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CADWorx Plant I tab: Bolt > Auto Weld

Plant Menu: Utility > Drawing Control > Auto Weld

Command line: AUTOWELD

Places weld gaps on every end of any butt weld and socket weld component or only on every end of any butt weld when the component is selected. Three different scenarios can occur when the weld gaps are placed:

1. When a weld gap is automatically placed on the end of a butt weld or socket weld component, do one of the following to place the next component:

   • Press ENTER to place the component at the weld gap.

   • Pick the end point of the weld gap symbol.

2. When a component, such as a tee, is inserted into a pipe, and the weld gaps are placed at each end of the tee, the weld gaps automatically break and cut back the pipe on both sides of the tee. If one exists, the branch connection pipe is also broken.

3. When a component is placed against another component that cannot be cut back, a weld gap must already exist. For example, if you are placing a flange against an elbow, the elbow must have an existing weld gap. If not, the software places the flange against the elbow without any gap. In this scenario, it is your responsibility to place a weld gap before placing the flange.

Automatic

Places a weld gap into the drawing automatically.

Manual

Places a weld gap into the drawing manually.

• This option can also be set with a piping rule. For more information, see Piping Rules and Apply Weld Insertion Rule.

• Setting BOM Item Type to Misc causes Isogen to process weld gaps as field fit welds. For more information about the options on the Component Edit dialog box, see Local Edit. Use Isogen Option Switch 22 to increase cut piece add-on allowances for field fit welds.