You can create loads using using either of the following two methods, described in the sections that follow:

See also: Load Building Screen Overview

To create a load:

  1. Set up the desired grid and calendar options as described in Working with the Scheduling Screen.
  2. Select Load Building from the Scheduling pull-down.
  3. Select the  fabricating location and desired ship date.

  1. Click New Load .
  2. The Load Screen displays. 

  1. In the Load field, click Add to assign a new load identifier or type a unique identifier for the load. 
  2. Use the remaining fields to set up basic load information.

Note: For a complete overview and field descriptions, refer to Load Building Screen Overview.

  1. Click OK to save the load and clear the screen; you can then create another new load if desired.
  2. Add material to your load(s) as described in .

Optional Method: Select Orders or Items First

An alternative to creating a load, then adding orders or items, is to select your orders or items first, then create a new load. You are prompted to add the selected material to the load. For complete instructions, refer to Assigning Bar Lists to a Load.