Tekla Tedds
Structural calculation automation tool that generates compliant, auditable calculation sheets for beam, column, connection, and foundation design across multiple international codes.
Made by Trimble, public (TRMB, $12.4B)
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3.6 /5 composite score
C2 3/5 reflects the documented API, C4 4/5 reflects PDF, IFC, RVT, DWG, and DGN coverage, and C5 4/5 reflects Tekla Structures, Revit, and SketchUp integrations. RF3 is present.
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Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 4/5 | Subscription Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 3/5 | API: https://developer.tekla.com/tekla-tedds |
| Ease of adoption | 3/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 4/5 | 5 file formats |
| Interoperability | 4/5 | 3 integrations |
Pricing
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How we verified this: we checked Tekla Tedds against its live site and an independent source — g2.com. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we grade. Verified 2026-06-30.
Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| unknown | unknown | |
| IFC | unknown | unknown |
| RVT | unknown | unknown |
| DWG | unknown | unknown |
| DGN | unknown | unknown |
Integrations
Tekla Structures Revit SketchUp
Sources
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