Modify an existing weld symbol

To modify an existing weld symbol, follow these steps:

1. Open the "WeldTemplate.dwg" located in C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Advance Steel 2016\Shared\Support\Symbols.
   Important: The "WeldTemplate.dwg" can only be modified in plain AutoCAD®. Make sure that Advance Steel is not loaded.
2. Open the Layer Manager.
   
   
   Note: Starting with Advance Steel 2016, each weld symbol is drawn on a separate layer (e.g. fillet weld symbols are drawn on WM_FilletWeld and WD_FilletWeld layers).

   "WM_","WD_", "SM_","SD_","PM_","PD_" are acronyms for Weld Main, Shape Main, Preparation Main etc, and are not mandatory but are recommended for organizational purposes.

3. Identify the weld symbol layer and turn it on. Turn off the other layers to avoid overlapping symbols.
   
   
4. Make the desired modifications.
5. Save and exit.