Review this article as a starting point to learn more about the Essential Deep Racking Extension.

Preview of CET Material Handling and the Essential Deep Racking Extension interface

Installing and the Component Tab

Look for the Essential Deep Racking component tab towards the left side of the screen. The tab is identified as a blue deep racking frame.

• Click on the tab to preview the Extension's view modes and component sections.

Component Sections

Settings

Before you start, take some time to review these crucial editors along with your project requirements to pre-determine what product you will need.

How are these editors used?

• Unit Load Editor is used to create and edit the unit loads needed for your drawing.

• Pre Configurator is used to pre-determine the components and properties of the racks.

• Bay Editor is used to create/modify specific details about the bay properties.

• Frame Editor gives you the ability to create/modify specific details about the frame types.

Main Components

Deep racking systems can be created and edited in your drawing with these tools. 

Check out this easy-to-read table that lists the Main Components and their functions.

Icon	Name	Function
	Row	Use to add rows and aisles based on the selected Pre Configuration
	Unit Load	Use to update an existing unit load with the selected unit load in the Unit Load Editor
	Rotate Row	Use to rotate a specific/selected row exactly 180°

Protectors

Accessories can be added to increase protection and safety.

Check out this easy-to-read table that lists the different types of Protectors and their functions.

Icon	Name	Function
	Upright	Adds protection to the inner frame legs exposed to an aisle
	Corner	Adds protection to the outer frame legs exposed to intersecting aisles
	Flank	Use for "end-of-aisle" frames to protect to the base and legs exposed to intersecting aisles
	Guide Rail	Use to keep equipment from coming in contact with the racking for efficiency and protection
	Side Fence	Adds metal fencing to the "end-of aisle" frames for increased protection in highly trafficked areas

Tools

Use these tools to provide clarity and organization to your project.

Check out this easy-to-read table that lists the Tools and their functions.

Icon	Name	Function
	Legend	Generates a table to show unit load information such as row number, dimensions, locations, and quantity
	Elevation	Creates an elevation view that can be edited/printed

Spread Tools

Copy and paste settings from one structure type to another.

Check out this easy-to-read table that lists the Spread Tools and their functions.

Icon	Name	Function
	Pick-up Row	Use to copy and paste (replace) the settings from one entire rack/row to another
	Pick-up Bay	Use to copy and paste (replace) the settings from one bay to another
	Pick-up Level	Use to copy and paste (replace) the settings from one level to another
	Pick-up Frame	Use to copy and paste (replace) the settings from one frame to another
	Pick-up Unit Loads	Use to copy and paste (replace) the settings from one unit load to another

Excel Reports

Export product information to be saved outside of CET.

Check out this easy-to-read table that lists the Excel Reports and their functions.

Icon	Name	Function
	Equipment	Exports a copy of information shown in Calculation
	Locations	Exports a copy of information saved in the Legend

Quick Property Box

The green Quick Property box provides a fast and effective way of changing products as you work. This box will appear once you select a tool from the Essential Deep Racking Extension and click on an object in your drawing.

View Modes

View Modes allow you to control the visibility of the objects in your project. The View Mode options are found at the bottom of CET just below the 2D/3D drawing space. They may differ from Extension to Extension. Essential Deep Racking introduces three Extension specific modes.

How are these View Modes used?

• Unit Load will "unlock" the unit load objects so that they are easily editable. Use this view when focusing just on the unit loads in your project.

• Unloaded turns "off" the unit loads so only the frames are visible. Use this view when focusing on frame types and similar properties.

• Layout View will hide all 2D/3D objects associated with the Essential Deep Racking extensions but creates a gray shadow to match the product's footprint on the floorplan. Use this view while space planning and creating layouts.