FAQs
All our frequently asked questions. These questions are from users during our live chat and emails.
What is the meaning of BAPLIE?
BAPLIE stands for BAy PLan Including Empties Your BAPLIE file is like a snapshot in time of the ...
Why use BAPLIE Viewer Online if you have a TOS?
BAPLIE Viewer Online isn't a Terminal Operating System replacement, it's a complimentary tool to ...
Is BAPLIE Viewer Online SOLAS compliant?
In 2016, the SMDG required that BAPLIE files include Verified Gross Mass (VGM) weights as part of...
Is BAPLIE Viewer Online a software? How can I download it?
BAPLIE Viewer Online is provided as a SaaS (software as a service). We are hosted in the cloud,...
Memberships
Frequently asked questions about membership tiers and costs, plus how to upgrade or delete an acc...
What are the membership tiers and costs?
BAPLIE Viewer Online has different membership tiers for you to choose from depending on how many ...
Can I purchase a membership using a credit card?
Yes, we accept credit card payments along with other payment methods used in other countries such...
Can I receive an invoice for my membership purchase?
It is possible to pay by invoice. We handle payments through PayPal, which allows us to offload t...
Can I delete my account?
Yes, it is possible to delete your account on baplieviewer.com. However, please do so only if yo...
Can I upgrade my account to a different membership level?
It is possible to upgrade your membership level if you have decided that you need additional feat...
Can I downgrade my account to a different membership level?
It is possible to downgrade your membership level if you have decided that you need less features...
Uploading Files
Frequently asked questions in regards to uploading files.
Is there a restriction on the type of file that can be uploaded?
Yes, BAPLIE Viewer Online has file restrictions in place as a security measure. Only files that ...
Can I upload a MOVINS file?
Yes, it is possible to upload a MOVINS file to BAPLIE Viewer Online. Once you are logged in to t...
Why am I unable to upload BAPLIE files?
When you click on the Upload option, our website looks at your user account, and checks how many ...
How do I delete an uploaded BAPLIE file?
Once you upload a file to baplieviewer.com, the file does not stay on our website forever! After ...
Can I create a BAPLIE from an Excel file?
Yes, with our tool it is possible to convert an excel file into a EDI standard BAPLIE file. All...
Can I edit BAPLIE files?
All membership types now have the ability to edit the content of uploaded BAPLIE files. After u...
Can I convert a BAPLIE file to another version?
All membership types now have the ability to use BAPLIE Viewer Online as a BAPLIE file converter....
Can I convert a BAPLIE file to a MOVINS file?
All membership types now have the ability to create a MOVINS file from an uploaded BAPLIE. From...
Can I export data to Excel or a PDF?
To export BAPLIE data to an Excel file or a PDF document, first upload a new file or select a pre...
Does BAPLIE Viewer Online support multiple hazardous segments?
Yes, BAPLIE Viewer Online has the ability to support multiple hazardous/ Dangerous Goods (DGS) se...
Does BAPLIE Viewer Online support Bundles?
Yes, bundles are supported by the BAPLIE file specification and also available on BAPLIE Viewer O...
Does BAPLIE Viewer Online support Commodity information?
BAPLIE Viewer Online displays commodity information on the Main Content screen of the website, in...
Can I create a pool of generic empty containers?
Yes. You can use the 2D View Move option to create Generic Empty containers that you can then flo...
Does BAPLIE Viewer Online support Terminal Codes?
Yes! This secondary attribute from the BAPLIE 2.2 specification is fully supported by BAPLIE View...
Does BAPLIE Viewer Online support 53 foot containers?
Yes, BAPLIE Viewer Online supports the use of 53 foot containers! We have added support for 53' ...
Does BAPLIE Viewer Online support equipment types instead of ISO codes?
SMDG BAPLIE file specifications require ISO codes (ISO 6346) as the size type classification. Eq...
What are the BAPLIE Viewer Online options for Printing?
If you'd like to take your data offline and have a physical copy, BAPLIE Viewer Online offers dif...
Does BAPLIE Viewer Online support breakbulk?
Yes, BAPLIE Viewer Online supports break bulk. Break bulk is non-containerized cargo. An example...
Can I add increase the number of bays of the vessel to load containers?
Yes! From the 2D View, BAPLIE Viewer Online automatically checks the data in the file to determi...
How do I add OOG information?
Once you have a BAPLIE File uploaded to the site, open up the file you wish to add or change OOG ...
How do I change my password?
If you need to change your password for any reason, or if you've used the "Forgot Password" funct...
Does BAPLIE Viewer Online support the use of equipment types?
Yes, BAPLIE Viewer Online supports the use of equipment types instead of an ISO code DIFFEREN...
Can I upload an excel file with containers to load to a BAPLIE?
Yes! If you have an excel spreadsheet that has containers for loading (sometimes referred to as a...
How do you change the text on the hull in the 3D View?
When you upload a BAPLIE file and view the 3D view of the ship on BAPLIE Viewer Online, sometimes...
Does BAPLIE Viewer Online support Special Stow fields?
Yes, the BAPLIE Specification (and BAPLIE Viewer Online) does support Handling Instructions/ Spec...
How do I contact support?
BAPLIE Viewer Online has multiple ways to help you with your account, or with any BAPLIE related ...
Do you have any Reseller rates?
We do not offer any special rates for resellers as our solution is a self-service function where ...
How to identify restows?
Since BAPLIE Viewer Online does not have vessel voyage rotation details, we cannot generate a res...