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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

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 the Operations App and the Client Portal. 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.


Weight RequiredMake weight on the order form required.
Pieces RequiredMake pieces on the order form required.
Service Type RequiredMake service type on the order form required.
Require Status Code for TW ChangeMake a status code required for a time window change.
Require Parcel Dimensions - RapidshipMakes parcel dimensions required in the Client Portal.
POD RequiredMake POD, or proof of delivery, required for the delivery of an order. This is just the text part of the signature. 
Signature RequiredMake a signature required for the delivery of an order or route stop.
VOPD RequiredMake visual proof of delivery required for the delivery of an order. The driver can take a picture with the camera on their device or attach a file or image.
  • Camera Required

When checked, the driver is required to take a picture with the camera on their device and cannot attach an image or file as the VPOD.

This field is enabled as an option when VOPD Required is checked.

Credit Cards - XD

Select credit card payment options for the customer when orders are placed in the Operations App. 

  • Never accept credit cards
  • Accept credit cards
  • Only accept credit cards
Tip

Quick Tip: This does not affect credit card payment options in the Client Portal. For this, see Internet Users or Internet Users (Classic Operations App).


Force Location Scan on Pickup
  • None
  • Upon Arrival: Requires an arrival scan, where the driver has to scan a location barcode from the Driver App.
  • Upon Departure: Requires a departure scan, where the driver has to scan a location barcode from the Driver App.
  • Both: Requires both arrival and departure location barcode scans.

See Force Location Scan in the Driver App (Nextstop 3).

Force Location Scan on Delivery
Service Type CaptionChanges the caption caption of the s ervice 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.

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Field NamesDescription
BaseEnter the number of the base chart you would like to assign the customer.
Rate Adjustment %

This is a discount or increase of the base chart. Enter a positive number for an increase, or a negative number for a discount

Example: Enter "- 20" for a 20% discount off the rate chart assigned.

Apply to base rate only

When enabled, the Rate Adjustment % to only apply to the base rate

When disabled, the Rate Adjustment % will be applied to base and item rates only. Surcharges are not included in the rate adjustment.

Order Type Overrides

Click the button to override order type settings on a customer by customer basis. You can override time parameters by extending time frames on order types, give discounts or increases for a certain time, and change the distance factor calculation.

Driver Override %Enter the total driver pay percent for on demand work. This will override the driver pay percent in the driver's HR record. 
Exclude from sales reports ( House Account )Check the box if you would like the revenue from this customer not appear in the generated reports. This is useful in situations where a customer account is set up to charge back your company for various deliveries, House Accounts. 
Tax ExemptCheck the box to exclude the customer from sales tax.

Require verification before

Check the box to require verification on an order before the selected action.

  • Invoicing
  • Settlements
  • Invoices and Settlements
Print invoice detail format

Check the box to print invoices according to the format selected. Three different formats are provided by default:

  • Standard Invoice
  • Reference Sort
  • Billing Group Sort

You can set up additional formats.

Email invoice detail format

Check the box to email invoices to the email in the “Billing Contact” section and select a format.

  • Data Spreadsheet – Sends an Excel spreadsheet.
  • Use Print Format – Sends a PDF file of the format selected in the “Print invoice detail format” field.
Account Status

Select from the following:

  • Active – Allows orders to be placed on the customer's account and the customer has placed at least one order. This is the status of most customers.
  • Inactive – Similar to deleting a customer, but this allows you to change the customer's status back to active. 

    Note

    Customers cannot be deleted if orders have been placed on their account.

    In the inactive status, orders cannot be placed on the customer's account. The following symbol  is placed in the first column next to the customer when in the "Customer Mode".  

  • Past Due – Allows the CSR to still take an order, but a warning window alerting of the "Past Due" status will be displayed. The following symbol  is placed in the first column next to the customer when in the "Customer Mode".
  • Credit Hold – The customer cannot place orders and the CSR will see a message of the customer's status. The following symbol  is placed in the first column next to the customer when in the "Customer Mode".
  • Blacklisted – Identifies that the customer is never to place an order again. The following symbol  is placed in the first column next to the customer when in the "Customer Mode".
  • Prospect – The customer has not placed any orders yet. The customer will become "Active" the first time they place an order. The following symbol  is placed in the first column next to the customer when in the "Customer Mode".
Billing CycleSelect how often the customer will be invoiced. You can add more billing cycle options. See How to Invoice a Customer Outside of the Normal Billing Cycle.
Create a separate invoice for each orderCheck the box to bill and invoice each order placed by the customer separately. The invoice number will be the same as the order ID.
Invoice due in [ _ ] daysEnter a number. This number can be used on invoices and can be imported into your accounting package.

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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 (Classic 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 (Classic 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 the Client Portal 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)

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

Display Driver Location

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 the Client Portal 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:  

    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 Dispatchthe Operations App


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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