Use the Points tool to define the properties of the weld lines considered in the evaluation.
Before defining point
properties, first apply a regulation using the Specifications
tool.
The critical weld lines that have been identified via the
screening process will automatically be selected for evaluation.
From the Setup tools, click the
Points tool.
Figure 1.
The Evaluation Points dialog opens.
Select a weld line.
Select a method for calculating evaluation distance.
Option
Description
Auto
Evaluation distance is calculated internally based on the evaluation
distance(s) and weld width.
Manual
The tool uses the values you specify to identify the
location.
Edit the general parameters and the location parameters for the weld by
selecting options from the drop-down menus or entering values in the text
boxes.
Note: The properties available in each table are updated according to the
specification selected.
Optional: Manually select weld lines to evaluate by
activating/deactivating the Evaluate checkboxes.
Use the selection tools in the top-left of the dialog to quickly select all,
none, or reverse your selection of weld lines.
Optional: Click Export Weld Property File to save the data of all
the classification parameters with respect to each weld line.
Exported files can be used in a later run when defining a weld
specification.
