Kerf vs Tekla Structures

Grouped by discipline (D1–D14), same as Kerf's own capability list. Click a section to expand it.

D1 Geometry & core CAD 0 of 1 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Tekla Structures
Open-source core / chat-native	yes packages/kerf-sdk/src/kerf/	no source ↗

D5 Aero / marine / space 2 of 2 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Tekla Structures
NC / DSTV fabrication output	yes	yes source ↗
DXF / fabrication geometry export	yes packages/kerf-imports/src/kerf_imports/	yes source ↗

D11 Tolerancing / metrology / QA 1 of 1 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Tekla Structures
General-arrangement + shop drawings	yes packages/kerf-structural/src/kerf_structural/shop_drawing.py	yes source ↗

D13 Verticals 8 of 8 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Tekla Structures
Structural steel framing model (beams/columns/braces on grid)	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/framing.py	yes source ↗
Steel connection design (moment/shear/base plate/bolts)	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/steelconn/	yes source ↗
Reinforced-concrete rebar detailing	yes packages/kerf-structural/src/kerf_structural/rebar_3d.py	yes source ↗
Concrete member design (ACI/Eurocode)	yes packages/kerf-structural/src/kerf_structural/aci_column.py	yes source ↗
IFC export (IFC4 / openBIM)	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/export_ifc/	yes source ↗
Bill of materials / assembly marks	yes packages/kerf-costing/src/	yes source ↗
Clash detection / constructability	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/clash/detect.py	yes source ↗
Real-time multi-user model sharing	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/worksharing.py	yes source ↗

• yes shipped
• partial works with limits
• paid tier present, but behind an add-on or meter
• no not available