Weld configuration files
The configuration files related to weld management and traceability are explained in this chapter.
The following files are involved in weld configuration:
| File Location | Description |
|---|---|
| %ncgdb%\a\db0w<blockname> | Weld database. Contains the weld geometry, weld properties, location of welds, and references to the bevel attributes. The database is maintained by the Hull Server. |
| <project>\norms\cvar\weld\profilepdb####.cfg | Rules for determining the appropriate predefined bevel number for profiles, face plates, and shell frames. See Profile beveling rules. |
| <project>\norms\cvar\weld\weldside####.cfg | Rules for determining the correct side to apply a weld. See Weld side rules. |
| <project>\norms\cvar\weld\weldfactor####.cfg | A weld factor describes the relation between the throat height of a weld and the thickness of the plates. See Weld factor rules. |
| %ncgnorms%\uitsp\type# | Location for type files for lugs and cutouts. The predefined bevel numbers for both lugs and cutouts are defined in the type file. |
| %ncgnorms%\bracket\bracket# | Location for type files and type macros for brackets. The predefined bevel number to be applied is specified in the bracket type file. |
| %ncgnorms%\lvar\weld\weldmgrlocals.cfg
<project>\norms\cvar\weld\weldmgr.cfg |
Location dependent and/or location independent Weld Manager configuration files, respectively. These files specify the Weld Manager export settings. The format of the weld name and welded part name as well as custom weld attributes are specified in weldmgr.cfg. It is possible to define the keywords in System Management settings. See Export settings configuration and Weld Attributes for more information. |
Variables (keywords) in weld configuration files
All logistical fields in the logistical database, including manually added logistical fields, can be used as keywords in weld configuration files.
Because a weld connects two construction parts, part-specific variables in must indicate whether they are for a part that the weld belongs to, or a counterpart that is connected to the part that has the weld. The construction part that the weld belongs to is always considered the first part, and the counterpart is considered the second part. Note the following:
- Profiles, pillars, and shell frames are always the first parts, and the parts that are welded to them are always the second parts.
- The weld is always on the first part's (beveled) edge (plate edge, or profile base or endcut, for example).
- If both parts are joined on an edge (two planar plates, for example), the weld belongs to the part whose bevel has the highest attribute number in its database key.
- In case two blocks are welded together, and the weld is on a planar plate connection, the first part is the plate in the block that is lower in the block order.
In the variables, first and second parts are indicated by postfixes _1 and _2, respectively:
- Postfix _1 indicates that the variable is for a part that the weld belongs to (first part).
- Postfix _2 indicates that the variable is for a part that gets connected to the first part (second part).
The rule system uses the following weld/bevel specific variables: bevel, weld_method, weld_conn, edge_type. See below for information on the possible values for these variables.
Note: For welds against the shell, the _2 values will always be empty because the shell does not have logistics.
The type of the bevel. The following values are possible:
- bevel_i – Bevel type I
- bevel_v_pos – Bevel type V+
- bevel_v_neg – Bevel type V-
- bevel_x – Bevel type X
- bevel_y_pos – Bevel type Y+
- bevel_y_neg – Bevel type Y-
- bevel_k – Bevel type K
- bevel_x_pos – Bevel type X+
- bevel_x_neg – Bevel type X-
The welding method, consisting of five parts: weld method code, multiplication factor ,and descriptions of the welding method for functions, DXF files and drawings.
The type of the connection to be welded. The following values are possible:
- conn_prf_base – Connection between a profile's base and a plate
- conn_prf_body – Connection at the end of a profile between the profile body and its related part
- conn_prf_flange – Connection at the end of a profile between the profile flange and its related part
- conn_fpl_base – Connection between a faceplate and its plate or bracket
- conn_fpl_body – Connection at the end of a faceplate between the faceplate body and its related part
- conn_fpl_flange – Connection at the end of a faceplate between the faceplate flange and its related part
- conn_shfr_base – Connection between a shell frame and the shell
- conn_shfr_body – Connection at the end of a shell frame between the shell frame body and its related part
- conn_shfr_flange – Connection at the end of a shell frame between the shell frame flange and its related part
The type of plate edge the weld / bevel is on. The following values are possible:
- edge_single – Edge is not connected
- edge_plan – Edge between two plates in the same plane
- edge_angle – Edge between two plates that are not in the same plane
- edge_stop – Edge of a plate that stops against another plate, forming a T-shaped connection
- edge_hull – Edge of a plate that stops at the shell
- edge_seam – Edge of a plate defined by a soft seam
- edge_hole – Edge of a plate that is the result of a hole
- edge_profile – Edge of a plate that stops at a profile
- edge_slot – Edge of a plate defined by a slot
- edge_split – Edge of a plate defined by a splitter
- edge_faceplate – Edge of a plate that is covered by a faceplate