Standardization across an organization requires sharing profile databases between different models and workstations. Exporting Profiles To share a specific profile or an entire branch: Open the Profile Catalog. Right-click the profile or category and select . Save the file with a .lis extension. Importing Profiles To bring external profiles into your current model: Open the Profile Catalog and click the Import button. Browse to the target .lis file.
| Profile Type | Definition | Use Case | Data Storage | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Pre-manufactured shapes adhering to industry standards (e.g., IPE, HEA, W-shapes). | Commonly used for standard steel beams and columns. Should not be modified by regular users. | Properties are stored in the central profdb.bin file. | | Parametric Profiles | User-definable shapes based on a generic form (e.g., "I", "C", "L", "Box"). | Ideal for custom-designed elements where dimensions may vary. The cross-section is calculated each time you open the model. | Can be custom-created and saved in the catalog. | tekla structures profile catalog
The parametric profile string is formatted incorrectly (e.g., using spaces or incorrect delimiters), causing Tekla to default to a fallback shape. Save the file with a
: All catalog data for a specific model is stored in a file named profdb.bin located in the model folder. Advanced Customization Options | Profile Type | Definition | Use Case
Even experienced users occasionally run into catalog problems. Here is how to identify and solve common issues:
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