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Source Data Management

Screen Overview

Purpose: Maintain dropdown values used throughout
WPS Designer (materials, processes, positions, joints, consumables,
wire, gas, tungsten) and compatibility rules that
filter valid combinations in the editor.
When to use: Administrator or welding coordinator when
new materials/processes must be added.
Access: Source Data button on WPS
list, or standalone page (legacy route).

Standalone source data page

Tabs

Tab Screenshot Purpose
Materials 090005 Base/filler material types, P-numbers
Weld Processes 090006 ISO/AWS process codes
Weld Positions 090028 PA, PC, 1G, etc.
Joint Types 090029 Butt, fillet, etc.
Consumable Brands 090030 Manufacturer brands
Wire Types 090031 Filler wire classifications
Shielding Gas 090032 Gas types and compositions
Tungsten 090033 Tungsten electrode types
Compatibility Rules 090007 Valid combination rules

Common fields per tab

Most tabs follow the same pattern:

Element Description
Add button Create new source data record
Data table List with edit/delete per row
Search Filter table entries

Compatibility Rules

Rules restrict which materials, processes, positions, and joints can
be combined in the editor. Managed per Rule Set with
priority and operators (always, equals, contains, etc.).

User Instructions — Add a weld position

  1. Open Source Data on the WPS list.
  2. Click the Weld Positions tab.
  3. Click + Add Weld Position.
  4. Enter Position Code and descriptions (EN/NL).
  5. Save. The new position appears in the editor Technique tab
    dropdown.