Freight Adapter Setup
Description
The following article describes how to set up the freight adapter module.
This module requires the assistance of a Datapel Support member and also the Freight provider for setup.
Detail Steps
Configuration
Go to Tools > E-Business > carrier adapters.
Select Settings tab.
Select the Freight method for this integration.
Account ID: Your account ID is provided by your Freight Provider.
Account Number: Your account Number is provided by your Freight Provider.
Outgoing Folder: The folder the WMS will export the files for import into your freight software (your freight provider will advise the folder).
Response Folder: The folder we can collect the response files for updating your invoice with your freight companies allocated connote number/tracking details.
Archive Folder: Where the response files are stored after they are processed.
Configure User: The user you would like to set the printer information for, if you select *all users this applies to any user unless the user has their own configuration.
Zone: Printer to use on your freight software, for the user selected in "Configure User".
Enable Auto Consignment Export: Auto export of File for import into your freight software (WaaS must be running).
Poll Response Folder and Import: Will try to get response from Response folder to update WMS with Consignment Number.
Timeout: Amount of time before giving up on collecting Response file (will collect and update if available on next article despatch.)
Setting up the services and predefined box sizes
Adding a new Service CodeSelect Freight method
Enter SVC Code as advised by your freight provider
Enter your personalised description
Select Add
Editing a Service Code
Select Freight method
Click on SVC Code
Select Edit
Change details
Select "Add"
Deleting a Service Code
Select Freight method
Click on SVC Code
Select "Delete"
Setting a Default Service Code
This code will be selected as default for this freight method.
Select Freight method
Click "Default"
Adding a new UNIT codeSelect Freight method
Select a service
Enter Unit Code (example "BAG")
Enter your personalised description
Select Add
Editing a UNIT code
Select Freight method
Click on SVC Code
Click on Unit Code
Select Edit
Change details
Select "Add"
Deleting a UNIT code
Select Freight method
Click on SVC Code
Click on UNIT Code
Select "Delete"
Setting a Default UNIT code
This code will be selected as default for this Service Code.
Select Freight method
Click "Default"
Select another SVC code and Repeat.
Related Information
List of currently supported freight companies and the required freight method names.
Company | Freight Method Naming |
Star Track Express | "Startrack" or "Startrack Express" (must begin with "Startrack") |
Coming soon - TNT, Australia Post