Weld Details
- Last UpdatedJan 13, 2023
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A Weld Detail (WDET) element is the catalogue component for a weld. It represents a specific type of weld which can be used many times in a project. WDET elements store the physical properties of a weld, for example, size and bevel information, in a linked dataset.
Like other catalogue components, WDET elements are created and managed in the Model View window, however as welds are represented by simple cylinders, the WDET does not have Geometry, Negative Geometry, Pline or Ppoint set references.
Weld position, length, and connection references are not stored on the WDET. These are defined on the STWELD during creation. Refer to Joint Welds and Create Welds for further information about defining welds in joints.
Weld details are an optional part of weld management, welds can be defined without them. If required, weld position and connection references can be defined without setting any information about the weld type.
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The Structural Weld Detail Reference (STWDTR) attribute of an STWELD can reference a WDET to provide weld properties.
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WDET elements have a reference to a DRAW Symbol Template (SYTM), allowing a link to a dynamic weld symbol for every STWELD.
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Weld Arrow (Near) and Other (Far) sides are combined into a single database element. This ensures that a single weld detail can hold all the information required for a weld symbol.
Create Weld Details
A weld detail category must reside below a STSE which in turn must reside below a CATA element. The Create Structural Category window can be used to create a weld detail category with the Purpose specified as WELD. Refer to Create Category for further information.
The Model View window displays the WDET element as the selected component.
A Weld Detail element can have a data set and rule set just like other catalogue components. An STWELD in Model can be linked to a WDET element via the Structural Weld Detail Reference (STWDTR). If an STWELD has the STWDTR set to a valid WDET element, parameters defined in the dataset may be queried from the STWELD. Design parameters can be set dynamically using the rules engine.
Click Component in the Model References part of the Model View window to display the unique options for WDET elements.
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Name |
Specifies the unique database name for the WDET. |
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Description |
Specifies the description of the WDET. This displays in various places in Model where an alternative WDET can be chosen for a weld. |
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Generic Type |
Specifies the weld type using a description with a maximum of four characters. Default options are FILL, BUTT and TEE, other options can be entered by typing in the field. |
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Weld Type Arrow Side/Weld Type Other Side |
Specifies the weld type for the arrow and other sides, to align with any standard. Welds with both Arrow/Near side and Other/Far sides are combined into a single database element. This means the WDET element can contain all the information needed for a weld symbol. The fields can contain text to allow variations other than the generic type. |
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Detail ID |
The text field can be populated with a weld detail ID number from a given standard. |
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Data Set |
Specifies the data set reference, containing DATA properties which define the weld parameters. |
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Bevel Type |
The numeric field can be populated with a bevel type. The field is not currently used. |
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Right Symbol/Left Symbol |
Specifies a reference to a Draw Symbol Template (SYTM) to allow labelling of the weld in Draw. To ensure full compatibility with the Draw functionality, both left and right symbols must be defined. |
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Parameters |
Specifies PARA parameters in the dataset for this category. |