c. How to let the software intelligently select the best container for the cargo
With many cargo specs and many container choices, how does LoadMaster compute the best container spec and how many are needed?
Example:
Loading data:
| Name | Qty | 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) Cartons may only be placed opening-side up.
2) Compute the best container spec and how many.
Choose Container loading / Multi-SKU.
Basic Information is optional.
Step 1: Cargo → Excel batch import.
1) Get template.
2) Fill template:
① Name, qty, dimensions. Weight may be omitted for light cargo (default 1).
② Allow only stand and stand horizontal rotation.
3) Import from Excel.
Step 2: Container → Add from database → 20GP, 40GP, 40HC → Add. Corner castings 10×10×10 cm. See How to simulate carton expansion and manual placement gaps.
If a required container is not in the database, add it directly and save it to the database. For many container specs, initialize the database first; see Container Management.
Step 3: Loading rules — keep defaults.
Click Auto-optimize. The software chose two 40HC and one 40GP. Click each container for the 3D view.
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