A parcel is a scannable entity to track parcel chain custody and enable OS&D reporting. A parcel can be several pieces and can be defined by parcel types. See Parcel Types (Classic Operations App).
How to Add a New Parcel
From the parcel manifest, go to File > Add Parcel.
Quick Tip: Parcels can be added in the stops form. See Dispatch - New / Edit Posted Route Stop.
How to Edit a Parcel
There are 2 ways to edit a parcel from the parcel manifest.
- Double-click on the parcel you would like to edit.
- Select a parcel then go to Edit > Parcel.
Quick Tip: Parcels can be edited in the stops form. See Dispatch - New / Edit Posted Route Stop.
How to Remove a Parcel
Removing a parcel removes a parcel from the current stop. It does not remove the parcel from linked stops.
From the parcel manifest, select the parcel and click the Remove Parcel button or go to File > Remove Parcel.
How to Delete a Parcel
From the parcel manifest, select the parcel and click the Delete Parcel button or go to File > Delete Parcel.
Parcel Form
Top Toolbar
The top toolbar contains icons representing actions that can be taken when adding or editing a parcel.
| Icon | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Save and Close | Save parcel information and closes the parcel form. |
| Close | Close the parcel form without saving. |
| Generate Label | Generate a barcode label with information about the parcel that can be copied and used in another application in order to print out a label for the parcel.
Quick Tip: You can also generate a label by going to Action > Generate Label in the top of the parcel form. |
| Assigned Route Stops | Open the parcel stops manifest that displays a list of all the route stops that the parcel is assigned to. See Parcel Stops Manifest. |
Form Fields
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Parcel Info | Select the type of parcel using the drop-down menu. See Parcel Types (Classic Operations App). |
| Pieces | The number of pieces for the parcel. |
| Weight | The weight of the parcel. |
| Generate Barcode | Automatically generate a unique barcode for the parcel. |
| Reference / Barcode | Reference or barcode value for the parcel. This can be automatically created from the Generate Barcode button above. |
| Reference2 | A secondary reference for the parcel. Usually used with integrations to store imported data that is also required for the export. |
| Consolidation Barcode 1 | Master barcode for the parcel. |
| Consolidation Barcode 2 | Consolidation Barcode 2 is used primarily when importing stops. |
| Description | Description of the parcel. |