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  1. Go to Maintenance > Customers and click the New button in the top left, or click the down arrow next to the New button and click Customer.
  2. Enter a unique Customer NumberThe customer number can be entered manually or generated using the "Generate ID" button  located on the toolbar. Generate ID generates the and ID number based on the "Customer ID Algorithm" setting in the global options' "Misc" tab. See Global Options for more information.

    Note
    • Use numbers only.
    • No special characters or letters. 
    • This number cannot be changed once the customer is saved.


  3. Enter a Name


Tip

You can load default field entries by clicking the "Load Defaults" button located on the toolbar. See Default Customer.


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Field NameDescription
Default Service Type

This field can be left blank. The service type selected will be placed in the "Service Type" field of the order form every time this customer places an order.

Note

All service types are available for selection, but it is possible that the customer will not have the availability of a service type based on the assigned rate chart.


Default Order Type
This field can be left blank. The order type selected will automatically be placed in the "Order Type" field of the order form every time this customer places an order.
Note

All order types are available for selection, but it is possible that the customer will not have the availability of an order type based on the assigned rate chart.


Default Image File Conversion


Info

Requires X Dispatch 20.0 or newer.

Default image file type used for the customer's image attachments when sent through the message format status alert emails and used when saving in X Dispatch and Rapidship. Select from the following:

  • No Conversion - File types will not be changed. The original file type is used
  • BMP - Image file types will be converted to BMP
  • JPG - Image file types will be converted to JPG
  • PDF - Image file types will be converted to PDF
  • PNG - Image file types will be converted to PNG
  • TIF - Image file types will be converted to TIF
Note

PDF files will not convert to any other image file type. 


Dispatch PrioritySelect the level of importance of the customer from 0 to 10. It is displayed in the dispatch board and can be a useful tool for making dispatch decisions. 
Allow Customer Address Points

Turns on the customer specific address points when taking an order. 

Note

If unchecked, the customer can only view global addresses.


Require Parcel Dimensions - RapidshipMakes parcel dimensions required in Rapidship.
Weight RequiredMake weight on the order form required.
Pieces RequiredMake pieces on the order form required.
POD RequiredMake POD, or proof of delivery, required for the delivery of an order. This is just the text part of the signature. 
Service Type RequiredMake service type on the order form required.
Signature RequiredMake a signature required for the delivery of an order or route stop.
Require Status Code for TW ChangeMake a status code required for a time window change.
Service Type CaptionChanges the caption of the service type on the order form. You can select "Service Type" or "Vehicle Type".
CSR Reminder

A reminder that will appear on the order form with a red flashing siren next to it. 

Dispatch ReminderComments relating to the customer that is specifically for the dispatchers. It displays as a field in the dispatch board.
Default Mileage UnitSelect the default measurement unit of miles or kilometers to calculate the distance for on demand orders.

Accounting

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Billing Address

Check the box if the bBilling addressAddress is different than the local address found on the Orders tab. When checked, the address button  will be enabled to enter and edit the billing address.

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Field NameDescription
NameThe customer billing contact.
PhonePhone number for billing purposes.
FaxFax number for.
E-mailThe "E-mail Address" of the "Customer" billing contact. This "E-mail Address" is what "X Dispatch" will use when emailing invoices to the "Customer".
NotesGeneral "Billing Notes".

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" will use when emailing invoices to the "Customer".
NotesGeneral "Billing Notes".

Credit Card

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This section requires credit card processing to be set up. If Credit Card Processing is Disabled in the Global Options, this section will not be visible. See Setting Up Credit Card Processing in X Dispatch.

Credit cards added to the customer record are displayed in this section. 

Field NamesDescription
Bill Invoices With Default Credit Card

When checked, the credit card set as the default will be used to pay invoices when invoices are processed.

Enabled credit cards have been added to the customer record.

Set Card As Default

Click this button when the credit card you want to set as the default is selected.

Enabled credit cards have been added to the customer record.

Remove Card

Click this button when the credit card you want to remove is selected.

Enabled credit cards have been added to the customer record.

Add New Card

Click the "Add New Card" button to save credit card information for the customer. You can save more than one credit card, choose a default credit card, and bill invoices with the default credit card. 

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Rate Charts and Override Pay Charts

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Field NameDescription
Business UnitSelect the business unit that the customer belongs to. Business units are configured in Maintenance > Business Units. See Using Business Units for more information.
Customer TypeSelect the customer type Example: Medical Supplier, Auto Parts Distributor. Customer types are configured in Maintenance > Customer TypesSee Customer Types (Desktop Operations App) for more information.
Customer SourceSelect the customer source. Example: How you obtained the "Customer", Advertisement, Cold Call, etc. Customer sources are configured in Maintenance > Customer Sources. See Customer Sources (Desktop Operations App) for more information.

User Field 1

Allows you to keep track of any data you would like. These fields accept any type of data.
User Field 2
Ensenda Courier IDProvided by Ensenda for their customers.
Ensenda MerchantProvided by Ensenda for their customers.
Ensenda URLProvided by Ensenda for their customers.
Customer SinceBy default, this is the date the customer file was created. This date can be changed.
Last OrderedDate that the customer placed their last order.
First OrderedDate that the customer placed their first order. This cannot be changed.
First EnteredDate the customer file was created. This cannot be changed.
First Entered ByUser who created the customer file. This cannot be changed.
Last UpdatedDate the customer file was last updatedThis cannot be changed.
Last Updated ByUser who made the last update to the customer file. This cannot be changed.
Override The Default Signature Text in X MobileOverrides the signature text in X Mobile when capturing a signature.
Driver NotesEnter notes to display to the driver in X Mobile when [DriverNotes] is added to the message formats.
Route Stop User Field CaptionsText entered into the User Field will modify the caption of the corresponding User Field of the customer's route stop record.

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Field NameDescription
User IDAlphanumeric username the internet user uses to log in.
NameInternet user's name. This can be alphanumeric and is displayed when logged in.
EmailInternet user's email address.
PhoneInternet user's phone number.
Hide Rates

Whether or not rates are hidden for the internet user.

  • Yes - Internet user option "Show Rates" is disabled.
  • No - Internet user option "Show Rates" is enabled.
ApprovedWhether or not the internet user is approved to log in to Rapidship or X Internet.

Base Rate Adj %


Internet user's Rate Adjustment which is specific to the internet user. 

Note

This can be a dollar or percentage amount. 


AddressesNumber of addresses in the internet user's address book.
AccountKeyThe customer record's Alternate Lookup.

AllowDriverTracking(XI)

Info

"AllowDriverTracking" for X Dispatch 20.0 or older.


Whether or not the internet user is allowed to track drivers on X Internet. This does not include tracking drivers in Rapidship.

Display Driver Location


Info

Requires X Dispatch 21.0 or newer.

Setting for whether or not driver location is displayed for all of the customer's internet users.

  • After Dispatch - Display the driver's pin location when the internet user clicks the Show Driver Location button on the order after it has been dispatched to the driver 
  • En Route Only -  Display the driver's pin location only if the driver is en route to the location of the destination address, or if the order has been marked as the "Next stop" by the driver in Nextstop. This will also allow the internet user to see the "# of stops away" count on the Track Order Detail card. 
  • Use Global - This is the default setting and will use the Display Driver Location selection in the Global Options Internet Options tab.
  • Disabled - The Show Driver Location button will not be visible in Rapidship unless the internet user's option Display Driver Location is set to "After Dispatch" or "En Route Only".

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  • Click on the [+] next to the invoice to show the orders in the invoice.
    • Double click the order number to open the order form.
  • Right-click on an invoice for a menu to:
    • Mark as Paid
    • Mark as Short Paid
    • Mark as Unpaid 

      Note

      This is option is disabled when the QuickBooks integration is enabled.


    • Preview Invoice
    • Email Invoice
  • Invoice color legend: Image Modified 

    Tip
    titleQuick Tip

    The "CC Pending" status is for when invoices have been authorized, but have not been processed. See How to Charge, Process and Reconcile Credit Cards in X Dispatch


Notes

The Notes tab displays a text box that you can use to enter notes for the customer. The notes will display on the order form. Click the "Date Stamp" button to place today’s date on a new line.

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