Modify an Existing Weld Symbol

Learn how to modify an existing weld symbol using the weld template DWG file available for your installation language.

To modify an existing weld symbol, follow these steps:

1. Open the "WeldTemplate.dwg" located in ...\ProgramData\Autodesk\Advance Steel 2022\[INSTALLATION LANGUAGE EXTENSION]\Shared\Support\Symbols
   Note: In this case, the weld symbol template file is WeldTemplate.dwg. This file may differ from one installation to another (e.g. different languages).
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.