Weld Handling
- Last UpdatedJan 12, 2026
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The Weld Handling functionality allows you to create, modify, and delete welding.
From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Spooling & Checks > Weld Handling to display the Weld Handling window.

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to identify the currently selected element as the working element.
The Create part of the Weld Handling window allows you to create and define a weld.

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Spec. |
Select the radio button to create a weld element from the current pipe spec. The weld thickness is pre-defined by the spec. |
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Config. |
Select the radio button to create a weld element from a common weld spec. The weld thickness can be modified according to the design circumstance. |
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Zero Gap |
The check box becomes active when you selects the Config. radio button. Select the check box to define a weld thickness of 0. |
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Fabrication Type |
According to Welding methods, you can select Manual, Machine, or Orbital, and can define Shop, Site, and Field. |
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Create Weld |
Creates a weld for the selected pipe with specific options for Fitting to Fitting Connection and Slip-On Flanges. Refer to Weld Gaps for further information. |
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Create weld through Picking |
Creates a weld by picking the specific element in the 3D graphical view. |
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Append Weld Number |
Select the check box, the next available weld number is assigned to the current weld, by default. Leave the check box unchecked for you to assign the weld number manually. Note: |
The Modify part of the Weld Handling window allows you to modify the currently selected weld.

The weld list displays weld information for the welds that can be modified.
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Name |
Name of the weld |
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Shop |
Shows if the weld type is a Shop type |
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Type |
Shows the type of the weld |
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Spool Limit |
Shows if the weld is a Spool Limit weld or not. |
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Number |
Displays the number of the weld |
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Modify the properties of the Weld set in the 3D graphical view (Shop, Type) |
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Refreshes the weld list. |
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Deletes all welds in the weld list, the following
By default the Include Spool Limits check box is selected, allowing you to Include Spool Limits within their deletion. Note: |
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Deletes all the welds currently selected in the weld list, the following
By default the Include Spool Limits check box is selected, allowing you to Include Spool Limits within their deletion. Should the weld list only contain Spool Limit Welds and the delete button be pressed, the toggle will automatically be set to true. |
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Navigate on 3D view |
Select the check box to display the selected weld in the 3D graphical view. |
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Mark Weld Info |
Select the check box to display the weld information for the selected element in the 3D graphical view. |
The Weld List part of the Weld Handling window allows you to export the checked weld.







