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Work with container types (DSR00501)

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In this file you enter the container types, and define the controlling parameters for each type of container. The container type holds the following information:

  • the size (width, height and length)
  • volume
  • weight
  • types of items that the container is allowed to hold, choosing from the following:
    • Normal item
    • Fragile item
    • Inflammable item
    • Cold storage item

Options

Selection fields

Type
This column lists the types of containers.
Description
This column displays the description of the container types.
Usage
This column lists the panel value code denoting the usage for the container.

Valid codes are:

Code Description
D Delivery box
P Packaging. Packaging containers are used for items which need packaging before they can be put into a delivery box container (i.e. container inside a container).
Packaging group
This column lists the packaging group code denoting the group to which the packaging container belongs.
Normal items
This column denotes if the container holds normal items.
Cool items
This column denotes if the container holds cold storage items.
Inflammable items
This column denotes if the container holds inflammable items.
Fragile items
This column denotes if the container holds fragile items.
Internal width
This column displays the internal width of the container.
Internal length
This column displays the internal length of the container.
Internal height
This column displays the internal height of the container.
Internal volume
This column displays the internal volume of the container.
External width
This column displays the external width of the container.
External length
This column displays the external length of the container.
External height
This column displays the external height of the container.
External volume
This column displays the external volume of the container.
Tare weight
This column displays the tare weight of the container.
Maximum volume of contents
This column displays the maximum volume of the contents, in percentage, that the container can hold.
Maximum gross weight
This column displays the maximum gross weight of the container.

Work with container types (DSR00504)

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On this panel you enter the detailed information for the container type.

Function keys

Container type
Description
Usage
Enter the code denoting the usage for the type of container.

Valid codes are:

Code Description
D Delivery box
P Packaging. Packaging containers are used for items which need packaging before they can be put into a delivery box container (i.e. container inside a container).
Packaging group
For a packaging container, enter the packaging group to which the packaging container belongs.
Internal width cm
Mandatory entry. Enter the internal width of the container in centimeters.
Internal length cm
Mandatory entry. Enter the internal length of the container in centimeters.
Internal height cm
Mandatory entry. Enter the internal height of the container in centimeters.
Internal volume ltr
Optional entry. Enter the internal volume of the container in litres.
External width cm
Optional entry. This field is used for outbound shipments. Enter the external width of the container in centimeters.
External length cm
Optional entry. This field is used for outbound shipments. Enter the external length of the container in centimeters.
External height cm
Optional entry. This field is used for outbound shipments. Enter the external height of the container in centimeters.
External volume ltr
Optional entry. This field is used for outbound shipments. Enter the external volume of the container in litres.
Tare weight kg
Mandatory entry. Enter the tare weight of the container in kilograms.
Max gross weight kg
Mandatory entry. Enter the maximum gross weight of the container in kilograms.
Max vol contents %
Mandatory entry. Enter the maximum volume of the contents, in percentage, that the container can hold.

Container permitted

Mark the items that are permitted in this type of container, choosing from:

  • Normal items
  • Cool items
  • Inflammable items
  • Fragile items

Work with container types, Copy (DSR00505)

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Type
Displays the container type(s) you selected to copy.

New type
Enter the new container type that you are creating.

Work with container types, Deletion (DSR00508)

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