TOPS Pro Tutorial - TOPS - Packaging Software

TOPS ® Pro Tutorial
Introduction
Thanks for your interest in the TOPS Pro Demonstration (Demo) software.
TOPS Pro is designed to meet the most advanced needs of the packaging
professional. However, this tutorial is designed to give a general
overview of the primary functions of the software. The tutorial does not
explore the full range of the TOPS Pro software capabilities, but is
designed only as a basic tutorial that walks you through the core of the
system.
Getting Started: Walks you through the process of installing the
TOPS Pro demo software and logging into the system.
Exercise #1: Perform a Simple Analysis: Walks you through on
how to find the optimal solution for loading shipcases onto a pallet.
Exercise #2: Perform a Complex Analysis: Walks you through an
analysis to find the optimal solution for loading bottles into a carton,
into a shipcase, onto a pallet and onto a truck. You’ll also use the
CASY (Create A Shape Yourself) system to design a custom-shaped
can and tray.
Exercise #3: Perform a Knockdown Analysis: Walks you through
a knockdown analysis to find the optimal solution for loading
knockdown (collapsed) boxes onto a pallet.
Exercise #4: Design the Output from an Analysis: Walks you
through the process of designing what information will go into your
printed output and what that output will look like.
Exercise #5: Publish an Analysis to the Web or Network: Walks
you through the process of publishing an analysis to the Web or to a
local network, where other people can view the analysis.
Exercise #6: New CASY Features: Gives an overview of the new
primary shapes and shape functions in CASY.
Exercise #7: Design a Mixe Pallet: Walks you through on how to
create a mixed pallet.
Exercise #8: Design a Mixed Tray: Walks you through on how to
create a mixed pallet.
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