> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://support.indusuite.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # How to Create a Welding Book How to create a Welding Book — a submission package of welds, WPSs, and inspections for client approval. Also usable as a shop floor instructions manual. ## Procedure — Step by Step ### 1. Create the Welding Book 1. Click **"Welding Book"** in the sidebar ![Welding Book](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step02_1u201xx.jpeg) 2. Click **"New"** ![New](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step03_1hqtfo8.jpeg) 3. Create a new Project or search for an existing one ![Project](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step04_6hk93g.jpeg) 4. Fill in all the project details ![Details](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step05_k34fuu.jpeg) 5. Click **"Create Project"** ![Create Project](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step06_kxw6tz.jpeg) 6. Enter Welding Book name, date, and company → click **"Create the Welding Book"** ![Create Welding Book](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step07_vdvvei.jpeg) ### 2. Add Welds 7. Click **"Welds"** ![Welds](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step08_ehz1gp.jpeg) 8. Click **"Add Weld"** ![Add Weld](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step09_1pwdgqk.jpeg) 9. Enter the weld name ![Weld name](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step10_1uuqkb7.jpeg) 10. Select the WPS to assign ![Select WPS](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step11_13yw73m.jpeg) 11. Select welding processes (e.g. 141 = GTAW, 135 = GMAW) ![Select processes](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step12_2e0sjk.jpeg) ![Process 2](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step13_1tfsxdl.jpeg) 12. Select weld type (e.g. BW - Butt Weld) ![Weld type](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step14_1fu9yxp.jpeg) 13. Search and select base material ![Search material](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step15_p0x28v.jpeg) ![Select material](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step16_dkuvz8.jpeg) ![Select standard](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step17_4xhk17.jpeg) ![Search](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step18_1ulh2ob.jpeg) ![Select](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step19_11vj147.jpeg) 14. Click **"Save"** ![Save weld](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step20_jpslek.jpeg) ### 3. Add Inspections 15. Add inspections to each weld after saving ![Add Inspection](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step21_1lru4c3.jpeg) 16. Select inspection type (e.g. VT - Visual Testing) ![VT inspection](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step22_vrm0b1.jpeg) 17. Set timing (e.g. Post-weld) and scope (e.g. Weld) ![Timing](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step23_13656yk.jpeg) ![Scope](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step24_1lfu3ql.jpeg) 18. Save the inspection ![Save inspection](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step25_121dbr3.jpeg) 19. Click **"Go Back"** to add more welds ![Go Back](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step26_1tjwrxf.jpeg) 20. Repeat the weld + inspection process for additional welds ![Extra welds](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step27_rwikl4.jpeg) ### 4. Add Drawings (Optional) 21. Click **"Drawings"** and select from the library ![Drawings](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step53_m5uhk.jpeg) 22. Click **"Add Component Drawing"** ![Add Drawing](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step54_l65gsl.jpeg) ### 5. Generate PDF 23. Click **"Save"** then **"Create Welding Book"** ![Create WB](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step56_13nc0cy.jpeg) 24. Click **"Create Welding Book"** to generate the PDF ![Generate PDF](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step57_1gazl7a.jpeg) 25. Click **"Download Report"** ![Download](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/c/b/d/1cbda94eeb4b4100/step58_106d9e2.jpeg) ## Related Skills - Creating WPSs to assign to welds — see [Create a WPS from a single PQR](https://support.indusuite.com/en/article/create-a-wps-from-a-single-pqr-f0e94p/) or [Create a WPS from multiple PQR's](https://support.indusuite.com/en/article/create-a-wps-from-multiple-pqrs-lxcgyo/) - [WeldCloud Notes help category](https://support.indusuite.com/en/category/weldcloud-notes-12dvryq/) — all WeldCloud Notes guides