Tekla Structures Multi User Server 23 20 Jun 2026

+-------------------------------------------------------+ | FILE SERVER | | (Hosts the Master Model) | +--------------------------+----------------------------+ | SMB / File Access | Network Traffic | +--------------------------v----------------------------+ | MULTI-USER SERVER (v2.3.20) | | (Manages DB Locking, Queuing & ID Assignment via TCP) | +----+---------------------+-----------------------+----+ | | | | TCP Port 1238 | TCP Port 1238 | TCP Port 1238 | | | +------v------+ +------v------+ +------v------+ | WORKSTATION | | WORKSTATION | | WORKSTATION | | User A | | User B | | User C | +-------------+ +-------------+ +-------------+

Tekla Structures Multi-User Server 23.20 is designed for:

: The installation package is available on the Trimble User Assistance portal under the "All Downloads" section for version 2020 and older. Tekla Structures Multi User Server 23 20

Ensure that the multi-user server version is fully compatible with the specific version/service pack of Tekla Structures being utilized by the modelers on their workstations.

To keep your multi-user environment running smoothly, follow these industry-standard best practices : The version "23 20" designates this software as

: The server hosts a central "master model." Each user opens a "working model" (local view) and saves changes back to the master model to make them visible to others.

The version "23 20" designates this software as the edition released alongside , specifically its Service Pack 20 . While we generally recommend always using the latest server version available (more on that below), version 23 20 was designed to be stable, efficient, and fully compatible with Tekla Structures versions from 17.0 onwards. When a user hits "Save," their local changes

The server processes save requests sequentially. When a user hits "Save," their local changes overwrite the master model on the network storage. Simultaneously, changes made by colleagues are pulled down to refresh their local screen view. Lock and Queue Management

The Multi-User Server application does not stream the entire 3D graphical model across the network continuously. Instead, it only transfers alphanumeric database changes, connection modifications, and coordinate revisions. This keeps network bandwidth consumption low, making it highly responsive over typical gigabit office networks. Technical Setup and Best Practices

If you are planning to upgrade your infrastructure or need to troubleshoot connection dropouts, let me know: