Weld objects represent fabrication (shop) welds that connect work piece components to one another. In the Isogen FIX file, the <Weld> element defines weld object data.
Basic Syntax:
<Weld ID="1" Type="BW">
<End1 X="3207" Y="0" Z="27" E="1311.3" N="8765" U="2430" />
<End2 X="3207" Y="0" Z="27" E="1311.3" N="8765" U="2430" />
<WeldedPart Type="Part" ID="5D5D9039-C6FB-4D97-89AF-70F18DE1793B" End="End2" />
<WeldedPart Type="Part" ID="FBC6F70D-0E4C-41F1-B9AC-8AD4613D80C7" End="End1" />
</Weld>
The Weld element can contain any of the following data:
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Fixed weld object attributes:
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ID specifies the weld number as reported by Isogen.
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Type indicates the weld type as reported by Isogen, such as SOB for set-on branch or BW for butt weld.
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SKEY identifies the Isogen symbol key, which determines the specific type of weld (WW, FW, and so on).
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NS, NSUnits specifies the weld nominal size and size units in inches or millimeters.
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Enumeration of any user-specified attribute values in the source PCF or IDF.
Project-specific mapping may be needed to interpret these values.
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Weld start and end coordinates in both local (X,Y,X) and installed (E,N,U) coordinates.
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Cross-reference (WeldedPart) to work piece components that are connected by the weld. WeldedPart is defined by the following attributes:
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Type specifies the pipe or part.
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ID specifies the ID of the welded part
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Role specifies the role played by a work piece in the connection, such as Main, Branch, or End.
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