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Parcel
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types are used in X Dispatch to describe the type of parcels. For example "Box" or "Pallet".
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| Parcel Type ID | This is a unique ParcelTypeID | Unique number to identify the Parcel Typeparcel type. |
| Description | This is where you enter the description Description of the parcel type. | |
| Standard Length | This is the Standard Parcel LengthDefault length of the parcel type. This is needed if you wish the system to calculate the approximate weight using the Dimensional Weight Calculator. | |
| Standard Width | This is the Standard Parcel WidthDefault width of the parcel type. This is needed if you wish the system to calculate the approximate weight using the Dimensional Weight Calculator. | |
| Standard Height | This is the Standard Parcel HeightDefault height of the parcel type. This is needed if you wish the system to calculate the approximate weight using the Dimensional Weight Calculator. | |
| Standard WeightThis is the | Standard Parcel WeightDefault weight of the parcel type. | |
| Dimensional Weight Denominator | This is the calculated approximate weight based on the dimensions listed above Dimensional factor to use for calculating dimensional weight (a calculated the theoretical weight of a package based on its dimensions). | |
| Allow In X Mobile |
| Checking this box will make this parcel type available in X Mobile. |
Adding Parcel Types
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How to Add a New Parcel Type
- Go to Maintenance > Parcel Type.
- Click the New button in the toolbar.
Alternate steps:
- Click the arrow next to the New button, or press the N key.
- Click Parcel Type.
How to Edit a Parcel Type
- Go to Maintenance > Parcel Type.
- Double-click the parcel you would like to edit.
How to Delete a Parcel Type
- Go to Maintenance > Parcel Type.
- Double-click the parcel type you would like to delete.
- Click the Delete button at the bottom of the form.
Parcel Types Form
General Tab
| Field Name | Description |
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| Parcel Type ID | This is a unique Unique number to identify the Parcel Typeparcel type. |
| Description | This is the "Description" of the new parcel type. |
| Standard Length | This is the standard "Length" value for the new parcelDefault length of the parcel type. This is needed if you wish the system to calculate the approximate weight using the the Dimensional Weight Calculator. |
| Standard Width | This is the standard "Width" value for the new parcel. This Default width of the parcel type. This is needed if you wish the system to calculate the approximate weight using the the Dimensional Weight Calculator. |
| Standard Height | This is the standard "Height" value for the new parcel. This Default height of the parcel type. This is needed if you wish the system to calculate the approximate weight using the the Dimensional Weight Calculator. |
| Standard WeightThis is | the standard "Weight" value for the new parcel.Default weight of the parcel type. |
| Dimensional Weight | This is the calculated approximate weight based on the dimensions listed above. |
| Allow In X Mobile | Checking this box will make this parcel type available in X Mobile. |
| Dimensional factor to use for calculating dimensional weight (a calculated the theoretical weight of a package based on its dimensions). | |
| Add to All Customers | Clicking Click this button will "Add" make the parcel type available to all customers, making it available to all your customers' orders in Nextstop Mobile and X Mobile. |
| Remove from All Customers | Clicking Click this button will "Remove"remove the parcel from all of your customers in Nextstop Mobile or X Mobile. |
| Allow In X Mobile | If enabled, this parcel type will be allowed in Nextstop Mobile and X Mobile. |
Translations Tab
Add and remove translations used when placing orders for an integration or through the web service.
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Parcel types cannot have the same translations. |
