For X Dispatch 19.2 or newer. See here for older versions.
Parcel types are used in X Dispatch to describe the type of parcels. For example "Box" or "Pallet".
Field Name | Description |
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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. Click the green icon. |
Disable All Customers | Disable the status code for all customers. Click the green icon. |
How to Add a New Parcel Type
- Go to Maintenance > Parcel Type.
- Click the button.
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 Deactivate a Parcel Type
- Go to Maintenance > Parcel Type.
Right-click the parcel type you would like to deactivate.
Select Deactivate.
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.
Section Functions
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 Mobile and X Mobile.
At least one parcel type with the "Allow in Mobile" enabled is required for login to Nextstop Mobile 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.