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, on the 
Model Tree toolbar, click 
Tree Filters to open the Tree Filters dialog box. On the General tab, select the 
Features check box, and click OK.
Model Tree toolbar, click Tree Filters to open the Tree Filters dialog box. On the General tab, select the Features check box, and click OK.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, on the Model Tree toolbar, click Tree Filters to open the Tree Filters dialog box. On the General tab, select the Weld Solids check box, and click OK.
Model Tree toolbar, click Tree Filters to open the Tree Filters dialog box. On the General tab, select the Weld Solids check box, and click OK.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 |  |