and install the relevant Tekla Structures host software installer file from official site.

  • Download and install the relevant Tekla Structures Environment for your region.

Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla is hosted on the Autodesk App Store and the Autodesk Account Portal for your convenience.

  • Download the relevant Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla installer file from Autodesk App Store.

    • Extract the downloaded zip file and use the relevant installer file.

  • Download the relevant Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla installer file from Autodesk Account Portal.

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    1. Navigate to Autodesk Account Portal and log in using your Autodesk credentials.
    2. In the Products and Services section, find Revit.
    3. Scroll down to the Available downloads section.
    4. Click on the Plug-ins tab to view the available connectors.
    5. Locate the Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla.
    6. Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 versions are available across all versions. You can download the releavant connector from any version.
    7. Review the details and click Download.
    8. Save the file to the desired location.

  • The Tekla Structures user must have an Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or trial license to access Autodesk Docs projects on ACC.

  • Make sure that you are signed in to ACC using your Autodesk credentials to start the Tekla Structures software.

  • Your Account Administrator must add you to at least one of the projects on ACC.

  • Make sure you have the required permissions to the folder where you perform the following actions:

    • Creating exchange: “View+Download+Publish+Upload” or higher.
    • Loading exchange: “View+Download” or higher. For more information, see Folder Permissions.
Important:
  • Data Exchanges in US, EMEA, and AUS based hubs are supported.
  • The Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla supports both ACC and BIM 360 cloud platforms.

Install

This topic explains how to install the Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla on your computer. Make sure that you read the System Requirements and Prerequisites section and complete the required actions before installing the connector.

Third-Party Notice:

If you are authorizing a third-party application to access your Autodesk account, the application you are connecting to is provided by a third party and not provided by Autodesk, Inc. By clicking install, you are allowing the third-party app to access and use your data in accordance with the third party’s legal terms and privacy policy, and you assume all responsibility for such access and use via the third-party application.

Important:
  • Make sure that Tekla Structures host software is closed before installing the connector.
  • Uninstall the older version of connector.
  1. Double-click the Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla X.X.X.exe (for example, Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla 1.0.7.exe) installer package you have downloaded.
  2. Click Next in the installation setup wizard.
  3. Read and accept the agreement and click Next.
  4. Click Install to confirm the installation.
  5. After successful installation, click Finish to exit.
  6. You can start using the connector from the Data Exchange Ribbon in Tekla Structures software.

Uninstall

You may need to uninstall the existing version of your connector if you are upgrading to the latest version, or when you are reinstalling an existing version to avoid any potential problems.

Note: Make sure you close the Tekla Structures software before uninstalling the connector.
  1. In the Windows search bar, search and select Control Panel.
  2. Select Programs > Programs and Features.
  3. Select Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla from the list of programs.
  4. Click Uninstall.
  5. A dialog box appears requesting your confirmation, click Yes.
  6. After successful uninstallation, click OK.
  7. If you still see the DATA EXCHANGE ribbon in Tekla Structures, go to the following path and run the uninstallation utility. "C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Uninstallers\Autodesk Data Exchange Connector for Tekla \AdskUninstallHelper.exe"

Update

Make sure you uninstall the older version of the connector before upgrading to the latest version.

  • Uninstall the older version by following the steps from the Uninstall section.
  • Install the latest version by following the steps from the Install section.

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