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title: "Position"
slug: "position"
description: "Why is Position important, and how to create a Position? Step by Step guides containing all the information that you need to know to help you understand Canary7"
updated: 2025-07-29T08:45:15Z
published: 2025-07-29T08:45:15Z
canonical: "help.canary7.com/position"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Position

# 📍 Understanding Position

## What is a Position?

A **Position** is a set of co-ordinates that defines a specific storage location within the warehouse. It is used to guide automated machinery—such as shuttles, cranes, or robotic pickers—so they can navigate accurately to pick up or store goods.

In Canary7, **Positions** are typically assigned to physical **Locations** to enable precise warehouse automation.

## 🔎 Accessing Position

To access the **Position** screen:

1. Open the **Navigation menu**.
2. Type **"Position"** into the search bar and click on the result.

Alternatively, go to: **Configuration** > **Warehouse Control** > **Position**

## ➕ Adding a Position

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 the Required Fields

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

- Click **Add** in the top-right corner of the screen. {{snippet.click on add}}
- Fill in the required fields:
  - **Name** – A unique name for the position (e.g. "A01-01-01-POS")
  - **X Axis** – The horizontal coordinate (e.g. shelf number)
  - **Y Axis** – The vertical coordinate (e.g. level or height)
  - **Side** – The side of the aisle or structure (e.g. Left or Right)
- Click **Submit** to save the new position. {{snippet.clicking submit}}

## ✅ Notes

- Positions are usually linked to **Location records** in your warehouse setup.
- Accurate Position setup is essential for the correct functioning of **automated systems**.
- You may need to work with warehouse layout plans or automation providers to define X/Y values properly.

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.