ANSI Weld Symbol Properties
You can create ANSI weld
symbols
in part, assembly, and drawing documents. Set the drafting standard in
Document
Properties - Drafting Standard to ANSI.
Many
of the properties are available both above and below the weld symbol line
and are described in order from the line. A preview of the symbol is displayed
in the graphics area.
Around. Creates a circle at
the bend in the weld line to indicate that the weld is applied all around
the contour.
Field/Site. Adds 
at the bend in the weld line to indicate that the weld is
applied in the field or on-site. Select the lower Field/Site
to point the flag down.
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Upper Field/Site |
Lower Field/Site |
Weld
Symbol. Use the upper Weld
Symbol button to select a symbol for an "other side"
weld. Use the lower Weld Symbol
button to select a symbol for a "this side" weld.
Click and select a symbol from a symbol library. To turn off the symbol,
select <None>. Other options
become available, depending on the symbol chosen. Type a size to the left
of the symbol. Type a pitch to the right of the symbol. Pitch format is
usually Length-Pitch.
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"This side" weld with size 1/8 and pitch 2-4. |
"Other side" weld |
Specification process. Type
text in the box, in any number of lines, to appear in the tail of the
symbol.
Contour. Select:
Finishing
method. Select None,
Chipping, Grinding,
Hammering, Machining,
Rolling, or Unspecified.
Stagger weld. Weld symbols above
and below the line are staggered. 
Select Right
or Left to specify where to stagger
the symbol below the weld symbol line.
2nd fillet. Adds a second fillet
to the existing symbol. This option is available for Square,
Bevel, J
Groove, and Flare-Bevel
only. Type a size to the left of the symbol. Type a pitch
to the right of the symbol.
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2nd fillet |
2nd fillet with
size and pitch |
Root opening. Type a dimension.
Arrow. Attaches the root opening
to the symbol with an arrow.
Groove angle. Type an angle
in degrees (degree symbol is added automatically).
Inside. Text placed inside the
weld symbol.
Joint with. Choose None
or one of the types (Double V Groove
Spacer and so on).
Font. To specify a font for
text and size of symbols, clear Use document font
and click Font.
Leader anchor. Anchor the leader
to the specified location on the weld symbol.
Use multi jog leader. Allows
you to click in the graphics area several times to create bends for the
leader.
Layer.
In a drawing with named layers, select a layer from the list.
Style
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