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 > , 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 |
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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
![](../welding/images/solid.png)
. You can select a weld solid, for example to perform an analysis.
To make weld solids visible in the Model Tree, click > , 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 |
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Fillet weld | ![](../welding/images/fillet_solid_weld16x16.png) —Solid fillet weld ![](../welding/images/weld_fillet_light.png) —Light fillet weld ![](../welding/images/weld_fillet_solid.png) —Surface fillet weld |
Groove or butt weld | ![](../welding/images/groove_solid_weld16x16.png) —Solid groove or butt weld ![](../welding/images/weld_groove_light.png) —Light groove or butt weld ![](../welding/images/weld_groove_solid.png) —Surface groove or butt weld |
Plug or slot weld | ![](../welding/images/slot_solid_weld16x16.png) —Solid plug or slot weld ![](../welding/images/weld_slot_light.png) —Light plug or slot weld ![](../welding/images/weld_slot_solid.png) —Surface plug or slot weld |
Spot weld | ![](../welding/images/weld_spot_light.png) —Light spot weld ![](../welding/images/weld_spot_solid.png) —Surface spot weld |
Edge preparation | ![](../welding/images/weld_edg_prep_sld.png) —Solid edge preparation ![](../welding/images/weld_edg_prep_lgt.png) —Light edge preparation |
Welding material | ![](../welding/images/weld_rod.png) —Welding material |
Welding process | ![](../welding/images/weld_process.png) —Welding process |
Mirrored weld | |