©2004-2008 Computer Engineering, Inc. All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Manual Version: 2008-7.1
Web Site www.computereng.com
This page intentionally left blank.
ii
Copyright Notice Advanced Welding System is copyrighted by Computer Engineering, Inc. (CEI). All rights are reserved worldwide. This manual is also copyrighted and all rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium of machine-readable form without prior consent in writing from Computer Engineering, Inc. CEI may make improvements and/or changes to both this manual and the program at any time.
Trademark Notice Advanced Welding System, Advanced Pressure Vessel, Heat Exchanger Module, Advanced Tower Design, Zick Saddles & Seismic, Legs Lugs & Seismic, FormPro, Welding Pro-Write, FormPro, Quality Control Suite, WeldDocs, RWCE, Remote Welding Continuity Entry, and Welder Management System are trademarks of Computer Engineering, Inc. Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. BDE, and Borland Database Engine are trademarks or registered trademarks of Borland Corp. ASME® is the Trademark of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. National Board® is the Trademark of the National Board® of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. AWS® is the Trademark of the American Welding Society. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
iii
This page intentionally left blank.
iv
Software License Agreement 1. LICENSE THIS IS A LICENSE AGREEMENT AND NOT AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE. PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY AND BE SURE YOU ACCEPT IT’S TERMS BEFORE YOU OPEN THE ENVELOPE. IF YOU (as defined hereunder) OPEN THE ENVELOPE AND/OR DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE AND/OR INSTALL THE SOFTWARE ON A COMPUTER AND/OR USE THE SOFTWARE IN ANY WAY, THIS WILL SIGNIFY THAT YOU CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF ALADDIN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM’S® DEVELOPER’S LICENSE AGREEMENT, ADOBE’S® LICENSE AGREEMENT, MICROSOFT’S® SQL SERVER EXPRESS 2005 LICENSE AGREEMENT, MICROSOFT’S® .NET 2.0 LICENSE AGREEMENT, MICROSOFT’S® WINDOWS® INSTALLER 3.1, AND MICROSOFT’S® MICROSOFT® AGENT LICENSE AGREEMENT (ACCESSIBLE AT WWW.COMPUTERENG.COM) AS THEY MAY APPLY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THESE AGREEMENTS, DO NOT OPEN THE ENVELOPE, DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE ON YOUR COMPUTER, AND RETURN THE SOFTWARE AND ALL ASSOCIATED MATERIALS IN FULL WORKING ORDER WITHIN 10 BUSISNESS DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE TO RECEIVE A REFUND IN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID (MINUS ANY APPLICABLE SHIPPING AND HANDLING). COMPUTER ENGINEERING grants a license to the Person or Entity (“YOU/YOUR”) that has opened the envelope, downloaded the SOFTWARE, installed the SOFTWARE on a computer, and/or used the SOFTWARE and YOU accept a nonexclusive license to use the SOFTWARE and related materials, including but not limited to any hardware locking/licensing devices (“HARDWARE KEY(S)”), delivered with this AGREEMENT for YOUR exclusive internal use and purposes subject to the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. For the purposes of this document, a SEAT is defined as one concurrent instance of the SOFTWARE. A LAN (local area network) is defined as a system that links together electronic office equipment, such as printers, workstations, and server(s), and forms a network within a single office or building. A WAN (wide area network) will be defined by workstation connection type, as follows: Leased line, Broadband (DSL, Cable, ISDN, etc.), Dial-up (56k or slower connections), or any other wired network connection outside of the building containing the network server. There are technological measures in this SOFTWARE that are designed to prevent unlicensed or illegal use of the SOFTWARE. YOU agree that COMPUTER ENGINEERING may use those measures. Any attempt to circumvent said measures, regardless of outcome, on any COMPUTER ENGINEERING SOFTWARE may result in the revocation of all of YOUR licenses to operate any and all COMPUTER ENGINEERING SOFTWARE and the suspension of any and all technical and logistical support by COMPUTER ENGINEERING, at COMPUTER ENGINEERING’s sole discretion. Through periodic updates or other means, YOU may receive multiple copies of the SOFTWARE. Any copies of the SOFTWARE acquired in such a manner, or via any other means, are provided to you on a license exchange basis. YOU may only use the copies of the SOFTWARE that are appropriate to YOUR license (see Section 2 of this AGREEMENT). YOU may not use any additional/elapsed copies of the SOFTWARE on another system or network, nor may those copies of the SOFTWARE be loaned, rented, leased, or transferred to any other party. The acceptance of this AGREEMENT for any SOFTWARE that was licensed to YOU with a discount based, in whole or in part, on a prior AGREEMENT between YOU and COMPUTER ENGINEERING for said SOFTWARE, shall terminate that prior AGREEMENT and this AGREEMENT shall be in force in its stead. Any previous versions used as the basis for such a discount which were previously classified as “Multi-user”, “LAN Pack”, or “LAN-Seat” versions now must comply with the below Single-Seat stipulations (see Section 2 of this AGREEMENT). The SOFTWARE is updated on a yearly basis. Upon the release of a new version of the SOFTWARE all previous versions of the SOFTWARE are immediately considered Out of Date and are no longer considered current and supported (“VALID”). The provision of a grace period and the length of any grace period provided, in which services, discounts, and other offers may be provided by COMPUTER ENGINEERING to YOU following the release of a new version of the SOFTWARE is solely at the discretion of COMPUTER ENGINEERING. Any and all supplementary products or services (“SOFTWARE EXTENSIONS”) provided as supplements to the SOFTWARE are provided on a time limited basis and require a VALID license of the SOFTWARE they extend. Internet access may be required to utilize the SOFTWARE EXTENSIONS to verify compliance with this license. All provisions of this license that apply to “SOFTWARE” also apply to any and all “SOFTWARE EXTENSIONS” as they are applicable. The supplied HARDWARE KEY contains, and is therefore the embodiment of, YOUR SOFTWARE’S license. Its replacement, including any costs or fees levied by Computer Engineering for said replacement, is YOUR exclusive responsibility. This policy applies regardless of cause, including but not limited to: loss, theft, physical damage, or the rendering of said device inoperable through any means. 2. OUR RIGHTS COMPUTER ENGINEERING retains all intellectual property rights to the SOFTWARE including all trademarks and copyrights. YOU agree not to transfer the SOFTWARE in any form to any party without the prior written consent of COMPUTER ENGINEERING. The assent or prohibition of said consent shall be solely at the discretion of COMPUTER ENGINEERING with the understanding that the receiving party in such a circumstance must consent to be bound by the terms of this AGREEMENT. Except as provided in this AGREEMENT, YOU may not sublicense, lease, rent, time-share, lend or provide commercial hosting services related to the SOFTWARE or any related materials or any of YOUR rights under this AGREEMENT except by prior written consent from COMPUTER ENGINEERING. YOU may not alter, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, reverse translate or in any other way derive any source code or
v
proprietary database information from the SOFTWARE. YOU may not remove, obscure, or alter YOUR company name or serial number in either hardcopy (including, but not limited to, printed documents and reports) or machine-readable portions (including, but not limited to, SOFTWARE files, files created by the SOFTWARE, and electronic files) of the SOFTWARE except with prior written consent from COMPUTER ENGINEERING. The assent or prohibition of said consent shall be solely at the discretion of COMPUTER ENGINEERING. YOU acknowledge and agree that due to the nature of the proprietary information contained within the SOFTWARE, there can be no adequate remedy at law for any breach of the obligations hereunder, which breach may result in irreparable harm. Upon any such breach or any threat thereof, COMPUTER ENGINEERING shall be entitled to appropriate equitable relief in addition to whatever remedies it might have at law. COMPUTER ENGINEERING is permitted the right to audit YOUR use of the SOFTWARE, both electronically and physically, by providing no less than (5) days prior written or electronic notice of its intention to conduct a physical audit of YOUR facilities during normal business hours. Electronic audits require no such notice and are preformed at the sole discretion of COMPUTER ENGINEERING. In the event that such audit reveals any use of the SOFTWARE by YOU other than that specified by the terms of this AGREEMENT, YOU shall reimburse COMPUTER ENGINEERING for expenses related to such audit in addition to any other liabilities YOU may incur as a result of such non-compliance. Through the course of supporting the SOFTWARE COMPUTER ENGINEERING may require that system information relating to the computers, servers, or networks on which the SOFTWARE and/or HARDWARE KEY are installed be sent through electronic means or may require YOU to allow remote access to the computers on which the SOFTWARE and/or HARDWARE KEY are installed. Any information obtained thru this process will remain private. No SOFTWARE or information provided as part of a Beta Program (“BETA”/”BETA SOFTWARE”) or produced by the BETA SOFTWARE may be utilized for production purposes or shared with any third party. YOU agree to provide timely feedback, which may include bug reports, conferences with COMPUTER ENGINEERING’S representatives and/or written evaluations and that COMPUTER ENGINEERING will have no confidentiality obligations with respect to such feedback. YOU agree that COMPUTER ENGINEERING and its designees will be free to copy, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, disclose, distribute, license and sublicense through multiple tiers of distribution and licensees, incorporate and otherwise use the feedback, including derivative works thereto, for any and all commercial and non-commercial purposes. This is the only agreement between YOU and COMPUTER ENGINEERING. It cannot and shall not be modified unless in writing and signed by both YOU (or an authorized officer of YOUR company) and an authorized officer of COMPUTER ENGINEERING. 3. YOUR RIGHTS COMPUTER ENGINEERING warrants the HARDWARE KEY and physical media on which the SOFTWARE is distributed to be free from defects in material and workmanship upon receipt. Demonstration/Lite versions of the SOFTWARE may be used on any system by any number of users. Beta versions of the software may be installed and used only by the recipient of the BETA invitation and are provided for the sole purpose of obtaining customer feedback during the period of time allotted for the BETA release. No information entered into the BETA SOFTWARE will be accessible following the completion of the BETA period. Single-seat versions of the SOFTWARE, and the associated HARDWARE KEY, may be used only on a single personal computer or single workstation at a time. Program data files may be stored remotely or locally and may be shared between multiple Single Seat Licenses. The installation or use of the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE KEY on the Internet or over a WAN, including, without limitation, use in connection with Web hosting, terminal server, or remote access software of any kind is expressly forbidden. Campus, Corporate, and International Corporate versions of the SOFTWARE are subject to their own specific license agreements. 4. WARRANTY COMPUTER ENGINEERING PROVIDES THE SOFTWARE “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. COMPUTER ENGINEERING SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY TORT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUCH AS LOSS OF PROFITS, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL FROM THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE FOR ANY PURPOSE OR THE PROVISION OF, OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE, ANY SERVICE, SOFTWARE OR CONTENT, EVEN IF COMPUTER ENGINEERING HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, OR CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THIS LANGUAGE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH CASE, COMPUTER ENGINEERING'S LIABILITIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE SOFTWARE'S PURCHASE PRICE. COMPUTER ENGINEERING PROVIDES NO WARRANTY THAT THE SOFTWARE DOES NOT INFRINGE ANY PATENTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF THIRD PARTIES AND WILL NOT INDEMNIFY YOU IF YOU ARE CHARGED WITH PATENT INFRINGEMENT OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HELD BY THIRD PARTIES. This AGREEMENT applies to any and all updates, supplements, add-on components, or Internet-based components, of the SOFTWARE that COMPUTER ENGINEERING may provide to YOU or make available to YOU after the date YOU obtain YOUR initial copy of the SOFTWARE, unless COMPUTER ENGINEERING provides other terms along with said update, supplement, add-on component, or Internet-based component. This AGREEMENT supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings, whether oral or written. The failure or delay of COMPUTER ENGINEERING to exercise any or all of its rights under this AGREEMENT or upon any infringement of this AGREEMENT shall not be deemed a waiver of those rights or of said infringement. COMPUTER ENGINEERING reserves all rights not expressly granted. COMPUTER ENGINEERING reserves the right to discontinue any Internet-
vi
based services provided to YOU or made available to YOU through the use of the SOFTWARE. 5. OTHER YOU acknowledge that the SOFTWARE is of U.S. origin and subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. YOU agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use, and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments. This AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri and shall inure to the benefit of COMPUTER ENGINEERING, its successors, and assigns. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions of this AGREEMENT shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof. Note: If this license to utilize the SOFTWARE is designated as a “Leased” or “Subscription” license, the following paragraph also applies to YOU: This SOFTWARE is made available for the time period for which you have paid and will cease to operate upon the expiration of that time period. Use of this SOFTWARE after that expiration, or any attempt to defeat the disabling of the software in any manner, is a violation of this AGREEMENT. Note: If this license to utilize the SOFTWARE is designated as an “Educational”, “Authorized Inspector”, or “Beta” license, the following paragraph also applies to YOU: This SOFTWARE is made available for use in non-production applications only. An image or text indicating “Not For Commercial Use”, “Beta”, or a similar image or portion of text (“WATERMARK”) may appear on any or all output from the SOFTWARE. Any attempt to defeat or remove this WATERMARK in any manner, is a violation of this AGREEMENT.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING, INC. Blue Springs, MO www.computereng.com
vii
Additional Warranty Computer Engineering, Inc. warrants the distribution media to be free of defects in material and workmanship on receipt. In the event of notification within the warranty period of defects in material or workmanship, Computer Engineering, Inc. will replace the defective media. Computer Engineering, Inc. warrants the satisfaction of this program to the original purchaser. If you are not satisfied within ten (10) days, return the manual and media with License for a full refund, less shipping and handling and a restocking fee. Please contact Computer Engineering, Inc. for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Shipping and handling is non-refundable. Software must be uninstalled to the satisfaction of Computer Engineering, Inc. No returns will be accepted without prior written authorization from Computer Engineering, Inc., and in no case will return authorization be granted after ten (10) days from date of purchase. Disclaimer Computer Engineering, Inc. strives to provide the highest quality software possible at an affordable price. Absolutely no software program can replace an engineer. Advanced Welding System assumes that the user has a working knowledge of the American Welding Society (AWS®) D1.1 Code and sound metallurgical engineering skills or welding experience. If you have any questions regarding the software or its abilities, please feel free to contact us.
viii
Table of Contents PREFACE.....................................................................................................................................XI Manual Conventions .............................................................................................................. xi WELCOME .................................................................................................................................. 13 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 13 SOFTWARE REGISTRATION ......................................................................................................... 14 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................................................................. 14 Maintenance Releases........................................................................................................... 14 Updates................................................................................................................................. 15 ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS ............................................................................................................. 15 Upgrades ................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Welding Pro-Write................................................................................................................ 15 Welding Bundle..................................................................................................................... 15 Welder Management System ................................................................................................. 16 FormPro ............................................................................................................................... 16 Advanced Pressure Vessel .................................................................................................... 16 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 19 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 19 SOFTWARE LICENSING ............................................................................................................... 19 USB KEY ................................................................................................................................... 20 UPDATING THE SOFTWARE ......................................................................................................... 20 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ....................................................................................................... 20 CD ROM Installation............................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Download Installation .......................................................................................................... 21 Installation Types..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. NETWORK .................................................................................................................................. 21 Workstation........................................................................................................................... 22 Server.................................................................................................................................... 22 UNINSTALLING ........................................................................................................................... 22 CONVENTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 23 DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................................... 23 COMMON MENU COMMANDS ..................................................................................................... 23 TOOLBAR ................................................................................................................................... 24 BUILT-IN CALENDAR .................................................................................................................. 24 DEFAULTS & OPTIONS ........................................................................................................... 27 DEFAULTS .................................................................................................................................. 27 General tab ........................................................................................................................... 28 Company Logo...................................................................................................................... 29 PQR/WPS tab........................................................................................................................ 31 WPQ tab ............................................................................................................................... 32 Welder tab............................................................................................................................. 33 Signatures tab ....................................................................................................................... 34 OPTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 36 ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES .......................................................................................................... 36 Signature Information........................................................................................................... 37 Personal Identification Data................................................................................................. 37 Password Information........................................................................................................... 37 Adding a Signature to a Document ....................................................................................... 38 QUICK START ............................................................................................................................ 39 TYPICAL STEPS FOR INITIAL DATA ENTRY ................................................................................. 39
ix
WELDER ..................................................................................................................................... 39 PQR ........................................................................................................................................... 40 WPS Number......................................................................................................................... 40 Code Assistance .................................................................................................................... 40 Saving a PQR........................................................................................................................ 41 PQR QUALIFIED WPS ................................................................................................................ 41 PQR Selection....................................................................................................................... 41 Code Assistance .................................................................................................................... 42 PREQUALIFIED WPS................................................................................................................... 42 PREQUALIFIED PER SECTION 3 WPS .......................................................................................... 42 WPQR ....................................................................................................................................... 42 Properties tab ....................................................................................................................... 43 Process tabs .......................................................................................................................... 43 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 45 DATA TRANSFER ........................................................................................................................ 45 Export ................................................................................................................................... 45 Import ................................................................................................................................... 46 REPORTS .................................................................................................................................... 47 Report Selection.................................................................................................................... 48 ASSIGN WELDERS ...................................................................................................................... 51 CHANGE WELDER ID ................................................................................................................. 52 CONTINUITY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 52 Creating a Continuity Update report.................................................................................... 52 Completing an Update Report .............................................................................................. 53 SECURITY ................................................................................................................................... 55 Adding and Editing Security records.................................................................................... 55 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................... 58 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ............................................................................................... 58 General Questions ................................................................................................................ 58
x
Preface
Welcome to Advanced Welding System. This manual is intended to complement the extensive help system within the program. The chapters in this manual are presented in an order intended to help new users understand the program as quickly as possible.
Manual Conventions This manual is designed for printing on 8 1/2” x 11” paper or A4 paper. If you want additional copies of the manual you may print them from the Microsoft Word document or Adobe PDF document that were installed in the main program directory. Keystrokes are designated by a [square bracket] around keyboard keys and the keys are bold. For example, the Escape key is shown as [Esc] and function key F1 is shown as [F1]. Graphics are placed in the margin for emphasis. The following graphics and their meaning are: Help or Technical Support
Warning – Be careful.
Something that is noteworthy is mentioned in the paragraph.
A mouse command is discussed in the paragraph.
Additional information is discussed in the paragraph.
Network information. xi
This page intentionally left blank.
xii
1
Welcome
Introduction Advanced Welding System is a sophisticated welding documentation program that will assist in the creation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQRs) in accordance with the AWS® Code. Welder management is also an important feature of the program that will save time. Whatever AWS ® Code proficiency the user has, Advanced Welding System will increase productivity. Advanced Welding System does not profess to take the place of a welding engineer, but assists in the document creating process. We make the assumption that the engineer has a working knowledge of the AWS® D1.1 Welding Code and knowledge of welding principles. Our goal in providing a product is to maintain a customer-orientated atmosphere wherein software may be developed, maintained, and distributed with customer satisfaction as the driving force. To meet that objective, a well-trained staff is maintained to develop new programs, update existing programs, and to provide technical support. An important facet of any computer program is reliability. Our software is thoroughly tested for usability as well as AWS® Code requirements. Quality control is taken very seriously at Computer Engineering. Satisfying the needs of our customers is a core principle of our philosophy at CEI. We will do everything in our power to create a product that is accurate, reliable, and beneficial to our customers. We encourage you to contact us with your comments and suggestions regarding any of our products, as well as those about programs you would like to have available.
- 13 -
Software Registration Completion of the on-line product registration process ensures that you are eligible for the benefits available, such as special offers, updates, and upgrades. Remember that registering your copy of Advanced Welding System also lets us know where to send update information and other important information, as it becomes available.
Technical Support Program help and AWS® Code references are available throughout the program through the use of function key [Fl] or clicking on the “Help” toolbar button. Detailed information on the use of the program is contained in the help system. If additional help or information is needed, contact CEI through one of the following methods: e-mail: FAX: VOICE:
[email protected] 1 (877) 228-0680 (toll free inside the US) 1 (816) 228-2976
Technical Support hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 P.M., Central time, excluding major holidays. Technical support is also available through our web site at:
www.computereng.com Maintenance Releases The latest revisions and maintenance releases are available at the web site. In addition, information about training classes and demonstration programs can be found there. Maintenance releases are free for the current version. You can also receive the latest revision through the internet by using Live! Update. This can be accessed by clicking the Windows Start button, Programs, Computer Engineering, Advanced Welding System, Live! Update. After starting Live! Update, your software will be checked for any Maintenance Releases. If a Maintenance Release is available, follow the instructions on the screen Alternatively, CEI’s web site can be accessed directly at www.computereng.com. Once on the web site, click Downloads, Maintenance Releases, and manually search the site for any maintenance releases that may be available.
- 14 -
Updates Updates are changes to the software that accommodate new AWS® Code, allow compatibility with the newer versions of the Welding Pro-Write software and provide new features. Updates are available for purchase before the changes become mandatory. As a registered user, you will be sent notification when these updates are available. The Update fee varies from year to year depending upon the number of changes to the program. The Update fee includes free technical support and free website maintenance revisions made to the program until the next Update is available. Technical Support is available until 30 days after the next Update is released.
Additional Products Computer Engineering provides software to assist engineers and quality control personnel in many facets of their jobs. This includes vessel design, welding, and data reports.
Welding Pro-Write Welding Pro-Write is the most widely used, best selling welding management and documentation program of all time. In addition to maintaining individual welder continuity, it also makes quick work of writing accurate WPSs, PQRs, & WPQs in accordance with the ASME® Code. In addition to welding, the program also includes brazing in accordance with the ASME® Code. This fast, easy-to-use program eliminates errors and mind-numbing table references because Code-Checking, compliant to the latest ASME® Section IX guidelines, and a massive materials database are built right into the program. Like all our welding software Welding Pro-Write has the highest level of Codechecking available in the industry, so don’t settle for a superficial imitation designed to just “look good” without the ability to give a perceptible return on your investment. If you perform welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 as well, please take a look at our Welding Bundle.
Welding Bundle Welding Bundle is a combination that includes a license for both Welding ProWrite Enhanced and Advanced Welding System at a substantial savings. When you have both programs, they share welder information and continuity making data entry faster.
- 15 -
Welder Management System When you don’t need the ability to create procedures, Welder Management System is the perfect choice. You can create fully Code-checked WPQs in accordance with the ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1 Codes, as well as maintaining your welders’ qualifications. The management reports included are worth the price of the program alone. They can help you find the right welder for every job, track defect percentages, and make sure you don’t let a welder’s qualification expire, resulting in a costly re-qualification!
RWCE Remote Welding Continuity Entry allows welders continuity to be updated in a welding database via a standard web browser. Web/Internet setup requires configuration by your IT department or internet/website service provider.
FormPro Electronically create clean, accurate data reports in accordance with ASME® or National Board® specifications. Templates, defaults and dropdowns help you fill reports in a fraction of the time normally required. Some versions will even import data from Advanced Pressure Vessel to save even more of your valuable time. P, H, U, A, & R forms are available in various combinations to suit virtually any budget.
Advanced Pressure Vessel Advanced Pressure Vessel is a design by calculation program for pressure vessels in accordance with the ASME® Section VIII Division 1 Code. Data input is extremely simple, and you can perform hundreds of calculations using either metric or English measurements. Calculations are performed in strict compliance with the Code. Interactive error checking notifies users of design problems as they occur so they can be corrected immediately. A tree structure similar to Windows Explorer® makes vessel design fast and easy. Adding a new component or an attachment is as easy as just right-clicking on a component and selecting it from a list. You can even do analysis on a single component without creating an entire vessel. Tell the program what type of vessel you are designing and it will gather only the data needed by generating self-prompting input screens. A 3-D graphical representation of your design that you can rotate through all 3 axis, scale, reorient, or view from inside helps you keep designs in perspective. If you wish, the 3-D graphics can be turned off revealing the Summary View screen. It offers a quick overview of the current design, or highlighted component, displaying geometry, pressure, or component specific information. If you own a support module it will also display support type, wind code, and seismic code.
- 16 -
Calculations included with the base program include Head Design, Shells & Cones, Stiffening Rings, Nozzle Calculations, Nozzle Loadings, Jacket Closure Design, Clamp Design, Flange Design, External Pressure (Vacuum), and MDMT (Minimum Design Metal Temperature). Advanced Pressure Vessel has many other features, such as, built-in blueprinting, the most clear, concise, well-thought-out reports in our industry (in algebraic format), and built-in smart, searchable & customizable materials database. Add-in Modules for Advanced Pressure Vessel There are four add-in modules available for Advanced Pressure Vessel. By offering add-in modules, the user can pick which features they need. The ability to choose modules saves unnecessary cost since you only purchase what you need. You can purchase “Pressure Vessel Suite”, which includes the first three modules, at a substantial savings. All modules except Heat Exchanger have the ability to perform wind and seismic analysis. Wind analysis and seismic shear calculations can be performed in accordance with ASCE/ANSI, the International Building Code (IBC), or with user specified data. The add-in modules available are:
Zick, Saddles, & Seismic (ZSS) – This module calculates stresses in horizontal vessels resting on saddle supports according to Zick’s analysis. You can also design saddles thereby saving on materials instead of relying on “standard” design table specifications. Multiple configurations of saddle design are possible; for example, a variable contact angle from 90° to 180°, with or without a wear plate, can be designed. Base plate, wear plate, web, and stiffener thickness can be calculated for your specific requirements. Weight calculations are performed from user specified data, such as vessel diameter, length, wall thickness, head type, liquid level & density, and attachments. Calculations for stiffening rings and concrete foundation stresses may also be performed.
Legs, Lugs, & Seismic (LLS) – This module calculates component stresses for vessels supported by unbraced legs, support lugs, or support rings attached to shells. Leg support calculations determine bending and compressive stresses, maximum bending and comprehensive stresses for worst case and specified angles for up to twelve leg supports and several different leg configurations. Calculations for support lugs determine lug reaction, gusset reaction, moments about base plate, maximum and allowable weld stresses, shell stress induced by supports, and shell buckling stress. Ring support calculations determine maximum stresses and bending moments at gusset locations and between gusset locations. Gusset stresses and shell buckling stresses are also calculated. Leg support configurations include: Pipe, angle, w-beam, t-bar, channel, and tube. Lug support configurations include: single or double gusset with or
- 17 -
without top plate. Ring support configurations include: single or double gusset with or without top ring.
Advanced Tower Design (ATD) – This module calculates component stresses for tall tower vessels supported by base plates and skirts. It determines an accurate weight distribution for the vessel and calculates the First Natural Period of Vibration (FNPV) based on Rayleigh’s undampened beam method utilizing superposition. Seismic shear force is calculated utilizing the FNPV and the included or user specified seismic data. Base plate configurations include: base ring only, base ring with gussets only, base ring with centered anchor bolt, base ring with gussets and continuous compression ring, base ring with gussets and compression plate (anchor bolt chair). Cylindrical and conical skirts may also be designed.
Heat Exchanger (HE) – (Not bundled with Pressure Vessel Suite). This module performs calculations for heat exchangers under the mandatory Part UHX of the ASME® Section VIII Division 1 Code. U-tube tubesheets, fixed tubesheets, and floating tubesheets are calculated per Part UHX. Tube to tubesheet welds may be calculated per Part UHX or Appendix A. Design calculations for thick-walled expansion joints both flanged and flued or flanged only are completed per Appendix 5. Design calculations for thin-walled expansion joints are performed per Appendix 26. Special Features: Fast vessel design with “Heat Exchanger Setup”, based on standard TEMA configurations. Simply pick the components from a list, and the program creates the heat exchanger for you. Tweak a few variables and your design is completed.
- 18 -
2
Installation
Please read the entire installation chapter before attempting to install the software. If you are installing a LAN Seat or desire to keep the data on a server, there is a section in this chapter devoted to networking.
System Requirements Advanced Welding System has the following system requirements: • Windows XP or Windows Vista • Approximately 60 Megabytes of storage space. • Processor: Min. – Pentium 266; Recommended – Pentium IV 1.6. • Memory: Min. – 256 Megabytes; Recommended – 512 Megabytes or greater • One (1) USB port.
Software Licensing Computer Engineering, Inc. takes software piracy very seriously. And we will take measures to protect our copyrighted intellectual property. Most people are unaware that when you purchase software, unless it is specifically stated in a written agreement, you are purchasing the right to use the software under certain restrictions imposed by the copyright owner. The rules imposed by the copyright owner are listed in the License Agreement. Most people are also unaware of the various types of software piracy. End User piracy is when a copy of a software program is reproduced without authorization. This includes copying the software from one computer to multiple computers, copying the distribution media, taking advantage of upgrade offers without having a legal copy of the version to be upgraded, using academic or other restricted versions for commercial use and swapping media in or outside the workplace. Hard disk loading piracy occurs when a copy or an image of a hard drive is made. Then the pirate “pushes” that image to other computers without a license for the copyrighted software. Finally, software counterfeiting occurs when an end user creates an illegal duplication and/or tries to sell copyright material with the intent of directly imitating a copyrighted product. For more information on software piracy see www.bsa.org/usa/antipiracy/.
- 19 -
United States copyright laws carry stiff penalties for violators. If the government prosecutes a violator for copyright infringement and they are convicted they could face fines up to $250,000 US dollars and/or a jail sentence of up to 5 years. Additionally, the copyright owner can bring a civil suit against the violator where they can pursue the following course of action: 1) Have the violator immediately stop using the software. 2) Request monetary damages up to $150,000 U.S. dollar per pirated copy of the software.
USB Key A USB Key is a hardware device that contains software license information. A USB Key is provided for protection against unauthorized use of the software. Protecting against unauthorized use allows Computer Engineering, Inc. to keep your costs as low as possible. The USB Key must be connected to the computer when running the program(s). If it is disconnected while a program that requires the key is running, the program will change to Demonstration mode. The USB Key is the embodiment of your software license(s); therefore, it is YOUR responsibility to insure it for the full replacement value of the license(s) contained within.
Updating the software One of the benefits of utilizing a piece Computer Engineering, Inc. software is the ability to update that software to include the latest code changes. Now with the use of the aforementioned USB Key that process can be done without waiting for the delivery of a form of license media. If you have an existing Advanced Welding System USB Key, when you update from one version of Advanced Welding System to the next an encrypted string will be emailed to you. You need only follow the instructions in that email and run the “License Manager” program to update your key to the new version. Once your key is updated you need only follow the below “Download Installation”, and you will have the latest version of the software.
Installing the software CD ROM – DVD ROM – USB Key Installation After inserting the CD/DVD/USB Key, a browser for installing your CEI software should be displayed. Move the mouse over “Welding” and click in it. The browser will display a list of program groups that are available for installation. Click on “Advanced Welding System” and select “Install”.
- 20 -
If the browser does not start automatically then use Windows Explorer to start it by double clicking on “START.EXE” in the root directory of the CD. For example, if the CD ROM drive is D: then the root directory would be “D:\”. To install Advanced Welding System without using the CD Browser, use Windows Explorer and double click on “SETUP.EXE” located in the “X:\Advanced Welding System\Install\Standard” folder of the CD (X represents the letter of the CD-ROM drive). To install the software, you must have administrator privileges and the user must have Power User rights (or better) to run the software.
Download Installation You may download the latest version of Advanced Welding System from our web site (www.computereng.com) and install the program directly from the download.
Note
If this is a single user with a network, we recommend that the data and support files be installed on the server. The Application files will always be installed on a workstation.
The installation program defaults to installing Advanced Welding System on the “C:” drive in the “Program Files”, “CEI” folder, and in a subfolder named to correspond to the current version. These settings may be changed to the desired drive and path during the initial installation setup. The installation program will uncompress and copy program files to the designated directories. We strongly recommend the program be installed in the default directory. DO NOT install it in a previous year’s directory. Doing this may corrupt the databases!
Network Advanced Welding System is shipped network ready. The single user version is licensed for a single user on a single workstation but allows Data and Support files to be stored on a central file server if desired.
- 21 -
Workstation To minimize network traffic and to improve performance, it is required that program files be installed on local computers. The data files and supporting databases are then stored on a file server. This allows all users to have access to the documents and current supporting data.
Server After installation of the required files on the server, the network administrator must insure all users have the following privileges for the directories where files are stored: • Read • Write • Create • Delete
All data and support databases are encrypted in order to maintain document integrity. There are two files created on the server titled “PDOXUSRS.NET” and “PDOXUSRS.LCK”. This is where information regarding the files and record locking is maintained. DO NOT DELETE THESE FILES WHILE THE PROGAM IS IN USE!
Uninstalling Select the Windows Control Panel and “Add/Remove Programs”. Highlight Advanced Welding System with the appropriate version number and click on the Add/Remove button. Remove the USB Key and store it in a safe place.
- 22 -
Conventions
3
Data input screens are designed like a notebook with tabs for various sections of data. Each tab can have a different pop-up menu or set of keystrokes, depending upon the purpose of the screen.
Definitions The following terms are presented here to help clarify the manual and the usage of the program. Browser A pop-up screen that allows selection of an item. Browsers are used for such things as selecting a welder or document from a list. Database A file or files where information is stored. Record One item of a table. For example, SA-516, Grade 70 in the Material database is a record.
Common Menu Commands The following items are common to most pop-up menus. To the right of each description is the shortcut key stroke available. • • •
•
New – [Ctrl] [N] – Displays the Create New Form dialog. Delete – [Ctrl] [D] – Deletes the current record. Save – [Ctrl] [S] – Writes current information to the hard disk and returns the user to the form in edit mode. When a screen is exited, the data is automatically saved. Cancel – When adding a record, Cancel assumes the user no longer wants to add a record and exits to the main menu. When editing a record, Cancel will undo all changes since the last save and keep the user in the data entry form in edit mode.
- 23 -
•
Exit – [Ctrl] [F4] – Close the current data screen and save changes. [Alt][F4] will close the current data screen, save changes, and exit the program. Refresh – [Ctrl] [R] – Used in a network situation. This will update the screen with the most current information from the shared data.
•
Toolbar For convenience, the main screen toolbar is available on all screens. If the Default setting for Hints is checked, hover the mouse over the button to display the purpose of the button. The following is a description of the most common toolbar buttons: New – Creates a new component. The user will be placed in the new record ready for data input. Save – Writes current information to the hard disk and returns the user to the form in edit mode. Database Search – Allows the user to search for information in a specific database. A character is shown in the button to identify the type of supporting database that will be browsed. The hint will display the database that will be browsed. Calculator – Brings up the Windows calculator. Delete – Deletes the current record. Once a record is deleted, it cannot be recovered unless the data has been backed up. Cancel – When adding a record, Cancel assumes the user no longer wants to add a record and exits to the main menu. When editing a record, Cancel will undo all changes since the last save and keeps the user in the data entry form in edit mode. Help – Starts the Windows help system and provides general help for the current form or topic. Close – Leave the current data screen and save any changes. You may also click on the “X” in the upper right corner of the window.
Built-in Calendar To make entering dates easier a built-in calendar is provided. To use the calendar, click on the down arrow icon on the right of the date input box. When the calendar is activated a screen is displayed to select a date.
- 24 -
Clicking on the right arrow in the top margin will advance the calendar one month and clicking on the left arrow will move the month back.
To select a month from a list, click on the month that is displayed in the top margin.
To select a year from a list, click on the year that is displayed in the top margin.
- 25 -
This page intentionally left blank.
- 26 -
4
Defaults & Options
Defaults Prior to entering data, you should review and set the Defaults. The program is shipped with preset default values and selections. However, these settings may not be the most desirable choices for your company. Defaults are used in Advanced Welding System to make data entry quicker and allow your company to standardize your information. Most Default items can be changed during data entry. To modify or review defaults, click on “Tools” “Defaults…” from the main menu.
The defaults are grouped in notebook tabs to organize information. Help is available by pressing [F1] after you have selected a tab or data field.
- 27 -
General tab This notebook tab contains information regarding the company, location of files used by Advanced Welding System, Test Facilities, User Defined Weld Processes, and User Defined Inspection Types.
Company Information The company name and address will print on reports and documents. Verify the information is correct. If the information is not correct, contact us immediately and we will send you a corrected file. Paths Use the “Browse” buttons to help you generate the complete path to these locations. These folder paths should have been established when Advanced Welding System was installed. •
Data – The location where WPS, PQR, and WPQ data is stored. For LAN Pack versions, this must be in a common area of the file server hard drive so that any modifications made to the data are available to all users.
•
Welder Data – The location where Welder data is stored. This is usually the same location as where the data is stored. For LAN Pack versions, this must be in a common area of the file server
Test Facilities These fields let you enter up to three default test facilities. They will appear in a drop down list any time you are asked for a test facility.
- 28 -
User Defined Weld Processes These fields allow you to define up to four custom weld processes. Their purpose is to allow you to maintain welder continuity for weld processes that are not included in Advanced Welding System. NOTE: These are only used in the Welder Logs and Reports. These will not be available on the Document (WPS, PQR, WPQR) input screens. User Defined Inspection Types Advanced Welding System includes most inspection types. Companies that use additional inspection types can enter them here. These items will then appear in all appropriate dropdown lists and reports. NOTE: These are only used in the Welder Logs and Reports.
Company Logo You can add a company logo to your documents. For example, a Computer Engineering, Inc. logo was used on this PQR.
The Default screen where you set up the logo has provisions to set the location of the logo and set the image to be used for the logo.
- 29 -
The fields on the Company Logo screen are described as follows: • Left Margin – This field allows you to indicate how far your logo will appear from the left hand side of a page. This position is independent of the margins set in the Tools\ Options section of the program. If you place your logo outside of the margins set in the Tools\ Options section, it will print the logo. • Top Margin – This field allows you to indicate how far your logo will appear from the top of a page. This position is independent of the margins set in the Tools\ Options section of the program. If you place your logo outside of the margins set in the Tools\ Options section, it will print the logo. • Logo Width – Use this field to indicate how wide your logo appears on a page. • Logo Height – Use this field to indicate how tall your logo appears on a page. • Print Logo on First Page – Checking this box will show the logo on the first page of a multi-page document. Here is an illustration of the logo positions.
Button uses on the Company Logo screen are as follows: • Select Image – Used to select an image. This only copies the file to the program, so the file will still be in its’ original location. • Delete Image – Used to remove images. This only removes the image from the Advanced Welding System.
- 30 -
• •
Paste Image – Allows the user to paste an image from the windows clipboard. Copy Image – Allows the user to copy an image to the windows clipboard.
PQR/WPS tab The defaults for the PQR and WPS are set in this screen. The checkbox for Print "Witnessed by" statement is used if you want to add a “Witnessed by” statement to the PQR. The “Witnessed by Statement” is the statement that will print if this checkbox is checked. The “Give User responsibility for Heat Input Requirements” is a checkbox that is normally not checked.
When heat input applies and you have this “Unchecked”, then the program will control the voltage, amperage, and travel speed fields so the maximum heat input can never be exceeded. By checking this box, the user is allowed to enter ranges of voltage, amperage, and travel speed so that certain combinations of these variables could exceed the maximum heat input. If your welders are experienced and can be trusted not to exceed heat input limits, then it is safe to check this box.
- 31 -
WPQ tab This tab is used for WPQ defaults.
Label for “WPQ No.” This field will allow you to replace the description WPQ No. throughout the program with your own designation. WPQ Expiration Exception Report These fields will determine whether or not you want the Expiration Exception Report to print or not. Welder Image Select the check box to print a welder image on your WPQs. Input the desired values for the top and right margins (in inches) to determine the placement of the image on the page.
- 32 -
Welder tab This tab allows you to set up defaults for the welder.
Inspection, Continuity These areas are used for signing Inspection and Continuity reports. • Signature Header - The "header" will appear in front of the signature line. • Signature Title - The "title" will appear behind the signature line. • Signature - The "signature" will appear under the signature line and is typically the printed name of the person signing the document.
NOTE: If you leave any of the signature fields here blank, they will print out blank. If all signature fields are blank, the signature information will not print on the reports. General Before welder data entry begins you need to decide how you want the program to keep track of welders. Each welder record must be unique so that the proper record is used throughout the program, so each record must have a unique Welder ID. This information may be automatically completed depending upon your selection here. The Welder ID field cannot be blank. There are three choices available. The most common (and the setting that ships with Advanced Welding System) is “Use Stamp Number as Welder ID”. If you
- 33 -
use “Stamp Number” then it should never be reassigned to another welder even after the welder stops working for the company.
The choice “Use another form of unique Welder ID” is available for companies that wish to use a method of uniquely identifying welders other than Stamp Number or SSN. This can be useful for companies that do not want to use the Social Security Number because of identity theft and they do not want to use the welder’s stamp number because they reassign stamp numbers from one job site to another. For example you could use employee number or clock number. This field can be used if you want to use the equivalent of the United State’s SSN and you need a different format or number of digits then this that our SSN uses. The “Label for Welder ID” is used on input screens and reports. For example, if you use employee number as the unique identification then you could enter “Employee No.”. Label for Location, Foreman These items are used for sorting and grouping welders. You can set the description to anything you desire such as “Crew”, “Job Site”, or “Shift”. The maximum length is 12 characters.
Signatures tab The PQR and WPQ each require at least one signature. If you set the PQR or WPQ to one signature, the information for the second signature will not print. The WPS does not require any signature; however, many companies want their WPS signed by one or two responsible people. If the WPS signature lines is set to zero then no signature lines will be printed on the WPS.
- 34 -
These areas are used for signing the various documents. • Signature Header - The “header” will appear in front of the signature line. • Signature Title - The “title” will appear behind the signature line. • Signature - The “signature” will appear under the signature line and is typically the printed name of the person signing the document.
Names placed in the “Additional Signatures” area will be available in the drop down list on all documents. The Signature browser button will allow you to add or remove an electronic signature from a set of documents. Changing all the documents in a group needs to be done carefully. For example, if you are correcting the spelling of a person’s name that signs the document, a confirmation window will appear to be sure you want to continue—so you would want to answer “Yes”. If there has been a change of personnel and someone new will be signing the document, you would answer “No” to continue because the old documents with the previous person’s name are still valid documents.
- 35 -
Options Options are for setting local items such as Reports and Hints as well as ancillary application paths.
Paths If you are running the network configuration, and more than one person can enter data, you must have your Data and Support directories on a network drive. The rest of the program files must be installed on individual workstations.
Electronic Signatures Advanced Welding System allows you to add electronic signatures to your documentation. The Signature Database is the repository for all of your electronic signatures. You can add or delete signatures for this database using the Signature Database screen which is accessed from the main menu by selecting “Tools | Electronic Signature”. Note: You must have Administrative privileges in the Security Database to manage signature bitmaps.
- 36 -
The screen is divided into three sections, each of which are explained as follows.
Signature Information • • • • •
Signature Name – This is the name that will appear beneath the signature line. Title – The title appears to the right of the signature. Signature – This field is a visual representation of the signature. Load Bitmap – Use this button to search for and select a bitmap (BMP) image file. The signature image should fit into a 380 x 30 pixel rectangle. Delete Bitmap – Use this button to remove the bitmap (BMP) file associated with this Signature.
Personal Identification Data • • •
First Name – Enter the first name for the user. Middle Name – Enter the middle name for the user. Last Name – Enter the user’s last name.
Password Information •
•
Signature ID – Type a description into this field that will identify the person who is electronically signing the document. This ID will be used in the documentation to determine which signature should be added to the document. The Signature ID is not required to be the same as the User Name in the Security system. Enter Pin Number – Click on this button to assign a PIN number for this signature. The PIN can be from one to fifteen characters and is required for security purposes.
- 37 -
Adding a Signature to a Document When you click on the button, located in your document’s signature section, you can choose a Signature from the Select Signature browser by doubleclicking on the signature you want to add to your document. Once you select your signature, a Signature ID and PIN Number window will be displayed. You are to enter the security information for the selected signature, enabling it to be added to the document.
The explanation of the fields on this screen is as follows: • Signature ID – Type the Signature ID for the signature you selected. This is the same Signature ID that is stored in the Signature Database for this particular signature. • PIN Number – Type the PIN Number for the signature selected. This is the same Pin Number that is stored in the Signature Database for this particular signature. • Save Signature ID – When you select this box, the Signature ID will automatically enter the last Signature ID used to sign a document. You will still have to enter the PIN Number to add a signature to a document.
- 38 -
5
Quick Start
Program defaults should be set prior to entering data. See Chapter 3 for conventions and Chapter 4 for information about setting defaults. If you have not reviewed the tutorial that is included with the program, we strongly urge you to go through it before proceeding. The tutorial will give you a good basic understanding of the program. To access the tutorial, select “Help | Getting Started” from the main menu then click on “Tutorial”.
Typical Steps for Initial Data Entry After Defaults are set, the typical data entry plan would be as follows: 1. Gather current information such as Welder Information, Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) [both prequalified and supported by PQRs], Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQRs), current Continuity Logs, etc. 2. Enter welder information. 3. Enter PQR Information and verify against existing documents. 4. Enter Prequalified WPSs and verify against existing documents. 5. Create WPSs supported by PQRs. 6. Create WPQs and verify against existing documents. 7. Enter Welder Continuity History. 8. Print WPQs, update reports, continuity reports, etc. 9. Enter new PQRs, WPSs, or WPQs as required. This outline is only an illustration of one approach to organizing and performing initial data input.
Welder Prior to entering Welder information the unique “Welder ID” must be selected in Defaults. For information about selecting the “Welder ID”, see Chapter 4. Welder information must be entered before entering WPQRs.
- 39 -
Location The label for this field can be changed in Defaults. Some examples for the use of this field other than Location are: City, Plant, Project, Shift, etc. Although the use of this field is optional, it will assist the user when searching for welder records and organizing reports. Foreman The label for this field can be changed in Defaults. Some examples for the use of this field other than Foreman are: Supervisor, Crew, Shift, etc. The use of this field is also optional.
PQR A Procedure Qualification Record may be entered directly into Advanced Welding System from actual test data. Since a PQR is a record of the actual weld test, there are no default values or preset information. All information on the PQR Properties tab must be completed before proceeding to the other tabs. This is necessary because fields are set based upon values entered on the Properties tab. Some helpful information regarding the PQR follows. available by pressing the [F1] key.
As always, help is
WPS Number If you leave this field blank and you print a WPS with a supporting PQR, that WPS number will be automatically inserted in this field on the PQR. If you print just the PQR, nothing will be printed in this field. If you put a WPS number in this field only that number will be printed. If a WPS is printed with supporting PQRs, and the PQRs have a WPS number entered on them then only the number that was manually entered will be printed. Since most companies prefer to have a PQR reflect the WPS number of the WPS that it is supporting when they print a WPS, it is recommended that the WPS Number field on the PQR be left blank.
Code Assistance This check box is used to turn off “Code assistance” on the PQR. Turning off Code assistance can be helpful if you have an old PQR that does not meet the current AWS® Code requirements. If the user is required to turn off Code assistance, we recommend completing everything on the PQR except the one or two fields that are a problem, prior to - 40 -
turning it off. By doing this, the majority of the PQR will be created with Code assistance thereby reducing the possibility of Code errors.
Tip
Once Code Assistance has been turned off, it cannot be turned back on for that PQR. If a PQR has Code Assistance turned off a WPS cannot be created from it.
Saving a PQR A PQR may be saved at any time during data input. An incomplete PQR will print with a watermark indicating that it is not complete. If the PQR is not complete when you save it, a dialog box will be displayed informing you of which item has missing or incomplete data. When the user exits PQR data input, the document is checked for completeness and is automatically saved. To exit without saving use the “Cancel” button on the toolbar. Tip
A PQR Qualified WPS cannot be created from an incomplete PQR and will not be displayed on the browser when creating a WPS.
PQR Qualified WPS Because a PQR Qualified Welding Procedure Specification is limited by the PQR on which it is based, a PQR must be entered into the system before creating a PQR Qualified WPS. WPS fields that are not accessible are preset based on selections made during data entry.
PQR Selection All Welding Procedure Specifications in Advanced Welding System are based on one PQR. If a PQR is not in the PQR window, it is either not a complete PQR or that PQR has had Code assistance turned off.
- 41 -
Code Assistance The Qualification Type is used to turn off “Code Checking” on the WPS. Turning off Code checking allows old Welding Procedures that do not meet the current AWS® Code requirements and Welding Procedures outside the letter of D1.1 to be entered into Advanced Welding System.
Prequalified WPS A Prequalified WPS and a non-code checked WPS are very similar in Advanced Welding System. In a Prequalified WPS all fields are available for data entry, unlike the PQR Qualified WPS. The WPS can be entered entirely by hand or by utilizing one of the Prequalified Joints from the AWS® code. Once a Prequalified Joint is selected Advanced Welding System will limit the Welding Procedure’s available inputs per the specifications of that joint. Prequalified WPSs are normally purchased from the American Welding Society. Depending on the Prequalified Joint that is selected--the Base Metal Thicknesses, Groove Type, Joint Type, Backing Material, Backing Method, Groove Angle, Root Opening, Root Face, and Groove Radius may be set or limited.
Prequalified Per Section 3 WPS In a Prequalified per Section 3 WPS all fields are initially available for data entry and after a Base Metal is selected the Filler Metals available are limited based upon Section 3 of the AWS® code. Advanced Welding System also allows the user to select which prequalified joint they wish to use for their groove welds. In addition, Advanced Welding System allows the user to select applicable preheat and minimum interpass information per Section 3.
WPQR Welder Performance Qualification Records (WPQR) must be entered after welder information. Most companies already have WPQRs that were completed manually. Those WPQRs should be entered followed by any new WPQRs. Although Weld Procedure Specification (WPS) Information is not required when entering a new WPQ into Advanced Welding System, it is STRONGLY recommended! By entering WPS Information the possibility of error is reduced, proper ranges can be established, and various reports will be more complete.
- 42 -
Properties tab After selecting the welder from the drop down list, the Welder ID, Stamp Number, Foreman, and Location will be inserted into their fields. The Foreman and Location are informational only and are not printed on the WPQ. Supported by Click on the “WPS Browser” button and select the WPS that will be used to support the WPQ. After a document is selected, information from the WPS will be inserted into the WPQ’s corresponding fields. If pipe was used for the test., you may make a selection from the pipe table on the “Base Material” tab. When you use the pipe table, the pipe OD and thickness will be inserted into the proper fields.
Process tabs Some of the “Actual Values” may be disabled and therefore data input not allowed. A filler metal can be selected by clicking on the search button (flashlight icon) on the right side of the AWS® Classification field. After a selection is made, the corresponding fields will be updated.
- 43 -
This page intentionally left blank.
- 44 -
6
Miscellaneous Information
This chapter will provide you with information on aspects of the program other than PQR, WPS, WPQR, and welder records.
Data Transfer The data transfer feature allows you to transfer Welder, PQR, WPS, and WPQR information from the program to a folder that can be on a floppy, Writable CD, Zip disk or any other medium. When you select Data Transfer, there are two options Import and Export. After selecting one, you will be prompted to select a location of the Import or Export file. Use the standard Windows browser to locate the destination to export to or import from.
Export To export records, select “Export” from the main menu.
When you select “Export” from the main menu a screen will be displayed that allows you to select the type of information you want to export.
- 45 -
When exporting certain types of data, supporting information is automatically included. • When exporting a WPS, the supporting PQRs (if any) are included • When exporting a WPQR, the welder information and welder continuity is included. • When exporting welder data, the welder’s continuity is included. On each tab, select the records you would like to export. If you have a lot of data you may find it helpful to use the “Show only selected records?” checkbox after you have selected the records and before you export.
This is a toggle On/Off checkbox that will only display the selected records when it is checked and if unchecked it will show all records. If you want all PQRs, WPSs, WPQRs and Welder’s you must address each tab individually then click the Import or Export button. Clicking the “Select All” or “Select None” effects the records on the currently selected tab. After you have finished selecting records to export, click on the “Export” button. A standard Windows dialog will be displayed allowing you to enter the file name and select the location for the file. Upon completion of the export, a summary will be displayed informing you of the results. Click the “Close” button to return to the main menu.
Import To import records, select “Import” from the main menu. This is essentially the inverse of exporting records. Some points of which you need to be aware are: •
•
When importing WPSs, the PQRs (if any) will also be imported. If there are duplicate WPS numbers, you will be asked if you want to overwrite the WPS. If you answer “No”, the WPS and PQR will not be imported. When importing a welder, their continuity will also be imported. If a duplicate welder is found, you will be asked if you want to overwrite the record. If you answer “No”, you will then be asked if you want to import WPQs and continuity (only if specifically selected) for that welder.
- 46 -
Reports When “Reports” is selected from the main menu, a screen similar to this will be displayed:
Note:
Line Reports are available from the Open Dialog and are intended to be self evident.
The Report Selection Menu contains items that are the same as the buttons on the toolbar. The selections are as follows: • New Folder - This is for creating a new folder. The folder will appear as a bar in Report Selection. • Save Report As - This feature is used to save the report currently on screen as a specific name. This will need to be done if you want to modify the settings on one of the CEI Standard Reports. • Save Report Settings - This is used to save the settings you have selected on the criteria tab. For example, if you have grouped and sorted and filtered, clicking this option will save the grouping, sorting, and filtering so the next time you select the report it will be set for you. Note: Only the reports saved by the user can have the settings saved. The Standard CEI Reports will not allow you to - 47 -
• • • •
access this option. A report will need to be "Saved As" before this option is available. Create PDF File - This allows you to save the report as a PDF file. View Report - This shows a print preview of the report. Print - Clicking this button sends the report to the printer and creates a paper copy of the report. Exit - Exits the Report Selection screen.
Report Selection The left side of the screen is used to list the reports available in the program, which are arranged in specific folders. To see the reports listed in a particular folder, click the Title Bar for that folder. The program has a few default folders and reports to get you started, plus you can create up to 20 additional folders to store multiple reports. The default folders and reports are: Welder Reports Folder The reports in this folder that are included with Advanced Welding System are: • Continuity Report – For the selected welders, this report shows the current continuity status for each process. • Expiration Summary – For the selected welders, this report will show processes that will be expired on or before the date selected. • Continuity History 2 or 3 Column – For the welders selected, this report shows all continuity history information in either 2 or 3 columns. • Stamp Summary - For the welders selected, this report shows the Stamp number assigned to each welder. • Inspection Defect Percentage – For the welders selected, this report shows the defect percentages for any inspection information entered for each welder. • Personal Information Summary – For the selected welders, this report shows the personal information, such as address and phone number.
Quick Reference Reports The Quick Reference is a listing of important information from each document that allows you to get the information from several documents onto a single page. The Quick Reference reports are: • D1.1 PQR Quick Reference • D1.1 WPS Quick Reference • D1.1 WPQ Quick Reference
- 48 -
Folders To add a new folder, click the “New Folder” button on the toolbar or click “File” then “New” in the File Menu. After you enter the name of the folder it will be added to the bottom of the folders list. To delete a folder, click the folder so it has focus. Next, click the “Delete Selected Folder/Report” button on the toolbar or go to the “Edit” menu and select “Delete Selected Items”. In order to delete a folder you must have all the Reports either moved out of the folder or deleted from the folder. Additionally, you cannot delete a CEI Standard Folder. Reports If you want to create a custom report, select an existing report and change the Grouping, Sorting, or Filtering fields to generate your specific report. Once you have selected all of the preferred fields, click on the “Save Report As” button on the toolbar. Enter the name and click “OK”. Next click and drag the report to the folder where you want the new report to be located. To delete a new report - Click on the report you wish to delete and then click on the Delete Selected Folder/ Report Button on the toolbar. A confirmation screen appears asking if you would like to delete the report. Click “Yes”. Note:
You can not delete a CEI Standard Report, only the custom reports you have created. Welder Reports There are two tabs in the report selection area. One will show all the welders. The other tab is used to establish the criteria for the report.
- 49 -
Criteria Tab The Criteria Tab has three areas of interest: • Grouping - Grouping will be displayed on the reports as subtitles. For example, if you group by welder Active date--all that were active on the same date will be grouped together. They can be sorted within the groups as explained below. Grouping can be set to two levels. For example you can Group information then subgroup the information in that group further. • Sorting - This is used to sort the report information. Sorting will not display a title of the sort as a Grouping will. Sorting can set to three levels in ascending or descending order, as in the grouping you can sort information and sub sort that information and yet again sub-sort that information. • Filtering - This is a very powerful tool. You can set this for Four Separate Filtering criteria. If filtering on a date, the center field will give these options: "is after", "is on", "is before ", "is not equal to" all of which are selfexplanatory. The other option is "is between". This last option will give a fourth field to enter another date; these dates are inclusive. For example, if you select "is between" and set the dates to 1/5/2001 and 5/6/2001, all values that are on 1/5/2001 and 5/6/2001 and all the dates between will be returned. If filtering on any other type, the choices in the center field are: "is between", "is equal to", "is greater than", "is less than", and "is not
- 50 -
equal to". Again, when "is between" is selected a fourth box appears. The "and" and "or" buttons are used for standard logical and or searches. If "and" is selected all criteria have to be met, if "or" is selected either of the criteria must be met.
Note:
Grouping and sorting are not dependant upon one another.
The Defaults settings affect report criteria (for more information about Defaults, please see Chapter 4). For example, a report will not show inactive welders if you have not selected “Show Inactive Welders” in the program’s Defaults.
Assign Welders This dialog can be used to quickly update elements of your welder information for multiple welders at the same time. The fields that can be updated include: • Foreman (the title may have been changed in Defaults). • Location (the title may have been changed in Defaults). • Local Number. • Status. • Date of status change.
Start by clicking on the “Select Welders” button and use the selection dialog to choose the welders you wish to update. The usual Windows keys such as holding the [Shift] or [Ctrl] key while clicking on a welder with the mouse to select multiple welders is available. When the welders you want are selected, click the “Select” button and you will return to the Assign Welders screen. Make any changes you desire and after all changes are made, click “OK” to complete the changes and exit the screen.
- 51 -
Change Welder ID This will allow you to change the Unique ID of an existing welder. You can change the Unique ID from an existing ID to a new one but they must be of the same type. If you want to change the source for Unique ID from stamp number to social security number for instance, you must do this in the Defaults section. The choices for this feature are: • Welder Name - Select the welder using the browse button. • Current ID -This will be entered automatically when the welder is selected from the database. • Change ID to - Enter the new Welder ID.
Note:
This feature will go through all the documents and change the existing ID to the new ID entered. For example, if your Unique ID is set to social security number in the welder defaults, you should be careful to enter a social security number in this field so that the SSN fields on documents will contain a social security number and not another value.
Continuity Update Continuity Update is a tool used to quickly update the welder’s continuity. To create a new Continuity Update, select “Tools | Continuity Update | Create New”.
Creating a Continuity Update report When “Create New” is selected from the main menu, the following screen will be displayed:
- 52 -
This screen will allow you to filter on Location or Foreman. These labels can be changed in the defaults. Select one of the options in either or both fields or leave them set to and click “OK”. Once you have a report created you will not be able to make a new report with the same filtering options on the same day. The next screen displays the report showing the welders, their stamp number, processes, and expiration dates. The most common practice is to print the report and complete it by hand.
After you’ve created an Update Report, you can then print it out and use the blanks supplied to write in information about new tests, qualifications, and procedures. An uncompleted report will look similar to the following:
This report can then be sent to a job site or foreman for them to enter the appropriate information. The completed report can then be used to assist with data entry updating the welder’s continuity.
Completing an Update Report Data entry is completed by selecting “Tools | Continuity Update | Open/Delete” from the main menu then completing the information on screen. In this screen, you should see the various rows and columns that correspond with the rows and
- 53 -
columns on the printed Update Report. By design, some of the information is inaccessible. In the empty fields, enter the information from the printed Update Report that was filled out by hand. Be sure to click on the edit button under ‘Insp.’ to set up the Inspection Type, Length Inspected, and the amount of Defects found. There are some data entry shortcuts available in Advanced Welding System. After entering a test date, the name of the person who witnessed the test, and the job number for one record, simply double-clicking in the date field on the next line down will enter that same information for that record. If there are multiple records with the same date and inspector, this makes it easy to update them all. Also, when you enter a Weld date, a name in the Certified by field, or a job number, the program will remember the information and automatically enter it for you when you select the same date again and tab out of the field. Furthermore, if you enter a name in the “Certified by” field and a job number it will be added to the dropdown. This allows you to quickly choose information from a dropdown menu instead of typing it again and again. Note:
Any information added to the Update Report drop down lists will be permanently cleared when you exit the screen. This is done to prevent the creation of large cumbersome drop down lists. Update Report-Check Marks On the left side of the screen, you’ll notice that there are checks and O’s. The O’s will be green; the checks may be yellow or green. Here’s what they mean: • Green O’s - This means a record is open, and hasn’t been edited or changed. • Yellow Checks - This means a record has been edited, but hasn’t been saved and updated. • Green Checks - This means a record has been edited, saved, and updated. After all of the data has been entered, click the “Update” button and the program will automatically update every appropriate log. You are not required to enter all the data for every welder. You may complete some of the welder’s information and update their continuity then at a later date reopen the form and complete additional welder’s information. When you exit the form, data is automatically saved but the logs are not updated.
- 54 -
Security You access the security database from the Tools menu. If Security is not established, users will not be required to log into the program. After a security record is added, users will be required to log into the program. Once a user logs in, the features the Administrator established for that user will be available.
Adding and Editing Security records Use the toolbar buttons to add, edit, or delete security records.
- 55 -
Global Settings Global settings affect the behavior for all users throughout the entire program. • Disable Program Security – Checking this box will turn Welding Pro-Write Security off, until this box is unchecked again. • Disable Signatures – This box controls the Electronic Signature function for the program. If checked, Electronic Signatures will not be available for documents. • Disable Signature Removal – Checking this box disables the ability to remove signatures from documentation. User Settings • User ID – The ‘User ID’ can be a name, department, or any designation desired. • Password – The password can be a mixture of characters and numbers and should be something easy to remember. Note: The User ID and password are both case sensitive. User Type • •
•
•
Administrative Privileges – This user is authorized to set up and modify the access rights of other users. If security is being used, there must be at least one user with this privilege. Power User Privileges – Members with Power User privileges automatically have access rights to create welders, documents, and reports. They can also edit information in the Support Database. Power Users also have the access rights to add and remove signatures from documentation. Inactive – You can mark a user as Inactive, which disables the user from accessing the program. An Inactive user can be reauthorized by unchecking this box. Marking a user as Inactive does not delete the user from the Security Database. Enable Import/Export – Checking this will allow the ability to Import or Export information from the program using the Transfer Feature. Note: Users must have Administrative privileges to manage Signature bitmaps. Normally an Administrator will add the bitmap signature to the table and set the password. Then the user will change their password so that it is undisclosed.
Access Rights Any combination of Access Rights may be used. • View – This user can only view data in this area. They cannot make any kind of changes. • Edit – This user can view and edit existing data only. • New – This user can add new data but they still can’t delete any data.
- 56 -
•
Delete – This user can delete existing data but they cannot add any new data.
Signature Rights • Add Signature – This right allows a user to add an electronic signature to documentation. • Remove Signatures – This right allows the user to remove electronic signatures from documentation.
When you have finished editing the information for a user, you can close the screen by clicking on the “X” in the upper right corner. When you close the screen all information is saved automatically. If you have additional users to add, click on the “Save” icon then the “New” icon.
- 57 -
A
Appendix
Frequently Asked Questions The following questions and answers have been compiled to assist the user with operation of Advanced Welding System.
General Questions Q. How can I find out if there are any updates or modifications to the program?
A. CEI maintains a web site that has all of the latest information and maintenance releases for our programs. The address is www.computereng.com. Q. What is the “BDE”?
A. The Borland Database Engine, commonly referred to as “BDE”, provides a way for the program to communicate with database files. Most programs that use Paradox database files will use the BDE for database communications. Q. I received an error message when starting the program that includes the phrase “EDBEngine” somewhere in the error text. What do I need to do to correct this?
A. Install the BDE files directly off of the CD. They’re in the “BDE_INSTALL” and “BDE_Upgrade” folders on the CD. Q. What causes the message “Network Error”?
A. This error is returned by your network, and is not a program error. Please contact your network administrator or MIS department for assistance. Q. The program seems to run extremely slow, taking minutes just to open or save a WPS.
A. Many things can cause this, but a very common cause is over-aggressive antivirus software. Many popular brands, such as McAfee, have the ability to exclude certain files or directories from scanning. Try excluding the CEI folder on your hard drive from constant scanning. (Don’t forget to exclude the remote data and support folders on your server, if you are running a networked version.) This can often result in a 25-50% speed increase, even more on networked systems. Q. Is there any thing else I can do to make Advanced Welding System run faster?
A. There are several things you can do to help the program run faster. The best is to add more memory and the more the better. With memory prices low, this is
- 58 -
a good solution. Another solution is to replace your hard drive with a drive that has faster access and transfer rates. A third solution is to upgrade your processor. All of your Windows programs will benefit from these changes! Q. Why should I enter WPS information before WPQs? A. Certain items on the WPQ are established from the WPS. If this information is not entered before adding WPQs, the ranges may be incorrect. Also, some reports use the WPS number so you will receive more complete information from Advanced Welding System if the WPS information is entered. Q. How do I email a report to a customer (or “How do I print to a PDF file?”)? A. Advanced Welding System has the ability to email all the reports generated. This is achieved by going to Reports, Document Selection. Select the type of report you want and click OK. Another window will appear for you to select the actual report, by highlighting it, then click the Save As Button to the right of the window. A Save As Window will appear; at the bottom notice that “Save as type:” has already entered PDF Files. At the right end of the “Save in:” field you will see a drop down arrow to change the location of the folder, if needed. Select the location to save the file. Type a name. Click Save. This will close the "Save As" window and your report has now been saved in the location specified under the name specified. You can now email this file to anyone or post it on your website. Q. Is there any way to transfer the information from Advanced Welding System to a separately licensed version of Advanced Welding System on my Laptop without copying the entire data folder? A. Under the File Menu there is an option for “Transfer”. This can be used to Export or Import information. The Help system and Tutorial have more detailed information on this feature. Q. Can more than one key be plugged into a computer at a time or more than one program be stored on a single key? A. Only one CEI key can be plugged into a computer at a time but more than one program can indeed utilize a single key. Please contact CEI Shipping Department regarding this process. If you have any additional questions, please contact our technical support department through one of the following methods: e-mail:
[email protected] FAX: 1 (877) 228-0680 (toll free inside the US) VOICE: 1 (816) 228-2976 Technical Support hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 P.M., Central time, excluding major holidays. Technical support is also available through our web site at:
www.computereng.com - 59 -
