U225X PUBLIC-SAFE CONVERSATION NOTE

RECORD: CHAT-0353
TOPIC: SolidWorks Template Setup
IMPORTED: 2026.06.26

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EXTRACTED REQUEST: I have this drawing in solid works that I want to use as my new template what all do i need to do

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USER MESSAGES:
1. I have this drawing in solid works that I want to use as my new template what all do i need to do
2. WHICH SIDE OF THIS IS THE SIZE OF THE WELD

ASSISTANT RESPONSES:
1. This is actually a great candidate for a company drawing template. Since we've been customizing your SolidWorks environment (title block, inspection macros, property links, etc.), I'd spend a little extra time setting it up correctly so you only have to do it once. Here's the process I would use.. 1. Make sure the title block is using properties Right-click the sheet and choose Edit Sheet Format. Verify every field is linked instead of typed. Things like: | Field | Should Link To | |. . --|. . . . . -| | Title | `$PRPSHEET:"Description"` or your custom property | | Drawn By | `$PRPSHEET:"DrawnBy"` | | Date | `$PRPSHEET:"DrawnDate"` | | Material | `$PRPSHEET:"Material"` | | Finish | `$PRPSHEET:"Finish"` | | DWG…
2. The circled box is the weld size. Specifically: - The box to the LEFT of the "Weld Symbol..." button is where you enter the size of the weld. - The "Weld Symbol..." button lets you choose the type of weld (fillet, groove, plug, slot, etc.). For a fillet weld, you would enter something like: - `1/4` → 1/4" fillet weld - `3/16` → 3/16" fillet weld - `5/16` → 5/16" fillet weld If you need to specify the weld length, that goes in the box to the right of the weld symbol, not the size box. So for a callout like: [code excerpt omitted] you would: - Enter 1/4 in the circled box. - Click Weld Symbol... and choose Fillet Weld. If your goal is to make your macro automatically create weld symbols, I can also tell you whic…

EXTRACTED KNOWLEDGE / HOW-TO
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- Verify every field is linked instead of typed.
- TEST DESCRIPTION
- Waterjet Area
- Form Area
- Machine Area
- views
- title block
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