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

Field Name

Description

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

  • Y: Parcel type is allowed in Nextstop and X Mobile. 

  • N: Parcel type is not allowed in Nextstop and X Mobile. 

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

  1. Go to Maintenance > Parcel Types.

  2. Click the + button in the top right.

How to Edit a Parcel Type

  1. Go to Maintenance > Parcel Types.

  2. 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

  1. Go to Maintenance > Parcel Types. 

  2. Check the checkbox of the parcel type(s) you would like to delete. 

  3. Click the delete button in the top right.

Parcel Types Form

General Tab

Field Name

Description

Field Name

Description

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. 

  • Enabled

  • Disabled

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.

  • Disabled

  • Optional

  • Required

Translations Tab

Add and remove translations used when placing orders for an integration or through the web service.