Insert Welding Symbol¶
In one sentence: Creates an ISO 2553 / AWS A2.4 welding symbol with reference line, arrow, weld symbols, and optional tail text — directly on a drawing view.
Overview¶
Workbench: TechDraw
Menu: TechDraw → Symbols → Insert Welding Symbol
The welding symbol is a drawing object attached to a view via a leader line. It does not modify the 3-D model.
Step-by-step¶
- Select a view on the page (the view showing the joint to be welded).
- Choose TechDraw → Symbols → Insert Welding Symbol.
- The Welding Symbol task panel opens. Fill in the fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Arrow Side Symbol | Weld type on the arrow side (fillet, groove, plug, etc.) |
| Other Side Symbol | Weld type on the other side |
| Arrow Side Size | Weld size on the arrow side |
| Other Side Size | Weld size on the other side |
| Tail Text | Welding process or note (e.g. "SMAW" or "AWS D1.1") |
| All Around | Toggle the all-around circle flag |
| Field Weld | Toggle the field-weld flag |
- Click OK. Drag the arrowhead to the weld location.
Weld symbol types¶
| Symbol | Weld type |
|---|---|
| Fillet | △ Fillet weld |
| Groove | ∨ or ∧ V-groove, bevel, U-groove |
| Plug | □ Plug or slot weld |
| Spot | ○ Spot or projection weld |
| Seam | = Seam weld |
| Back / Backing | ⌒ Backing or back weld |
Common mistakes and pitfalls¶
Welding symbol requires a leader first
The Insert Welding Symbol tool works best when you first place a Leader Line (TechDraw → Annotations → Insert Leader Line) on the view. The weld symbol attaches to the leader's reference line.
See also¶
- Insert Leader Line — place the leader before inserting the symbol
- Insert Surface Finish Symbol — surface roughness symbol
- TechDraw Workbench — workbench overview