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Introduction
Purpose
WPS Designer is the WeldPilot module for creating, reviewing,
approving, and maintaining Welding Procedure Specifications
(WPS). It replaces ad-hoc spreadsheet or legacy WPS entry with
a structured editor, digital approval signatures, PDF generation, and a
full audit trail.
The module supports:
- Project-specific WPS documents
- Company-wide master templates that can be copied to
projects - Pre-fill from PQR records or saved
templates - Multi-step approval with digital signatures
- Official signed PDF output linked to the project WPS register
Key Functionality
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| WPS lifecycle | Draft → Review → Approved → (Superseded / Archived) |
| Multi-tab editor | General, Material, Technique, Consumables, Parameters, Groove, Links, Approvals, History |
| Source data | Central management of dropdown values (materials, processes, positions, etc.) |
| Compatibility rules | Automatic filtering of valid combinations in the editor |
| Master templates | Approved company WPS marked as master; project copies via Use for project |
| Digital signatures | Canvas or stored signature per approval step |
| Audit trail | All changes logged on the History tab |
User Roles
| Role | Typical responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Welding engineer / preparer | Create and edit draft WPS, link PQRs, submit for review |
| QA/QC reviewer | Review content, sign approval steps, final approve |
| Project engineer | Request project copies from master templates |
| Administrator | Manage profiles/permissions, source data, compatibility rules |
| Read-only user | View approved WPS and export PDF (when permitted) |
