3d array corresponding to the possible box sizes. Each element represents a unit of set fidelity(1m,1cm etc) as items are 'packed' update the bool in the array to indicate space taken. Start with the largest item and fit it in a corner then iterate through the others in decreasing size. Same as a human would do it.
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Indeed. Think that's more or less what I started doing before I read this. To biggest item in dim 1, get lowest volume of alternative orientations of 2nd biggest, then 3rd etc. If only have 2nd biggest item do ditto for next biggest etc. Fortunately we only have 7 diff products. May get it sorta sorted tomorrow.3d array corresponding to the possible box sizes. Each element represents a unit of set fidelity(1m,1cm etc) as items are 'packed' update the bool in the array to indicate space taken. Start with the largest item and fit it in a corner then iterate through the others in decreasing size. Same as a human would do it.bloggoth
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