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title: "Warehouse Designer (Web Configurator)"
type: concept
sources:
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/index.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/masters/container_type.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/masters/rack_type.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/masters/workstation.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/zones/storage_zones.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/zones/working_zones.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/zones/subwarehouses.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/equipments/equipment_type.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/equipments/equipment.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/equipments/equipment_restriction.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/equipments/equipment_restriction_by_quantity.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/equipments/equipment_restriction_by_incompatibility.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/layout/layout_shelves.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/layout/layout_docks.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/layout/layout_stages.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/general/wd_delete_action.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/activity/change_log.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/activity/transfer_list.md
  - areas/layout/warehouse_designer/activity/transfer_comparison.md
  - areas/inventory_management/warehouse_map/index.md
related:
  - concepts/location.md
  - concepts/stations.md
  - concepts/container.md
  - concepts/putaway.md
  - concepts/replenishment.md
last_compiled: "2026-04-10"
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# Warehouse Designer (Web Configurator)

## Overview

The **Web Warehouse Configurator** is a MAP (Mecalux Application Platform) application included in Easy WMS that allows warehouse configuration changes to be made **autonomously from the web browser**, without requiring access to the EasyS desktop configuration tool for all operations. It is the primary tool for managing the logical structure of the warehouse: zones, equipment, and physical layout elements.

This tool is complemented by the **Warehouse Map**, a separate view providing 3D and 2D visual representations of the warehouse with real-time status and stock location capabilities.

The key distinction: **EasyS** (a separate application) creates the physical station layout and routes; the **Web Configurator** manages masters, zones, equipment, and fine-tunes the layout from the browser. Changes made in EasyS are transferred to Easy WMS via **data transfer** (synchronization step).

## Masters

### Container Types

Defines the physical dimensions of containers used in the warehouse. The container type conditions shelf configuration, location compatibility, and equipment restrictions.

**Attributes:**

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| Code | Unique identifier |
| Description | Free text |
| Width (L) | Distance perpendicular to shelf entrance (mm) |
| Height (H) | Maximum container height when empty (mm) |
| Depth (D) | Distance parallel to shelf entrance (mm) |
| Weight | Empty container weight |
| Maximum weight | Weight limit for stock inside the container |
| Gauge | Maximum deviation in width due to cargo slump (mm). Effective width = empty width + 2× gauge |
| Shippable as package | Can be shipped directly in eCommerce process |

**Container relationships:** Each container type can declare interior container types - a maximum number of smaller containers that fit inside (nesting/palletizing rules). Relationships are added, deleted, or edited independently.

**Deletion:** Cannot delete a container type in use by any location. System shows total locations affected + breakdown by warehouse before allowing deletion.

### Rack Types

Defines how container types fit into locations (alveoli). Rack types set the **volumetric constraints** of a location: dimensions and maximum weight. They determine how many containers of each type fit at a location.

Note: In conventional manual locations, the maximum containers per type is configured directly per location, not via rack types.

**Attributes:**

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| Code | Unique identifier |
| Width | Perpendicular to shelf entrance (mm) |
| Height | Maximum height supported (includes container + stock) |
| Depth | Parallel to shelf entrance (mm) |
| Maximum weight | Maximum load weight the location can support |

Editing a rack type can generate incompatibility with existing locations already assigned to that rack type.

### Workstations

Automatic stations with picking role or PTL controller require an associated workstation.

**Attributes:** Code, description, serial number, computer type (RF / PC / Server).

## Zones

### Storage Zones

Logical groupings of locations, typically matching item rotation zones (e.g., ABC classification zones, temperature zones).

**Attributes:** Code, description, Temperature. Temperature-controlled stock is directed to matching temperature zones.

**Operations from Warehouse Map (2D view):** Change storage zone of selected locations by shelf and depth.

### Work Zones

Define which equipment types are allowed to work in a zone, which processes and task types they can execute, and relative process priorities within the zone.

**Attributes:** Code, description. Equipment type relationships define: which equipment types are allowed, which processes/tasks they can perform, and priority ordering.

Work zones enable fine-grained control of operator/equipment allocation: restricting forklifts to certain aisles, prioritizing replenishment over shipping in a zone, etc.

### Subwarehouses

Logical areas that group locations within the warehouse. Used for:
- Putaway strategy configuration (alongside storage zones)
- Pick-and-pass sub-warehouse routing (each sub-warehouse has a Workzone station)
- Equipment zone assignment
- ABC/sub-warehouse item classification

**Default subwarehouse:** Every configuration includes a default subwarehouse. It cannot be deleted or modified. All stations added without explicit sub-warehouse assignment use the default.

**Attributes:** Code, description, Temperature (same temperature-control logic as storage zones).

## Equipments

### Equipment Types

Define the physical characteristics and capabilities of a type of equipment. Easy WMS uses these to control where equipment can work and determine speed calculations.

**Attributes:**

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| Code | Unique identifier |
| Maximum height | Maximum reachable height (mm) |
| Maximum weight | Maximum load weight |
| Maximum containers | Simultaneous container capacity |
| Can move | Restrict to transportation only (vs tasks that require stock handling) |

Editing an equipment type can cause incompatibilities in location searches or order preparation due to changed constraints.

### Equipment

A physical means of transporting containers through the warehouse - operators with carts, forklifts, manual handling devices, etc. Equipment is associated with tasks: putaway, replenishment, picking, shipping.

**Attributes:**

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| Code | Unique identifier |
| Equipment type | Parent type defining characteristics |
| Equipment group | Group of related equipment (e.g., same aisle team) |
| Empty containers | How the equipment handles empty containers (return to ECB, stack, etc.) |
| Extra locations | One or more locations associated with the equipment, used for picking tasks |

**Station management from Equipment view:**
- Assign aisles and processes to the equipment's stations
- Set default reception/shipping station for this equipment

**Extra locations:** Default and non-editable storage mode = Stock. Used for picking tasks in manual warehouse where the operator collects stock into a cart location.

### Equipment Restrictions

Rules that limit equipment access to aisles or work areas. Two types:

**Quantity restrictions:** Define the maximum number of simultaneous equipment (of a type or total) allowed in a given zone or aisle. Prevents congestion.

**Incompatibility restrictions:** Define which equipment types cannot operate in the same zone simultaneously. Prevents conflicts (e.g., a wide forklift cannot operate in the same aisle as a narrow stock picker at the same time).

## Layout Management

### Shelves

Shelves (storage racks) can be modified from the Web Configurator by row or column as the minimum unit:

- **Clone rows/columns:** Add capacity without full EasyS round-trip
- **Delete rows/columns:** Remove capacity
- **Edit location properties:** Modify characteristics of all locations in a row or column simultaneously (rack type, storage mode, allowed container types, etc.)

Shelf stations themselves are created in EasyS; the Web Configurator allows post-creation adjustments.

### Docks

Dock configuration from the Web Configurator:

- **Default dock assignment:** Set a dock as the default for shipping orders (auto-assigned on order creation)
- **Default dock for receipts:** Set a dock as the default for receipt orders
- **Aisle/process assignment:** Assign which process (loading, unloading, counting, picking, location) is designated to each aisle of the dock
- **Modification of aisle/process assignment:** Delete existing assignment first, then create a new one (direct modification not supported)

### Stages

Stage configuration from the Web Configurator:

- **Default stage for shipping/receipt orders:** Auto-assigned on order creation
- **Aisle/process assignment:** Same as docks (loading, unloading, counting, picking, location)
- **Extra locations:** Add or delete locations within the stage

## Change Log & Transfer Management

### Change Log

The Web Configurator tracks all configuration modifications with full audit trail. The change log enables:
- Comparison between any two configuration transfers
- Element-by-element difference display (created, modified, deleted)
- PDF export of change comparison report

**Change log fields:** Export date, time, description, number of changes, user, origin (EasyS / Web Configurator / EasyAssistant).

### Transfer List (History)

Complete chronological history of all configuration transfers. Each transfer records: date/time, description, number of modifications, user, origin system.

**Operations:**
- **Revert changes:** Restore a previous warehouse configuration state
- **Filter/search:** By export date and description (up to 3 criteria)

### Transfer Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of two configuration transfers. Shows which elements were created, modified, or deleted between the two states. Direction matters: comparing left (newer) to right (older) shows "new" = exists in left but not in right.

**Export:** PDF report with all differences.

## Deletion Rules

The Web Configurator enforces safe deletion:

1. If the element to be deleted has relationships that can be disassociated without error → warning displayed, but deletion allowed
2. If the element is in active use that cannot be cleanly unlinked (e.g., rack type assigned to active locations) → deletion blocked

Error message shows: total locations affected (broken down by warehouse) + configuration codes affected grouped by station.

Deletions take effect across all warehouses sharing the element if the element is shared organization-wide.

## Warehouse Map

A separate visualization tool in Easy WMS (distinct from the Web Configurator) providing real-time warehouse status and stock search.

### 3D View

Full three-dimensional representation of the warehouse:

| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| General status | Locked aisles (inbound/outbound/both), AS/RS PK work modes, PIE and route status, MP preparation zones |
| Station status | Click any station: capacity, occupation %, work mode, etc. - varies by station type |
| Shelf status | Click any shelf: free/occupied/blocked locations summary |
| Container search | Find a specific container (LPN) by code |
| Item search | Locate all stock of a specific item across the warehouse |
| Location search | Find a specific location by code |
| Storage zones visualization | Color-coded display of defined storage zones |
| Working zones visualization | Color-coded display of working zones |
| Saved viewpoints | Save and retrieve camera focus positions for frequently needed views |

### 2D View

Depth-by-depth rack view for detailed location inspection and bulk operations:

| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Location status | Blocks, container count, picking dedicated locations, reservation indicators per alveolus |
| Location label printing | Select range of locations → print labels (format + quantity) |
| Work zone change | Change work zone for selected locations (shelf + depth) in bulk |
| Storage zone change | Change storage zone for selected locations (shelf + depth) in bulk |
| Container/stock creation | Register containers or loose stock at a selected location |
| Container movement | Request extraction to PK, PS, or relocation |
| Stock adjustment | Adjust loose stock at selected location and depth |
| Search | Container / item / location search within the selected shelf and depth |

**Location status legend:**
- Putaway error indicator
- Extraction error indicator
- Inbound reserve indicator
- Outbound reserve indicator

### 2D Heat Map (Slotting module required)

Visual activity intensity map overlaid on 2D view:

- Filter by: areas displayed (locations/docks/stages), task types (all or specific), time range
- Click location: see number and type of tasks for that period
- Configurable color ranges: define custom thresholds and colors
- Use case: identify hotspots, detect inefficiencies, plan product relocation, compare periods

## Interface

| View | Menu Path | Equipment |
|------|-----------|-----------|
| Web Warehouse Configurator | "Configuration" menu or direct MAP app URL | PC |
| Warehouse Map (3D/2D) | "Warehouse" menu → Warehouse Map | PC |
| Change Log | Within Web Configurator | PC |

## Common Errors

| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| Cannot delete container type | Container type in use by active locations | Identify and reassign affected locations first |
| Cannot delete rack type | Rack type assigned to active locations | Remove rack type from all locations or delete locations first |
| Equipment type edit causes search errors | Changed height/weight constraints conflict with existing putaway strategies | Review and update putaway strategies and work zones |
| Transfer comparison shows unexpected deletions | Configuration reverted to older state | Verify transfer direction (left=newer vs right=older) before interpreting results |
| Stage configuration changes not reflected in WMS | Changes made in EasyS not transferred | Run data transfer from EasyS to Easy WMS |

## Related

- [[location]] - Rack types and storage zones directly configure location properties
- [[stations]] - Stations created in EasyS; Warehouse Designer edits docks/stages/shelves post-transfer
- [[container]] - Container types define dimensions used in warehouse design
- [[putaway]] - Storage zones and subwarehouses configure putaway strategy targeting
- [[replenishment]] - Work zones define equipment eligibility for replenishment tasks