Create a Rail Siding

Ideally, a rail siding should only exist as a property of a business area or a port location.

Ideally, no objects should exist within a rail siding.

Security Note: You need the Allow location maintenance security right in the Supply Chain user group security rights group for this activity.

Activity Steps

1. Select the Supply Chain panel in the Solution Explorer.
2. Expand the Supply Chain » Business Areas node.
3. Right-click the business area and select New » Rail Siding from the menu.

   The Rail Siding displays.

4. Update the rail siding Name if required.
5. Complete the following fields as required.
   • Blend Templates—Select from the blend templates defined on the Supply Chain panel of the Solution Explorer. Assigned blend templates are available for use via the context menu for the location in the Solution Explorer. See Blending.
   • Loading Rate and unit selected from the Loading Rates units defined in the Unit Conversion Editor.
   • Shift Definition—Select from the shift definitions defined on the Supply Chain panel of the Solution Explorer.
   • Analyte Group—Select from the analyte groups defined on the Quality panel of the Solution Explorer.
   • Calendar—Select from the calendars defined in the Calendar Editor.
   • Siding Number
   • Default UOM—Select from the Mass units defined in the Unit Conversion Editor.
   • Default Basis—Select from the analyte measurement bases defined in the Basis Editor.
   • Description
6. Click Save.