Why Tekniq SDK
The standard Tekla API is powerful, but plugin dialogs and plugin input are often limited to primitive values such as int, double, and string. That works for small plugins, but it gets difficult fast when the plugin becomes larger, more commercial, or more maintainable.
The Tekniq SDK solves that by adding a framework layer on top of the Tekla API. Developers can work with real object models, nested settings, view models, and reusable domain logic instead of building everything around loose primitive values.
Object-oriented by design
Design plugins around structured classes instead of glue code that maps primitives back into real logic.
UI controls that bind to models
Connect controls directly to your object structure and keep the relationship between UI, plugin data and logic clean.
Built for commercial plugins
Use a licensing, signing and runtime validation flow that supports external developers and controlled distribution.
What you get
- Up to 6× faster development compared to building plugins directly on the Tekla API
- Object-oriented plugin foundation on top of the Tekla API
- Reusable UI controls and model binding patterns
- StartUpFeature for side-panel plugins and interactive Tekla workflows
- Direct model interaction through Tekla Direct Modification support
- StartUpApplication for running plugins as full Tekla applications
- Faster development: change code, rebuild, and immediately interact with the model
- Dashboard feature for interacting with the model, exports and checks
- Built-in diagnostic logger allowing users to export a JSON snapshot so developers can reload the exact situation and reproduce bugs instantly
Who it is for
- Tekla developers building maintainable plugins
- Teams that want a consistent plugin architecture
- Companies shipping internal or commercial Tekla extensions
- External developers working with licensed SDK access
Pricing
The Tekniq SDK is licensed as a company license. It is built for teams that want a faster, cleaner and more scalable way to develop professional Tekla plugins.
Tekniq SDK Developer License
- Full Tekniq SDK framework
- Developer portal access
- Signing and licensing infrastructure
- SDK updates and improvements
Why this pricing works
The Tekniq SDK is designed to significantly reduce the amount of repetitive work involved in Tekla plugin development. By introducing an object-oriented framework, reusable UI controls and faster development workflows, teams can build and iterate on plugins much more efficiently.
- Less boilerplate and glue code
- Faster iteration when developing and testing plugins
- Reusable architecture for multiple plugins
How it works
Request access and receive the SDK, developer GUID and signing setup.
Build your plugin on top of the Tekniq SDK and initialize it correctly inside Tekla.
Sign, deploy and validate the plugin with the matching .tekniqlicense sidecar flow.
Developer portal at /docs
The public landing page explains the product and value proposition. The developer portal at sdk.tekniq.nl/docs is the working area for licensed developers, with onboarding, installation, startup flow, framework pages and implementation details.
Interested in access?
The Tekniq SDK is available for companies and developers building serious Tekla plugins. If you are interested in using the SDK, request or schedule a short introduction.
Once licensed, you will receive access to the developer portal, SDK package and external developer onboarding guide.