Parcel Types
This page is for the Operations App. For the Classic Operations App please see Parcel Types (Classic Operations App).
Parcel types are used 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 | 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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