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How to setup Packaging Types

Started by Mike Griggs, June 25, 2007, 06:40:21 AM

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Mike Griggs

Packaging Types have been created to support the new USPS Rates which have been made effective on May 14th 2007.  The SuperManager has been updated to support the new packaging types on USPS as well as further integration with packaging types for other shipping carriers (UPS, FedEx, etc.).

These instructions apply to the SuperManager Full version 1186 and forward.

Packaging types are used by the carriers to specify different methods of packaging that you might use to ship with the carrier (e.g. UPS Express Box, FedEx Envelope, USPS Rectangular Parcel, etc.)  The SuperManager has been updated to allow you to create your own "Package Type" that you would apply to all of the different carriers.  

For example, if you use your own box ("Your Packaging") with USPS, UPS and FedEx then you would create your own Package Type in the Supermanager, e.g. "My Boxes", and then "Map" that Package Type to the appropriate Carrier Packaging types and Shipping Methods.  Follow the instructions below.

Create Package Type in the SuperManager:
1. Open the SuperManager and click "View->Store Settings"
2. Click the "Custom Fields" tab and then click the "Package Types" tab.
3. Click "Add" and enter a name for your Package Type (e.g. "My Box) and click "OK"
4. Double click on your new Package Type in the list
5. Click on the appropriate Carrier/Export in the middle list
6. Then select the matching Carrier Packing Type in the drop down
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each Carrier/Export that you use
8. Click "OK" to close the Package Type dialog

Apply new Package Type Defaults to Ship Methods:
1. In the "Store Settings" dialog, Click the "Custom Fields" tab if not already selected
2. Click the "Ship Methods" tab
3. Double click on a Ship Method in the list
4. Select the appropriate "Default Packaging" that you created above (e.g. "My Box)
5. Click "OK" to close the Ship Map Dialog
6. Repeat steps 3-5 to set the default packaging type for each of your ship methods.
7. Click "OK" to close the Store Settings dialog and then click "File->Save" to save your changes.

Now you are prepared to export orders to your shipping programs.

If needed, you can also change the Package Type for individual shipments by accessing the Shipment Details Dialog:
1. From the order list, Right click on an order and select "Shipments->Enter Weights"
2. From the order details window, double click on the shipment in the shipment tree on the right hand side of the window.

If you have any questions about this FAQ please email support at info@thesupermanager.com

Thanks!
SuperWare Customer Support