# Preload

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The **Preload** command is used to prearrange all the designs you want to print on the printer tray, including the number of copies created using the **Copies** command.

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**Command Structure**

1. **Selection Panel**:
   * Allows you to select the meshes of the designs you wish to print.
2. **Parameters Panel**:
   * Define the dimensions of the printer tray you’ll use.
   * Set the distance to maintain between different objects.
   * Arrange pieces in the tray using several layout modes based on specific characteristics of each piece. These modes include:

     * **Try By Area**: Arranges pieces based on their area, from largest to smallest.
     * **By Perimeter**: Organizes pieces by perimeter length, from largest to smallest.
     * **By Bigger Side**: Sorts pieces based on their longest side, from largest to smallest.
     * **By Width**: Sorts pieces by their width, from largest to smallest.
     * **By Height**: Organizes pieces by height, from tallest to shortest.
     * **By Pathological Multiplier**: Uses a pathological multiplier for specialized arrangement.

     These modes help users choose how to efficiently utilize tray space.

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**Complementary Commands**

The **Preload** command works seamlessly with other commands like **Import Layers**, **Distribute**, **Copies**, and **Quick Check**, enabling you to prepare your printing session with just a few clicks for designs developed in RhinoArtisan.
