About the Model Tree and Welding Objects
This topic discusses the following:
Operations on welds in the Model Tree
Welds appear as features of assemblies or parts in the Model Tree. You can use the Model Tree as a selection tool where you can quickly identify and select weld features for various operations. To make weld features visible in the Model Tree, click 
> 
Tree Filters, and in the Model Tree Items dialog box, select the Features check box.
> Tree Filters, and in the Model Tree Items dialog box, select the Features check box.When the top-level model is active, select a weld in the Model Tree and right-click. The shortcut menu that appears provides direct access to the following welding operations:
Command | Operation |
|---|---|
 Convert to | Change the type of weld between solid, surface, and light |
Properties | Control display properties, such as color or line style |
 Change Weld Material | Change the weld material |
 Change Process | Change the weld process |
 Combine | Combine two or more welds or reinforce a single weld |
 Delete | Delete weld features |
 Group | Group weld features |
 Suppress | Suppress weld features |
 Rename | Rename weld features |
 Pattern | Pattern weld features |
 Hide | Hide weld features |
 Edit Dimensions | Edit weld dimensions |
 Edit Definition | Edit weld feature definition |
 Create a Note | Add a setup note |
 Information | Obtain feature or model information or open the Reference Viewer |
 Parameters | Edit welding parameters |
Weld solids
When you create a solid weld feature, a single weld solid is created. Weld solids appear in the Model Tree under the weld feature, and are represented by 
. You can select a weld solid, for example to perform an analysis.
. You can select a weld solid, for example to perform an analysis.To make weld solids visible in the Model Tree, click > Tree Filters, and in the Model Tree Items dialog box, select the Weld solids check box.
> Tree Filters, and in the Model Tree Items dialog box, select the Weld solids check box.Weld representation in the Model Tree
Each type of weld feature is represented by a different icon in the Model Tree.
Feature | Icon |
|---|---|
Fillet weld |  —Solid fillet weld —Light fillet weld —Surface fillet weld |
Groove or butt weld |  —Solid groove or butt weld —Light groove or butt weld —Surface groove or butt weld |
Plug or slot weld |  —Solid plug or slot weld —Light plug or slot weld —Surface plug or slot weld |
Spot weld |  —Light spot weld —Surface spot weld |
Edge preparation |  —Solid edge preparation —Light edge preparation |
Welding material |  —Welding material |
Welding process | —Welding process |
Mirrored weld |  |