Yard Models Yard Models view Actions Open Yard Editor Yard Editor view Right-click a stack block Select Add Yard Sections Add Yard Sections formModels Yard Models Yard Models view Actions Open Yard Editor Yard Editor view Right-click a stack block Select Add Yard Sections Add Yard Sections form
A yard section is a group of side-by-side stacks (or stacked tier groups) for containers that represents one row in the yard. Use the Yard Sections form to add yard sections.
By default, N4 sets a yard section to a length of 20 foot. If the Lengths Allowed field for a section is set to Only 40', 45', or if the block type is straddle grid or chassis, N4 sets the section length to 40 foot.
To add yard sections:
Right-click a stack block and select Add Yard Sections.
In the Yard Sections form, provide the following information:
First Row: Specify the first row of the section.
Last Row: Specify the last row of the section.
First Column: Specify the first column of the section.
Last Column: Specify the last column of the section.
Column Table: Select the bin name table that defines the column labels for this section.
Optionally, also provide the following information:
Table Offset: Enter a value that offsets the logical starting column from a column naming table.
You can use this field to conserve the total number of naming tables. For example, you can designate a logical number starting point for a column from the middle of a naming table. The result is that you can group several different naming schemes within a single naming table.
Column Table 40s: Select the bin name table that defines the column labels for 40' straddle blocks.
You can use this field if you require a separate 20' and 40' container naming scheme for straddle blocks. Typically, the column table is the same for all rows in a block.
If this field is left blank, it takes on the same value as the Column Table field.
Roadway Column: Enter one of the following values to specify the column near or adjacent to a roadway:
4 or last column number for roadway access near the last column
3 or first column number for roadway access near the first column
2 for two roadways near the first and last columns, that is for roadways on both sides
If the first or last column for a section is 2, then two-sided access is not possible unless you create an inactive dummy section so that the first or last column number does not coincide with 2.
Door Direction: Select one of the following values to specify the default door direction of positions in the section relative to the direction of the block. The direction of the block is set in the Display tab (on page 1) of the Stack Block form in the N4 Yard Editor. Note that the cardinal direction for the Door Direction field on any individual Unit Facility Visit (UFV) is derived in relation to the direction of the block and the default door direction pattern.
See the Door Direction Pattern table (on page 1) for illustrations.
EITHER - Indicates that no door direction restriction applies. This is the default value. When this value is used, a container's current door direction in XPS will be displayed as FWD or AFT, instead of the block level direction, which would be indicated as N, S, E, or W.
ALT1 - Defines an area with towers and sets the container door direction in the opposite direction of its tower. N4 uses its logical number scheme, places a tower at the logical spot number 2, and adds a tower at every third spot to the end.
ALT2 - Defines an area with towers, and sets the container door direction in the same direction as its tower. XPS uses its logical number scheme, places a tower at the logical spot number 1, and adds a tower at every third spot to the end. ALT2 is appropriate for terminals with an inspection area and where inspectors must have access to the contents of the containers (doors on the outside of a pair of containers).
EVEN - Places the containers in even-numbered logical slots so that the door faces the next stack up (ascending logical number). This setting also sets the doors for containers in odd slots to face the next slot down (descending logical number).
ODD - Places the containers in odd-numbered logical slots so that the door faces the next stack up (ascending logical number). This setting also sets the doors for containers in even slots to face the next slot down (descending logical number).
OPPOSITE - All containers in the specified row(s) are positioned with door sides facing the adjacent slot with the logical, descending number.
SAME - All containers in the specified row(s) are positioned with door sides facing the adjacent slot with the logical, ascending number.
Lengths Allowed: Select one of the following values to specify the allowed container lengths for this yard section:
All: Allows 20', 40' and 45' containers.
Any: Allows 20', 40' and 45' containers.
Even: Allows both 20' and 40' containers, but limits 40's to even-numbered logical rows.
None: No containers can be placed in that yard section.
Odd: Allows both 20' and 40' containers, but limits 40's to odd-numbered logical rows.
Only 20': Allows only 20' containers.
Only 40', 45': Allows only 40' and 45' containers.
Physical Length: Select the radio button that specifies the length that the section can physically hold. The default is 20'.
This value must be set to 20' for automated terminals.
Access Blocked at First Column: Select this check box if the path to this section is blocked at the first column.
Access Blocked at Last Column: Select this check box if the path to this section is blocked at the last column.
Click Save.