Create a combined weld symbol

A combined weld symbol consists of two existing weld symbols for automatic near side and far side welds.

For this example, an "HY-J" combined weld symbol is created.

To create a new combined weld symbol, follow these steps:

  1. Start the Advance Management Tools.
  2. Start the Table Editor application.
  3. Click the OPEN DATABASE ODBC icon and select AstorBase.
  4. Open the "WeldType: table and write down the key numbers associated with the desored weld symbols (6 for HY ans 8 for J).



  5. Open the "CombiWelding" table.
  6. Fill in the description for the new combined weld symbol on the last free line:
    • Key: next available number.
    • RunName: the desired name, for example "HY-J".
    • Top: The key number associated with the near side weld, 6 for HY weld in this case.
    • Bottom: The key number associated with the far side weld, 8 for J in this case.



  7. Close the Management Tools and use the "Update defaults" button, located on the Home tab, Settings panel:



  8. The new combined weld symbol is available in the Weld dialog: