Structure menu: Graphics > Weld
Command line: WELDS
Opens the Weld Symbols dialog box, which allows you to select a weld symbol graphic for placement in the drawing.
Displays the weld symbol graphics that are currently defined in the software.
Preview
Displays a graphical representation of the selected graphic.
Each weld symbol graphic is based on a CAD platform drawing file. Graphics drawing files are delivered to [Product Folder]\Support. You can modify any graphical representation to fit your specific project requirements. You can also create additional graphics, and add them to the dialog box. For more information, see Graphics / Pipe Ends.
The table below lists the weld symbol graphics that display in the Weld Symbols dialog box by default. The table also includes the name of the CAD platform drawing that defines the graphical representation, as well as the name of the function used for placement. Each function carries with it a specific set of prompts that you must follow to place the specific graphic in the drawing. For more information, see System Prompts.
Weld Symbol Graphic Name |
CAD Drawing Name |
Function Name |
Leader |
W1X.dwg |
Prompt 16 |
Fillet |
W2X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
Weld Around |
W3X.dwg |
Prompt 18 |
Field Weld |
W4X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
Back |
W5X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
Square |
W6X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
V Groove |
W7X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
Bevel |
W8X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
U Groove |
W9X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
J Groove |
W10X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
V Flare |
W11X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
Flare Bevel |
W12X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
Flush Small |
W14X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
Flush Large |
W15X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
Convex Small |
W16X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
Convex Medium |
W17X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
Convex Large |
W18X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |
Backing |
W19X.dwg |
Prompt 19 |
Spacer |
W20X.dwg |
Prompt 19 |
Plug |
W13X.dwg |
Prompt 17 |