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5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
37
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C
9999
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A group of segments providing details of all package levels and of the individual despatched items contained in the consignment. This segment group provides the capability to give the hierarchical packing relationships. The group defines a logical top-down order structure. 
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C
9999
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A group of segments providing details of the individual despatched items.
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C
10
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Function:
 
To specify physical measurements, including dimension tolerances, weights and counts.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
Measurement purpose code qualifier
M
an..3
M
 
=
Physical dimensions (product ordered)
C502
MEASUREMENT DETAILS
C
R
   
Measured attribute code
C
an..3
A
 
=
Fat content
=
Diameter
=
Depth
=
Height dimension
=
Length dimension
=
Thickness
=
Acidity of meat (GS1 Temporary Code)
Measurement significance code
C
an..3
O
 
=
Approximately
=
Equal to
Non-discrete measurement name code
C
an..17
N
   
6154
Non-discrete measurement name
C
an..70
N
   
C174
VALUE/RANGE
C
R
   
Measurement unit code
M
an..3
M
   
6314
Measurement value
C
an..18
O
   
6162
Range minimum value
C
n..18
O
   
6152
Range maximum value
C
n..18
O
   
6432
Significant digits quantity
C
n..2
N
   
7383
Surface or layer code
C
an..3
N
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to specify the actual physical dimensions of the line item being despatched where the product is sold in variable lengths or volumes.
This segment must be used in conjunction with the LIN segment for the precise identification of the despatched product.

Example:
MEA+PD+LN:4+MTR:8'
The precise length of the product identified by the GTIN 5412345123453 is 8 metres.
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