📦 walter75 - Packages User Guide

Complete guide to warehouse packing operations with barcode scanning

v26.2.0 Warehouse Barcode

📋 Overview

The walter75 - Packtisch (Packing Station) app is a comprehensive packing solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. It streamlines warehouse operations by providing an intuitive barcode scanning interface for packing items from inventory pick orders into parcels for shipment.

Integrations:

🎯 Key Benefits

📱 Scan-Based Workflow

Reduce manual entry errors with barcode scanning

📊 Real-Time Tracking

See what's packed and what's remaining instantly

📦 Multi-Parcel Support

Split orders across multiple packages easily

🖨️ Integrated Printing

Direct label and document printing

📏 Package Tracking

Record box dimensions and weights

✅ Quality Control

Verify items before shipping

🛠️ Setup

1

Package Setup

Search for "Package Setup" - Main configuration page for the packing module

2

Configure Package Materials

Search for "Package Material List" and define packaging materials:

  • Code: Unique identifier (e.g., "BOX-S", "BOX-M")
  • Description: Name (e.g., "Small Box", "Medium Box")
  • Dimensions: Length/Width/Height in cm
  • Weight kg: Weight of empty package

💡 Tip: Assign barcodes to package materials for quick scanning

3

Set Up Packing Stations

Search for "Packing Station List" and configure stations:

  • Station ID: Unique number
  • Station Name: Descriptive name (e.g., "Packing Station 1")
  • Label PrinterID: PrintNode printer for labels
  • Package Material Usage: Require scanning materials
  • Use Scale: Enable if station has connected scale
  • Delivery Note per Parcel: Print note for each parcel

📦 Packing Process

1

Open Packing Card

Search for "Packing Card" or scan packing station barcode

2

Scan Pick Order

Scan the inventory pick document barcode to load items

3

Scan Package Material

Scan box/envelope barcode to select package type

4

Scan Items

Scan each item to pack - system tracks quantities automatically

5

Complete Package

Finalize package, print labels, and continue with next parcel if needed

🔍 Troubleshooting

🚨 Barcode Not Scanning

  • Check barcode format matches configuration
  • Verify scanner is connected and working
  • Test with manual entry

🖨️ Labels Not Printing

  • Verify PrintNode client is running
  • Check printer assignment in station setup
  • Test printer connection in PrintNode

❌ Item Not Found

  • Verify item is on the pick order
  • Check item number/barcode is correct
  • Ensure pick order is released

⚖️ Scale Not Reading

  • Check scale connection and power
  • Verify scale ID in station setup
  • Test scale with calibration weight

📚 Related Documentation

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Main Documentation

Technical details and architecture

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Contributing

How to contribute improvements

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All Extensions

View all available apps

Version: 26.2.0 | Author: Sebastian Walter (@walter75)

Support: GitHub Issues | walter75.de

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