Package Type Master
The Package Type Master page allows you to view, create, edit, import, and delete package types. Each article is linked to exactly one package type, which defines its physical dimensions and packaging format.
The core parameters of a package type are:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Package ID | Unique identifier |
| Package Name | Name of the package type |
| Units Per Case | Number of physical units that correspond to one ordered case quantity |
| Length | Unit length in inches |
| Width | Unit width in inches |
| Height | Unit height in inches |
| Weight | Unit weight in lbs |
| Container Type | Visual appearance: Box, Bottle, or Can |
| Items / Length | Number of bottles or cans along the longer side of the package |
| Items / Width | Number of bottles or cans along the shorter side of the package |
| Tray | Flag: whether the packaging has a tray |
| Shrink | Flag: whether the packaging has shrink wrap |
| Shell or tray height | Height of shell or tray in inches (visualisation only) |
| Shell or tray thickness | Thickness of shell or tray in inches (visualisation only) |
| Wedge vertical | Vertical reduction of unit height for bottle/can packaging (visualisation only) |
| Wedge horizontal | Horizontal reduction of footprint for bottle/can packaging (visualisation only) |
| Shell or tray color | Color used for visualisation |
The following table shows examples of the available package type visualisations:
 Package Type Standard (Box) |
 Package Type Bottle Shrink |
 Package Type Bottle Tray |
 Package Type Bottle Shrink Tray |
 Package Type Can Tray |
Package Master Table
By clicking on any line of the Package Master Table, the corresponding package type is shown as a 3D visualisation below the table.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Package ID | Unique package identifier |
| Package Name | Package name |
| Units Per Case | Number of physical units per ordered case |
| Length | Unit length in inches |
| Width | Unit width in inches |
| Height | Unit height in inches |
| Weight | Unit weight in lbs |
| Show 10 entries | With changing this value you can display more or less records in the table |
| Search | You can search any element by typing any string into this field |
| Buttons 1,2, ... Next | You can scroll through the list of package types |
Context Sensitive Menu of Package Master Table
With a right-click on any line in the Package Master Table the following context sensitive menu will pop up:
| Menu Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Edit | Opens the Edit Package dialog to change the values of the selected package type |
| Delete | Deletes the selected package type |
| Print PDF | Generates a data sheet PDF for the selected package type (see Print PDF) |
Add Package
A new package type can be added via the action button "Add Package" below the table.
Fill in the fields as described in the parameters table above and confirm with "Save". Use "Cancel" to abort.
Edit Package
An existing package type can be modified via right-click → "Edit" in the Package Master Table.
Modify the desired fields and confirm with "Save". Use "Cancel" to abort.
Import / Export
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Select File | Select an Excel file to be imported |
| Import Package Master | Imports package types from the previously selected Excel file |
| Export Package Master | Creates an Excel file with all stored package types and provides it as download |
Note on Excel format: Dimension and weight values in the Excel file are stored as integers multiplied by 100 (e.g. a length of 16 inches is stored as 1600, a weight of 20 lbs as 2000). This applies to all import and export files.
Print PDF
The PDF report is a single-page A4 document containing all relevant information about the selected package type. An example report can be downloaded here: Package-TypeReport_example.pdf