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Click Save. You will want to repeat this process for as many different packages as you need. In this example we have configured packages ranging from 36" to 300". Notice that there is a "Copy" button beside each package. This makes it incredibly fast to replicate the configuration of one pallet and adjust only the one dimension and description.
Basic Item Setup
When you are shipping freight it is CRITICAL to specify the:
- Dimensions (Length x Width x Height)
- Weight
- Freight Class
- Restricted Shipping Method Usage
This tutorial assumes you are familiar with the basics of item configuration. We'll cover how to configure the four options listed above. On item tab of the item editor make sure to configure the dimensions and weight as shown below and then click the Shipping tab.
On the shipping tab set the freight class inside of the Shipping Options section as shown below.
Next select "FreightQuote.com: LTL" as the only valid shipping method for this item as shown below.
Now click the save button located at the bottom of the page. This covers the basic additional requirements for a freight item.