Crate Pro Support

Pre-Purchase FAQ's 6

• How do I get a presentation for Crate Pro?
• What are the system requirements and license plans for Crate Pro 6?
• Can I design a crate and make changes?
• Running Crate Pro run On Citrix XenApp or Remote Desktop
• What is a Crate Pro Style Template?

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SUPPORT OPTIONS 4

• Customer Phone and Online Session Calendar: Schedule Here
• On-Site Training
• Crate Pro 6 Support and Fee Schedule
• Phone Support

Crating Terminology & Industry Answers 26

• Quick Links to Image Gallery and Educational Images
• Plywood Optimization Software
• Understanding Floater Decks, Caseline and Wrapping
• Understanding Gussets
• Cleat Naming & Fastener Application

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Version Compatibility and Release Information 2

• Crate Pro Release Compatibility with FileMaker Database Versions
• Release & Update Information - Crate Pro 6

Installation & Update Information 3

• Before Installation: Best Practice Guide
• PRIMARY INSTALLATION AND UPDATE LINKS
• How to Update your Resources file for Custom Styles

2021 Changes in Crate Pro 6 release 21nnnn 0

Tips for Network Installations 9

• What is Port Forwarding?
• Transferring Client Computers - Peer-to-Peer (applies r4138 to r180730
• General performance tips - FileMaker Server
• General performance tips FileMaker Server on Mac OS X
• FileMaker Platform and macOS HIgh Sierra

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Troubleshooting 15

• Troubleshooting Port Forwarding for Client Connections
• Troubleshooting: Unable to see a hosted database from clients
• Troubleshooting FileMaker Network Sharing in FileMaker Pro
• Error "Temporary file could not be created" when opening a favorited file (FileMaker Pro 15)
• Text appears unreadable characters - font issue

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Getting Started: Initial Setup 5

• Crate Pro 6 Manuals
• Configuration Quick Start Information (R1807nn)
• Detailed Configuration 1: (1) Inventory & (2)Material Groups, (3)Preferred Styles - Crate Pro 6
• Detailed Configuration 2: (4) Importing Customers (5) Times (6) Costs/Prices (7) Users
• Importing Customers into Crate Pro 6

Lessons 73

• 1> Creating a New Design - versions 1708xx and later
• 2 > Adding Packing Materials & Other Items into the Design
• Designs: Changing the Orientation of the Skids, Rub Strips or Base
• Preferences: Material Groups (Video)
• Preferences: Setting Your PREFERRED Crate Styles (video)

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Questions From Customers 13

• Q: Can I get a custom export for my ERP?
• Q: My plywood splicing is not coming out based on what I want. What do I do?
• Q: How do I limit the list of styles that my users see when they create a new style to the ones I want used?
• Q: What is Scrail?
• Q: Is Scrail good for Wood Crating?

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Legacy Solution Articles 0

WoodenCRATES.org 2

• WoodenCRATES.org: Why Advertise in the Worlds Only Packing and Crating Community (WCO)
• WoodenCRATES.org : Create an Account and Add Your Company

SketchUP CAD Modeling 2

• Using SketchUP CAD with Crate Pro 6
• Using SketchUP CAD with Other Modeling Software

Installation Guides and Manuals 8

• Technical - System Requirements (CP5)
• Conversion Notes from Crate Pro 5 to Crate Pro 6.2945
• Prior to Installation - BEST PRACTICE Guide for Crate Pro 5
• Reinstallation Crate Pro 5
• Microsoft Virtual Store - Activation Issue (CP5)

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Networking 2

• Understanding Port Forwarding (CP5)
• Troubleshooting FileMaker Network Sharing in FileMaker Pro (CP5)

Lessons 3

• Helpful Hints to Using Crate Pro 5
• Getting Started Fast with Crate Pro 5
• Base & Cap (Visual Terminology)

Crate Pro 5 FAQ 2

• Q: How do I know how many fasteners to use per board junction? (CP5)
• Design Continous Run / File Corruption

Videos for Crate Pro 5 5

• Crate Pro 5 Getting Started 1 of 2
• Crate Pro 5 Getting Started 2 of 2
• Crate Pro 5 Inventory
• Crate Pro 5 Diagrams
• Crate Pro 5 Contacts