Weld Symbol Properties
You can create weld
symbols
in part, assembly, and drawing documents. Set the drafting standard in
Document Properties
- Drafting Standard to ISO,
BSI, DIN,
JIS, or GB
for access to Weld Symbol Properties.
Set it to ANSI
or GOST
to access dialog boxes for weld symbols in those standards.
Many
of the properties are available both above and below the weld symbol line.
A preview of the symbol is displayed in the graphics area.
Peripheral.
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.
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 |
"Other side" weld |
The
ISO standard uses the weld symbols on (above) the line for a "near
side" or "this side" weld and weld symbols on the dashed
line (below) for a "far side" or "other side" weld
by default. If you change the drafting standard to ISO, the software changes
the weld symbols.
Specification
process. Type text in the large box at the right, in any number
of lines, to appear in the tail of the symbol. 
Reference.
Creates a reference box around the Specification
process text.
Contour.
Applies a contour shape above the symbol.
Groove
Angle (JIS only). Type an angle in degrees (degree symbol is added
automatically). Inside. Text placed
inside the weld symbol.
Root
Opening (JIS only). Type a dimension.
2nd
fillet. Adds a second fillet to the existing symbol. This option
is available for Square Butt,
Single Bevel
Butt, Single Bevel Butt with Root,
and Single J
Butt only. Type a size to the left of the symbol. Type a pitch to the right of the symbol.
Symmetric.
Properties on one side of the symbol line also appear on the other side.
Stagger.
Symbols above and below the line are staggered. 
Identification
line on top. Moves the dashed identification line above the symbol
line.
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, choose a layer from the list.
Include
this symbol in weld table. Select to make the weld symbol available
for the weld table.
Style. To modify weld symbol
style options.
Leader
Style (in the Weld Symbol PropertyManager)
Use document
display