If you are resurrecting an old server for a legacy project, remember these three rules:
The server acts as a "traffic controller" for your project data. Master Model: One central model is stored on a file server. Working Models: Each user opens a local copy on their computer. Conflict Prevention:
If you need help configuring your network environment or scaling up your collaborative workflow, let me know: What is your central server running?
: Add xs_server.exe to your firewall and antivirus exception lists. Tekla Structures Multi User Server 23 20
Need specific help with your Tekla Structures Multi User Server configuration? Check the official Trimble Community forums or consult your local reseller for version-specific hotfixes for 23.0 SR8 and 20.0 SR13.
This is the most crucial step. The server uses by default to communicate with client computers. You must create inbound rules in Windows Firewall and any antivirus software to allow communication on this port and to allow xs_server.exe through.
A single multi-user server can host multiple models simultaneously. Only about 80 instances of the service can run on one server computer, but a single instance can easily support several projects. It is recommended to use the latest multi-user server version available, even if you are running an older Tekla Structures version like 23.0. If you are resurrecting an old server for
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
To ensure clients can connect to the server, you must configure your firewall:
The server handles incoming data tokens, updating the model status so that other users see modified parts after their next save or model refresh. Core Advantages of Using the Multi-User Server Conflict Prevention: If you need help configuring your
Copy-Item -Path "C:\TeklaStructuresServer\23.0\models\*" -Destination "D:\Backups\Tekla_$(Get-Date -Format yyyy-MM-dd)\" -Recurse
To ensure a seamless and efficient multi-user experience, the team should adhere to a few golden rules.