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title: "How to Manage Container Types in Canary7"
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description: "Why is Container Type important, and how to create a Container Type? Step by Step guides containing all the information that you need to know to help you understand Canary7"
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# How to Manage Container Types in Canary7

# 📦 Understanding Container Type in Canary7

## 

### ✨ What is a Container Type?

A **Container Type** in Canary7 defines the *physical specifications and intended usage* of containers used throughout warehouse workflows. Whether it’s a **Pallet**, **Picking Tote**, or **Envelope**, each Container Type helps structure and streamline warehouse processes by associating containers with predefined attributes like size, weight limits, and usage scenarios.

Container Types are grouped into broader **Container Classes**, which define the container’s purpose within warehouse operations, such as:

- **Shipment Container** (for outbound packing)
- **Receipt Container** (for inbound receiving)
- **Transport Container** (for internal movements)

### 🧭 Accessing Container Type

You can view, create, or manage Container Types via:

**Navigation Menu →** Search **"Container Type"** Or **Configuration → Functional Area Setup → Container Setup → Container Type**

## ➕ Adding a Container Type

Click on the Red Action Button![red action button](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/red%20action%20button.png), this will bring up a drop-down menu, and select "Add"

![add uom](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/image-1664033249991.png)

### Enter in Required Fields

![add container type](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/add%20container%20type.png)

### 📋 Required Fields

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Name** | The name of the container (e.g. Picking Tote, Euro Pallet) |
| **Description** | A brief explanation of the container’s use |
| **ID** | Unique identifier (automatically generated or user-defined) |
| **Container Class** | Choose from: `Shipment`, `Receipt`, or `Transport` |
| **Container Number Prefix** | 🏷️ *Important when using pre-printed labels*. This prefix allows Canary7 to auto-identify the container type. If not set, the user will need to manually select the container type during job execution. |

### 📐 Dimensional Fields (Optional, but recommended for validation and planning)

| Field | Purpose |
| --- | --- |
| **Container Weight** | Tare weight of the empty container |
| **Length / Width / Height** | External measurements of the container |
| **Max Weight** | Maximum allowable loaded weight |
| **Max Length / Width / Height** | Internal dimensions or limits |

Once you have selected and entered the required fields, click on the submit button![submit button(1)](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/submit%20button(1).png) to add.

## ✅ Summary

Defining and maintaining accurate **Container Types** ensures:

- 📦 The right container is used for the right job
- 🧮 Inventory validation checks align with physical constraints
- 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Smooth user experience during picking, packing, and transporting
- 🔄 Compatibility with automated label scanning and identification

Use Container Types in combination with **Container Classes** and **Container Numbers** to unlock a more efficient and scalable warehouse operation in Canary7.