Use Containers & Dimensions to create the boxes, packaging and other containers used within Warehouse.

Containers can store physical dimensions and capacity information and can also be configured with packing charges for use during the picking and packing process.

Before you start

Decide:

  • What type of container or packaging you are creating.
  • Whether it should be available to all contracts or a specific contract.
  • Whether its dimensions, weight or capacity need to be recorded.
  • Whether using the container should add a packing charge to an order.

1. Open Containers & Dimensions

Go to:

Spatial → Containers & Dimensions

The screen displays the containers that have already been configured in Warehouse.

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2. Create a new container

Select Create New or the + button in the top-left of the screen.

A new container details window will open.

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3. Enter the container details

Enter the basic information used to identify the container.

Field
Description
Code
Enter a short code used to identify the container.
Name
Enter a clear name or description for the container.
Colour
Assign a colour to help distinguish the container from other container types.
Contract
Select a contract if the container should only be available to that customer. Leave this blank to make the container available globally.
Note: Leave Contract blank when the same packaging can be used across multiple customers.

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4. Enter the dimensions and capacity

Enter the physical information for the container where required.

Field
Description
Length
Enter the length of the container where required.
Width
Enter the width of the container where required.
Height
Enter the height of the container where required.
Weight
Enter the weight of the empty container where required.
Pieces
Set the number of pieces the container can hold where a capacity is required.
Limit
Set a capacity limit for the container where applicable.
Tip: Record the dimensions consistently across all container types so packaging information remains easier to manage.

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5. Configure packing charges

If the container should be chargeable when it is used during packing, configure the financial information for the container.

Turn Packing on to make the packing charge available during the order packing process.

Field
Description
Nominal Code
Select the nominal code associated with the container charge where required.
Cost
Enter the internal cost associated with the packaging.
Price
Enter the price charged when the container is added to an order.
Container Type
Select the type of container, such as a box or barrel.
Packing
Enable this when use of the container should be chargeable during packing.
Note: Packing-related financial fields are used when the container is configured as chargeable packaging.

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6. Finish setting up the container

Review the container information to make sure the code, name, contract, dimensions and financial details are correct.

When finished, select CLOSE.

The container will now be available for use within Warehouse according to its configuration.

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Use the container charge on an order

If Packing has been enabled, the configured packaging charge can be made available during the order packing process.

When processing the order, select the required container or packaging charge to add it to the order.

Tip: Use separate container records when different packaging types have different customer prices or packing costs.
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What happens next?

The container can now be used as part of your Warehouse packing process.

If the container has been linked to a specific contract, it will only be available for that contract. Containers without a contract can be used more widely.

Where packing charges have been configured, the container can also contribute to the charges applied during order processing.

Next step:
Continue to Pick and pack an order to use the configured packaging during order processing.