This page is for the Operations App. For the Desktop Operations App please see Parcel Types (Desktop Operations App).
Parcel types are used in X Dispatch to describe the type of parcels. For example "Box" or "Pallet".
To get to the Parcel Types section, go to Maintenance > Parcel Types.
Field Name | Description |
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Active | Displays a green check for active parcel types and a red x for inactive parcel types. |
Description | Description of the parcel type. |
ID | Auto 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 Mobile |
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Enable All Customers | Enable the status code for all customers. |
Disable All Customers | Disable the status code for all customers. |
How to Create a New Parcel Type
Go to Maintenance > Parcel Types.
Click the + button in the top right.
How to Edit a Parcel Type
Go to Maintenance > Parcel Types.
Click the parcel type you would like to edit or click the action menu at the end of the row and select Edit.
Quick Tip
You can open 2 edit forms by selecting the checkboxes of the parcel types and clicking the edit pencil icon in the top right.
How to Delete a Parcel Type
Go to Maintenance > Parcel Types.
Check the checkbox of the parcel type(s) you would like to delete.
Click the delete button in the top right.
Parcel Types Form
General Tab
Field Name | Description |
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ID | Auto generated number to identify the parcel type. Read-only field displayed when editing a parcel type. |
Description | Required. Description of 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 | Dimensional factor to use for calculating dimensional weight (a calculated the theoretical weight of a package based on its dimensions). |
Mobile Display | Whether or not the parcel type is allowed in Nextstop and X Mobile.
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 | Requires
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.
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Translations Tab
Add and remove translations used when placing orders for an integration or through the web service.
Parcel types cannot have the same translations.