Convert to Weldment reference

Converts an existing assembly file to a weldment assembly. You set the standard to use and the default weld bead material. You also indicate the weld feature group in which to place any assembly features .

Note: Once you convert an assembly to a weldment, it cannot be converted back to a regular assembly. Although all assembly capabilities are available within a weldment, back up each assembly before converting it.

Access:

Ribbon: Environments tab Convert panel Convert to Weldment

Standard

Sets the standard to use for the weldment file. Default is the standard set at installation.

Feature Conversion

Specifies where to place any existing assembly features. Click the desired button to specify the weld group to use.

Weld Bead Material

Sets the weld bead material to use as the default. Click the arrow to select a material from the list.

BOM Structure

Sets the BOM structure to use in the converted assembly. Click the arrow to select from the list.