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 ====== Shipping Method Setup ====== ====== Shipping Method Setup ======
  
-In this article, we will be outlining the default Ecommerce Shipping Methods section of the Admin Panel. If you would like more specific information about a given topic, please reach out to the Ecommerce Training Staff at ecommerce@cyrious.com.+In this article, we will be outlining the default Ecommerce **Shipping Methods** section of the Admin Panel. If you would like more specific information about a given topic, please reach out to the Ecommerce Training Staff at ecommerce@cyrious.com.
  
-Additionally, Ecommerce supports XPS Shipping integration for shipping calculations. By default, this feature is turned off for all Ecommerce customers. If you are interested in using the feature, please contact the Ecommerce Training Staff at ecommerce@cyrious.com. For more information about using XPS Shipping module, see the feature article [[:ecommerce_shipping_xps|here]].+Additionally, Ecommerce supports an XPS Shipping integration for shipping calculations. By default, this feature is turned off for all Ecommerce customers. If you are interested in using the feature, please contact the Ecommerce Training Staff at ecommerce@cyrious.com. For more information about using XPS Shipping module, see the feature article [[:ecommerce_shipping_xps|here]].
  
 ===== Shipping Methods Menu ===== ===== Shipping Methods Menu =====
  
-New Shipping Method - This option will allow to create a New Shipping Method.+**+ (Shipping Method**) - This option will allow you to create a new Shipping Method.
  
-Search / Filter - This option will allow you to filter your list based on name. The second search box will limit your shipping methods based on storefronts.+**Toolbar**
  
-Toolbar+   - **Edit **- To edit an existing record, click on the corresponding row. 
 +  - **Shipping Method Name**  - This is the name used to identify the Shipping Method externally. 
 +  - **Shipping Code**  - This is the name used to identify the Shipping Method internally. 
 +  - **Stores **- This shows if the Shipping Method is attached to all Stores or a single Store. 
 +  - **More Options**  - Represented as 3 vertical dots on the far right side of the Shipping Method row. Hover over the option menu for the following: 
 +      - **Clone **- Represented as overlapping pages. This allows you to clone a Shipping Method. 
 +      - **Set Inactive / Set Active**- This easily toggles the Shipping Method on and off for any Store(s) where it is attached. 
 +      - **Delete **- This option allows you to delete Shipping Methods that are no longer needed. //__Each Store must have at least one shipping method active.__ // 
 +===== Shipping Method Details Tab =====
  
-  - Edit - Represented as a pencil when you you hover or hightlight a shipping method row. This allows you to open an existing record. +**Details**
-  - ID - The database unique identifier for the shipping method. This option is not editable, but you may need to provide this information to the Ecommerce Training Team to troubleshoot issues. +
-  - Display Name - This is the name used to identify the shipping method externally. +
-  - Internal Code - This is the name used to identify the shipping method internally. +
-  - Storefronts - This shows if the shipping method is attached to all storefronts or a single storefront. +
-  - Active - This easily toggles the shipping method on and off for any storefront where it is attached. +
-  - Clone - Represented as overlapping pages. This allows you to clone a shipping method. +
-  - Delete - This option allows you to delete shipping methods that are no longer needed. Each storefront must have at least one shipping method active.+
  
-===== General Tab =====+  - **Shipping Method Name **- This will be displayed to the customer on the checkout basket. 
 +  - **Shipping Code**  - This is your internal code for the Shipping Method, if applicable. 
 +  - **Store**  - This option allows you to decide if this Shipping Method is valid for all Stores or a single Store. 
 +  - **Handling Charge**  - This is a flat charge for handling and packaging when usnig this Shipping Method. Leave it at zero if you don't wish to include the charge in your pricing. 
 +  - **Destination Country**  - This option allows you to decide if this Shipping Method is valid for all countries or a single country. You will want to make sure your Store billing and shipping address settings are compatible with this selection. 
 +**Display Settings**
  
-Gerenal Settings+  - **Enable during Checkout**  - If checked, the Shipping Method will be available for selection on the relevant Stores. 
 +  - **Display Order**  - Allows you to organize your Shipping Methods in an order of your choice. 
 +      - Smaller numbers will be displayed first. 
 +      - Display order doesn't automatically re-index. 
 +      - If two Shipping Methods have the same display order, it will sort alphabetically. 
 +      - If you will be entering more Shipping Methods later, it is recommended you build spacing into your display order. For example, setup your initial Shipping Methods in groupings of 10 so you can insert more options in between later if applicable.
  
-  - Display Name - This will be displayed to the customer on the checkout basket. +===== Shipping Rules Tab =====
-  - Shipping Code - This is your internal code for the shipping method if applicable. +
-  - Storefront - This option allows you to decide if this shipping method is valid for all storefronts or a single storefront. +
-  - Handling Charge - This is a flat charge for handling and packaging when usnig this shipping method. Leave it at zero if you don't wish to include the charge in your pricing. +
-  - Destination County - This option allows you to decide if this shipping method is valid for all countries or a single country. You will want to make sure your storefront billing and shipping address settings are compatiable with this selection.+
  
-Display Settings+**Flat Rate Per Item**  - This option allows you to charge a designated price for a particular Product. Base Rate will only be charged once, but Per Unit Cost will charge for each item in their basket.
  
-  Active for Checkout - If checked, the shipping method will be available for selection on the relevant storefronts+**Fixed Rate Per Item**  This option allows you to charge a fixed price for shipping. It doesn't matter how much they enter into their basket. The per unit cost of this option can be found in Product Setup
-  Display Order Allows you to organize your shipping methods in an order of your choice. + 
-      - Smaller numbers will be displayed first. +**Quantity-Based Rate**  This option allows you to charge a designated price per quantity they put in their basket for a particular itemBase Rate will only be charged oncebut Per Unit Cost will charge for each item in their basket
-      - Display order doesn't automatically re-index. + 
-      - If two shipping methods have the same display orderit will sort alphabetically+**Weight-Based Rate**  - This option allows you to charge a designated price per weight for a particular item. Base Rate will only be charged oncebut Per Unit Cost will charge for each pound in their basket.
-      If you will be entering more shipping methods laterit is recommended you build spacing into your display order. For example, setup your initial shipping methods in groupings of 10 so you can insert more options in between later if applicable.+