TOPS Pro Tutorial - TOPS - Packaging Software

Step 4: Define Shipcase Parameters
To define your shipcase parameters, follow these instructions:
1. Click on the Shipper icon in the Package Design Sequence Area.
System Response: The Shipcase Parameters dialog box appears, as
pictured below.
This dialog box allows you to define parameters of the shipcase in a very
precise, thorough manner. In addition to the general dimensions outlined
in the objective of this analysis, you'll also define these parameters:
The flute type is a C flute.
Shipcase dimensions are measured from the outside.
The 8-inch height is the dimension vertical to the pallet.
2. Use the following fields to define the shipcase parameters. Use the
Tab key to move from field to field.
Flute: Use the default (C Flute).
Dimensions: Use the default (Outside).
Length: Enter 12.
Width: Enter 10.
Height: Enter 8.
Case: Enter 25.
Vertical: Check the box to the right of the Height/Slack field.
As you enter parameters, a Graphic Online Display (g.o.d.) feature
appears in the bottom, right portion of the panel and shows how the
shipcase 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 shipcase parameters, click on OK.
System Response: TOPS Pro stores your shipcase parameters to
memory and redisplays the Control Panel.
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