# 1 Brief Introduction to LoadMaster

LoadMaster is a container loading software, which is easy to use and can help you plan loading online. LoadMaster can generate step-by-step load plan with the best 3D visualization. LoadMaster is a software for intelligent loading, which could be used for the design and optimization of various loading plans, such as container loading, truck/train loading, carton loading and pallet loading, etc. LoadMaster aims to provide customers with highly optimized loading plan, help customers to improve the efficiency of production and transportation, and effectively reduce the operating costs of enterprises. LoadMaster can help users to realize the order delivery process predictable, controllable and traceable.

Loading plans designed by LoadMaster can be conveniently shared among customers, sales personnel, supply chain management personnel and on-site operation personnel. Sales personnel can communicate with customers about the appropriate order quantity, quickly provide quoted price, fill the container with cargoes as much as possible, cut the cost for customers and win customer's satisfaction. The supply chain management personnel can arrange the delivery plan more reasonably and transfer vehicles accurately. Under the guidance of loading plan's intuitive 3D images, the on-site operators can increase the loading speed and reduce the damage of cargoes. LoadMaster Cloud Service can help them work together and get through the whole life cycle of an order.

LoadMaster first launched a cloud service of 
container loading webapp in the industry, which can help you break through the information barrier of freightage between subsidiaries around the world. It runs anywhere and anytime without installation as long as you can access the network. You can share your loading plans with one keystroke, and use mobile terminals such as ipad and mobile phone to display your loading plan. Paperless loading plans can be used to guide the container loading anywhere. Paperless loading guidance, zero printing cost, one-click sharing of packing plans. LoadMaster is based on the basic cloud facilities of Alibaba Cloud and adopts the https secure encryption link standard to ensure the safety and reliability of data transmission. The account pass uses a unique account password system to protect data privacy.

At present, LoadMaster Cloud Service has served 500 pay-by-year subscribers and more than 30,000 trial subscribers.

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# 2 System Requirements/Specifications

To access LoadMaster Cloud Service, you need only a browser.

We recommend you to use Chrome on the computers and laptops (the download address of Chrome is: <https://google.cn/chrome>), and built-in browser on mobile phone and iPads.

The website of the LoadMaster Cloud Service is: \[<https://app.zhuangxiang.com>]


# 3 Getting Started


# 3.1 Licence Setup and Trial for Free

**a. Licence Setup**

Step 1: Open the website of LoadMaster Cloud Service\[<https://app.zhuangxiang.com>], Click "New tenant" as shown below:

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Step 2: Fill in the registration information, including tenant ID, company name, administrator email and password. You must provide tenant ID when logging in. A tenant ID is composed of more than 2 characters including letters, numbers, -, \_ and must start with letters. Check "agree to user agreement" and then click the "submit".

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Step 3: Activate the account. After registration, the system will send an email to the administrator email, which will include the tenant ID, user name, password and activation link. Click the activate link to activate the account. Then the browser will automatically jump to the login page.

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Step 4: In the login page, enter the tenant ID (the browser will generally set the tenant ID automatically), user name (the initial user name is "admin") and password to log in. Now LoadMaster Cloud Service is ready to use for you.

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b. Apply for a Free Trial

After successfully registering and logging in, the system defaults to a pay-per-use model. But we provide each company with one free trial opportunity (free for one month). The application steps are as follows:

Step 1: Click \[Apply Trial for Free] at the top to enter the application page.

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Step 2: Fill in the information, including the email address (must be the company email, the server will automatically recognize it; if there is no company email, it cannot be submitted, contact us by email: <sales@zhuangxiang.com>), company name, mobile phone number, contact, and SMS code. And then click \[Submit]. After the submission, the trial period will start timing. It will automatically change to pay-per-use mode after one month.

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# 3.2 Starting a New Load

After logging in, the browser will jump to the \[Tasks] page. You can choose appropriate task type according to your demand (For more details, please refer to \[Task Types] below) and click in.

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And then the browser will jump to the page of \[Basic Information]. You can set the task name and task description in this page( you can fill in the order number, date, destination, etc. for later checking).

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**Let's start to design the loading plan:**

Step 1: Add cargoes to the task, click the \[cargo] in the left to switch to the cargo page.

When there are only few of cargo types, you can add them one by one through \[Add Cargo>Directly Add];

When there are lots of cargo types, you can add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. The specific steps are as follows:

Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

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Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. And then define other corresponding parameters according to the loading requirements. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation.

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Thirdly, save and close the template when finishing. Return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

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Step 2: Add containers to the task, click the \[Container] on the left to switch to the container page.

For the information of frequently used containers has been stored in the database, you can select the containers you want by \[Import from Database]; If there is not the required container in the database, you can add the container directly by \[Add Container] and then edit the container attributes.

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And then you should set the container attributes, such as the size of corner casting and reserved size (Please refer to the following chapters for more details).

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Step 3: Set the loading rules, click \[Loading Rules] on the left to switch to the loading rules page.

Details of this page can be found in the following chapters. If there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

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Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. When the calculation is completed, you can see the solution in the container list on the left. You can click on the container name to view the 3D load diagram.

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After the audit of loading plans, click the \[Share Task], you can view the loading steps on your mobile phone to guide on-site loading, or share the loading plan with colleagues or customers; click \[Generate Loading Report] to make packing list and customs declaration. For detailed steps, please refer to the relevant introduction in this document.

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# 3.3 Sharing Loading Plan to Mobile Platforms

LoadMaster can display the loading plan on mobile phones and iPads. It supports gestures for zoom in and out. You can share loading plan to friends and colleagues, quickly locate the location of cargoes, facilitating customs inspection, and improving customs clearance speed. To share a task:

* After the audit of loading plans, click \[Share Task] on the top of the 3D picture.

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* Select the language in the combo box, then scan the QR code by mobile phone to view the plan, or email the plan to colleagues or customers.

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* After scanning the QR code or clicking the plan link, the phone will display the loading overview, including the task name, \[Loading Steps], \[Cargo List] , \[Cargo Trace] and \[Settings].

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* Click \[Loading Steps], you can see the usage of the containers. Click each container to see the corresponding 3D loading images and loading steps.

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* Clicking \[Cargo Trace], you can quickly locate the cargo（the traced cargo is emphasized by white lines）, which could facilitate customs inspection and improve customs clearance speed.

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# 4 Introduction to the UI and Terminologies


# 4.1 Tasks

After logging in, you will be in the page for \[Tasks], which is divided into two parts: \[New Tasks] up and \[Task History] down:

1\)The function of the upper area is to create a new task. The user selects an appropriate task type according to his demand and then click to start a loading plan. There are five task types to choose from: \[Loading Container], \[Loading Box], \[Loading Flat Pallet], \[Loading Platform Lorry/Truck] and \[Two-Stage Loading].

* Each type is divided into \[Multi Cargoes] and \[Single Cargo]: \[Multi Cargoes] is to calculate the loading of goods with multiple specifications; \[Single Cargo] is to calculate the maximum loaded number of goods with only one specification.
* When choosing a certain task type, only the corresponding container can be added. For example, when you choose \[Loading Container], you can only add containers; when you choose \[Loading Flat Pallet], you can only choose pallets.
* \[Two-Stage Loading] refers to a one-step calculation of how the goods are first loaded into intermediate packaging such as pallets or boxes, and then loaded into the container.

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2\)The function of the lower area is to view or edit the previously created tasks. You can see the name, description, creator and modification time of each task.

There are three buttons in the operation area on the left side of the previously task list:

* The button on the left is used to edit and view the task. After clicking, it will automatically jump to the loading design page, where you can view or edit the task.
* The button in the middle is used to share the loading plan. Clicking it will pop up the QR code and the share link for this loading plan. You can view the loading plan on the mobile, guide the on-site loading, or send the link to colleagues and customers via email.
* The button on the right is used to delete this loading task.

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Note:

* If you need to delete tasks in batches, you can click the leftmost check box of each task, and then click \[Delete Selected Tasks] that appears above.

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* Click the search box at the top right of the task list, enter the keyword of the loading task name, you can quickly find the relevant loading tasks. You can also select the \[Date range] according to your needs.

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# 4.2 Basic Information

The user selects the task type according to the demand. After creating the task, the user enters the page of \[Basic Information]. On this page, the task name and description can be set, which is an optional item. The user can fill in the PO number, order number or port of destination according to the actual work needs to facilitate future reference. The default task name is the time of creation.

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# 4.3 Cargo

The page for \[cargo] is mainly used to add the cargoes to be loaded. You can edit the basic information of the cargo (name, quantity, length, width, height, etc.), and you can also define other attributes of the cargo according to the demands, such as the load orientations, stacking orders, loading sequence, etc.

The page is divided into two parts: the buttons at the top and the list of cargoes at the bottom.

1\)The upper function buttons include \[Add Cargo], \[Delete Selected Cargoes], \[Turn On/Off Filter] and \[Set Loading].

* The function of the \[Add Cargo] button is to add the cargoes to be loaded: there are four ways- \[Directly Add], \[Import from Database], \[Import from Excel], \[Import (Order Form Mode)]. For more details, please refer to[ “Methods of Adding Cargoes”](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.3-cargo/4.3.1-methods-of-adding-cargoes)

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* The function of the \[Delete Selected Cargoes] button is to delete the selected cargoes in bulk.&#x20;

  Click the box on the left side of each cargo to select the cargoes to be deleted, and then click the \[Delete Selected Cargoes] button to delete the cargoes in bulk.

  Click the box in the upper left corner of the goods list to select all goods on this page, and you can adjust the number of goods displayed on each page.

  You can select any goods, and then click \[Delete All] that appears at the top of the list to delete all goods at once. Note: When no goods is selected, \[Delete All] will not be displayed.

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* The function of the \[Turn On/Off Filter] button is to open or close the filter function.

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* The function of the \[Set Loading] button is to add or delete a set.

When one product is divided into multiple boxes, or a set of products is composed of multiple different segments, it must be ensured that these boxes are loaded proportionally when loading. This situation can be handled through the \[Set Loading] function. You can define their proportional relationships, more information please refer to [“Set Loading”](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.3-cargo/4.3.3-attributes-of-the-cargoes/4.3.3.10-set-loading).

2\)Below is a list of the cargoes that have been added. You can modify the data of the cargoes (name, quantity, length, width and height), load orientations, and other loading attributes.

* Click the "+" on the left of the cargoes name to view or define the load orientations, max stack, the max overhang ratio, etc. please refer to “[Attributes of Cargoes](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.3-cargo/4.3.3-attributes-of-the-cargoes)” for details .

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* The right side of the cargo list is the name, quantity, length, width, height, weight, stacking orders, loading sequence and other information of the goods, which can be edited and modified. For details of these parameters, please refer to the relevant introduction in this document.

You can adjust the position of the function bar left and right. For example, if you need to set the \[stacking orders] in a case, you can move the bar to the left for easy viewing. Click \[stacking orders], hold down the left mouse button and drag the bar to a desired position.

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The goods can be sorted according to any parameter. For example, click the \[length] in the header, the goods will be sorted according to the length of the goods from large to small, and click again, the goods will be sorted from small to large.

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In the upper right corner of the goods list, you can see the total quantity and volume of the added goods.

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# 4.3.1 Methods of Adding Cargoes

There are four ways to add goods: direct add, excel batch import, add from database, import by order mode.

If the cargo data is not maintained in database(refer to "[Cargo Management](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.7-database-management/cargo-management)" for details), you can use the following two ways to add cargo information:

1\) \[Directly Add]: When there are fewer types of goods, the goods can be added one by one through \[Directly Add].

Click \[Directly Add] under \[Add Cargo], and then edit the name, quantity, length, width, height, loading orientations and other required loading parameters of cargoes.

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2\) \[Import from Excel]: When there are many types of goods, you can add goods in bulk through excel template. Please refer to "[excel batch import](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.3-cargo/4.3.1-methods-of-adding-cargoes/4.3.1.1-import-in-bulk-through-excel)" for details.

If the cargo database has been maintained in the database(refer to "[Cargo Management](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.7-database-management/cargo-management)" for details), you can also use the following two ways:

1\)\[Import from Database]: When there are fewer types of goods, click \[Import from Database] under \[Add Cargo], then check the required goods in the pop-up box, click \[add] below, and finally edit their quantity one by one and other required loading parameters.

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2\)\[Import(Order Form Mode)]: When there are many types of goods, the quantity and loading parameters of the goods can be imported in batches through the \[Import(Order Form Mode)] method. For the specific steps, please refer to “[Import(Order Form Mode)](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.3-cargo/4.3.1-methods-of-adding-cargoes/4.3.1.2-import-through-order-form-mode)”.


# 4.3.1.1 Import in Bulk through Excel

If the cargo data is not maintained in database and the quantity is large, you can import the cargo data in batches through the excel template.

Let's use an example to explain more: add following 12 kinds of goods to the task.

| Name | quantity | length（mm） | width（mm） | height（mm） | weight（kg） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- | ---------- |
| A    | 20       | 860        | 950       | 2020       | 10         |
| B    | 15       | 860        | 980       | 2020       | 8          |
| C    | 18       | 980        | 980       | 1120       | 7          |
| D    | 42       | 680        | 600       | 640        | 5          |
| E    | 40       | 610        | 600       | 600        | 3          |
| F    | 20       | 820        | 710       | 790        | 8          |
| G    | 25       | 590        | 520       | 560        | 2          |
| H    | 40       | 670        | 550       | 610        | 5          |
| I    | 54       | 870        | 855       | 270        | 17.7       |
| K    | 65       | 890        | 690       | 450        | 21.5       |
| L    | 60       | 1500       | 690       | 470        | 24.6       |
| M    | 40       | 820        | 560       | 340        | 18.9       |

Specific steps:

1\)Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. First, you should get the import template, click \[Get Excel Template] under \[Add Cargo] to download the template, open and fill in it.

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2\)Read the “template description” firstly, and then fill in the template. ①First copy the name, quantity, length, width, height and weight of the goods into the template, which are required items in red. Pay attention to the matching of the units. Note: The size units in the order is mm, therefore we also need to change the units in the template to mm. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

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②Then define the load orientations of the goods. There are six load orientations: stand, stand & rotate, side, side & rotate, lay and lay & rotate. Leave it blank or “1” means allowed such placement method, “0” means not allowed. For example, only stand and stand & rotate are allowed.

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"Support others" is to define whether goods can only be stacked by themselves not other goods. Blank or “1” is allowed, “0” is not allowed. "Max stack" refers to the maximum number of layers allowed to be stacked on the goods themselves. No need to fill in if there is no such requirement.

"max overhang ratio" is not required to fill in if there is no such requirement. For detailed explanation, please refer to the help document.

③ Fill in the loading attributes of the cargo: just fill in the required parameters, the ones that are not required can be ignored. Please refer to the help documentation for detailed explanation of each parameter.

If the cargo has a loading requirement that the heavier cargo can not be placed on the lighter cargo, we can use the "stacking order" to satisfy it. The value of "stacking order" indicates the vertical order of the goods. Goods with a higher value of "stacking order" will be placed under the goods with a lower value. The "stacking order" is a relative value, the higher the value, the stronger the load-bearing capacity of the goods, and the more they will be placed below. The default value in system is “10”.

If the goods should be loaded sequentially, we use "loading sequence" to achieve it. The value of the "loading sequence" indicates the order in which the goods are loaded. It is a relative value, the larger the value, the more the goods are loaded first. The default value in system is “0” .

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After the template is finished to fill in, save and close it. Go back to the cargo interface, click \[Import from Excel] under \[Add cargo], find the filled-in template in the dialog box and open it, all cargo data will be imported into this task.

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# 4.3.1.2 Import through Order Form Mode

If the size of the goods will not change in different orders, you can maintain the commonly used goods data in the cargo database to avoid repeating input. When designing the plan, you only need to enter the name, quantity and required parameters of the goods according to the order, and the information that has been maintained in the database such as the size, loading orientations, and stacking order of the goods will be automatically captured.

Specific steps are as follows: 1) Maintain the cargo data to the database. On the left side of the homepage, click \[Cargo Management] to enter the cargo database. There are two ways of \[Directly Add] and \[Import from Excel].

①\[Directly Add]: When there are fewer types of goods, you can add them one by one.

Click \[Directly Add] and edit the basic properties of the cargo (name, size, stacking order, etc.) and placement constraint (load orientations, max stack, etc.) in the pop-up box. The name of the goods must be unique, and finally click \[save].

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② \[Import from Excel]: When there are many types of goods, you can use excel to import in batches.

First click \[Get Excel Template] to download the template and save it to a location on your computer;

Then fill in the import template. When finished, return to the website and click \[Import from Excel], and find the filled-in template, click \[open], then the cargo information will be added to the database. **Template filling instructions:**

* The name of the goods must be unique and cannot be duplicated. If there is a duplicate name, the software will automatically recognize and prompt the number of repeated lines.
* Pay attention to the conversion of units.
* The “weight” column cannot be blank. If it is light cargo and the specific weight is not clear, you can fill in “1”.
* All six load orientations are allowed in the template by default, that is, random placement. The not allowed orientations should set to “0”. The allowed placement method should set to 1 or leave it blank.
* Stacking order: The stacking order can be set according to the “gross weight of a single box” or “density” of the goods, which can make the heavier goods not upon the lighter goods. The stacking order is a relative value, and the larger the value, the stronger the load-bearing capacity , and the lower it will be placed.

  2\) After the cargo information is added to the database, return to the \[Task] page. Click \[Get Excel  Template] under \[Add Cargo] to download the template.

3\) In the opened template, copy the name and quantity of the required goods, and then set the required parameters according to the loading requirements (the parameters already defined in the database do not need to be set).

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3\)After filling in the template, save and close it. Back to the cargo interface, click \[Import (Order Form Mode)] under \[Add Cargo], find the filled-in template in the pop-up box, and click \[Open]. LoadMaster will automatically grab the information of the corresponding goods in the database based on the name of the goods, and then the goods are added into this task.

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# 4.3.2 Basic information of the cargoes

The basic information of the cargoes: name, quantity, length, width, height, weight, net weight, number of small pieces, etc. Among them, the name, quantity, length, width and height are required attributes; weight refers to the gross weight of a single cargo.


# 4.3.3 Attributes of Cargoes

Placement constraints: whether to allow suck load orientations: stand, stand & rotate, side, side & rotate, lay and lay & rotate, and whether support others, the maximum stack, the maximum overhang ratio.

It can be set in the website: all six load orientations are allowed in the system by default, if not allowed, uncheck it. Click on a certain orientation, and you can see the 3D schematic diagram of this load orientation on the right.

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It can also be set in the template: all six load orientations are allowed in the template by default. If not allowed, fill in "0" in the "Allowed" column, and "1" or blank indicate that they are allowed.

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# 4.3.3.1 Stand, Stand & Rotate

Stand：The flaps of the cargo is upward, the height is allowed vertical to the ground, and the length direction is the same as the length direction of the container.

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Stand & Rotate: the flaps of the cargo is upward, the height direction is vertical to the ground, and the width direction is the same as the length of the container.

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# 4.3.3.2 Side, Side & Rotate

Side: The width direction is vertical to the ground, and the length direction is the same as the length direction of the container.

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Side & Rotate: the width direction is vertical to the ground, and the height direction is the same as the length direction of the container.

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# 4.3.3.3 Lay, Lay & Rotate

Lay: The length direction is vertical to the ground, and the height direction is the same as the length of the container.

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Lay & Rotate: the length direction is vertical to the ground, the width direction is the same as the length of the container.

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# 4.3.3.4 Support Others

The load-bearing capacity of the goods is different under different load orientations. Some goods can only be stacked on their own and cannot support other types of goods.

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In the website, you can set it by check or uncheck this parameter.

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In the excel sheet, "0" means not allowed, "1" or not filled means allowed.

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# 4.3.3.5 Maximum Stack (Abbreviated as Max Stack)

Max Stack: the maximum number of layers that the cargo is allowed to stack on its own. For example: cargo A has a maximum stacking layer of 3 layers, cargo B has a maximum stacking layer of 4 layers. As shown in the figure:

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The default "Max Stack" in the service is 100, that is, there is no limit on the number of stacking layers (except for special extremely thin cargoes), and users can set them in the website and excel template according to their demands.

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# 4.3.3.6 Max Overhang Ratio

Max overhang ratio: In the actual loading operation, it is generally not required that the above cargoes must be completely placed on the supporting cargoes, and the above cargoes are allowed to be partially suspended. For example, the max overhang ratio of 33.3% means that this object can have one-third without support:

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# 4.3.3.7 Stacking Orders

When the loading demands involve light and heavy collocation, or heavy/big cargoes are not allowed on light/small cargoes, the stacking orders can be set according to the “gross weight” or “density” or “size” of the cargo. The value of the stacking orders indicates the loading capacity of the cargo. Cargoes with large stacking orders will be placed under cargoes with small stacking orders.

The stacking orders is a relative value. The larger the value, the stronger the loading capacity, and it will be placed lower. The default stacking orders is 10.

For example: Cargo C cannot be pressed, it must be placed on top; Cargo A must be at the bottom. The "stacking orders " of cargo A, B, C can be set to 11, 8, 9.

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The result is:

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# 4.3.3.8 Bottom Only

When the cargo is heavy, we define that it can only be placed at the bottom.

You can check it directly in the web service, or you can fill in “1” in "Bottom Only" column in the excel template. If there is no such demand, you don't need to fill it in.

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# 4.3.3.9 Loading Sequence

When the loading demands involve specifying which cargoes are loaded first, and which cargoes are loaded later, we can set the loading sequence. The loading sequence is a relative value, the larger the value, the earlier the cargoes are loaded, and vice versa.

For example: Due to the different destination of the ABCD of the cargoes, the cargoes A must be loaded first, then the cargoes B, and finally the cargoes C, D.

The loading sequence of cargoes A, B, C, D can be set to 4, 3, 2, 2.

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The result is:

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# 4.3.3.10 Set Loading

When a product is split into multiple boxes but must be loaded in complete suite, or when different products need to be loaded in proportion, we can use the set loading. We can define some cargoes in the same cargo set.

For example: A computer is composed of a host and a box of accessories, and a suite of furniture is composed of a table and 4 chairs. They must be loaded in complete suites with the proportion.

Method 1: Define the set in excel template. Set the same “Cargo Set Name” for the goods in the set and define the “Quantity in Cargo Set”.

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Method 2: Define the set in website. Set the same “Cargo Set Name” for the goods in the set and define the “Quantity in Cargo Set” on the cargo page.

Step 1: On the \[Cargo] page, click \[Set Loading>Add Cargo Set].

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Step 2: In the dialog box, click the \[+] button after the “host” and “parts” respectively. Then add them to the \[cargo in set] list on the right.

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Step 3: Define the \[Quantity], \[Quantity in set], and the \[New Cargo Set Name], then click \[Add Cargo Set]. Note that the quantity of all cargoes in the set must also be proportional.

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You can add other sets in the same way.


# 4.3.3.11 Urgency

When a batch of cargoes has been loaded and the remaining space can be filled with some other small cargoes, we can achieve it by setting the “urgency” of the small/uncertain cargoes to “1”. Loadmaster will load these small cargo/cargoes of uncertain quantity at the end.

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# 4.3.3.12 Stack Code

The stack code can be used to limit the total number of layers when different cargoes are stacked on each other. If we set the same stack code and the same max stack for different cargoes, LoadMaster can treat them as the same kind of cargoes to calculate the number of stacking layers.

For example: It is required that Cargo 1 and Cargo 2 should not stack more than 4 layers, whether stacked on their own or on each other.

If we only set the max stack of cargoes 1, 2 to “4”, the effect is that the cargoes 1, 2 stack themselves no more than 4 layers, but they will stack each other, the number of total layers will exceed 4 layers. LoadMaster calculates the number of stacking layers only for each cargo, as shown in the figure

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So we need to set the stack code:

(1) Set a same “stack code” for cargoes 1 and 2 (the stack code can be numbers or letters or Chinese characters, as long as they are the same), and set “max stack” of each cargo to “4”.

(2)On the page of \[Loading Rules], select the \[Methods for calculate max stack] as \[Cargoes with the same stacking code is used as the same type to calculate the max stack].

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The partial result of loading plan is shown in the figure: Cargo 1 and Cargo 2 are stacked no more than 4 layers, no matter on their own or on each other.

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# 4.3.3.13 Group

The group is used to define that certain cargoes cannot be mixed in one container, or that certain cargoes are not divided into multiple containers as far as possible. The name of the group can be Chinese characters, numbers, letters, and combinations of them.

(1) Restrict cargoes cannot be mixed. For example: cargoes A, B and cargoes C, D cannot be mixed.

Set the group name of A and B to "1", set the group name of C and D to 2, and uncheck "Allow different groups of cargoes to be mixed in one container" on the \[Loading Rules] page, i.e. not allow different groups of cargoes to be mixed.

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The result is: Cargo A, B and Cargo C, D are not mixed.

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(2) Restrict the cargoes not to be loaded into multiple containers as much as possible. For example: cargoes A and B belong to different orders, and we require the cargoes in the same order to be placed on the same pallet as much as possible.

Set the “group name” of cargo A to “1” and cargo B to “2”, and check \[Minimize the number of containers which load cargoes from the same group] on the \[Loading Rules] page.

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The result is:

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If you do not define this rule, the result is:

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# 4.4 Containers

The page for \[Container] is mainly used to add the containers needed for loading, and you can also view or edit the container-related information in this page. The page is divided into two parts: the top is the function button, and the bottom is the container list.

1\)The upper function buttons include \[Add Container], \[Import from Database], \[Turn on/off Filter], \[Delete Selected Containers].

①The function of the \[Add Container] button is to directly add the required container. For example, when you choose \[Loading Container], you can only add containers; when you choose \[Loading Flat Pallet], you can only choose pallets.

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② The function of the \[Import from Database] button is to import the required containers from the database. The container database has stored the information of commonly used containers, which can be directly imported. After clicking, a dialog box will pop up, check the required ones in the dialog box, then click \[add].

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③ The function of the \[Turn on/off Filter] button is to open or close the filter function.

④ The function of the \[Delete Selected Containers] button is to delete the selected containers in batches. Click the box to the left of each container to select the containers, and then click the \[Delete Selected Containers] button to delete the selected containers in bulk. Note: Click the box in the upper left corner of the container list can select all the containers in the list.

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2\)Below is a list of containers that have been added. Click the \[+] to the left of the container name to view and edit the relevant parameters of this container. or details, please refer to the “[Container Attributes](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.4-containers/4.4.2-attributes-of-the-containers)”. On the right side of the container list is the name, remarks, type, cost, and quantity of the container, which can be edited.

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# 4.4.1 Methods of Adding Containers

There are two ways to add containers: \[Import from Database] and add directly through \[Add container], similar to the method of adding goods.

1\) \[Import from Database]: The container database has stored commonly used container information, including commonly used pallets, trucks, and containers. If there is no commonly used container in the database, you can add the container information to the container database. For details, please refer to “[Container Management](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.7-database-management/container-management)”.

Specific steps: Click \[Import from Database], check the containers that need to be loaded in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the relevant properties of the container. For details, please see the “[Container Attributes](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.4-containers/4.4.2-attributes-of-the-containers)”.

If you want LoadMaster automatically select the appropriate container, you only need to import the different size of container in same type, and the system will automatically select the appropriate container when calculating.

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2\) Direct addition: When there is no required container in the container database, you can add the container directly.

Click \[Add Container] to add the container corresponding to the task type. For example, if you select \[Loading Container] task, you can only add a container; if you select \[Loading Flat Pallet] task, you can only add a pallet.

Then click \[+] to edit the length, width, height, and maximum weight of the container, as well as the parameters corresponding to different types of containers. For example, the container needs to define the corner casting size and the reserved size. For the specific parameter description, please refer to the “Container Attributes” below.

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# 4.4.2 Container Attributes

There are four types of containers: flat pallets, boxes, containers, and trucks. All containers have basic attributes such as name, length, width and height, quantity, type, and cost, but each container also has corresponding unique attributes.

1\) The attributes corresponding to the flat pallet include: maximum load height, allowable extend length and width size.

①Maximum load height: the maximum height allowed for the goods to be placed in the pallet, including the height of the pallet itself.

②Extend length and width size: the goods on the pallet are allowed to exceed the size of the pallet in the length and width directions.

2\) The box can be a wooden box or an iron box. The corresponding attributes include: out length, width and height, and inner length, width and height. The inner length, width and height are used to define the size of the container when the goods are packed; the outer length, width and height are used to define the size of box when loaded into the container.

3\) The corresponding attributes of the container include: the maximum load weight, the inner length, width and height, the size of the corner castings, and the reserved size.

①Maximum load weight: When the loaded goods are too heavy, LoadMaster automatically limits the total weight of the goods not to exceed the maximum load weight of the container for safe transportation.

②The size of corner castings: The red part in the figure below is the corner casting, which are the two fasteners at the top corners of the container. Although they occupy only a small amount of space in the container, the container will often be too empty or too full to load all goods due to the underestimation of the size of corner fittings by experienced personnel. LoadMaster can automatically avoid the corner castings when optimizing the plan, which only needs the user to set the size of the corner.

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③Reserved size: Spatial separation and carton expansion is inevitable in actual loading operation. In order to ensure the designed loading scheme is feasible, it is necessary to reserve a certain size in advance to ensure that all the goods can be fully loaded on site.

It is an empirical value to deduct how much in the container length, width and height. Uses can summarize how much should be deducted after using LoadMaster to guide the on-site loading.

If you use a forklift to load the cabinet, it is recommended to set the following reserved dimensions when using LoadMater for the first time:

1. 20GP: reserved 5-8CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 3-5CM in height
2. 2.40GP/40HQ: reserved 10-15CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 3-5CM in height

If it is manual loading and most of the packaging boxes are carton packaging. It is generally recommended to set the following reserved size:

1. 20GP: reserved 5-8CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 10CM in height
2. 40GP/40HQ: reserved 10-15CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 10CM in height


# 4.4.2.1 Corner Castings

The red part in the figure below is the corner casting, which are the two fasteners at the top corners of the container. Although they occupy only a small amount of space in the container, the container will often be too empty or too full to load all goods due to the underestimation of the size of corner fittings by experienced personnel. LoadMaster can automatically avoid the corner castings when optimizing the plan, which only needs the user to set the size of the corner. The length, width and height of the corner are generally 10\*10\*10cm.

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# 4.4.2.2 Reserved Size

Spatial separation and carton expansion is inevitable in actual loading operation. In order to ensure the designed loading scheme is feasible, it is necessary to reserve a certain size in advance to ensure that all the goods can be fully loaded on site.

It is an empirical value to deduct how much in the container length, width and height. Uses can summarize how much should be deducted after using LoadMaster to guide the on-site loading.

If you use a forklift to load the cabinet, it is recommended to set the following reserved dimensions when using LoadMater for the first time:

1. 20GP: reserved 5-8CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 10CM in height
2. 40GP/40HQ: reserved 10-15CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 10CM in height

If it is manual loading and most of the packaging boxes are carton packaging. It is generally recommended to set the following reserved size:

1. 20GP: reserved 5-8CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 3-5CM in height
2. 40GP/40HQ: reserved 10-15CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 3-5CM in height


# 4.4.2.3 Maximum Load Height

Maximum load height: the maximum height allowed for the goods to be placed in the pallet, including the height of the pallet itself.

For example, the max load height of the flat pallet is 2m:

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# 4.4.2.4 Allowed Extend Size in the Length and Width Directions

Extend length and width size: the goods on the pallet are allowed to exceed the size of the pallet in the length and width directions.

For example, allowed extend size in the length directions is 10CM, which means that both sides of the length direction can allow 5CM hang for each side.

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# 4.5 Loading Rules


# 4.5.1 Container Selection Method

(1) \[Select containers in the same sequence as the input container list]: The optimization goal is to load the containers (vehicles, boxes) in the specified order and number.

For example: a batch of cargoes needs to be filled with two 40GP first, and the remaining should filled with 20GPs.

On the container page, add 40GP first, then add 20GP; then change the number of 40GP to 2.

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Finally, in the \[Loading Rules] interface, select \[Container Selection Method] as \[Select containers in the same sequence as the input container list], and the system will load the two 40GP first, and the remaining 20GP.

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(2) \[Automatically select containers to minimize the quantity of containers used for loading]: The optimization goal is to use the least number of containers.

(3)\[Automatically select containers to minimize the cost of containers used for loading]: The optimization goal is to minimize the total cost of the container. To use this loading rule, you need to fill in the cost of the container on the container page.

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(4) \[Select containers with the highest volume usage rate]: The optimization goal is to select the container with the highest volume usage rate.


# 4.5.2 Stacking Method

(1) \[Free combination]: no restrictions on the stacking of cargoes, you can use any combination.

(2) \[Place the same cargoes next to each other]: Sometimes in order to facilitate the on-site operation of loading, the same cargoes are required to be placed together when designing the loading plan. It should be used in combination with the \[cross depth].

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(4)\[Only cargoes with the same length and width are allowed to stack on top of each other (when using cargo set, this method is invalid)]: Restrict that only cargoes with the same length and width can be stacked together.

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# 4.5.2.1 Free combination

No restrictions on the stacking of cargoes, you can use any combination.


# 4.5.2.2 Place the same cargoes next to each other

Sometimes in order to facilitate the on-site operation of loading, the same cargoes are required to be placed together when designing the loading plan. It should be used in combination with the \[cross depth].

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# 4.5.2.3 Only cargoes with the same length and width are allowed to stack

Restrict that only cargoes with the same length and width can be stacked together(when using cargo set, this method is invalid)].

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# 4.5.3 Cross Depth

It refers to the maximum depth that cargoes cross each other when different kinds of cargoes are placed next to each other. When the value is 0, the cargoes will not cross in the length direction. In actual operation, allowing a moderate cross can improve the loading efficiency, and not increase the complexity of loading, as shown below:

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# 4.5.4 Bottom Spread

When there is not enough cargoes, the container cannot be fully filled and cargo damage may occur during transportation. We can spread the cargo in the container and fill the remaining space at the bottom of the container, which can improve the safety of the cargo. After selecting \[Prefer to bottom spread cargoes when the space is not fully utilized], LoadMaster will give priority to bottom spread the cargoes in the container.

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# 4.5.5 Prefer Unitload

In actual loading operation, sometimes it is required to generate a unitload (pallets, boxes) first, and then mix and load the rest of the goods .

You should check the \[Prefer unit load], and set the \[Minimum volume usage rate required for unit load]. As long as the volume usage rate of the container can reach the \[Minimum volume usage rate required for unit load], the unitload (pallet, box) will be preferentially generated, and then the remaining cargoes will be mixed and loaded. If the container does not reach the \[Minimum volume usage rate required for unit load], no unitload will be generated, and the cargoes will be mixed and loaded according to the default algorithm. For specific operation methods, you can see the application cases below.

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# 4.5.6 Methods for Calculate Max Stack

Each cargo has a corresponding max stack value under each load orientation.

1\) \[Calculate the max stack for each cargo type] means that the number of staking layers for a cargo type cannot exceed its max stack value, and there is no limit between different types of cargoes.

3\)\[Cargoes with the same stacking code is used as the same type to calculate the max stack] means that LoadMaster calculates the total number of layers when different cargoes are stacked. Cargoes with the same stack code are regarded as the same kind of cargoes and the stacking layers are accumulated. For details, see “stack code”.

For example: when a variety of different sizes of goods are loaded, it is required that all goods are placed in no more than 5 layers. Set all goods with the same \[stack code], and set the “max stack” for each cargo to “5”, and then select \[Cargoes with the same stacking code is used as the same type to calculate the max stack].


# 4.5.7 Limit Section Size

Limiting section size refers to restricting the length of each loading step in the loading plan to not exceed the section size. It is mainly for the convenience of on-site manual or forklift operation when loading cargoes. For example, when a forklift is used to load goods into a container, there is a limit on the length loaded by the forklift each time. It is impossible to load goods up to 10 meters in length at a time, therefore it is necessary to limit the length of each load.

Check \[Limit section size] to limit the length of each loading step, then set the specific length limit in \[Max section size].

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# 4.5.8 Place cargoes like ladders

When generating the loading plan, you can check \[Place cargoes like ladders] to make the solution conform to the on-site loading steps. And you can set the step length and height. As shown below:

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# 4.5.9 Spatial Separation

The spatial separation during actual manual loading, the cargo expansion, and sometimes buffer materials added between the cargoes, such situations can be simulated by the setting the \[Spatial Separation].&#x20;

Manual placement intervals and cargo expansion can also be simulated by setting a reserved size on the container page. For details, see “Reserved Size” above. You can choose one of the two methods. If you need to control the center of gravity, it is recommended to use \[Spatial Separation] to simulate. \[Spatial Separation] is an empirical value, and you can try to find the most appropriate value by using LoadMaster for several times. The recommended setting for the first use is about 1cm.

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# 4.5.10 Algorithm adjustment

LoadMaster has six suites of algorithms. By different algorithm adjustment, you can get different loading results to choose. Sometimes you may find that the loading result is the same, which indicates that this result is the most optimal.

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# 4.6 Loading Plan

The page for \[Loading Plan] is mainly to show the result of the plan:

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1）There is a list of used containers on the left. You can see what size of containers are used and how many of each.&#x20;

2）After clicking a container name, you can see the 3D image of the corresponding container in the middle of the page.&#x20;

3）The right side of the figure are the cargo statistics, loading steps and balance analysis of the current container.&#x20;

4）You can see the quantity, volume, volume usage rate, weight, weight usage rate and surplus of length, width and height of the container in the lower left corner of the figure.&#x20;

5）There is a play button in the upper left corner of the 3D image. You can check the loading steps step by step. You can also view container from some specific directions, such as top view and back view. Click on a loading block, you can see the cargo name, load orientation, stacking method (rows, columns, layers and total quantity), cargo size, space range and related parameters of the loading block.

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6）Below the play button, you can choose whether to show the cargo name, sealing line and center of gravity(COG) in the 3D diagram.

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# 4.7 Database Management


# Cargo Management

If the size of each product is fixed and will not change due to different orders, the goods data can be imported into the database for storage in batches, which can improve the work efficiency of subsequent stowage calculations.

1\)\[Directly Add]: Click \[Directly Add], and then edit the name (must be unique), length, width, height, load orientations, stacking orders and other information of the goods. And finally click \[save] to add the cargo information to the database.

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2\) \[Import from Excel] : \[Get Excel Template]-fill in the template-\[Import from Excel] at the top right of the cargo management interface.

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Precautions for filling template:

* The name of the goods must be unique and cannot be duplicated. If there is a duplicate name, a prompt will occur accordingly.
* The same name is allowed in the “description” column.&#x20;
* The “weight” column should not be empty. If it is a light cargo or the specific weight is not clear, you can filled in as “1”.
* All six load orientations are allowed in the template by default, that is, random placement. Set the disallowed orientation by filling in the “allowed” column under this orientation as “0”. “0” means not allowed, “1” or blank means allowed.

  Parameters such as the “stacking orders”, “bottom only” and “max stack” can also be maintained in the database.

For the goods that have been imported in database, when the subsequent stowage calculation is carried out, there is no need to fill in the length, width, height, weight, load orientations and other defined parameters in the excel template. You only need to fill in the name, quantity, and other loading requirements of the goods. But it must be ensured that the name of the goods input into the template is exactly the same as the one stored in the database. From that LoadMaster can automatically read the size, load orientations and other information of the goods from the database according to the name of the goods filled in the template.


# Container Management

If you will use LoadMaster for a long time, you can import the frequently used container data into the database at one time. Therefore repeated input can be avoided at the subsequent plan designing, which can improve the work efficiency of subsequent stowage calculations.

1\)\[Directly Add]: Click \[Directly Add], and then edit the name (must be unique), type and properties of the container(see “Containers Attributes” for details). And finally click \[save] to add the cargo information to the database.

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2\) \[Import from Excel] : \[Get Excel Template]-fill in the template-\[Import from Excel] at the top right of the container management interface.

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Precautions for filling template:

* The name of the container must be unique and cannot be duplicated. It can be named according to the "length\*width\*height" of the container. If there is a duplicate name, a prompt will occur accordingly.
* The same name is allowed in the “description” column.
* Copy the name, length, width and height of the container in the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of data units.
* Define the type of container: “0” represents a carton; “1” represents a flat pallet; “2” represents a box pallet; “3” represents a container; and then define the corresponding parameters according to the type of container.

Users just need to click \[Import from Database] to add the goods that already have been imported into the database. There is no need to input information such as the length, width and height of the container each time, which can further improve the work efficiency.


# 4.8 Manual Edit

When there are personalized loading requirements, \[manual edit] can be used to achieve related purposes. How to use manual edit?

Click \[Manual Edit] button at the top to enter the manual editing interface.

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1\) The left side of the interface is the container list under \[Final Loading Stage] and the \[Storage Area]. The storage area is used to store goods that cannot be loaded due to oversize or goods that you want to delete;

2\) In the middle is the editing area, mainly for editing here;

3\) The lower right corner is the diagram and real-time data of the COG deviation;

4\) Below the interface are various function buttons for manual edit.

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The following introduces the commonly used functions of manual edit:

1\) How to move goods

For example, move the last line of goods out of the container and then put it into the container.

First click the cargo to select it, and hold down the left mouse button and drag it out.

When drag it into the container, the goods will jump up when approaches other cargo. Therefore, you should hold down the Ctrl key with your left hand before the jump and drag it into the  certain position in the container. Note: red cargo line means it is outside the container; black cargo line means it is inside the container.

2\) How to change the position of the goods and change the construction of the loading block

For example, swap the position of C and B

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First click B to select it, hold down the left mouse button and drag it out of the container. And then drag C in the same way.

If they should be placed in the gap, construction of the loading block needs to be changed.

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So how to change construction of the loading block?

The construction of the loading block can be changed by \[Switch Stacking Method] or \[Switch Load Orientations] at the lower function bar.

\[Switch Stacking Method]: refers to adjusting the construction of the loading block through changing the ranks without changing the load orientations.

For example, C is placed “stand”, and the stacking method is 3\*5\*3. Click \[Switch Stacking Method], and the stacking method switches to 5\*3\*3 without changing the load orientations.

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\[Switch Load Orientations]: refers to adjusting the construction of the loading block by changing the load orientations without changing the stacking rank of the goods.

For example, the load orientations of B is “side”, and stacking method is 2\*2\*2. Click \[Switch Load Orientations], and select its load orientations as "stand & rotate". And the load orientation is changed but stacking method remains 2\* 2\*2.

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That is how to change the construction of loading block.

B can be placed in the back gap, but how to judge whether the red C can be placed in the front gap?

First you should make sure the size of block C. You should click C to select it, and in the upper left corner you can see its space range, the length direction is 36.87-186.87, subtracted to get the length of the loading block is 150, similarly, the width is 90, height Is 90.

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Then judge the size of the gap, click on the goods behind the gap, in the upper right corner you can see that the length of the goods starts from 150, the front of the container is 0, so the gap position is 150; click the goods on the left side of the gap, and you can see in the upper right corner It can be seen that the width of the cargo ends at 120, and the width of the container is 235, so the width of the gap is 115, which is greater than 90. Similarly, the height of the gap is greater than 90, so it can be placed completely.

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Put C into the front gap position, and the positions of B and C are interchanged.

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3\) How to split or reassemble the loading block

Take the yellow loading block in the middle as an example, select the loading block, and right-click the mouse on the line you need to cut.

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It can be cut in the row, column, and layer directions, and the \[complete split] is to completely split the block into individual goods.

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So how to recreate a new loading block?

For example, reassemble the disassembled yellow blocks into 4 rows, 3 columns and 5 layers, which are placed as “stand\&rotate” orientation.

Hold down the ctrl key with your left hand, and use the mouse to select all the yellow goods that have been split with your right hand, and then click the \[Create New Block] button below.

In the pop-up box at the lower right corner, define the load orientation as “stand\&rotate”; set the number in the length direction to 4; the number in the width direction to 3. Click \[OK], and then the blocks are assembled. Move it into the container.

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4\) How to add goods and containers

For example: Add another 63 C to container 1, and add one container of 40GP.

Click \[Add Cargo] below

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The pop-up box will display the types of goods in the task and the goods in the database. Find and select C, then fill in 63 in the quantity column below, click OK, and 63 Cargo C are successfully added.

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Create it as a new loading block and place it in the container.

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In the same way, click the \[Add Container] below, under the \[Import from Database] tag in the pop-up box, find and select 40GP, and click \[OK].

5\) How to move goods between different containers

For example, move the last line of goods to 40GP.

Select the last line of goods, click \[Move to other Container] below, and select 40GP in the pop-up box.

![](/files/-MEfQQw06pnz9AYm5vnd)

6\) How to delete goods and empty containers

For example, delete the goods in 40GP.

Select the goods you want to delete, right-click the mouse, and click \[Delete] in the pop-up box. After the empty container is manually edited and clicked to save, it will be automatically deleted.

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7\) How to put the goods in the gap, and close to other goods but not overlap

How to do when the goods cannot be directly dragged into the gap?

For example, put the yellow goods in the picture below into the gap.

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After selecting the goods, hold down the Ctrl key with your left hand, and click \[Move up], \[Left] in the \[Move] below with your right hand to roughly put the goods into the gap.

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Then continue to hold down the Ctrl key and drag with the left mouse button to put the goods in the gap. But when the goods are overlapped and cannot be dragged with the mouse, as shown below

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At this time, hold down the Ctrl key with your left hand, and click the movement button under \[Move] with your right hand. Sometimes you will find that the cargo will still overlap, and you should adjust the step length of each movement and move again.

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Finally, according to the space range, judge whether the goods are only close to others and do not overlap. Select the goods below it, and in the upper right corner, you can see that its height direction ends at 80. And the goods we moved starts from 80 in height direction. Similarly, check other directions.

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After manual edit is completed, click the \[Save] button in the lower right corner to see the manually edited loading plan.

There are a few tips for manual editing:

1\) The line of goods is red, which means it is outside the container; the line of goods is black, which means it is inside the container.

2\) When moving goods: press and hold the left mouse button with the right hand to move.

3\) When the cargo is positioned: hold down the ctrl key with your left hand, and press the left mouse button with your right hand to move until the position is set and then let go, the cargo will not jump up.

4\) When creating a new loading block, hold down the ctrl key with your left hand and click the mouse with your right hand to select multiple blocks.

5\) Click the \[undo] button to cancel the current operation and return to the previous step.

Finally, there are several considerations for manual editing:

1\) The manually edited scheme will be lost once you click the \[Optimize] to recalculate.

2\) If the goods cannot be removed from the container: This means that the ctrl key of the keyboard is malfunctioning and it is still being held down. Please press this button hard to operate.

3\) Sometimes due to the quality of the mouse, the movement of the goods cannot be well controlled. At this time, you can try another mouse.

4\) It is relatively unfamiliar and difficult to use the manual edit for the first time. You will find it simple and flexible after frequently using.


# 4.9 Pallet Rules


# 4.9.1 Maximum negligible height difference

The height of each layer will be unequal due to the different cargo sizes. Therefore, the user needs to define the acceptable maximum height difference of each layer of cargoes in advance, which is the \[Maximum negligible height difference].

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# 4.9.2 Minimum floor area coverage

The minimum floor area coverage refers to the user's minimum acceptable ratio between the bottom area of a layer of cargoes and the bottom area of the pallet.

When the coverage of a layer of cargoes reaches the minimum floor area coverage, the current layer is regarded as a fully covered layer.

In the following example, the minimum floor area coverage set by the user is 82%.

(1) The bottom green cargoes has reached the requirement of 82% floor area coverage, so they are placed as a layer.

(2) The gray cargoes in the middle has also reached the requirement of 82%, so they are placed as a layer.

(3) However, when the floor area coverage ratio of the upper layer (middle gray cargo layer) is greater than the coverage rate of the lower layer (green cargo layer), the phenomenon of overhang will appear.

(5)Although there are vacancies and dangling in the side and corner, in actual operation such situations can be prevented by dispersing and adding buffers.

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# 4.9.3 Minimum acceptable height of pallet

Minimum acceptable height of pallet refers to the minimum height of the filled pallet on the top when the pallet is dynamically generated according to the height of the container.

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(1) If the \[Minimum acceptable height of pallet] is set too small, sometimes only one layer of cargoes will be loaded on one pallet.

(2) If the \[Minimum acceptable height of pallet] is set too large, some cargoes will be directly loaded into the container without being loaded into pallets.

Therefore, it is recommended to calculate the results based on the default value first. And adjust the value if there are the above two situations.


# 4.9.4 Default stacking orders of mixed pallets

The default stacking orders of mixed pallets is used to define the stacking orders of the pallet and the directly loaded cargoes.

(1)Mixed pallets refer to pallets calculated by the system.

(2) The default stacking orders of the pallet is 254(the maximum value), which means that the pallet has the strongest loading capacity.

(3) When the loading capacity of pallet is poorer than some other cargoes (such as iron boxes and wooden boxes), please modify this parameter to ensure that the stacking orders of this pallet is less than that of other cargoes.


# 4.10 2-Steps Loading

2-steps loading refers to calculate how the goods are palletized (packed in boxes) and then loaded into the container in one step.

1\)When creating a new task, select \[2-Steps Loading].

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2\)Compared with single-stage loading, there are two more pages of \[Intermediate Containers] and \[Intermediate Loading Rules]. The \[Intermediate Containers] is the container information for intermediate packaging, such as a pallet; the \[Intermediate Loading Rules] is to define the relevant rules when goods are loaded into the intermediate packaging (palletizing, packing box).

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# 4.10.1 Intermediate Packing Methods

When cargoes are first loaded into pallet/boxes and then loaded into the container, we must define the \[Intermediate Packing Methods] of a cargo. The intermediate packing methods include: freely choice of intermediate packaging and designated intermediate packaging, or the cargoes can be directly loaded into the container.

(1) Automatically Choose Intermediate Containers: Cargoes can be placed on any pallets/boxes. You can add commonly used intermediate pallets/boxes to the \[intermediate container] page. LoadMaster will choose the most appropriate containers to place cargoes.

(2) Choose an Intermediate Container: the cargo could only be placed on the chosen intermediate pallet/box. To use this method, you need to firstly put the chosen intermediate pallet/box in the container database first. Please see “Container Management” below for more details.

The intermediate packing method can be set in the "Intermediate Packing Method" on the \[Cargo] page. When \[choose an Intermediate container] is selected, you need to specify the container to be used for the cargo. As shown in the figure:

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The intermediate packing method can also be defined in the excel template. The "intermediate loading method" in the template is defined by numbers: "0" stands for “Directional Loaded into the Final Container”; "1" stands for "Automatically Choose Intermediate Containers"; "2" stands for "Choose an Intermediate Container", and you need to fill in the name of the specified container in the "intermediate container" column (to be consistent with the name in the database), as shown below:

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# 4.10.2 Bulk Cargo Filling

When calculating the goods to be palletized (boxed) first and then loaded into the container, you can define whether the remaining space of the container can be filled with bulk cargo, that is, whether cargoes are allowed to directly load the container without palletizing.

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# 4.10.3 Methods of Generating Intermediate Units

The Methods of generating intermediate Units include two options: \[The heights of intermediate units are fixed] and \[The heights of intermediate units are dynamic computed according to container height].

When enterprise architecture is relatively complicated, for example, package department will first load the cargoes into intermediate container, and then the logistics department will load the intermediate container into the final container, you must choose \[The heights of intermediate units are fixed]; when you want to determine the height of the pallet according to the height of the container, you must choose \[The heights of intermediate units are dynamic computed according to container height].

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# 4.11 Generate Loading Report

After the audit of designed plan, you can download the loading report to make packing list and customs declaration. The loading report includes: summary, list of loaded units, trace of cargoes, details of loaded cargo and layered display, users can follow your need to download.

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Summary: the overview of loading in each container, which includes a 3D overview diagram with the loading results, the volume utilization rate, weight utilization rate, number of loaded goods, total volume and total weight of the goods, the remaining length in the length, width and height direction, and a list of the loaded goods for each container.

List of loaded units: the data of the usage of each container, including the volume utilization rate and weight utilization rate of each container, the number of loaded goods, the total volume and weight of the goods, and the remaining length in the length, width and height directions.

Trace of cargoes: cargo loading tracking, you can check which container the goods are loaded in and how many cargoes are loaded, and it also contains the loading list of all goods, whether there is leftover, and how much leftover.

Details of loaded cargo: the loading details of the cargo, you can check which cargo is loaded in which step, how to place it, the number of rows and columns and the placement location and space occupation in the container.

Layered display: the plan view of each layer in the container.

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# 4.12 Units and Language

The upper right of the interface shows the current length unit, weight unit and language. Click these buttons can display the available units or languages. Then select the desired unit or language to switch. The current work may be lost when switching so that you should try to save the task once before switching.


# 5 Application in Actual Work


# 5.1 Loading Container


# 5.1.1 How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval

Interval and carton expansion is inevitable in actual loading operation. In order to ensure the designed loading scheme is feasible, it is necessary to reserve a certain size in advance to ensure that all the goods can be fully loaded on site.

1\)If the size of the goods is actually measured, the goods is loaded directly after production, and the container size is the standard inner inch (i.e. 20GP: 589\*235\*239CM, 40GP: 1200\*235\*239CM, 40HQ: 1200\*235\*269CM), at such condition, two methods can be set to simulate the situation of manual interval. You can set the reserve size of container or cargo interval, which is an empirical value. And you can summarize how much should be set after using the plans designed by LoadMaster to guide on-site loading several times.

① When set the reserved size in the container interface at the first time, the recommended values are as follows:

The packaging boxes are all carton packaging, or most of them are carton packaging and only few of them are wooden boxes and iron boxes, etc., and they are directly packed by manual work.

20GP reserved 5-8CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 3-5CM in height

40GP/40HQ reserved 10-15CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 3-5CM in height

The packing boxes are all wooden boxes or pallets or iron boxes, which do not involve carton loading, or only a very small number of cartons. And a forklift is used when loading.

20GP reserved 5-8CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 10CM in height

40GP/40HQ reserved 10-15CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 10CM in height

The \[reserved height] of container should be deducted by 10CM, which means the 10CM of corner castings is also deducted, therefore the size of corner castings should be set to "0".

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② In the \[Loading Rules] interface, reasonably set the \[spatial separation] in length, width and height directions of each cargo. It is recommended to set about 1CM for the first use.

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2\)If the goods are packaged in cartons and the size are only theoretical, and the goods will be stored in the warehouse for more than one or two weeks after production before being shipped. At such condition, the expansion of the cartons due to the stacking and backlog in the warehouse should be considered. According to the test of Japanese experts, the deformation of the cartons in such condition is 1%-1.8% of the original size.

3\)If the size of the cargo has been enlarged by 1-2CM, there is no need to set the reserved size of containers or interval between cargoes.

4\)If the container size has been reasonably deducted, there is no need to set the reserved size of containers or interval between cargoes.


# 5.1.2 How to elude corner castings

The corner castings are two fasteners at the top corners of the container. Although they occupy only a small amount of space in the container, the container will often be too empty or too full to load all goods due to the underestimation of the size of corner fittings by experienced personnel. LoadMaster can automatically avoid the corner castings when optimizing the plan, which only needs the user to set the size of the corner castings.

Step 1: After logging in, the browser will jump to the \[Tasks] page. You can choose appropriate task type according to your demand (For more details, please refer to “[Task Types](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.1-page-for-tasks)” ) and click in.&#x20;

Step 2: Add cargoes on the \[cargo] page by adding directly or importing in batches, details please refer to “[Methods of Adding Cargoes](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.3-cargo/4.3.1-methods-of-adding-cargoes)”.

Step 3: On the \[Container] page, click \[Import from Database] to add the required container (the commonly used container information has been stored in the database, of course, you can also edit the container information in the database). And then define the corner casting size as 10CM\*10CM\*10CM, as shown in the figure:

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Step 4: Enter the \[Loading Rules] interface, if there are no other loading requirements, you can directly click \[next stage] .

Step 5: Click the \[Loading Plan] to view the 3D diagram.

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After the calculation, it can be shown in the 3D stereogram that the goods automatically avoid the corner castings in the loading plan.

Note:

1\) The system's default value for container corner is zero, and users can fill in according to the actual size. The general container corner size is about 10CM, and generally does not exceed 15CM.

2\)When setting the size of the container corner, please note that the value should match the selected length unit. For example, for a 10CM corner, if you usually use mm units before, please amend the unit to mm, and then input 100. LoadMaster supports automatic conversion of English and metric units.


# 5.1.3 How to make LoadMaster intelligently choose the most suitable container

When there are multiple specifications of goods and a variety of optional containers, how to calculate which specifications of containers (vehicles, packing boxes) are more suitable for these goods to be loaded, and how many containers need to be used?

Let's explain more through an example

Cargo data:&#x20;

| Name | Quantity | Length（mm） | Width（mm） | Height（mm） | Weight（kg） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- | ---------- |
|      |          |            |           |            |            |
| A    | 15       | 860        | 950       | 2020       | 10         |
| B    | 15       | 860        | 980       | 2020       | 8          |
| C    | 24       | 980        | 980       | 1120       | 7          |
| D    | 42       | 680        | 600       | 640        | 5          |
| E    | 40       | 610        | 600       | 600        | 3          |
| F    | 20       | 820        | 710       | 790        | 8          |
| G    | 25       | 590        | 520       | 560        | 2          |
| H    | 40       | 670        | 550       | 610        | 5          |
| I    | 54       | 870        | 855       | 270        | 17.7       |
| K    | 65       | 890        | 690       | 450        | 21.5       |
| L    | 60       | 1500       | 690       | 470        | 24.6       |
| M    | 40       | 820        | 560       | 340        | 18.9       |

Loading requirements:

1\) The goods can only be placed as the flaps of the carton faces upwards.

2\) Calculate which size of container is more suitable for these goods, and how many are required to be loaded?

According to the current loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multi Cargoes] should be selected.

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Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

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Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

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② Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the flaps of the carton faces upwards, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

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For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

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Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers.

For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 20GP, 40GP and 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

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When there is no required container in the container database, you can add the container directly. Then click \[+] to edit the length, width, height, and maximum weight of the container. You can also maintain the container you have edited just now to the database for further work and avoid repeated input; if There are too many container types, you can do the \[Container Management] first. For details, please refer to "Container Management".

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Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

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Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. In the list on the left, you can see that the system has automatically selected two 40HC and one 40GP to load; click the container name respectively to see the 3D loading diagram of each container. On the right side of the figure, there are cargo statistics, loading steps and balance analysis of the current container. For details, please refer to the "Loading Plan".

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.4 How to calculate whether a container (or vehicle) can hold a certain amount of goods

Given a certain amount of goods, how to calculate whether all these goods can be packed in a container?

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Name | Quantity | length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 60       | 51         | 45        | 108        |
| B    | 48       | 60         | 57        | 84         |
| C    | 26       | 185        | 57        | 35         |
| D    | 30       | 179        | 53        | 100        |
| E    | 16       | 190        | 106       | 13         |

Cargo B and C: only the height is vertical to the ground. Other cargoes can placed random.

Calculate whether these goods can be loaded by using a 40HC.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multiple cargoes] should be selected and click to enter.

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Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel].

Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-ME6sHN85LOoUN55g8KP)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information.

①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1". If the cargoes are heavy goods, the “weight” must be filled for safe transportation. Pay attention to the matching of the units.

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②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargo B and C can only be placed as the height vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” in the “allowed” column under other orientations of Cargo B and C. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

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For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

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Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For it is required to calculate whether these goods can be loaded by one 40 HC, the user need to add the 40 HC and set the quantity of 40HC to “1”.

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For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

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Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

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Click \[optimize] above to get the loading plan. LoadMaster prompts that these goods has not been loaded all, and you can see which goods are left from the cargo list.

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Click the container name to see the 3D loading diagram. On the right side of the figure, there are cargo statistics, loading steps and balance analysis of the current container. For details, please refer to the "Loading Plan".

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.5 How to calculate the maximum amount of single cargo can be loaded in a container

There is only one type of cargo. How to use LoadMaster to calculate how many cargoes can be loaded in a certain container (container, pallet, packing box, etc.)?

For example: Calculate how many cartons of cargo A: 44.5\*32\*26cm can be loaded in 20GP, 40GP and 40HQ respectively? It is required that the goods can only be placed as the flaps of carton faces up.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Single Cargo] should be selected and click to enter.

![](/files/-ME71XhCN9SfP8E2STUG)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. Click \[Add Cargo>Directly Add] and edit the name, length, width, height and load orientations of the cargo. For it is required that the goods can only be placed as the flaps of carton faces up, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you need to uncheck other orientations.

![](/files/-ME71_NOguSzwLNTjfRk)

Step 2: Add containers on the \[Container] page. To calculate how many cartons of A can hold in 20GP, 40GP, 40HQ respectively, you need to add 20GP, 40GP and 40HC into this task in this page.

For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 20GP, 40GP and 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

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Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Click \[Optimize] above to get the loading plan. The system will calculate how many boxes A can be loaded in 20GP, 40GP, 40HQ respectively. Click the container name and you can see the 3D loading overview of each container. on the right side of the figure is the statistics of the goods. It can be seen that 20GP has 835 cartons, 40GP 1718, and 40HC 1909.

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Click the play button in the upper left corner of the figure, you can see that the goods are loaded in the order from left to right, which is not in accordance with the convention.

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In order to make the loading step in line with the on-site operation habits, it is necessary to set the \[max section size].

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Click the \[Loading Rules], check \[Limit section size], and set the \[max section size]. This parameter does not change the loading results, only the loading steps.

![](/files/-ME71jUooyX4cW_6R-MX)

\[Limit section size] means that when LoadMaster generates the plan, the loading length of each step in the loading plan is restricted to not exceed the set size. For example, when a forklift is used to load goods into a container, the forklift has a length limit for each loading. It is impossible to load goods up to 10 meters long at a time, so it is necessary to limit the section size. As shown in the figure

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In this case, we use the system default value of 2 meters and recalculate. Looking at the loading steps of the first container again. It can be seen that the goods are loaded from the innermost part of the container to the outside. This loading sequence is reasonable.

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.6 How to consider the load-bearing capacity of different cargoes

When goods with different load-bearing capacities are mixed, it is necessary to consider the weight factors in order to ensure that the goods are not damaged. How to set such parameters in LoadMaster?

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Name | quantity | length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） | weight（kg） | Packaging  |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- |
| A    | 10       | 235        | 44        | 144.7      | 570        | Wooden box |
| B    | 6        | 210        | 75        | 122        | 480        | Wooden box |
| C    | 11       | 220        | 55        | 70         | 426        | Wooden box |
| D    | 32       | 88         | 66        | 35         | 80         | Carton     |
| E    | 3        | 126        | 114.3     | 99         | 240        | Carton     |
| F    | 5        | 120        | 80        | 122        | 260        | Carton     |

Loading requirements:

1\) The goods can only be placed with the flaps of carton/wooden box facing upwards.

2\) The carton box should be placed on top of the wooden box. Cargo A can only be placed at the bottom.No other goods are allowed to be placed on Cargo D.

Calculate what type of container is suitable for these goods, and how many can be loaded.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multiple Cargoes] should be selected and click to enter.

![](/files/-ME7EXte_PQYoailfZV0)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-ME7EZo2Bw2mGh1lX324)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

![](/files/-ME7EaLPGNAjSI-aQIfM)

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the flaps of the carton faces upwards, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

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③Set other cargo parameters. For the carton is required to be placed above the wooden box, it is necessary to define the "stacking orders" of the goods. The “stacking orders” is a relative value, the larger the value, the stronger the load-bearing capacity, and the more below it is placed. The “stacking orders” of all goods in the template is the default “10”, therefore you can set the “stacking orders” of A B C to a larger value as “20”, and D E F as “19”.

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It is also required that A can only be placed at the bottom, so you need to set A's "Bottom only" column to "1", “1” means it can only be placed at the bottom, 0 or blank means there is no such requirement.

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It is also required that other goods are not allowed to be placed above C, so you need to set "Support Others" column under C’s load orientations “Stand” and “stand & rotate” to "0", “0” means that other goods are not allowed to be placed on it, “1” or blank means to allow.

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For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing. Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-ME7EntXdTGcFqB1H2IC)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers. For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 20GP, 40GP and 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

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Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. In the list on the left, you can see that all these goods has been loaded by using one 40GP. In the middle is the 3D loading diagram. It can be seen from the 3D picture that the carton is placed above the wooden box, and cargo A is placed at the bottom, and no other goods are placed above cargo D, which fully meets the requirements.

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On the right side of the figure, there are cargo statistics, loading steps and balance analysis of the current container. For details, please refer to the "Loading Plan".

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.7 How to realize the loading with a sequential order

When goods are mixed, sometimes it should be specified that which goods are loaded first and which goods are loaded later. For example, the goods need to be unloaded at different ports so that they need to be loaded sequentially. How to define relevant parameters in LoadMaster?

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Name | quantity | length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 220      | 55         | 36.0      | 36.0       |
| B    | 393      | 48.0       | 36.0      | 36.0       |
| C    | 222      | 52.0       | 42.0      | 36.0       |

Loading requirements:&#x20;

1\)The load orientations is only the height is vertical to the ground;&#x20;

2\)The loading sequence is C first, then A, and finally B.&#x20;

3\)Calculate how many containers will be used for this batch of goods, and what type of container is more suitable for loading.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multiple Cargo] should be selected and click to enter.

![](/files/-MEM4QsE7TEgErmtwp18)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEM4T01HxW1_grAK76Y)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information.&#x20;

①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. "Weight" refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the "Weight" can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

&#x20;②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only "stand" and "stand & rotate" are allowed, you should fill in "0" under the "allowed" Column of other orientations. "0" means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or "1" means allowed.

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③For the cargoes have their own certain loading order, C first, then A, and finally B, it is necessary to set the "loading sequence" of the goods.

The loading sequence is a relative value. The larger the value, the earlier the goods are loaded. Therefore, the "loading sequence" of A, B, and C is set to "2", "1" and "3" respectively. In this way, LoadMaster will load the goods C first, and then cargo A, and finally cargo B when designing the loading plan.

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For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

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Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers.

For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 20GP, 40GP and 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\**10\**&#x31;0cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

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Step 3: Set the loading rules on the \[Loading Rules] page. After setting the "loading sequence", you should pay attention to the setting of the \[Cross depth]. Generally, the greater the cross depth value, the higher the loading rate.

So what is the cross depth? It will be more intuitive through the following example diagram.

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The different colors in the picture represent different products. As you can see in the picture on the left, after installing a product, even if there is idle space above and on the right, the next product will not be loaded here. The reason is that the cross depth is set to "0", and the corresponding loading rate is 88%. In the picture on the right, there is a partial mix and match between the two adjacent products. The reason is that cross depth is set to 1 meter, and at this time the loading rate is increased to 92.46%. That is the importance of setting the crossing depth.

The default value of the cross depth in the system is 2 meters. In this case, you can first generate plan at the default value. Click \[Optimize] above to get the loading plan. In the container list on the left, you can see that this batch of goods can be loaded by using one 40GP , and the loading rate of is 85.21%.

Through the 3D scheme diagram, it can be seen that the loading sequence is first cargo C, then cargo A, and finally cargo B, which meets the loading requirements.

![](/files/-MEM4fwJ93sCddchMeHo)

If the crossover depth is set to 0, see what changes in the scheme.

Click \[Optimize] to regenerate the plan. This batch of goods needs to be loaded with a 40HC. It can be seen from the 3D diagram that although the goods are loaded in the required order, there is an idle space at the junction of adjacent goods without mixing and matching. Therefore one 40GP can't be enough to install and a 40HC is needed. So when setting the "loading sequence" parameter, you must pay attention to the setting of the cross depth.

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.8 How to realize placing the same goods adjacent to each other

When using LoadMaster to design loading plan, different types of goods are generally mixed loaded in order to improve the space utilization of the container. However, it is often used to put the same items together so as to facilitate the loading and tally process during the on-site loading. How is it defined in LoadMaster?

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Cargo NO. | quantity | Carton size (cm) |      |      |
| --------- | -------- | ---------------- | ---- | ---- |
| length    | width    | height           |      |      |
| A         | 220      | 48.0             | 36.0 | 36.0 |
| B         | 110      | 48.0             | 36.0 | 36.0 |
| C         | 180      | 52.0             | 42.0 | 36.0 |
| D         | 110      | 62.0             | 42.0 | 30.0 |
| E         | 260      | 39.5             | 37.5 | 37.0 |

Loading requirements:

1\) The goods can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground.

2\) Put the same kind of goods together as much as possible to facilitate the tally process.

To calculate using how many 40GPs to install.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container /Multiple Cargoes] should be selected and click to enter.

![](/files/-MEM52jBVAIG9DYLOVvm)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEM54WCRm_36tTuQ1o7)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information.&#x20;

①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. "Weight" refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the "Weight" can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only "stand" and "stand & rotate" are allowed, you should fill in "0" under the "allowed" Column of other orientations. "0" means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or "1" means allowed.

![](/files/-MEM5PczNZ1cXM3QcTlF)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MEM5RUg0NWDnSjx8B-N)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. In this case, we need calculate using how many 40GPs to install. Click \[Import from Database], check the 40GP in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\**10\**&#x31;0cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

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Step 3: Set the loading rules on the \[Loading Rules] page. Since the same kind of goods are required to be placed together as much as possible, it is necessary to select the \[Place the same cargoes next to each other] under the \[Stacking Method], and pay attention to the setting of the cross depth.

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So what is the cross depth? It will be more intuitive through the following example diagram.

![](/files/-MFESEwN7lYLeTzNe_i_)

The different colors in the picture represent different products. As you can see in the picture on the left, after installing a product, even if there is idle space above and on the right, the next product will not be loaded here. The reason is that the cross depth is set to "0", and the corresponding loading rate is 88%. In the picture on the right, there is a partial mix and match between the two adjacent products. The reason is that cross depth is set to 1 meter, and at this time the loading rate is increased to 92.46%. That is the importance of setting the crossing depth.

The default value of the cross depth in the system is 2 meters. In this case, you can first generate plan at the default value. Click \[Optimize] above to get the loading plan. In the container list on the left, you can see that this batch of goods can be loaded by using one 40GP.

Through the 3D scheme diagram, it can be seen that the same cargoes are placed together. Different cargoes are crossed partially because the \[cross depth] is set to 2 meters.

![](/files/-MEM5Yy0VBZgq9uJTzEn)

If the crossover depth is set to 0, see what changes in the scheme.

Click \[Optimize] to regenerate the plan. This batch of goods is not loaded over by one 40GP. Therefore one 40GP can't be enough to install and one more is needed. So when setting the \[Place the same cargoes next to each other] parameter, you must pay attention to the setting of the \[cross depth].

![](/files/-MEM5byit3hLWxbN9rYV)

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.9 How to realize the loading with a certain proportion of cargoes in a set

When a set of products is divided and loaded into multiple boxes, and there are multiple sets of products mixed, the goods should be loaded proportionally. For example, 1 table and 4 chairs are a set of products, and the internal and external of air conditioners need to load as a proportion of 1:1, then how to define it in LoadMaster?

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Name | quantity | length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 32       | 205        | 80        | 60         |
| B    | 128      | 95         | 43        | 43         |
| C    | 43       | 80         | 40        | 40         |
| D    | 43       | 80         | 78        | 100        |
| E    | 44       | 80         | 80        | 50         |

Loading requirements:&#x20;

1\)Load orientation: Only the height is vertical to the ground.&#x20;

2\)A and B, C and D are set products, which should be loaded as a set. 1 box of A and 4 boxes of B are a set of products; the proportion of C and D is 1:1.

Calculate what type of container is suitable for this batch of goods, and how many containers will be used.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multiple Cargoes] should be selected and click to enter.

![](/files/-MEM68mcM8lwyKeH3qZH)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEM6CTqC1sFRWs22zP4)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information.&#x20;

①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. "Weight" refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the "Weight" can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".&#x20;

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only "stand" and "stand & rotate" are allowed, you should fill in "0" under the "allowed" Column of other orientations. "0" means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or "1" means allowed.

![](/files/-MEM6Fp42UQv7mIwt9Ei)

③Define cargo attributes: For cargo A and B, C and D need to be loaded in set, you need to define relevant parameters.&#x20;

To define the set, you need to set the "Cargo Set Name" and "Quantity in Cargo Set". The "Cargo Set Name" of the goods in a set must be the same. The name can be letters or numbers or Chinese characters or their combination. The "Quantity in Cargo Set" refers to the number of each cargo in a set or loading ratio in a set of products.&#x20;

In this case, the "Cargo Set Name" of cargo AB is defined as "set 1", and the "Quantity in Cargo Set" is 1: 4; the "Cargo Set Name" of cargo CD is "set 2", and the "Quantity in Cargo Set" is 1: 1. Note: the quantity of each cargo must match the proportion in the suite.

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For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MEM6PTaENb2jatYIken)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers.

For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 20GP, 40GP and 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

![](/files/-MEM6Re-ZKPQVwEpsDbe)

Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Click \[Optimize] above to get the loading plan. In the list on the left, you can see that this batch of goods has been loaded by using two 40GP. Click the container name respectively, you can view the 3D overview of each container. On the right of this 3D picture, there are cargo statistics of the current container, loading steps and balance analysis.

You can see from the cargo statistics table on the right side of the loading stereogram:

The first cabinet is loaded with 21 A and 84 B, which meets the ratio requirement of 1:4; 14 C and 14 D meet the ratio requirement of 1:1;

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The second cabinet is loaded with 11 A and 44 B, which meets the ratio requirement of 1:4; 29 C and 29 D meet the ratio requirement of 1:1.

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.10 How to stuff cargo in the remaining space

When cargo is loaded into a container, sometimes it is hoped that after the necessary cargo is loaded, some other cargo can be filled in the remaining space, so how to define it in the LoadMaster?

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Name | Quantity  | Length（cm） | Width（cm） | Height（cm） |
| ---- | --------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 17        | 120        | 112       | 63         |
| B    | 16        | 134        | 156       | 36         |
| C    | 23        | 169        | 156       | 45         |
| D    | Unlimited | 48         | 56        | 24         |
| E    | Unlimited | 50         | 48        | 10         |

Loading requirements:

1\) A B C, these three kinds of goods are not allowed to be loaded as the length is vertical to the ground, D E can be placed at will.

2\) D and E are small in size and can be used to fill the remaining space of the container. The number is not limited but as much as possible.

Calculate what type of container is suitable for this batch of goods, and how many containers will be used.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multiple Cargoes] should be selected and click to enter.

![](/files/-MEM6qdZHyk3hsTiHTOJ)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEM6t7lx7atMtjqMYtb)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1". For cargo D and E are stuffed goods, and there is no specific quantity, you can fill in a larger value in the quantity column of D and E.

![](/files/-MEM6uybWdPBIYZa-Yxi)

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargo A B C are not allowed to be loaded as the length is vertical to the ground, D E can be placed at will, that is “lay” and “lay & rotate” are not allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of these two orientations of cargo A B C. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MEM6wir5mH5tOEy2xAv)

③Define the properties for loading. For cargo D and E are stuffed goods, set the "urgency" column of D and E to "1", "1" means stuffing goods, "0" or blank means not stuffing goods.&#x20;

![](/files/-MEM7JceI7aW7U8IyYcO)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MEM6yKLHTQT3n6C4S4q)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers.

For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 20GP, 40GP and 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

![](/files/-MEM7MwLO2dicSdbsBj7)

Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Click \[Optimize] above to get the loading plan. On the left side of the list, you can see that the must-loaded goods have been loaded by using one 40GP. Click the container name, you can see the 3D overview of loading. On the right side of the figure there are cargo statistics of this container, loading steps and balance analysis. According to the cargo statistics table, the container is filled with 38 cargo D and 31 cargo E.

![](/files/-MEM7OcGleflCfpFBrMO)

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

![](/files/-MEM7QA0vRa5IWj8cV2t)


# 5.1.11 How to limit the max stack when different kinds of goods are stacked on top of each other

When a variety of goods are packed, different goods can be stacked on each other. But the total number of stacked layers has a certain limit. How to define it in LoadMaster?

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Name | Quantity | Length（cm） | Width（cm） | Height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 6        | 110        | 110       | 112        |
| B    | 28       | 110        | 105       | 40         |
| C    | 26       | 110        | 105       | 45         |
| D    | 28       | 110        | 105       | 35         |
| E    | 26       | 105        | 100       | 20         |

Loading requirements:

1\) The goods can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground.

2\) B, C, D can be stacked on each other, but the total number of stacking layers cannot exceed 4 layers.

3\) Cargo A is heavier and should be placed at the bottom, and cargo E is lighter and placed at the top.

Calculate what type of container is suitable for this batch of goods, and how many such containers will be used.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multiple Cargoes] should be selected and click to enter.

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Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEQ9YTOcdJU2Rmcuzos)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information.

①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

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③Define the properties for loading.

For the total number of stacking layers of B, C, D cannot exceed 4 layers, you should set the "Max Stack" column under their allowed load orientations, "stand" and "stand & rotate" of cargo B C D. The number should be set to 4. And the same "stack code" should be set for cargo B C D. The stack code can be numbers or English letters or Chinese characters. For example, set to "BCD" in this case.

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Also Cargo A is heavier and should be placed at the bottom, and cargo E is lighter and placed at the top, therefore the “stacking orders” of the goods should be set. The “stacking orders” is a relative value. The larger the value, the stronger the load-bearing capacity. You can set a relatively large number, such as “12” to A, and set a small number, such as “9” to E. For the “stacking orders” of all goods in the template is “10” by default, the value of BCD can be omitted or all filled in “11”.

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For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

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Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers.

For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 20GP, 40GP and 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to ["How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

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Step 3: Set the loading rules on the \[Loading Rules] page. Set the "Methods for Calculate Max Stack" to "Cargoes with the same stacking code is used as the same type to calculate the max stack".

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Click \[Optimize] to get the loading plan. From the container list on the left, you can see that this batch of goods has been loaded with a 40GP. In the middle is the 3D loading diagram, according to which, you can see that the cargo A is placed at the bottom and the cargo E is placed at the top. And whether cargo B C D are stacked on themselves or on each other, their total number of stacking layers does not exceed 4, which fully meets the lading requirements.

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.12 How to load goods according to the order and quantity of the container

When cargo is loaded into a container, it is sometimes hoped to fill a certain type of container first, and then load another type of container. For example, it is required that the goods be loaded with two 40GP first, and the remaining goods are then loaded with 20GP. How to define it in LoadMaster?

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Name | Quantity | Length（cm） | Width（cm） | Height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 39       | 110        | 110       | 120        |
| B    | 20       | 110        | 110       | 100        |
| C    | 100      | 90         | 110       | 40         |
| D    | 85       | 100        | 80        | 70         |
| E    | 22       | 120        | 110       | 90         |

Loading requirements:

1\) The goods can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground.

2\) The goods are first filled in two 40GP containers, and the rest will be filled in 20GP containers.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multiple Cargoes] should be selected and click to enter.

![](/files/-MEQsxHJfGH49-fzrYWm)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEQszhiPR9AHy9WT8n-)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

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For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

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Step 2: Add a container on the \[Container] page. It is required to fill two 40GP first, then 20GP. Therefore you need to add two 40GP first, then add 20GP. Click \[Import from Database], tick 40GP first, and then 20GP in the pop-up box ,and then click "Add" and close the pop-up box; then modify the "quantity" of 40GP to "2", and finally define the corner size and reserved size of the container respectively, the size of the corner is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

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Step 3: Set the loading rules on the \[Loading Rules] page. Check the \[Select containers in the same sequence as the input container list] under the \[Container Selection Method].

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Click \[Optimize] above to get the loading plan. In the list on the left, you can see that two 40GPs are used firstly, and then three 20GPs to use, which fully meets the loading requirements. Click the container name respectively, and you can see the 3D overview of loading. On the right side of the figure are the cargo statistics, loading steps and balance analysis of current container.

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.13 How to make "stand" and "stand & rotate" are the priority load orientations.

When loading the container, sometimes the goods are required to be placed as the height is vertical to the ground as much as possible. If there is remaining space on the top of the container, cargoes can also be placed as the width is vertical to the ground by one or two layers. How to define it in LoadMaster?

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Name | Quantity | Length（cm） | Width（cm） | Height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 280      | 65         | 14        | 76         |
| B    | 224      | 65         | 12.5      | 76         |
| C    | 170      | 65         | 16        | 76         |
| D    | 64       | 52.8       | 45        | 66         |
| E    | 62       | 66.8       | 41        | 72         |

Loading requirements: Cargo A B C had better be placed as the height is vertical to the ground as much as possible. If there is space on the top of the container after vertical loading, it can be placed as the width is vertical to the ground by one or two layers.

Calculate this batch of goods can be loaded with how many 40HC.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multiple Cargoes] should be selected and click to enter.

![](/files/-MEQwwUFt-amkV9AEbzN)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEQwz0oAv3x7PkVilmV)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②In this case, cargo A B C had better be placed as the height is vertical to the ground as much as possible. If there is space on the top of the container after vertical loading, it can be placed as the width is vertical to the ground by one or two layers. That is, the goods cannot be placed as the length is vertical to the ground. You should set up the placement constraints of the goods.

Fill in the "Allow" column under "lay" and "lay & rotate" as "0", "0" means not allowed, "1" or blank means allowed.

Fill in the "Max stack" column under ABC’s "Side" and "Side & rotate" with a smaller value of “2”, which is not a fixed value. When designing the plan, you can fine-tune it to choose a satisfactory plan.

Set the "Support others" column under ABC’s "Side" and "Side & rotate" to "0", "0" means not allowed, "1" or blank means allowed.

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For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

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Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers.

For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 20GP, 40GP and 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

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Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Click \[Optimize] above to get the loading plan. In the list on the left, you can see that this batch of goods has been loaded with one 40HC. The middle is the 3D overview of loading effect. It can be seen from the 3D diagram that most of ABC is vertical loading. Only when there is space on the top, it will lay two layers as the width is vertical to the ground, which fully meets the loading requirements.&#x20;

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.14 How to realize the unitload will be generated with priority

When multiple specifications of goods are loaded into containers (or vehicles or crates), as long as the predetermined loading rate can be achieved, and it is generally hoped that the same goods can be packed in one container as much as possible, How to define it in LoadMaster?

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Name | Quantity | Length（cm） | Width（cm） | Height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 110      | 90         | 110       | 70         |
| B    | 120      | 110        | 70        | 75         |
| C    | 52       | 100        | 100       | 100        |
| D    | 270      | 70         | 80        | 40         |

Loading requirements:

1\) Cargo A can be placed at will, and cargo B C D can only be vertical to the ground in height direction.

2\) When goods are loaded into containers, unitload should be generated first, and the remaining goods can be mixed when loading.

Calculate this batch of goods will be loaded with how many 40GP.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multiple Cargoes] should be selected and click to enter.

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Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MER4p65KRjgeBoeLawU)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargo B C D can only be vertical to the ground in height direction, that is only "stand” and "stand & rotate” are allowed for cargo B C D, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations for cargo B C D . “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MER4sfKkdBycRAcoti-)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

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Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. In this case, we need calculate using how many 40GPs to install. Click \[Import from Database], check the 40GP in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\**10\**&#x31;0cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

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Step 3: Set the loading rules on the \[Loading Rules] page.

For it is required to generate unitload first, check \[prefer unit load], and pay attention to setting the \[Minimum volume usage rate required for unit load]. In this case, let's first calculate the plan based on the default value 85% in system to see the effect.

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Click \[Optimize] to get the loading plan. In the container list on the left, you can see that this batch of goods has been loaded with five 40GPs. Click the container name, you can see the 3D loading effect of each container. The container 1 and 2 are all unit load according to the 3D picture, and the next three containers are mixed loading. This is for the volume usage rate of the latter containers is less than 85% so that no unit load is generated.

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Next, set the \[Minimum volume usage rate required for unit load] to 60%, and see what changes in the plan. Click \[Optimize] to regenerate the loading plan. Click the container name respectively, you can see that the first four containers are all unit load, the remaining goods are mixed and loaded in the last container, which fully meets the loading requirements. Therefore, after checking \[prefer unit load], you should also pay attention to the setting of \[Minimum volume usage rate required for unit load].

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.15 How to lock certain containers and recalculate the remaining containers

When designing a packing plan with LoadMaster, you can fix the stowage plan of some certain containers unchanged, and recalculate for other single or several containers. You can modify the load orientations, loading parameters, and loading rules of such containers, and you can also add and delete the goods.

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Name | Quantity | Length（cm） | Width（cm） | Height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 850      | 76.4       | 47.1      | 39.5       |
| B    | 1000     | 72.7       | 42.2      | 38.2       |
| C    | 1100     | 62.2       | 39.2      | 34.2       |

Loading requirements:

1\) Cargo A B C can only be vertical to the ground in height direction.

2\) Put the same goods together as much as possible, if there is space above the container, you can put other goods.

Calculate how many 40HC will be used to install.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multiple Cargoes] should be selected and click to enter.

![](/files/-MER8q8JoZ2z2YizPLkg)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MER8s1t97eFu8wGmEPb)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information.&#x20;

①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".&#x20;

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

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③Define the properties for loading. For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

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Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers.

For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 20GP, 40GP and 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

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Step 3: Set the loading rules on the \[Loading Rules] page. Since the same goods are required to be placed together as much as possible, select the \[Place the same cargoes next to each other] under the \[Stacking Method], and pay attention to the setting of the \[Cross depth]. The default value of the cross depth in the system is 2 meters. In this case, you can first calculate based on the default value. For more details, you can refer to “Cross depth” above in this guiding book.

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Click \[Optimize] to generate the loading plan. In the container list on the left, you can see that six 40HCs are to be used. Click the serial number of the container respectively, you can see the same goods placed together as much as possible through the 3D stereogram. In the first and second containers, there is some space above for other goods but they are not loaded. That is for the reason that the cross depth of 2 meters is set.

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In the loading rule interface, set the cross depth to 12 meters.

Click \[Optimize] and come up with another plan. You can see that some other goods are placed on the top of the second container. But some cargo C are still remaining in the sixth container, which could have been placed on the top of the first container.

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The reason is that \[Place the same cargoes next to each other] refers to the goods in a container of front and back direction, not up and down. In this case, the "Lock" function can help to solve such problems.

Click \[Final Loading Stage] and then tick the \[Lock] box of container 2 3 4 5 under the \[Loaded unit list]; and then click the \[Loading Rules] to change the \[Stacking Method] to \[Free combination].

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Then click \[Optimize] and the loading plan is obtained. Container 2 3 4 5 has not changed, but the container 1 and 6 have a new loading plan. Finally, five 40HCs are used.

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.1.16 How to bottom spread cargoes when the container is not full

When loading cargoes, sometimes cargoes can not filled up a container. For safe transportation and no cargo damage, it is hoped that the cargo can be loaded flat when the container is not full. So how to define it in LoadMaster?

Let's use an example to explain.

Cargo data:

| Name | Quantity | Length（cm） | Width（cm） | Height（cm） | Weight（kg） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- | ---------- |
| A    | 8        | 140        | 74        | 102        | 200        |
| B    | 6        | 140        | 74        | 102        | 220        |
| C    | 10       | 85         | 74        | 84         | 200        |
| D    | 4        | 136        | 67        | 99         | 230        |
| E    | 32       | 64         | 58        | 29         | 120        |
| F    | 16       | 64         | 58        | 76         | 160        |
| G    | 12       | 69         | 64        | 58         | 180        |
| H    | 15       | 54         | 16        | 53.5       | 120        |
| I    | 15       | 62         | 62        | 62         | 180        |

Loading requirements:

1\) The goods can only be placed as the opening direction faces up.

2\) The cargo will be loaded with a 40GP. If the container is not full, it should be loaded as flat as possible to ensure a balanced center of gravity and safe transportation.

According to the loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multiple Cargoes] should be selected and click to enter.

![](/files/-MERFB7AsaqZry3AxNPO)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MERFD5Nxew6B0-LiBqn)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MERFFDRa8ixrfdlFE41)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MERFHjIB-S6mBBUidQ4)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers.

For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 20GP, 40GP and 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

![](/files/-MERFK6k72187RLknaXz)

Step 3: Set the loading rules on the \[Loading Rules] page. For the cargo is required to be loaded flat when containers are not full, you need to check the \[Prefer to bottom spread cargoes when the space is not fully utilized] in this page.

![](/files/-MERFMZciZDOgvaZ228B)

Click \[Optimize] to get the loading plan. It can be seen from the 3D loading diagram that the 40GP is not full and the cargo is loaded flat in the container, which fully meets the loading requirements.

![](/files/-MERF_WmIrq6ORMEB6ZX)

If you do not check the option \[Prefer to tile cargoes when the space is not fully utilized], you can see that the container’s door position is vacant so that the goods are easy to collapse and be damaged in the generated plan.

![](/files/-MERFbiNTEHHWjeO6cal)

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

![](/files/-MERFdcmJsbll4ddOnfX)


# 5.1.17 How to use \[manual edit] to adjust the center of gravity to ensure the balance of container

Whether it is a sea container or a railway container, there are certain requirements for the center of gravity of the cargoes during transportation. The requirements of the sea container is that the center of gravity deviation should be controlled within 10% in length direction when the loading weight is close to the weight limit; For railway container, it is required that the front and rear weight deviation of the container does not exceed 2T( some railway bureaus allow slightly more than this value), and the side weight deviation does not exceed 500KG. If the loading plan generated by LoadMaster does not meet the requirements, how to manually edit the center of gravity?

Let's use an example to explain.

Calculate the cargo loaded into a sea container, and the resulting loading plan is shown below.

![](/files/-MEffRBk51w4RbvXv445)

In the lower left corner of the 3D picture, you can see that the weight utilization rate of the container is 96.5%, which means the container loading weight is close to the weight limit. And the center of gravity deviation in length and width directions are beyond the range of 10%. In this case, you can use \[Manual edit] to adjust.

From the plan view of the \[Balance Analysis], it can be seen that the center of gravity in the length direction is biased toward the front of the container so that the heavy goods in the front and the light goods in the rear need to be interchanged; the center of gravity in the width direction is biased to the left side of the container so that the heavy goods on the left and the light goods on the right need to be interchanged.

Click \[Manual Edit] button at the top to enter the manual editing interface.

![](/files/-MEffVQKgwb6eQ3A2Wc2)

First swap the positions of the heavy goods in the front and the light goods in the rear:

1\) Select the last line of the purple goods, right-click the mouse, and click \[Row Split] under \[Split].

![](/files/-MEffXnAlCzTHII7kCLp)

2\) Select the last line of purple goods that had been cut out before, hold down the left mouse button, and pull the goods out of the container.

![](/files/-MEff_Z8uz2jq0IWW_rn)

3\) Select the yellow cargo in the first row, hold down the left mouse button, drag it and place it on the last row of the container. It will jump up when it is close to other cargo. You should hold down the "Ctrl" key on the keyboard with your left hand in case the cargoes jump up, and hold the left mouse button with your right hand to move the goods to the corresponding position.

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4\) In the same way, move the purple goods to the top of the container.

![](/files/-MEffeh28yMfexlph-Ag)

Through the real-time data of the center of gravity offset in the lower right corner, it can be seen that the center of gravity offset in the length direction is controlled within 10%, and the heavy cargo in the front and the light cargo in the rear are interchanged.

![](/files/-MEffgzvEr0Iyie_JWrX)

Then swap the positions of the heavy goods on the left and the light goods on the right:

1\) Select the yellow cargo in the second row, hold down the left mouse button, and drag it out of the container.

![](/files/-MEffk37XzoISM9QFJ-V)

2\) Select the purple cargo in the second row, hold down the "Ctrl" key with your left hand, and hold the left mouse button with your right hand to move the cargo to the left side of the container.

![](/files/-MEffmjyYxOTu6Tp1QnJ)

3\) Select the yellow cargo outside the container and move it to the gap position in the second row. You will find that even if you hold down the "Ctrl" key, there is no way to put it in. At this time, hold down the "Ctrl" key and click "Move Left" in the \[Move] under the software until you reach a part of the goods Enter the gap, and then drag it with the mouse to close it to other goods and not overlap.

![](/files/-MEffpAndvt1WFPr6G-C)

Through the real-time data of the center of gravity offset in the lower right corner, it can be seen that the center of gravity offset in the width direction is also controlled within 10%, and the heavy cargo on the left and the light cargo on the right are interchanged.

![](/files/-MEffrbOC5DCN23SWm1j)

After the manual editing of this case is completed, click the \[Save] button in the lower right corner to see the manually edited loading plan.

There are a few tips for manual editing:

1\) The line of goods is red, which means it is outside the container; the line of goods is black, which means it is inside the container.

2\) When moving goods: press and hold the left mouse button with the right hand to move.

3\) When the cargo is positioned: hold down the ctrl key with your left hand, and press the left mouse button with your right hand to move until the position is set and then let go, the cargo will not jump up.

4\) When creating a new loading block, hold down the ctrl key with your left hand and click the mouse with your right hand to select multiple blocks.

5\) Click the \[undo] button to cancel the current operation and return to the previous step.

Finally, there are several considerations for manual editing:

1\) The manually edited scheme will be lost once you click the \[Optimize] to recalculate.

2\) If the goods cannot be removed from the container: This means that the ctrl key of the keyboard is malfunctioning and it is still being held down. Please press this button hard to operate.

3\) Sometimes due to the quality of the mouse, the movement of the goods cannot be well controlled. At this time, you can try another mouse.

4\) It is relatively unfamiliar and difficult to use the manual edit for the first time. You will find it simple and flexible after frequently using.


# 5.1.18 How to realize only goods with the same length and width can stack on each other

When goods are loaded into containers, sometimes only goods with the same length and width are allowed to stack on each other. So how to define it in LoadMaster?

Let's explain through an example:

Cargo data:&#x20;

| name | quantity | Length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） | Weight(kg) |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- | ---------- |
| A    | 16       | 116        | 77        | 54         | 160.6      |
| B    | 8        | 116        | 77        | 53         | 159.3      |
| C    | 10       | 92         | 75        | 74         | 127.4      |
| D    | 8        | 92         | 75        | 70         | 127.4      |
| E    | 6        | 92         | 75        | 72         | 127.4      |
| F    | 8        | 96         | 77.5      | 74         | 124.5      |
| G    | 8        | 96         | 77.5      | 74         | 124.5      |
| H    | 11       | 96         | 77.5      | 74         | 124.5      |
| I    | 8        | 116        | 80        | 55         | 172.8      |
| J    | 6        | 116        | 80        | 50         | 172.8      |
| K    | 10       | 116        | 80        | 51         | 172.8      |

Loading requirements:

1\) All the goods can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground.

2\) The goods can only be stacked with the same length and width.

3\) Calculate how many containers will be used for this batch of goods, and what type of container is more suitable for loading.

According to the current loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Container/Multi Cargoes] should be selected.

![](/files/-MERSHQToinXnauH1X1M)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MERSJAKN4V6CmYVIUXy)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MERSLX_cUuKRcFNyZLp)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MERSQkuW4x_27iLSVjS)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers.

For the commonly used container information is already maintained in the database, click \[Import from Database], check the 20GP, 40GP and 40HC in the pop-up box, and then click \[Add]. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\*10\*10cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

![](/files/-MERST1Ls6JHTFL5_2xX)

Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. As it is required that goods can only be stacked with the same length and width, the \[stacking method] should be selected as \[Only cargoes with the same length and width are allowed to stack on top of each other (when using cargo set, this method is invalid)].

![](/files/-MERSV2HFOob7DqCVsvg)

Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. In the list on the left, you can see that this batch of goods is loaded by one 40HC; From the 3D loading diagram, you can see that only cargoes with the same length and width stack on each other, which fully satisfies the loading requirements.

![](/files/-MERSWriD9DaXECpVAUV)

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

![](/files/-MERSZ3GiPmZB7B10P_h)


# 5.1.19 How to realize the requirement of choosing the container with the highest loading rate

When goods are loaded into containers (vehicles, packing boxes), the loading requirement may be not to choose the container with the least quantity, but the container with the highest volume utilization rate for loading. How is it defined in LoadMaster?

Let's explain through a simple example:

Cargo data:

| name | quantity | Length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 61       | 26         | 32        | 24         |
| B    | 28       | 31         | 26        | 57         |
| C    | 24       | 27         | 25        | 22         |
| D    | 40       | 34         | 25        | 36         |
| E    | 35       | 41         | 36        | 21         |

Loading requirements:

1\)All goods can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground.&#x20;

2\)Calculate how the goods are packed into cartons. There are two types of cartons, the size of which is: 180\*8&#x30;*\**&#x31;00cm, 228\*134\*100cm.&#x20;

3\)Choose the type of cartons with a higher loading rate.

According to the current loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Box/Multi Cargoes] should be selected.

![](/files/-MERbXmSTEu5MXNvE6bn)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MERbaZv0gNz-4s6bHQu)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information.&#x20;

①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MERbeb_8rsbI9Zto77t)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MERbgak04RmAzUxJxQg)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. Common container information has been stored in the database, but the carton size in this case has not maintained in the database. You should click \[Carton] under \[Add Container] , then edit the name of the carton, such as "carton 228\*134\*100". For the outer diameter of the carton will not affect the loading result, you can leave it out or fill in the same size as the inner diameter. If the cartons will be loaded into container after the goods are packed in cartons in the later period, the outer diameter must be filled in truthfully. And the second type of carton should be added in the same way.

![](/files/-MERbifIbEOzcSh6rqmO)

Note: If these two types of cartons are used frequently, you can maintain them into the database in order to avoid repeated input in the future. Details please refer to "[Container Management](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.7-database-management/container-management)".

Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. Due to the requirement of using containers with a higher loading rate, the \[Container Selection Method] needs to be selected as \[Select containers with the highest volume usage rate].

![](/files/-MERcDrFA13ADeuSXxuo)

Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. According to the container list on the left, it can be seen that this batch of goods used one “carton 228\*134\*100”, and two “carton 180\*8&#x30;*\**&#x31;00”. In the middle is the 3D loading diagram. On the right side of the figure, there are cargo statistics, loading steps and balance analysis of the current container. The volume utilization of the container can be seen below the graph.

![](/files/-MERcFUSBEvbm5IaiY4y)

If select \[Container selection method] as \[Automatically select containers to minimize the quantity of containers used for loading], recalculate and get the plan, LoadMaster will select only two “carton 228\*134\*100” to load. The number of containers is the least, but the volume utilization rate is low.

![](/files/-MERcHhGV6g6mM-1nqmS)

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

![](/files/-MERcJdTFRE4k8GueyXN)


# 5.2 Loading Pallet


# 5.2.1 Calculate how to pallet cargoes

LoadMaster can not only optimize the loading of goods into containers, but also calculate how the goods are palletized to achieve optimal loading of pallets.

Here is an example to explain:

Cargo data:&#x20;

| name | quantity | Length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 985      | 20         | 10        | 15         |
| B    | 980      | 15         | 20        | 10         |
| C    | 698      | 20         | 20        | 10         |

Loading requirements:

1\) All goods can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground.

2\)Calculate how to pallet the goods, how many pallets are needed. The limit height of pallet is 2 meters (including the height of the pallet itself).

According to the current loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Flat Pallet/Multi Cargoes] should be selected.

![](/files/-MERlLRxA4bgcKsMzAXe)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MERlO8pVf8dQfhdFd35)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information.&#x20;

①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MERlRTfbSHtVMHqtrz2)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MERlTC367DZ9LoTNsE6)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to add a pallet. Click \[Import from Database], and then check the frequently used pallets in the pop-up box and click \[Add]. Set the \[maximum load height] of the pallet to “200CM”.

![](/files/-MERlUuu8xAGW2dC8WQJ)

If there is no commonly used pallet in the database, you can click the \[flat pallet] under \[Add Container], and then edit the name, length, width, height and other information. In order to avoid repeated input each time, you can also maintain the commonly used pallet in the database. For details, please refer to the above "Container Management" .

Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. In the list on the left, you can see that the cargoes are loaded over by four pallets of 1200\*1000.

![](/files/-MERlZ4X4cWNI-j9M4gL)

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

![](/files/-MERl_vGHTABVvy4k4Qk)


# 5.2.2 How to define that goods of different orders cannot be mixed

When calculating the pallet of multi-specification goods, it is generally required that the goods of different orders cannot be mixed, that is, only the goods of the same order are allowed to be mixed. How to define in the LoadMaster?

Here is an example to explain:

Cargo data:

| name | quantity | length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 8        | 55         | 60        | 30         |
| B    | 32       | 30         | 55        | 30         |
| C    | 16       | 60         | 50        | 20         |
| D    | 60       | 30         | 25        | 20         |

Loading requirements:

1\) The cargo cannot be placed as the length is vertical to the ground.

2\) When palletizing, only A and B can be mixed on the same pallet, the others cannot be mixed.

3\) Calculate how to pallet the goods and what kind of pallet is suitable.

4\) The height of the pallet is limited to 1.2 meters (including the height of the pallet itself), and 5cm is allowed to extend in the length and width directions.

According to the current loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Flat Pallet/Multi Cargoes] should be selected.

![](/files/-MERw0YzIXHKRABKCfLm)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MERw2jxrk25BCbLM25_)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargo cannot be placed as the length is vertical to the ground, that is “lay” and “lay & rotate” are not allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” column of these two orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MF3KDXk7wasRRN7SpUK)

③Define the loading parameters. For it is required that only A and B can be mixed on a pallet, and the others cannot be mixed, it is necessary to set the same group name for cargo A B that can be mixed , and set different group for cargoes can not be mixed. The group name can be numbers, Chinese characters, and letters. In this case, letters are used to define.

![](/files/-MERw6bpbd2hDfdM4VFP)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MERw8MmneRkRJKeuW9H)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to add a pallet. Click \[Import from Database], and then check the frequently used pallets in the pop-up box and click \[Add]. Set the \[maximum load height] of the pallet to “120CM”, and the extend size to “5cm”.

![](/files/-MERwA7pQlYYlLfeUL68)

If there is no commonly used pallet in the database, you can click the \[flat pallet] under \[Add Container], and then edit the name, length, width, height and other information. In order to avoid repeated input each time, you can also maintain the commonly used pallet in the database. For details, please refer to the above "Container Management" .

Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. Uncheck \[Allow different groups of cargoes to be mixed in one container].

![](/files/-MERwC2MaZNvv2FlG6nJ)

Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. In the list on the left, you can see that the cargoes are loaded over by two pallets of 1100\*1100 *and two pallets of* 1200\*1000. Through the 3D diagram or the cargo statistics on the right side of the diagram, you can see that only A B are mixed, and no other are mixed, which fully meets the loading requirements.

![](/files/-MERwDrWPuZ9HVH_MRe2)

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

![](/files/-MERwFdATVnD5eJaaoix)


# 5.2.3 How to define the goods in same order not to split into multiple containers as far as possible

When multi-cargoes are loading, it is hoped that the goods of the same order or the same goods should not be split into multiple containers (pallets, boxes, containers) as much as possible. How to define it in LoadMaster?

Here is an example to explain:

Cargo data:&#x20;

| Name | Order No.  | Quantity | Length(cm) | Width (cm) | Height (cm) |
| ---- | ---------- | -------- | ---------- | ---------- | ----------- |
| A    | MN 1017234 | 64       | 31         | 27         | 20          |
| B    | MN 1017235 | 36       | 36         | 28         | 23          |
| C    | MN 1017235 | 24       | 38         | 28         | 20          |
| D    | MN 1017236 | 8        | 58         | 58         | 21          |
| E    | MN 1017237 | 32       | 26         | 32         | 23          |
| F    | MN 1017237 | 16       | 32         | 26         | 22          |

Loading requirements:

1\) The goods can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground.

2\) Calculate how the goods are palletized. The size of the pallet is 116*116*10cm, and the height limit is 126cm (including the height of the pallet itself).

3\) Try not to separate goods with the same order number.

According to the current loading requirements, the task type \[Loading Flat Pallet/Multi Cargoes] should be selected.

![](/files/-MEVggJnO4C8MhlTj1Mm)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEVgiNeEpICld2Xneva)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MEVgl3ATCsoyHCqAbbi)

③Finally define the loading attributes. For the goods of the same order should not be split as much as possible, the goods of the same order need to be set to the same group, and the goods of different orders should be set to different groups. The group name can be numbers, Chinese characters, letters. In this case order number is used to define the group name.

![](/files/-MEVgmoU4ialfbsmFR3Q)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MEVgokPrrAXT5p9Hqr0)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to add a pallet. Click the \[flat pallet] under \[Add Container]. Set the size of the pallet to “116*116*10cm”, and the \[maximum load height] of the pallet to “126CM”.

![](/files/-MEVgqhrtZmAGiNCo8eO)

The commonly used pallet types are maintained in the database so that you can also add pallets through \[Import from Database]. However the type in this case is not maintained in database, in order to avoid repeated input each time you can maintain it in the database. For details, please refer to the above "[Container Management](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.7-database-management/container-management)" .

Step 3: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. Check the \[Minimize the number of containers which load cargoes from the same group].

![](/files/-MEVgsvvtYAztAOHobkc)

Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. In the list on the left, you can see that the goods are loaded by using three pallets. In the middle is the 3D loading picture, and on the right side of the picture is the statistics of the goods loaded in the container. Click the container name respectively, and you can see from the 3D diagram or statistical table of each pallet that the goods of the same order are packed in the same container, and not divided into multiple containers, which fully meets the loading requirements.

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.3 2-Steps Loading


# 5.3.1 How to pallet the goods first and then load it into the container

The user needs to calculate how to pallet the goods first and then load it into the container. How to define it in LoadMaster?

Here is an example to explain:

Cargo data:&#x20;

| name | quantity | length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 320      | 60         | 50        | 20         |
| B    | 360      | 30         | 25        | 20         |
| C    | 128      | 55         | 55        | 30         |
| D    | 240      | 25         | 55        | 30         |

Loading requirements:

1\) The cargo cannot be placed as the length is vertical to the ground.

2\) Calculate how the goods are packed on the pallet, what size pallet is used, and what size container is more suitable, and use how many pallets and containers to complete the load.

3\) The height limit of the pallet is 1.1 meters (including the height of the pallet itself).

According to the current loading requirements, the task type \[2-Steps Loading] should be selected.

![](/files/-MEVhIaQb3PuV0a_ooay)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEVhKxuKJTwwDBGESWe)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes cannot be placed as the length is vertical to the ground, that is “lay” and “lay & rotate” are not allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of “lay” and “lay & rotate” orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MEWwwRaoIbGHXn9Vgkb)

③Define the properties for loading. For the goods are required to be palletized and then loaded into the container, the "Intermediate Packing Method" of the goods is set to "1". “0” or blank means that the goods are directly loaded into the container; “1” means that the goods are free to choose the appropriate pallet/carton; “2” means that the goods are loaded with the designated intermediate packaging.

![](/files/-MEVhRTncIy0DsuWOMtc)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MEVhT_YmMhkDGoBDlWD)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\**10\**&#x31;0cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

Note: For this case is pallet loading, the height reserved size should be set to 10cm in order to facilitate forklift operations; therefore, the 10cm of container corner castings are also deducted, therefore the size of corner castings does not need to be set.

![](/files/-MEVhVTjBohgKXatiJeN)

Step 3: Click \[Intermediate Container] on the left to add a pallet. For the user does not know the type and quantity of pallet that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used pallet types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such pallets. If there is no commonly used pallet in the database, you can click the \[flat pallet] under \[Add Container], and then edit the name, length, width, height and other information. In order to avoid repeated input each time, you can also maintain the commonly used pallet in the database. For details, please refer to the above "[Container Management](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.7-database-management/container-management)" .

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For this case, you can click \[Import from Database], and then check the frequently used European and Asian standard pallets in the pop-up box and click \[Add]. Set the \[maximum load height] of the pallet to “110CM”.

![](/files/-MEVhZ0DRkd9Tp6CT94I)

Step 4: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Step 5: Click \[Intermediate Loading Rules] on the left to define the loading rules when the goods are palletized. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. According to the container list on the left, it can be counted that this batch of goods used 32 1200\**1000 pallets and 10 1100\**&#x31;100 pallets, and finally used 1 40GP to load. You can click on the container name to see the 3D loading diagram of each container. On the right side of the diagram are the cargo statistics, loading steps and balance analysis of current container.

![](/files/-MEVhaJEI1nAO0hny-9G)

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.3.2 How to generate high and low pallets to make full use of the space in 2-steps loading

When the cargo is palletized and then loaded into the container, high and low pallets can be generated for loading in order to make full use of the container space. How is it defined in LoadMaster?

Here is an example to explain:

Cargo data:&#x20;

| Name | Quantity | Length (cm) | Width (cm) | Height (cm) |
| ---- | -------- | ----------- | ---------- | ----------- |
| A    | 321      | 60          | 50         | 20          |
| B    | 360      | 30          | 25         | 20          |
| C    | 120      | 55          | 55         | 30          |
| D    | 264      | 27          | 55         | 30          |

Loading requirements:

1\) The goods cannot be placed as the length is vertical to the ground.

2\) Calculate how the goods are fully palletized and then loaded into a 40GP. The pallet need to be used is the Asian general flat pallet 1100\*1100.

3\) The goods should be packed into two layers of pallets. The height of the pallet is not limited. The goods can be packed into high and low pallets In order to make full use of the space.

According to the current loading requirements, the task type \[2-Steps Loading] should be selected.

![](/files/-MEW3YHSz6YmMYBaL16Z)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEW3_0tUNskfrCu4JY2)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes cannot be placed as the length is vertical to the ground, that is “lay” and “lay & rotate” are not allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of “lay” and “lay & rotate” orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MEWwsfR4fh1LNjEBx0T)

③Define the properties for loading. For the goods are required to be palletized and then loaded into the container, the "Intermediate Packing Method" of the goods is set to "1". “0” or blank means that the goods are directly loaded into the container; “1” means that the goods are free to choose the appropriate pallet/carton; “2” means that the goods are loaded with the designated intermediate packaging.

![](/files/-MEW3f3J4ADKlKqDxq08)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MEW3h9NWelzx1PgjsuY)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\**10\**&#x31;0cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

Note: For this case is pallet loading, the height reserved size should be set to 10cm in order to facilitate forklift operations; therefore, the 10cm of container corner castings are also deducted, therefore the size of corner castings does not need to be set.

![](/files/-MEW3jBR1xJixGNNjNUC)

Step 3: Click \[Intermediate Container] on the left to add a pallet. For it is required to use the Asian universal flat pallet 1100\**1100, just add it in. Click \[Import from Database], check the pallet 1100\**&#x31;100 in the pop-up box, and click \[Add] to close the pop-up box. Then define the \[maximum load height] of the pallet. For the user requires the goods to be packed into upper and lower pallets, therefore the height of the pallet is not limited. The maximum load height of the pallet can be set to a value greater than half the height of the container. The value can be adjusted after looking at the loading effect separately. It is set to 150cm in this case.

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Note: If the user does not know the type and quantity of pallet that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used pallet types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such pallets. If there is no commonly used pallet in the database, you can click the \[flat pallet] under \[Add Container], and then edit the name, length, width, height and other information. In order to avoid repeated input each time, you can also maintain the commonly used pallet in the database. For details, please refer to the above "[Container Management](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.7-database-management/container-management)" .

Step 4: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For it is required that the goods can be loaded in high and low pallets in order to make full use of the space. Therefore the \[Methods of generating intermediate Units] is selected as \[The heights of intermediate units are dynamic computed according to container height].

![](/files/-MEW3mxA9-LqZrNpHj8c)

Step 5: Click \[Intermediate Loading Rules] on the left to define the loading rules when the goods are palletized. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. In the container list on the left, you can count that this batch of goods used 40 1100\*1100 pallets, and finally used 1 40GP to complete the loading. Click on the container name to see the 3D loading diagram of each container. On the right side of the diagram are cargo statistics, loading steps and balance analysis of the current container. According to the 3D diagram, it can be seen that the goods are loaded with high and low pallets, which fully meets the loading requirements.

![](/files/-MEW52GmPz-vBWmViwfL)

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.3.3 How to generate unit-load pallets as much as possible

When the goods are palletized first and then loaded into the container, it is required to generate unit-load pallets as much as possible. How to define such requirement in LoadMaster?

Cargo data:

| name | quantity | length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 257      | 50         | 40        | 20         |
| B    | 133      | 60         | 50        | 25         |
| C    | 180      | 60         | 50        | 24         |
| D    | 367      | 30         | 32        | 26         |
| E    | 49       | 60         | 80        | 20         |

&#x20;Loading requirements:&#x20;

1\) The goods can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground.

2\) Calculate how the goods are palletized and then loaded into a 40GP.

3\) When the goods are palletized, unitload pallets are generated first, and then the mixed pallets.

4\) There are two types of pallets: 1200\**1000mm, 1200\**&#x38;00mm. The pallet height is 10cm, and the max load height is 1.2m (including the height of the pallet itself).

According to the current loading requirements, the task type \[2-Steps Loading] should be selected.

![](/files/-MEWQfc4dkenAab9sWkF)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEWQhVlfCck7W5of27m)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MEWwLAOd6ukLxEQcM6T)

③Define the properties for loading. For the goods are required to be palletized and then loaded into the container, the "Intermediate Packing Method" of the goods is set to "1". “0” or blank means that the goods are directly loaded into the container; “1” means that the goods are free to choose the appropriate pallet/carton; “2” means that the goods are loaded with the designated intermediate packaging.

![](/files/-MEWQmTBzHdr_7TZBX01)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing. Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MEWQt7ut611clCMJJE8)

Step 2: Click the \[Container] on the left to add a container. For this batch of goods will be loaded with 40GP, you only need to add 40GP into the task. (If you don’t know what type of container to use, you can check the commonly used container type to add them in so as to the system can automatically select containers). Click \[Import from Database], check 40GP in the pop-up box, and click \[Add]. Set the corner castings and reserved size of the container. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

Note: For this case is pallet loading, the height reserved size should be set to 10cm in order to facilitate forklift operations; therefore, the 10cm of container corner castings are also deducted, therefore the size of corner castings does not need to be set.

![](/files/-MEWQv_MsNXJMFYc2DeY)

Step 3: Click \[Intermediate Container] on the left to add a pallet. Common used pallet information has been stored in the database. But the pallet used in this case is not in the database, you need to add them one by one. Click the \[flat pallet] under \[Add Container], and then edit the name (for example, “pallet 1200\*100&#x30;*”).* The size of the pallet is 120\*100\*10cm, and the "maximum load height" is 120cm. In the same way, add the second pallet 1200\*800.

![](/files/-MEWQxhJotjshTdXuOjq)

Note: In order to avoid repeated input each time, you can also maintain the commonly used pallet in the database. Check the two pallets, and then click \[Save selected containers in database]. Next time you can use these two pallets by \[Import from Database].

![](/files/-MEWR-M8Ez19dpfSMpAj)

You can also maintain the commonly used pallet in the database before designing loading plan. For details, please refer to the above "[Container Management](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.7-database-management/container-management)" .

Step 4: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Step 5: Click \[Intermediate Loading Rules] on the left to define the loading rules when the goods are palletized. For it is required to give priority to the generation of unitload , you need to check \[Prefer unit load], and set \[Minimum volume usage rate required for unit load].

![](/files/-MEWR16zX-q8YDDXKlV-)

Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. In the middle is the 3D loading effect diagram. On the right side of the diagram are cargo statistics, loading steps and balance analysis of the current container. According to the 3D diagram, you can see that the goods are first generated unit load, and then few mix load, which fully meets the loading requirements. If there are more mixed pallets, you can back to the \[Intermediate Loading Rules] interface, and adjust the \[Minimum volume usage rate required for unit load] to be appropriately lower.

![](/files/-MEWR31am9sDCcgSqVEE)

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 5.3.4 How to define whether to allow the remaining space to be filled with bulk cargo

When the goods are first palletized and then loaded into the container, some users want all the goods to be palletized; others hope that the remaining space of the container can be filled with bulk cargo, or the remaining few goods can be put into the container without palletizing. How to realize it in LoadMaster?

Here is an example to explain:

Cargo data:&#x20;

| name | quantity | length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 280      | 60         | 50        | 20         |
| B    | 248      | 30         | 25        | 20         |
| C    | 85       | 55         | 55        | 30         |
| D    | 246      | 55         | 55        | 30         |

Loading requirements:

1\) The goods can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground.

2\) Calculate how the goods should be palletized and then loaded into the container. what kind of container should be used and used how many. The height limit of pallet is 1.2 meters.

3\) If there is a small amount of cargo left, it can be put into the container in bulk without pallet.

According to the current loading requirements, the task type \[2-Steps Loading] should be selected.

![](/files/-MEWit_QbdZj3UGPRFdz)

Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 1: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

![](/files/-MEWivltqaqsZElZ8JAl)

Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

![](/files/-MEWwCRjQ5nk-RoKGThH)

③Define the properties for loading. For the goods are required to be palletized and then loaded into the container, the "Intermediate Packing Method" of the goods is set to "1". “0” or blank means that the goods are directly loaded into the container; “1” means that the goods are free to choose the appropriate pallet/carton; “2” means that the goods are loaded with the designated intermediate packaging.

![](/files/-MEWj-RJ-DZvDaADFIwx)

For there are no other requirements, you do not need to set other parameters, leaving them as the default value. The specific details of each parameter can be found in this guidance documentation. Save and close the template when finishing.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

![](/files/-MEWj18cFhXJwlVG-6IL)

Step 2: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\**10\**&#x31;0cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

Note: For this case is pallet loading, the height reserved size should be set to 10cm in order to facilitate forklift operations; therefore, the 10cm of container corner castings are also deducted, therefore the size of corner castings does not need to be set.

![](/files/-MEWj3221-Y2EUhSNcWL)

Step 3: Click \[Intermediate Container] on the left to add a pallet. For the user does not know the type and quantity of pallet that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used pallet types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such pallets. In this case, you can click \[Import from Database], and then check the frequently used European and Asian standard pallets in the pop-up box and click \[Add]. Set the \[maximum load height] of the pallet to “120CM”.

![](/files/-MEWj5EORHIMbLGgwPn7)

If there is no commonly used pallet in the database, you can click the \[flat pallet] under \[Add Container], and then edit the name, length, width, height and other information. In order to avoid repeated input each time, you can also maintain the commonly used pallet in the database. For details, please refer to the above "[Container Management](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.7-database-management/container-management)" .

Step 4: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For the user requires the remaining goods can be put into the container in bulk without pallet. Therefore, it is necessary to select \[Methods of generating intermediate Units] as \[The heights of intermediate units are dynamic computed according to container height]. And check \[Allow cargoes which can generate unit SKUs to be loaded directly into containers].

![](/files/-MEWj7EobjCoce5AoX6V)

Step 5: Click \[Intermediate Loading Rules] on the left to define the loading rules when the goods are palletized. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. In the container list on the left, you can count that this batch of goods used 40 1100\*1100 pallets, and finally used 1 40GP to complete the loading. You can see through the 3D image that there is a small amount of goods at the end of the pallet without pallet, and it is directly loaded into the container. If all the goods are palletized, one container is not enough.

![](/files/-MEWjA3_T0rL84GIgLlw)

After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

![](/files/-MEWjBmBNGJJiHBA_xuU)


# 5.3.5 How to specify the intermediate packaging container

When some goods are palletized first and then packed together with other bulk goods, and some goods need to be packed in specified containers. How to define it in LoadMaster?

Here is an example to explain:

Cargo data:

| name | quantity | length（cm） | width（cm） | height（cm） |
| ---- | -------- | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |
| A    | 26       | 100        | 45        | 50         |
| B    | 96       | 60         | 50        | 25         |
| C    | 48       | 60         | 50        | 15         |
| D    | 160      | 55         | 55        | 22         |
| E    | 272      | 60         | 20        | 20         |
| F    | 232      | 60         | 40        | 30         |

Loading requirements:

1\) All goods can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground.

2\) Cargo A is directly loaded into the container; cargo B C is palletized first and then loaded into the container, free to choose the pallet.

3\) Cargo D is packed into a wooden box and then loaded into a container. The inner diameter of the wooden box is 1100\**1100\**&#x31;100mm, and the outer diameter is 116&#x30;*\*1160\**&#x31;160mm.

4\) The cargo E F is loaded on the designated pallet and then loaded into the container. The designated pallet size: 120&#x30;*\*800\**&#x31;20mm, with a height limit of 1.2 meters (including the height of the pallet).

5\) Calculate what type of container is suitable for loading, and use how many to load.

Specific steps:

Step 1: For there is a requirement to specify intermediate packaging, it is necessary to maintain the specified container in the database firstly.

1\) After logging in, click \[Container Management] on the left to enter the container database.

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2\) For there are only few types of intermediate packaging specified in this case, you can add them one by one. Click \[Add Container] in the upper right corner.

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①First add the wooden box, edit the name of the container in the pop-up box (for example "Wooden box 1100\**1100\**&#x31;100"), select the type as "Box pallet". Then define the inner and outer diameter of the wooden box, and finally Click \[Save].

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②Then add a pallet, click \[Add container], edit the name of the tray in the pop-up box (for example, "pallet 1200\**800\**&#x31;20"), select the type as "Flat pallet". And define the length of the pallet as 120cm, width as 80cm and height as 12cm, the maximum load height is 120cm, and finally click \[Save].

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Note: If the data of the specified package is large, you can also use the excel template to import in batches. For the specific method steps, please refer to the "[Container Management](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.7-database-management/container-management)" above.

Step 2: According to the current loading requirements, the task type \[2-Steps Loading] should be selected.

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Enter the \[Basic Information] interface. The items in this page is optional, and users can fill in the PO number, order number or destination information according to actual work requirements for later check. Next, start to designing the plan:

Step 3: Click \[Cargo] on the left to enter the cargo interface. For there are lots of cargo types, you should add them in batches by \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel]. Firstly, click \[Add Cargo>Get Excel Template] to download the Excel template and save it to a certain location in your computer.

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Secondly, fill in the template with the cargo information. ①Copy the name, quantity, length, width, height, and weight (gross weight of a single box) of the goods into the template, which are required items. Pay attention to the matching of the units. “Weight” refers to the gross weight of a single carton or box of goods. If the cargo is too light, the “Weight” can be ignored and not filled in, and the system will default to "1".

②Then define the load orientations of the goods. For it is required that cargoes can only be placed as the height is vertical to the ground, that is only “stand” and “stand & rotate” are allowed, you should fill in “0” under the “allowed” Column of other orientations. “0” means not allowed such load orientation, leave it blank or “1” means allowed.

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③Define the properties for loading. For cargo A is required to directly load the container, cargo B and C are first palletized and then loaded into the container, cargo D is packed into a wooden box first and then into the container, cargo E and F are packed into the designated pallet first and then into the container, you should define the "Intermediate Packing Method" : Set A to 0; B C to 1; DEF to 2. And fill in the name of the corresponding designated package, which should be consistent with the name in the container database in the first step.

“0” or blank means that the goods are directly loaded into the container; “1” means that the goods are free to choose the appropriate pallet/carton; “2” means that the goods are loaded with the designated intermediate packaging.

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In this case, other loading requirements are not involved, therefore other parameters in the template do not need to be set, just leave it the default values. If there are other requirements in actual work, please refer to the relevant introduction above for the details of other parameters. After filling in the template, save and close it.

Thirdly, return the \[Cargo] page, click \[Add Cargo>Import From Excel], choose the template in the dialog box, and open it. Then the cargo information will be imported to the task.

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Step 4: Click \[Container] on the left to enter the \[Container] interface. For the user does not know the type and quantity of container that should be used, it is necessary to add all the commonly used container types so that the system can select the most appropriate container from such containers. Edit the corner castings size and reserved size of the container, the size of the corner castings is 10\**10\**&#x31;0cm. Precautions for defining the reserved size, please refer to "[How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval](/5-application-in-actual-work/5.1-loading-container/5.1.1-carton-expansion-and-manual-interval)".

Note: For this case is pallet loading, the height reserved size should be set to 10cm in order to facilitate forklift operations; therefore, the 10cm of container corner castings are also deducted, therefore the size of corner castings does not need to be set.

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Step 5: Click the \[Intermediate Containers] on the left to add freely chosen pallets. You can add all the commonly used pallets, and the system will automatically select the appropriate one. Click \[Import from Database] to check the commonly used 1200\**1000, 1100\**&#x31;100 pallets in the pop-up box, and then click \[add].

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If there is no commonly used pallet in the database, you can click the \[flat pallet] under \[Add Container], and then edit the name, length, width, height and other information. In order to avoid repeated input each time, you can also maintain the commonly used pallet in the database. For details, please refer to the above "[Container Management](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.7-database-management/container-management)" .

Step 6: Click \[Loading Rules] on the left to enter the \[Loading Rules] page. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Step 7: Click \[Intermediate Loading Rules] on the left to define the loading rules when the goods are palletized. For there is no special loading demands, you needn't change the default rules in this page.

Finally, click \[Optimize] above or click \[Loading Plan] on the left to calculate. According to the container list on the left, it can count the number of containers used by this batch of goods. You can click on the container name to see the 3D loading diagram of each container. On the right side of the diagram are the cargo statistics, loading steps and balance analysis of current container.

Click on the container name, and you can see that cargo A is directly loaded into the container, cargo D is loaded into the designated wooden box, cargo E and F is loaded on the designated pallet, and cargo B and C is free to choose 1100\*1100 pallets from the 3D picture, which fully meets loading requirements.

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After the scheme audit is completed, you can use your mobile phone to guide the on-site loading and download the loading report to make the packing list and customs declaration. Details please refer to this guidance book.

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# 6 Scheme Audit


# 6.1 Whether to simulate carton expansion and manual interval

The size of [corner casting ](/4-ui-and-terminologies/4.4-containers/4.4.2-attributes-of-the-containers/4.4.2.1-corner)is 10\*10\*10cm. How to simulate carton expansion and manual interval reasonably？

Ⅰ The packaging boxes are all carton packaging, or most of them are carton packaging and only few of them are wooden boxes and iron boxes, etc. They are directly packed by manual work.

1.If the size of the goods is actually measured, the goods is loaded directly after production, and the container size is the standard inner inch (i.e. 20GP: 589\*235\*239CM, 40GP: 1200\*235\*239CM, 40HQ: 1200\*235\*269CM), at such condition, two methods can be set to simulate the situation of manual interval.

1\)You can set the reserve size of container in \[container] page. When set the reserved size at the first time, the recommended values are as follows,

20GP reserved 5-8CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 3-5CM in height

40GP/40HQ reserved 10-15CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 3-5CM in height

2\)Reasonably set the \[spatial separation] in the \[Loading Rules] page.

2.If the goods are packed in cartons, the size of carton is theoretical value, and the goods will be stored in the warehouse for more than one or two weeks after production, in such condition the expansion of cartons due to the backlog in the warehouse should be considered. According to the test of Japanese experts, the extent of carton deformation caused by the backlog of goods in the warehouse is 1%-1.8% of the original size.

1. If the size of the cargo has been enlarged by 1-2CM, there is no need to set the reserved size of container or cargo spatial separation.
2. If the container size has been reasonably deducted, there is no need to set the reserved size of container or cargo spatial separation.

Ⅱ If the packing boxes are all wooden boxes or pallets or iron boxes, which do not involve carton loading, or only a very small number of cartons. And a forklift is used when loading.

You can set the reserve size of container in \[container] page. When set the reserved size at the first time, the recommended values are as follows,

1.20GP reserved 5-8CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 10CM in height

2.40GP/40HQ reserved 10-15CM in length, 3-5CM in width, 10CM in height

3.The \[reserved height] of container should be deducted by 10CM, which means the 10CM of corner castings is also deducted, therefore the size of corner castings should be set to "0".


# 6.2 Are the loading rules defined correctly?

1\. If you want the same goods to be placed together as much as possible, please set \[Place the same cargoes next to each other] under \[Stacking Method] in \[Loading Rules] page. And pay attention to set the \[cross depth] at the same time.

2\. The \[cross depth] should be set under two business scenarios of "the same products are placed next to each other" or “loaded in sequence” (that is, the "loading sequence" is set). In general, the larger the \[cross depth] value, the higher the loading rate. If you calculate based on the system's default value of 200CM, and some space is not fully utilized, please remember to modify the \[cross depth] value to be larger.

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3\. If the length of some loading blocks is too long, please check the \[Limit section size] and set the \[Max section size] in the \[loading rules] page.

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# 6.3 Other problems




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