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Zones

Zones

The Zones page serves as the comprehensive zone management interface for organizing and controlling locations within projects. This sophisticated system provides complete zone lifecycle management, from creation and configuration through status monitoring and operational control. The zones system enables efficient inventory tracking, scanning operations, and location organization with hierarchical structure and real-time status monitoring.

The Zones Module operates with integrated components for complete area management:

  • Zone Creation & Management: Create single zones or bulk ranges with standardized naming conventions
  • Status & Workflow Control: Monitor zone progression through scanning, verification, and export phases
  • Flag & Alert System: Track zone conditions, quality issues, and operational requirements
  • Visual Zone Grid: Color-coded zone visualization with status indicators and session tracking

Access Requirements​

Required Roles​

  • View Zones
  • Create Zones
  • Delete Zones

Permission Scope​

  • Project-Based: Zone operations limited to user's assigned projects
  • Role-Based Access: Different permissions for different operational roles
  • Status-Based Restrictions: Some operations restricted based on zone status
  • Project State Validation: Operations blocked in closed, published, or archived projects

Zones Page Interface Layout​

Zone Creation Interface​

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Zone Creation & Management Component​

The Zone Creation & Management section provides comprehensive tools for establishing and maintaining warehouse zone structure.

Zone Creation Features​

  • Single Zone Mode: Create individual zones with custom codes and metadata
  • Range Mode: Bulk create sequential zones with prefix, numbering, and padding
  • Validation System: RegEx-based code validation ensuring naming consistency based on the Zone Code Configuration
  • Metadata Assignment: Warehouse codes, divisions, extra codes, and linked zones
  • Conflict Prevention: Duplicate detection and validation before creation

Zone Configuration Options​

  • Zone Code: Alphanumeric identifier following project naming conventions
  • Warehouse Code: Organizational warehouse identifier for location tracking
  • Division: Operational division assignment (Main, Pick, Pack, etc.)
  • Extra Codes: Additional classification fields for custom categorization
  • Linked Zone: Cross-reference to related zones or client zone mappings
  • Prefix Management: Configurable prefixes handled through Zone Prefixes in Settings

Zone Range Management​

  1. Range Definition: Set prefix, start number, end number, and digit padding
  2. Bulk Operations: Create or delete up to 1000 zones simultaneously
  3. Configuration Inheritance: Apply consistent metadata across entire ranges
  4. Range Visualization: Tabular view of existing ranges with status indicators
  5. Selective Modification: Edit individual zones within existing ranges

Zones Page Usage Guide​

Getting Started with Zone Management​

  1. Navigate to Zones page via main navigation menu
  2. Review Current Zones: Check existing zone layout and status distribution

Creating Individual Zones​

  1. Select Single Mode:

    • Choose Single creation mode
    • Enter zone code following naming conventions
    • Select warehouse code from dropdown, if a list was defined in Warehouse Codes in Settings
    • Select warehouse code from dropdown, if a list was defined in Divisions in Settings
    • Choose extra codes as needed

  2. Configure Zone Details:

    • Set linked zone if cross-referencing required
    • Validate zone code against project RegEx
    • Review metadata for completeness
    • Click Create to finalize zone

Bulk Zone Range Creation​

  1. Select Range Mode:

    • Choose Range for bulk creation
    • Select prefix from configured options
    • Set start number, end number, and padding length
    • Review total zone count (max 1000)

  2. Configure Range Metadata:

    • Select warehouse code for entire range
    • Choose division assignment
    • Set extra codes for categorization
    • Configure linked zone if applicable

  3. Execute Range Creation:

    • Verify range configuration is correct
    • Click Create button
    • Monitor progress for large ranges
    • Review created zones in grid view

Zone Deletion​

  1. Single Zone Deletion:

    • Switch to Single mode
    • Enter zone code to delete
    • Click Delete button
    • Confirm deletion in dialog

  2. Range Deletion:

    • Configure range parameters to delete
    • Click Delete button
    • Confirm range deletion
    • Verify zones marked as deleted

Troubleshooting​

Code does not match RegEx Error​

  • Naming Convention: Verify zone code follows project naming standards
  • RegEx Configuration: Check project Zone Code Configuration defined in the Settings
  • Format Validation: Ensure proper prefix, numbering, and length format
  • Admin Consultation: Contact administrator for RegEx pattern clarification

Create too many zones Error​

  • Range Limitation: Maximum 1000 zones per range operation
  • Split Ranges: Divide large ranges into multiple smaller operations
  • Progressive Creation: Create zones in batches for large warehouses
  • Performance Consideration: Large ranges may impact system performance

Zone has sessions Deletion Error​

  • Active Sessions: Complete or cancel active scanning sessions
  • Session History: Check zone session history for dependencies
  • Data Integrity: Ensure scan data is properly exported before deletion
  • Alternative Approach: Consider blocking zone instead of deletion

Project closed Operation Error​

  • Project Status: Verify project is in active operational state
  • State Validation: Check project is not closed, published, or archived
  • Permission Timing: Operations blocked in finalized projects
  • Admin Contact: Request project state change if operations needed