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For X Dispatch 19.2 or newer. See here for older versions. 
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This page is for the Classic Operations App. For the Operations App please see Parcel Types.

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Parcel types are used in X Dispatch to describe the type of parcels. For example "Box" or "Pallet".Image Removed 

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Field Name

Description

ActiveDisplays a green check Image Removed for active parcel types and a red x Image Removed for inactive parcel types

ParcelTypeID

Unique number to identify the parcel type.

Description

Description of the parcel type.

IDAuto generated number to identify the parcel type.

Standard Length

Default 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

Default 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

Default height of the parcel type. This is needed if you wish the system to calculate the approximate weight using the Dimensional Weight Calculator.

Standard Weight

Default weight of the parcel type. 

Dimensional Weight Denominator

Dimensional factor to use for calculating dimensional weight (a calculated the theoretical weight of a package based on its dimensions).

Allow In X Mobile

  • Y: Parcel type is allowed in

Nextstop and X Mobile
  • the Driver App

  • N: Parcel type is not allowed in

Nextstop and X Mobile. Enable All CustomersEnable the status code for all customers.  Click the greenImage Removed icon.Disable All CustomersDisable the status code for all customers. Click the green Image Removed icon. 
  • the Driver App. 

How to Add a New Parcel Type

  1. Go

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  1. to Maintenance > Parcel Type.

  2. Click the 

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  1. New button in the toolbar.

  2. Scroll to the bottom of the list of parcel types and add the new parcel type in the empty row. 

  3. Click the save icon Image Added in the toolbar.

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Alternate steps:

  1. Click the arrow next to

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  1. the New

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  1.  button, or press the N key.

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  1. Click Parcel Type.

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How to Edit a Parcel Type

  1. Go to Maintenance

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  1.  > Parcel Type.

  2. Double-click the parcel you would like to edit.

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How to

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  1. Go to Maintenance > Parcel Type.
  2. Right-click the parcel type you would like to deactivate. 

  3. Select Deactivate.

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Delete a Parcel Type

  1. Go to Maintenance

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  1.  > Parcel Type.

  2. Double-click the parcel type you would like to delete.

  3. Click the Delete

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  1.  button at the bottom of the form.

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Section Functions

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Parcel Types Form

General Tab

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Field Name

Description

ID

Parcel Type

Auto generated

Unique number to identify the

parcel type. Read-only field displayed when editing a

parcel type.

Description

Required.

Description

 of

 of the parcel type.

 

Whether or not the parcel type is allowed in Nextstop and X Mobile. 

  • Enabled
  • Disabled

Standard Length

Default 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

Default 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

Default height of the parcel type. This is needed if you wish the system to calculate the approximate weight using the Dimensional Weight Calculator.

Standard Weight

Default weight of the parcel type. 

Dimensional Weight 

Dimensional factor to use for calculating dimensional weight (a calculated the theoretical weight of a package based on its dimensions).

Mobile Display

Add to All Customers

Click this button will make the parcel type available to all your customers' orders in the Driver App.

Remove from All Customers

Click this button will remove the parcel from all of your customers in the Driver App.

Allow In X Mobile

If enabled, this parcel type will be allowed in the Driver App. 

Note

At least one parcel type with the "Allow in Mobile" enabled is required for login to

Nextstop 2.4.15 or newer.Parcel Refrigeration Type Enforcement Info

Requires

  • Nextstop 3 or newer.
  • The Global Option "Enable Parcel Refrigeration Types" to be checked. See Global Options.

    Enforcement level for Nextstop users to select from Frozen, Refrigerated, or Room Temperature refrigeration types when the parcel type is selected on orders and route stops.

    • Disabled
    • Optional
    • Required

    the Driver App.

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    Translations Tab

    Add and remove translations used when placing orders for an integration or through the web service.  

    Note

    Parcel types cannot have the same translations.

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