TOPS Pro Tutorial - TOPS - Packaging Software

4. Click on the OK button.
System Response: TOPS Pro saves the new template to the database
and adds it to the Template Toolbar. The next time you want to
perform this analysis, you’ll simply go to the Template Toolbar and
click on the template button for the analysis.
Note: To display the Template Toolbar on the Control Panel, go to
the Configuration dialog box and select the Display Template Buttons
option.
Step 3: Define Carton Parameters
To define your carton parameters, follow these instructions:
1. Click on the Carton icon in the Package Design Sequence Area.
System Response: The Carton Parameters dialog box appears, as
pictured below.
2. Use the following fields to define the carton parameters. Use the Tab
key to move from field to field.
Carton: Select Fixed.
Length: Enter 6.
Width: Enter 2.
Height: Enter 4.
Vertical: Check the box to the right of the Height field.
As you enter parameters, a Graphic Online Display (g.o.d.) feature
appears in the bottom, right of the panel. This feature shows how the
carton will look as you change dimensions. This feature allows you to
visually inspect your work and correct flaws as you go along.
3. After completing the shipcase parameters, click on OK.
System Response: TOPS Pro stores your carton parameters to
memory and redisplays the Control Panel.
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