Parcel types are used in X Dispatch to describe the type of parcels. For example "Box" or "Pallet".

Field Name	Description
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 Mobile and X Mobile.  N: Parcel type is not allowed in Nextstop Mobile and X Mobile.
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

1. Go to Maintenance > Parcel Type.
2. Click the  button.

Alternate steps:

1. Click the arrow next to the New button, or press the N key.
2. Click Parcel Type.

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How to Edit a Parcel Type

1. Go to Maintenance > Parcel Type.
2. Double-click the parcel you would like to edit.

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How to Deactivate a Parcel Type

1. Go to Maintenance > Parcel Type.

2. Right-click the parcel type you would like to deactivate. 

3. Select Deactivate.

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How to Delete a Parcel Type

1. Go to Maintenance > Parcel Type.
2. Double-click the parcel type you would like to delete.
3. Click the Delete button at the bottom of the form.

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Section Functions

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Parcel Types Form

General Tab

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Translations Tab

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

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