A package preset is a pre-filled packing material configuration that a user can apply to a proposed shipment. The presets allow you to set a shipment’s package type, length, width, height, value, carriers, carrier services, and more by just selecting a preset in the UI or scanning a preset barcode.
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Package presets are different from packing materials because packing materials only concern the actual packing material (e.g. 12x12x12 box that weighs 0.5 pounds) while a preset can include carrier and service information. Presets are used purely to streamline assigning packing configurations to certain orders and can be assigned manually or automated through rating rules
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