Shipping Method Configuration
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Force To Distribution Center
If you need to force an order to route to a particular distribution center when this shipping method is selected, pick the distribution center code from the list below. Please note this will not cause the cost of shipping to recalculate since this routing takes place after the shipping method has been selected. This option is primary used with customer pickup methods.
Item Restrictions
This section offers the ability to restrict shipping methods when certain items are present in an order. Only the first 500 items will appear in this list.
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Option | Description |
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Maximum Package Count | If the shipment is over this number, then this method will be removed from the selection list presented to the user. |
Maximum Weight | If the shipment is over this weight, then this method will be removed from the selection list presented to the user. |
Limit Package Weight | This restricts the package weight. For example FedEx: Home Delivery shipments you would want to set to 70Lbs. |
Comment | Displayed to the right of the shipping method name during the checkout. |
Display Name | Changes the way the method is displayed to the customer during the checkout. |
QuickBooks Code | The accounting code used when downloading orders that use this method into your QuickBooks |
Allow 3rd Party Billing | If checked, allows the customer to enter their shipping account number. The approved customers only box is provided to restrict access to this feature to certain wholesale customers. |
Filter other methods when this one is available | If this method is available, no other methods will be presented to the customer. |
No real-time charge | If this box is checked, then any order that uses this method will drop into Accounts Receivable for review. This option is typically used for LTL Freight shipments that require detailed estimation after the order is placed. |
Suppress buySAFE | Turns off buySAFE on the order automatically if this shipping method is used. |
Lift Gate Option | Checking this box will allow the customer to specify during the checkout if a lift gate is needed to make the delivery. This is typically for LTL freight shipments to residential customers or businesses without dock doors |
Least Cost Routing
Least cost routing allows you to adjust a shipping method to another method based upon the actual costs. Let's say that you have a method called Standard Shipping that is $4.95 at checkout, but before you transfer the order to the fulfillment house you need to determine what is the actual shipping method that should be used. Least cost shipping allows you to configure which methods should be rated to change the order to. Keep in mind that it selects the least costly method, but the customer does not see a cost change on their order.