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Why won't it take my size?

Some sizes can't fold into a pack that works, so the editor stops you before you download a file that won't. The field is outlined, a short message under it says what clashes, and Download, Save and Share wait until it's sorted.

Fixing it

  1. Read the message under the field. It names the size that clashes and what it clashes with.
  2. Change either of the two. Often the quickest fix is a thinner board or a little more height.
  3. Keep an eye on the drawing. It keeps redrawing as you type, so you see the shape come back into line.
  4. When the message goes away, Download comes back.

Two common ones

  • Board too thick for a low box. The flaps at the ends fold inside the height, and thick board leaves them no room. Pick a thinner board or make the box taller.
  • Too wide for its length. On a crash lock bottom the locking tongue needs enough board left to hold, so the width can't run too far past the length. Make it longer or narrower.

A number that won't stay

Every field also has a smallest and a largest size. Type past it and the field is outlined; when you leave the field, the number moves to the nearest size it takes.

Every rule, by dieline

These are the messages the editor shows, word for word.

DielineWhat the editor says
Paper bag with handles
  • Bottom flap must be at least 2 mm less than the gusset depth.
  • Bottom flap must be at least half the gusset plus 10 mm, so the flaps overlap.
Pinch bottom paper bag
  • The seam must sit on the back: at least 10 mm less than the width.
Baguette bag
  • The seam must sit on the back: at least 10 mm less than the width.
French fry bag
  • The seam must sit on the back: at least 10 mm less than the width.
Flat bottom pouch
  • Gusset can't be deeper than the width
  • Zipper too low for this height
Cup sleeve
  • Bottom Ø must be smaller than the top Ø.
  • The sleeve runs past the bottom of the cup. Lower the sleeve height or its distance from the rim.
  • Too much taper for a sleeve. Check the diameters and the height.
Hang tag
  • The hole is too close to the top edge.
  • The hole is wider than the tag.
  • The hole is too low for this tag.
Envelope
  • A wallet envelope opens on its long side: make the height no more than the width.
Tuck flap envelope
  • A wallet envelope opens on its long side: make the height no more than the width.
Pocket folder
  • The pocket can be at most half the folder's height.
  • Card slits need a pocket at least 60 mm tall.
Self-locking folder
  • Too tall for its width: the lock no longer fits. Keep the height within 4 times the width.
Mailer box
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
Tuck box
  • Up to 2 mm board for this box.
Tuck box with hang tab
  • Up to 2 mm board for this box.
  • Tab height can be at most half the box height
  • Length must be at least 45 mm for the hang hole
Crash lock bottom box
  • Up to 2 mm board for this box.
  • Too wide for the crash lock: keep width ≤ 1.5 × length − 12 mm.
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
Gable box
  • Up to 2 mm board for this box.
  • Too wide for the self-locking bottom: keep width ≤ 1.5 × length − 12 mm.
Cake box with handle
  • Up to 2 mm board for this box.
  • Too wide for the self-locking bottom: keep width ≤ 1.5 × length − 12 mm.
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
Snap lock bottom box
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
  • Length must be at least 45 mm for the hang hole
  • Height must be at least 50 mm for the hang tab
  • Height must be at least 60 mm for the tear strip
Snap lock box with handle
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
  • Length must be at least 45 mm for the hang hole
  • Height must be at least 50 mm for the hang tab
  • Height must be at least 60 mm for the tear strip
Roof box
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
  • Length must be at least 45 mm for the hang hole
  • Height must be at least 50 mm for the hang tab
  • Height must be at least 60 mm for the tear strip
Flip top box
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
  • Length must be at least 45 mm for the hang hole
  • Height must be at least 50 mm for the hang tab
  • Height must be at least 60 mm for the tear strip
Angled top box
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
  • Length must be at least 45 mm for the hang hole
  • Height must be at least 50 mm for the hang tab
  • Height must be at least 60 mm for the tear strip
Pillow box
  • Width must not exceed length.
  • Height must be at least 0.15 × width.
  • Height must be at most 0.41 × width.
Shipping box
  • Width must not exceed length.
Tuck lid shipping box
  • Width must not exceed length.
Tissue box
  • Up to 0.8 mm board for this box.
  • Width must not exceed length.
Carry handle box
  • Up to 0.8 mm board for this box.
  • Width must not exceed length.
Tab lock mailer box
  • Up to 3 mm board for this box.
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
  • Width must not exceed length.
  • Height must not exceed width.
Shoe box
  • Up to 3 mm board for this box.
  • Width must not exceed length.
  • Too short for this height: the lid's corner locks would meet. Keep the length at least 150 mm + two thirds of the height.
Pizza slice box
  • Up to 1.6 mm board for this box.
  • Too wide for this length: the tip would open past a right angle. Keep the width within twice the length.
  • Too narrow for this length: the tip would be too sharp to fold. Keep the width at least half the length.
  • At least 30 mm high: lower walls leave no room for the locks.
  • Too high for this slice: the lock tabs would cover each other's slots. Lower the height or make the slice longer.
Slice tray
  • Up to 1.6 mm board for this box.
  • Too wide for this length: the tip would open past a right angle. Keep the width within twice the length.
  • Too narrow for this length: the tip would be too sharp to fold. Keep the width at least half the length.
  • At least 30 mm high: lower walls leave no room for the locks.
  • Too high for this slice: the lock tabs would cover each other's slots. Lower the height or make the slice longer.
Pizza box
  • Up to 3 mm board for this box.
  • Too tall for this size: keep the height within a quarter of the length and of the width.
  • Too tall for this size: keep the height within a quarter of the length and of the width.
  • Too low for this board: the corner locks need room. Keep the height at least 10 mm + 4 × the board.
Octagon box
  • Up to 1.6 mm board for this box.
Roof box with handle
  • Up to 3 mm board for this box.
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
  • Too wide for the handle: keep the width no more than the length.
One bottle wine carrier
  • Up to 1.6 mm board for this box.
  • Width must not exceed length.
Two bottle wine carrier
  • Up to 1.6 mm board for this box.
  • Width must not exceed length.
Three bottle wine carrier
  • Up to 1.6 mm board for this box.
  • Width must not exceed length.
Beer box
  • Up to 1.5 mm board for this box.
  • Width must not exceed length.
  • Too wide for this length: the end flaps would not reach the dividers. Keep the width within half the length + 70 mm.
Box with lid
  • Lid height can be at most the box height.
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the lid height.
Open tray
  • Width must not exceed length.
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
  • Too tall for glued corners: keep the height under half the length.
  • Too tall for glued corners: keep the height under half the width.
  • Too tall for folded corners: keep the height under half the length.
Drawer box
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
Cake box
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the height.
Display box
  • The front lip can't be taller than the sides.
  • Thickness must be under a fifth of the front lip.
French fries box
  • Up to 1 mm board for this box.
  • The height can be at most 1.5 × the length.
Popcorn box
  • Make the height at least half the length.
  • Make the height at least half the width.
  • Make the width at least half the length.
  • Up to 2 mm board for this box.

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