Tekla Structural Designer
Tekla Structural Designer is design and analysis software that combines structural analysis, design and BIM in one model-based process, regardless of structural material. It offers automated wind load application, auto-generated analysis models, a finite element engine, calculation reports that update with the model, reinforcement drawings and quantities, and comparison of design schemes. It is also included in the Tekla Structural Design Suite plan.
Tekla Structural Designer is a Trimble product filed under BIM Objects Software. Lifecycle: versioned, 4 versions listed, latest 2026 (2026).
Source: Tekla Structural Designer - Design and Analysis Software | Trimble, retrieved 15 Oct 2026
Releases and Lifecycle
All Trimble productsRelease and support dates as published by Trimble; dates within the next 12 months are highlighted, past dates dimmed. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
Tekla Structural Designer 4 versions
| Version | Released | End of life | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Tekla Software Lifecycle PolicyMaintained version. The vendor does not publish an exact release date on the lifecycle pages; the release year is the version name. | – | [19][22] | |
| 2025Tekla Software Lifecycle PolicyEnd of support announced 2026-09-28 because of the Microsoft .NET 8 dependency. Extended maintenance, only critical security updates if needed. | [19][20] | ||
| 2024Tekla Software Lifecycle PolicyEnd of support announced 2026-09-28 because of the Microsoft .NET 8 dependency. Extended maintenance, only critical security updates if needed. | [19][20] | ||
| 2023Tekla Software Lifecycle PolicyExtended maintenance, only critical security updates if needed. The vendor does not publish an exact release date on the lifecycle pages; the release year is the version name. | – | [19][22] |
Lifecycle Policy
- Tekla Software Lifecycle Policy. A main version gets updates for one year, extended maintenance up to four years, and customer support up to six years after release. [19]
Sources 3
- Tekla Software Lifecycle Policy retrieved 2026-10-14
- Tekla end of life announcements retrieved 2026-10-14
- Release notes summary across Tekla Structures versions retrieved 2026-10-14