CubeDesigner Online FAQ
What is CubeDesigner Online?
CubeDesigner Online is advanced packaging software designed to optimize packaging analysis, helping businesses save money and improve efficiency.
How do I access CubeDesigner Online?
Visit https://www.cubedesigner.net and enter your credentials to sign in.
What are the main views in CubeDesigner Online?
The main views are Home, Design, Solutions, and Packaging Specification.
What kind of support does CubeDesigner Online offer?
Depending on your subscription plan, support and maintenance may vary. Generally, the following services are included:
- Access to technical support staff.
- Software Updates: Regular software updates and improvements.
- Documentation: Access to user guides and documentation.
How do I start a new design?
Click the “New Design” button in the Home view or the “Design” button in the top menu.
What are the stages of a design in CubeDesigner Online?
The stages include:
- Defining general guidelines.
- Defining design parameters (product, primary pack, etc.).
- Analyzing solutions.
- Creating a packaging specification.
How do I define product parameters?
In the Design view, select the “Product Parameters” tab and enter details like code, description, length, width, height, and weight.
How do I define carton parameters?
In the Design view, select the “Primary Pack Parameters” or “Secondary Pack Parameters” tab and enter details like name, style, materials, dimensions, weight, and quantity.
How do I define shipcase parameters?
In the Design view, select the “Shippack Parameters” tab and enter details like name, style, materials, dimensions, weight, and quantity.
How do I define pallet parameters?
In the Design view, select the “Unitload Parameters” tab and enter details like database, max height, max weight, patterns, and strap options.
How do I define vehicle load parameters?
In the Design view, select the “Vehicle Load Parameters” tab and enter details like database, max height, max weight, and patterns.
How do I calculate the design?
Click the “Calculate” button in the Design view.
How do I view the calculation results?
The calculation results are displayed in the “Solutions” tab.
What information is available in the Solutions window?
The Solutions window displays a graphic view of the selected solution and a list of all generated solutions with their details.
How do I create a Packaging Specification?
Click the “Create the Packaging Specification of the current solution” button in the Solutions window.
What is included in a Packaging Specification?
The Packaging Specification includes details about the selected solution, such as primary pack, secondary pack, shippack, unit load, dimensions, weight, quantity, and efficiency percentages.
How do I save a Packaging Specification?
Click the “Save” button in the Packaging Specification window.
How do I manage products in the database?
Use the “Products Database View” to add, modify, or delete products, and to upload or download product data from an Excel file.
How do I manage cartons in the database?
Use the “Cartons Database View” to add, modify, or delete cartons, and to upload or download carton data from an Excel file.
How do I manage pallets in the database?
Use the “Pallets Database View” to add, modify, or delete pallets, and to upload or download pallet data from an Excel file.
How do I manage vehicles in the database?
Use the “Vehicles Database View” to add, modify, or delete vehicles, and to upload or download vehicle data from an Excel file.
How do I manage users in the database?
Use the “Users Database View” to add, modify, or delete users, and to upload or download user data from an Excel file.
Can I upload existing designs?
Yes, you can upload designs created in the CubeDesigner PC version using the “Upload Design” feature in the Design view.
Can I export solutions to Excel?
Yes, you can export the list of solutions to a Microsoft Excel file using the “Export The List to Excel Button” in the Solutions window.
Can I add product images to reports?
Yes, you can add product images in the “Products Database View,” and these images will be included in generated reports.
How does vehicle load work?
CubeDesigner Online optimizes vehicle loading based on parameters like maximum height, maximum weight, and selected patterns from the Vehicles Database.
How does pallet design work?
CubeDesigner Online optimizes pallet design based on parameters like pallet dimensions, maximum limits, pallet pattern selection, and layer rotation.
How is pallet configuration optimized?
Pallet configuration is optimized by considering pallet and shipcase dimensions, maximum limits, pattern selection, layer rotation, overhang/underhang, and efficiency calculations (Area % and Cubic %).
How is shipcase design optimized?
Shipcase design is optimized based on dimensions, volume, weight, sizing type, quantity, slack dimensions, material, caliper, vertical dimension, and database selection.
How is carton design optimized?
Carton design is optimized based on dimensions, volume, weight, sizing type, quantity inside, slack dimensions, material, caliper, vertical dimension, and database selection.
How is the design approved from the draft?
Approving a design involves generating and finalizing the Packaging Specification.
How is user management working?
User management is handled through the “Users Database View,” allowing administrators to add, modify, and remove users, and assign roles with specific permissions.