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

2. Click "New"

3. Create a new Project or search for an existing one

4. Fill in all the project details

5. Click "Create Project"

6. Enter Welding Book name, date, and company → click "Create the Welding Book"

2. Add Welds

7. Click "Welds"

8. Click "Add Weld"

9. Enter the weld name

10. Select the WPS to assign

11. Select welding processes (e.g. 141 = GTAW, 135 = GMAW)

12. Select weld type (e.g. BW - Butt Weld)

13. Search and select base material

14. Click "Save"

3. Add Inspections

15. Add inspections to each weld after saving

16. Select inspection type (e.g. VT - Visual Testing)

17. Set timing (e.g. Post-weld) and scope (e.g. Weld)

18. Save the inspection

19. Click "Go Back" to add more welds

20. Repeat the weld + inspection process for additional welds

4. Add Drawings (Optional)

21. Click "Drawings" and select from the library

22. Click "Add Component Drawing"

5. Generate PDF

23. Click "Save" then "Create Welding Book"

24. Click "Create Welding Book" to generate the PDF

25. Click "Download Report"

Related Skills

• wcn-wps-creation-guide — Creating WPSs to assign to welds
• weldcloud-notes-guide — Hub for all WeldCloud Notes guides

Updated on: 09/07/2026