Inserting Caterpillar Symbols to the Weldment

  1. In a drawing, click Caterpillar Tool_Caterpillar_Annotation.gif (Annotation toolbar), or click Insert > Annotations > Caterpillar.
  2. In the Caterpillar PropertyManager, select continuous edges or a weld bead.
  3. Set properties in the Caterpillar PropertyManager.
    In partial length caterpillars, you can drag the handles of the caterpillar to change the length of the symbol.
    caterpillar_handles.gif
  4. Click PM_OK.gif.
    caterpillar_done.gif
    If you create intermittent or partial caterpillar symbols, you can display and change the dimensions of the welded and non-welded areas. If you change the dimensions, the symbol updates.