Weldments

This is an area where SWx lacks. Anybody who has done any steel fab. knows about leaving this gap, but SWx doesn't have the capability yet. There should be a nice dialogue where you can spec. the weld prep, offset etc. Also notice, that you can only apply welds to fillets, not butt joints in SWx.

So Reuben, I think your workaround is probably the best way for now. Or you could submit an enhancement request, but don't hold your breath.

Cheers, Dom.

Reuben,

I suppose you could construct your weldment "framework" sketch with the necessary gaps already in it. Each member that had gaps at both ends would have to be added as a separate feature, as SWX requires a continuous sketch profile for adding multiple structural mambers in one shot..

John H

not true, structural members can have random sketch segments.

If you try and select multiple sketch elements that do not touch each other for a single "structural member" feature , you get an error message - at least, you do in 2007.

John H

Slight correctio/addition - sketch elements have to be either connected or parallel. Can't see why there is this limitation, but it certainly exists in 2007.

John H

the key here is "or".

let me revise, random parallel sketch segments will work. "non-continuous, parallel" OR "continuous, non-parallel". ;)