Create new stack

Tool(s): Stack

To create a new stack

1. Click Create New Truck in the toolbar or on the Edit if you want to create the stack for a truck. Select a truck you have defined in the Truck catalog, enter the number of the truck, specify its maximum weight and loading length and define the space between the individual stacks.
   If the weight or length of a stack exceeds the maximum specified for the truck, the program will issue an appropriate message and create a separate stack.

   Note: The shortcut menu of Stacking in the Left Bar also includes this tool.

2. If necessary, select the new truck and click Create New Stack in the toolbar or on the Edit menu.

   Note: The shortcut menus of Truck and Stacking (if you want to create a separate stack) in the Left Bar also include this tool.

3. Specify whether you want to create a stack for Slab or Wall, select a rack type and enter the stack number.
4. If necessary, change the parameters (max. stack length, width, weight etc.), which you can predefine in the Stack catalog in the Catalogs and click OK to confirm.
   

   Stack parameters

   Max. length

   Maximum stack length. Set this value to the maximum element length that can be produced.
   If the length of a stack exceeds the maximum load length of the truck, a separate stack is created when you work in manual mode. Automatic stacking is not possible.

   Max. width

   Maximum stack width. Set this value to the maximum element width (or height in the case of wall elements) that can be produced.

   Max. weight

   Maximum stack weight. If the weight is exceeded, the program issues a relevant message. A new stack is created when you work in automatic mode.
   If the weight of a stack exceeds the maximum weight of the truck, a separate stack is created when you work in manual mode. Automatic stacking is not possible.

   Gap

   Clearance for panels 'side by side' or 'one after the other'.

   Unload meth: Tilt

   A code used for wall elements, which can be recognized by most control systems. When this option is not enabled, the Flat unload method is used.

   Max. height

   Maximum stack height.

   Max. number of stack levels

   If the number of stack levels is exceeded, the program will issue an appropriate message. A new stack is created when you work in automatic mode.

   Max. permitted Al

   Maximum overlap of elements in the longitudinal direction of the stack.

   Max. permitted Aq

   Maximum overlap of elements in the transverse direction of the stack.

5. Click in the toolbar or on the Edit menu to define the direction in which to stack. You can use the Edit menu to specify whether to Stack from bottom to top or to Stack from top to bottom.

   Note: With the second option, the Check levels option is disabled automatically; in other words, there is no check on the width or length of the stack.

6. Click an element in plan view. The program places the panel on the current stack.
7. Click more elements in plan view. The position of the elements depends on the function you have selected:
   • If Place Panel beside Panel is selected, the next element will be placed beside the selected stack element.
   • If Place Panel behind Panel is selected, the next element will be placed behind the selected stack element. The program stacks from left to right.
     When you select Stack from Right to Left, the program starts from the right to place the next element.
   • If Place Panel Freely is selected, the program displays a preview of the next element behind the selected stack element and you can specify the coordinates within the current stack level.
   • If Place Panel Freely using Handles is selected, the program displays a preview of the next element behind the selected stack element and you can move the element within the current stack level in the XY Preview Bar. The preview appears beside the element edge you have crossed with the crosshairs. When you are satisfied with the position indicated by the preview, click to place the element in the workspace.
     Note: This function is only available when the XY Preview Bar is displayed..
   • When you have not selected one of the four functions listed above, the next element is placed in the next stack level.
   • When Rotate Panel is selected, the next element is turned clockwise through 90° or 180° and placed. You can specify this value using the input options.
8. When the stack is full, you can create another stack using Create New Stack.
   • When the previously created stack was intended for a truck and an element of this stack is active, the new stack is automatically created for the same truck.
   • If you want to create the new stack for a different truck, you first need to select a truck or create a new truck using Create New Truck.
   • If you do not want to create the new stack for a truck, select the Stacking entry in the Left Bar first.
     

Tip: The elements of the current stack can be selected in tree view or in all the other views. Clicking a stacked element in plan view automatically selects the corresponding stack.