To Convert the Geometry Type of Welds and Edge Preparations
You can convert the weld geometry representation between light, surface, and solid, and the edge preparation geometry representation between light and solid. Use one of the following procedures.
Using the Shortcut Menu
Select weld features and edge preparation features in the graphics window or Model Tree, and then right-click and choose one of the following commands from the shortcut menu:
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Weld or Edge Preparation Feature
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Commands
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Fillet, groove/butt, plug/slot welds
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•  Convert to > Light • Convert to > Surface • Convert to > Solid |
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Spot welds
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• Convert to > Light • Convert to > Surface |
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Edge preparations
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• Convert to > Light • Convert to > Solid |
Using the Convert Command
1. Click
Applications >
Welding. The
Welding tab opens.
2. Click
Convert. The
Convert Welds dialog box opens.
All the weld and edge preparation features that are represented by the geometry shown in the Convert from field are listed under Features.
3. Use one of these methods to select the weld and edge preparation features to convert:
◦ Select features in the list under Features.
▪ To select features with the geometry type shown next to Convert from, under Features, select welding features and edge preparation features.
▪ To select features with a different geometry representation, next to Convert from, select a geometry representation, and then select welding features or edge preparation features.
◦ Click
and select features in the graphics window.
◦ Click
to select all the features in the list for the geometry type next to
Convert from. Click
to deselect all features.
|  You can convert multiple features. |
4. Next to Convert to, select the geometry representation to which to convert the selected weld and edge preparation features.
5. Next to Filter, select the check boxes for the type of feature to convert, Weld features, Edge preparations, or both.
6. If applicable, select the Convert dependent objects check box to simultaneously convert the dependent features (children) of the weld or edge preparation features. The Children list only contains welding-related dependent features (children).
7. Click OK.
| If you receive a warning message indicating that a feature cannot automatically convert, click Manual Convert and redefine the feature for the new type of geometry. You could also receive this message if you use the Convert command in the shortcut menu. |