Dimensional units

When creating an inventory pack, the application captures the dimensions of the created pack and the quantity. In some cases, such as rolls of materials or cable coils, the dimensional property is different from the quantity. The application verifies the unit of the material being made and calculates the dimensions accordingly.

Each unit has a Type to identify the unit category:

• [None]: The default value, meaning not defined.
• Dimension: Measures length or width. For example, meters or yards.
• Area: Measures surface area. For example, square meters.
• Mass: Measures mass of an object. For example, kilograms.
• Item: Represents quantity. For example, pieces.
• Power: Measures the quantity of power. For example, kilowatts.

The application calculates the physical properties of an inventory pack based on unit types. The physical properties that are calculated are:

• Actual Item Length
• Actual Item Weight
• Actual Net Weight
• Gross Net Weight

These are calculated depending on the unit type of the material's base unit. If calculating and a value is missing or not provided, the application uses the nominal values defined on the material.