creo4 config.pro option documentation for: WELD_ASK_XSEC_REFS 
weld_ask_xsec_refs
yes
, no
*
Sets the weld cross section area calculation option on the Welding
feature tab Options
tab during weld feature creation.
yes
- Sets the option to By Reference
.
no
- Sets the option to By Value
.
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