2.16.4 The “Convert to polygon weld” tool in Tekla Structures
The “Convert to polygon weld” tool transforms standard seams
between two parts into a polygon weld for further editing ( if required).
The tool is available for enabling at the main menu bar as well as
at the right-click menu.
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Let’s weld on two parts by a standard “Weld” tool which
Compare your results to the presented below: the weld seam is split into
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Select the weld seam. In the right-click, menu select the “Convert
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Now the weld seams are available for editing as turned polygon welds.
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Also, besides the standard weld types provided, users can create customized
Select the polygon weld.
Go to the right-click menu.
Enable the “Define cross-section” tab.
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Rotate the view to see its side projection, where the new seam geometry
points are to be indicated. Let’s create a square with dimensions
of 10x10 mm.
Upon completion of indicating the square points, press the mouse wheel
Thus the polygon weld has changed its geometry.
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Compare your results to those presented below.
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To restore the default settings of the weld, proceed as follows:
Select the weld.
Go to the right-click menu.
Enable the “Remove Cross Section” tab.
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After completing the above the polygon weld default settings shall get