A Container represents any container used in the shop, for shipping, and in the field. Containers are defined and QR Code labels can be printed and affixed to the container. Parts, Assemblies, and Packages can be added to the container. QR Code can be scanned to update the Tracking status of the container and the items it contains. See the Containers article for more information on how to use the Containers page.

Configure a Container

Containers can either be configured in two ways:

Manually configure containers in the Admin > Company > Containers page. See the Manually Define a Container section.
Configure CSV file and then upload it to the Admin > Company > Containers page. See the Import CSV section.

Manually Define a Container

In STRATUS, create a new Container under Admin > Company > Containers.
Click New Container. Below is an example.
1. Name (required) – This is the name that is printed on the container label.
2. Description (required) – Clarify the container type and can be used on a label.
3. Container Type (required) – Select the container type that best describes the container. Current options include Area, Basket, Box, Cart, Pallet, Rack, Shelf, Shipping, Trailer, or Truck.
4. Length – Enter the length of the container as feet/inches.
5. Width – Enter the width of the container as feet/inches.
6. Height – Enter the Height of the container as feet/inches.
7. Print Labels – The Print Labels button is used to print the container label after a) the label Report (below) is configured, b) a print Tool is configured (below), and c) the GTP STRATUS Print Workstation software has been installed, opened, and is pointing to a zebra compatible printer.

Import CSV

A list of containers can be uploaded from a CSV file. Existing containers will be either remain the same or be updated and new containers will be added. Containers cannot be deleted using the Import CSV feature.

To upload containers from a CSV file:

Go to Admin > Company > Containers.
Click the CSV button. Download the file which will be named Containers - Company Admin(1).csv or something similar.
With the .CSV file open you can see the required comma-delimited column headings:
1. Name (required) - Special characters can be used. If there is a duplicate name in the .CSV file, the container that is in row 17 will replace a container that is in row 3, for example.
2. Description (required) - Optional
3. Container Type (required) - Required and must include one of the following. If the field is blank, it will default to Box in STRATUS.
  1. Area
  2. Basket
  3. Box
  4. Cart
  5. Pallet
  6. Rack
  7. Shelf
  8. Shipping
  9. Trailer
  10. Truck
4. Length - Optional. If this field is blank, it will display 0” in STRATUS.
5. Width - Optional. If this field is blank, it will display 0” in STRATUS.
6. Height - Optional. If this field is blank, it will display 0” in STRATUS.
With these column headings, you can add or edit containers given the requirements above.
Once your comma-delimited .CSV container file is saved, on the Admin > Company > Containers page, click the Import CSV button. The Import Containers dialog will display.
Browser to locate the .CSV file and then click Open. The Upload Containers CSV File dialog will display.
Once the file has uploaded, click the Close button.
The Import Containers dialog will display. Click Upload. To replace everything on the containers page click the Import button.
The file will process and will display the Import was successful message.
The list of CSV containers will display under Admin > Company > Containers.

Reports

Container

A Container report includes information about the container, not the contents of the container.

A Container Label can be printed from the Containers (Admin) page or from the Containers page once a container has been selected. Before a Container label can be printed, it must be configured. See the Example: Container Label Report section for more information. To Print Container Label, see the Print Container Label section.

Container Details

A Container Details report includes the contents a container, not information about the container. A Container Details report is run from the Container’s page. Before a Container report can be generated, it must be configured. See the Example: Container Details Report section for more information.

Container Part, Assembly, or Package Report

A Container Part, Assembly, or Package report is targeted to Shop or Field workers to provide them with container information to help locate items. See the Example: Container Part, Assembly, or Package Report section for more information.

Print Container Label

A Container Label can be printed from the Containers (Admin) page or from the Containers page once a container has been selected. Before a Container label can be printed, it must be configured. See the Example: Container Label Report section for more information.

Open the GTP STRATUS Print Workstation and check that it is pointing to the correct company, tool, and label printer. Download the GTP STRATUS Print Workstation if it’s not already installed.
Print a Container Label from either location below:
1. Under Admin > Company > Containers click the Print Labels button for any container.
2. Under Containers > Print Label button.
You will be prompted to Select Printer Tool.
1. Select the tool that will be used to print the labels – This is the Printer Tool configured above.
2. Select the ZPL Container Report with the desired Label Template – This is the Container Label Report configured above.
Click OK and the label will print. Below are examples of 2 labels for 2 containers.

Video

STRATUS 09/10/2020 Implementation Webinar - Containers

00:16 Containers Introduction
00:51 Containers Setup - Admin > Company > Containers
04:15 Containers Module
07:48 Package Viewer > Filters > Containers
10:07 Container Contents Report
11:05 Container within a Container
14:04 Container and Container Children Tracking Statuses
17:01 Scan Module
20:35 How can I ship multi-trade racks?
20:45 Would I setup a job site as a Container?