Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce

It will provide you with the most affordable shipping rates, generate labels, print them out, track shipments using multiple shipping APIs, and display the results in the WooCommerce shopping cart and order pages.

Downloading the plugin

• Obtain the plugin’s zip file by clicking on the provided download link.
• Alternatively, you can search for the plugin directly on the WordPress.org plugin directory.

Installing the plugin

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. From the dashboard, go to the “Plugins” menu on the left-hand side and select “Add New.”
3. On the “Add Plugins” page, click the “Upload Plugin” button located at the top.
4. Choose the plugin zip file you downloaded in the previous step and click “Install Now.”
5. Once the installation is complete, a success message will appear.

Activating the plugin

• After installation, you’ll be redirected to a confirmation page. Click the “Activate Plugin” button to activate the newly installed plugin.
• Alternatively, you can find the plugin you just installed in the “Plugins” menu and click the “Activate” link below it.

Accessing the plugin

• To access the plugin’s configuration settings, navigate to the WooCommerce menu and select “Settings.” Then, click on the “Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce” tab.
• Alternatively, you can go to the “Plugins” menu, locate the “Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce” plugin, and click the “Settings” link below it.

Settings Tab

Multiple shipping options for woocommerce settings page provides a flexible and customizable way for businesses to configure their shipping options and provide a seamless shipping experience for their customers. It includes various options that can be configured to customize the shipping experience for customers.

Authorization

The plugin includes an input field called “MSO Key” located at the top of the settings page. In this field, you can enter the authorization key. This key can be obtained free of charge from the Mini Logics subscription page. Once you register, a unique key will be automatically generated for you and displayed at the top of the subscription page. The purpose of this key is to manage the plugin’s activity and logs. To activate the plugin and ensure it functions properly, you need to correctly enter the key into the plugin’s settings. Once done, the plugin will begin working as intended.

Quoting Methods

API testing mode

The “API testing mode” checkbox in the Multiple shipping options for WooCommerce Plugin allows you to enable or disable testing mode for the shipping API. When this option is enabled, the plugin will use the API testing server instead of the production server for all API requests. This is useful for testing and debugging purposes, as it allows you to make test requests without actually affecting live data. Here are some things to keep in mind when using the API testing Mode:

• When testing mode is enabled, you will need to use test credentials provided by shipping to authenticate your API requests. These credentials are different from your production credentials.
• The API testing server may have different response times and limitations compared to the production server, so your test results may not be entirely representative of the live environment.
• Any test data you create in the testing environment will not be transferred to the production environment, and vice versa.

Lowest shipping option across all carriers

The “Lowest shipping option across all carriers” checkbox in the Multiple shipping options for WooCommerce plugin allows you to offer your customers the lowest available shipping rate across all carriers that you have integrated with. When this option is enabled, the plugin will automatically compare the shipping rates from all available carriers and select the lowest one for the customer. However, it is important to carefully review and adjust settings to ensure that the selected shipping options meet both the needs of the business and the needs of the customer.

Lowest shipping option from each carrier

The “Lowest shipping option from each carrier” checkbox in the Multiple shipping options for WooCommerce plugin allows you to offer your customers the lowest available shipping rate from each carrier that you have integrated with. When this option is enabled, the plugin will compare the shipping rates from all available carriers and select the lowest rate for each carrier, and display those options to the customer. The “Lowest shipping option from each carrier” checkbox can be a useful tool for offering customers multiple shipping options at competitive rates. However, it is important to carefully review and adjust settings to ensure that the selected shipping options meet both the needs of the business and the needs of the customer.

Minimum shipment weight requirement for LTL Freight Shipping; Small Package Shipping will be returned otherwise

The plugin option “Minimum shipment weight requirement for LTL Freight Shipping; Small Package Shipping will be returned otherwise” allows you to set a minimum weight requirement for LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight shipping. If the weight of a shipment falls below this minimum requirement, the plugin will return it as a small package shipping instead.

Offer free shipping when an order’s parcel shipment exceeds a certain threshold.

The “Offer free shipping when an order’s parcel shipment exceeds a certain threshold” option in Multiple shipping options for WooCommerce plugin allows you to offer free shipping to customers when their order’s parcel shipment exceeds a certain value or weight threshold. The threshold can be based on the total value of cart or weight of the parcel shipment. For example, you can set a threshold based on the total value of the items in the customer’s shopping cart or the total weight of the items.

What to do when a product does not provide a shipping rate on the cart/checkout page

When a Product Does Not Provide a Shipping Rate on the Cart/Checkout Page” in Multiple shipping options for WooCommerce plugin refers to the situation when a shipping rate is not available or displayed for a particular product during the cart or checkout process. In such cases, it is necessary to provide a clear and informative message to the customer about the next steps to take.

If the products in an order are from multiple origins and one of them does not have a return rate, the total shipping cost should not be displayed on the cart page.

When the plugin option “If the products in an order are from multiple origins and one of them does not have a return rate, the total shipping cost should not be displayed on the cart page” is enabled, it ensures that if the cart or checkout page contains products with different origins and one of them does not have a return rate, the total shipping cost will not be shown. This functionality helps maintain accuracy by displaying shipping costs only when all products have return rates available.

Options to consider when no shipping rates are available

The radio button “Options to consider when no shipping rates are available” in Multiple shipping options for WooCommerce plugin presents different choices to consider when shipping rates are not available for a particular order or destination. This feature allows you to configure how the plugin should handle such situations. You can go with, Display an error message: Selecting this option will display a message to the customer indicating that shipping rates are not currently available for the selected destination or order. The message can include instructions for the customer to contact support or provide an alternative shipping address. This option is helpful in informing customers about the unavailability of shipping rates and guiding them on further steps. Setting a custom shipping rate: Selecting this option allows you to provide alternative shipping methods or options when no shipping rates are available. For example, you can display a generic flat-rate, local pickup or free shipping option or have the choice to contact support for manual shipping rate calculations. You can input the cost for custom shipping rates.This option provides flexibility and allows customers to proceed with their order by selecting an alternative shipping method.

Origin

The default origin address for all store products will be the store address. If you wish to change the origin address for specific products, you can do so on the product page, where you will have the option to make individual selections.

Small Package Shipping

The Small Package Shipping part in Multiple shipping options for WooCommerce plugin designed to handle the shipping of small packages. It provides an efficient solution for managing the shipping process of lightweight and small items.

UPS Small Package Shipping

Enable / Disable

The enable/disable checkbox in the UPS carrier settings section of the “Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce” plugin has a specific functionality. When the checkbox is enabled, the UPS small package shipping quotes will be displayed on the cart/checkout page. On the other hand, if the checkbox is disabled, no shipping quotes related to UPS small package shipping will be shown. This checkbox provides control over the visibility of UPS shipping options during the checkout process.

UPS Connection – Obtaining UPS API Credentials

To utilize the UPS API functionality within the plugin, you will need to obtain the following UPS API credentials: Account Number, Username, Password, and Access Key. These credentials are essential for establishing a secure and direct communication link between the plugin and the UPS services. Here’s how you can acquire these UPS API credentials from ups.com:

1. Account Number:
   • Visit the UPS website at www.ups.com.
   • Log in to your UPS account or create a new account if you don’t have one.
   • Navigate to the account settings or profile section.
   • Look for the section that provides your UPS account number.
   • Note down the Account Number for later use with the plugin.
2. Username:
   • While logged in to your UPS account on ups.com, go to the account settings or profile section.
   • Locate the area where your account information is displayed.
   • Identify the username associated with your UPS account.
   • Take note of the Username for use with the plugin.
3. Password:
   • Again, access your UPS account on ups.com.
   • Go to the account settings or profile section.
   • Look for the password settings or security options.
   • Follow the instructions provided to change or view your UPS account password.
   • Ensure you have the correct password noted for configuring the plugin.
4. Access Key:
   • Access the UPS Developer Portal by visiting https://www.ups.com/upsdeveloperkit.
   • Log in to your UPS Developer account or create a new one if needed.
   • Once logged in, navigate to the section where API access and credentials are managed.
   • Generate or request an Access Key for API integration.
   • Make sure to save the Access Key securely for use with the plugin.

Once you have obtained the Account Number, Username, Password, and Access Key from ups.com as described above, you will be able to input these credentials into the appropriate fields within the plugin’s settings. This will enable the plugin to establish a secure connection with UPS and provide the desired shipping functionality.

Test UPS Connection

The “Test UPS Connection” button serves a specific purpose within the plugin. When you click on this button, the plugin will check whether the credentials added for UPS are correct. If any issues are detected, error messages will be displayed below, providing information about the specific problems encountered. Furthermore, this feature allows you to test both your testing and production UPS accounts. It gives you the flexibility to verify the functionality and accuracy of your UPS credentials in different account modes. Additionally, within the “Quoting Methods” section, you will find a common option that enables you to switch between testing and production modes. This option allows you to easily toggle the settings to ensure that the plugin is utilizing the appropriate UPS environment based on your specific needs.

UPS Services

The shipping plugin offers both Domestic Services and International Services, each with its own set of options. For each UPS shipping option, you can utilize the “UPS Service Label” field. This field provides you with the flexibility to modify the service name associated with the UPS shipping option. By customizing the label, you can align it with your specific requirements, ensuring clarity and consistency for your customers. Additionally, the plugin provides the “UPS Service Markup” field, which allows you to adjust the cost of the UPS service. You have the freedom to add or subtract a specific amount or percentage from the original UPS service cost. This functionality empowers you to apply static or percentage-based markups to the UPS service cost, giving you control over the pricing strategy for each service. By leveraging the “UPS Service Markup” field, you can effectively manage and customize the cost of UPS services to accommodate any additional expenses or incorporate a desired profit margin. This feature enhances your ability to fine-tune the pricing structure for UPS shipping services within your business.

Domestic Services

• UPS Ground
• UPS 2nd Day Air
• UPS 2nd Day Air A.M
• UPS Next Day Air Saver
• UPS Next Day Air
• UPS Next Day Air Early
• UPS 3 Day Select

International Services

• UPS Standard
• UPS Expedited
• UPS Express Saver
• UPS Express
• UPS Express Plus

Feel free to explore these services and utilize the customization options to optimize your UPS shipping experience.

Accessorials

Residential delivery

The “Residential Delivery” checkbox in the UPS Small accessorials section provides customers with the option to indicate whether their package requires delivery to a residential address. When this checkbox is selected or checked, it notifies the plugin that the destination address is indeed a residential one.

Fedex Small Package Shipping

Enable / Disable

The enable/disable checkbox in the FedEx carrier settings section of the “Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce” plugin serves a specific purpose. When the checkbox is enabled, it allows the display of FedEx small package shipping quotes on the cart and checkout pages. Conversely, if the checkbox is disabled, no shipping quotes related to FedEx small package shipping will be shown. This checkbox provides merchants with control over the visibility of FedEx shipping options during the checkout process.

Fedex Connection – Obtaining Fedex API Credentials

To utilize the FedEx API functionality within the plugin, you will need to obtain the following FedEx API credentials: Key, Password, Account Number, and Meter Number. These credentials are essential for establishing a secure and direct communication link between the plugin and the FedEx services. Here’s how you can acquire these FedEx API credentials from fedex.com:

1. Key:
   • Visit the FedEx website at www.fedex.com.
   • Log in to your FedEx account or create a new account if you don’t have one.
   • Navigate to the account settings or profile section.
   • Look for the section that provides your FedEx API Key.
   • Note down the Key for later use with the plugin.
2. Password:
   • While logged in to your FedEx account on fedex.com, go to the account settings or profile section.
   • Locate the area where your account information is displayed.
   • Identify the password associated with your FedEx account.
   • Take note of the Password for use with the plugin.
3. Account Number:
   • Access your FedEx account on fedex.com.
   • Go to the account settings or profile section.
   • Look for the section that provides your FedEx Account Number.
   • Note down the Account Number for use with the plugin.
4. Meter Number:
   • Again, access your FedEx account on fedex.com.
   • Navigate to the account settings or profile section.
   • Look for the section that provides your FedEx Meter Number.
   • Take note of the Meter Number for use with the plugin.

Once you have obtained the Key, Password, Account Number, and Meter Number from fedex.com as described above, you will be able to input these credentials into the appropriate fields within the plugin’s settings. This will enable the plugin to establish a secure connection with FedEx and provide the desired shipping functionality.

Test Fedex Connection

The “Test Fedex Connection” button serves a specific purpose within the plugin. When you click on this button, the plugin will check whether the credentials added for Fedex are correct. If any issues are detected, error messages will be displayed below, providing information about the specific problems encountered. Furthermore, this feature allows you to test both your testing and production Fedex accounts. It gives you the flexibility to verify the functionality and accuracy of your Fedex credentials in different account modes. Additionally, within the “Quoting Methods” section, you will find a common option that enables you to switch between testing and production modes. This option allows you to easily toggle the settings to ensure that the plugin is utilizing the appropriate Fedex environment based on your specific needs.

Fedex Services

The shipping plugin offers both Domestic Services and International Services, each with its own set of options. For each FedEx shipping option, you can utilize the “FedEx Service Label” field. This field provides you with the flexibility to modify the service name associated with the FedEx shipping option. By customizing the label, you can align it with your specific requirements, ensuring clarity and consistency for your customers. Additionally, the plugin provides the “FedEx Service Markup” field, which allows you to adjust the cost of the FedEx service. You have the freedom to add or subtract a specific amount or percentage from the original FedEx service cost. This functionality empowers you to apply static or percentage-based markups to the FedEx service cost, giving you control over the pricing strategy for each service. By leveraging the “FedEx Service Markup” field, you can effectively manage and customize the cost of FedEx services to accommodate any additional expenses or incorporate a desired profit margin. This feature enhances your ability to fine-tune the pricing structure for FedEx shipping services within your business.

Domestic Services

• FedEx Home Delivery
• FedEx Ground
• FedEx Express Saver
• FedEx 2Day
• FedEx 2Day AM
• FedEx Standard Overnight
• FedEx Priority Overnight
• FedEx First Overnight

International Services

• UPS Standard
• FedEx International Ground
• FedEx International Economy
• FedEx International Economy Distribution
• FedEx International Economy Freight
• FedEx International Priority
• FedEx International Priority Distribution
• FedEx International Priority Freight
• FedEx International Distribution Freight

Feel free to explore these services and utilize the customization options to optimize your FedEx shipping experience.

Accessorials

Residential delivery

The “Residential Delivery” checkbox in the Fedex Small accessorials section provides customers with the option to indicate whether their package requires delivery to a residential address. When this checkbox is selected or checked, it notifies the plugin that the destination address is indeed a residential one.

LTL Freight Shipping

The LTL Freight Shipping component within the Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce plugin is specifically created to manage the transportation of freight products. This feature offers an effective solution for handling the shipping process of heavy and oversized items.

UPS LTL Freight Shipping

Enable / Disable

The enable/disable checkbox in the UPS carrier settings section of the “Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce” plugin has a specific functionality. When the checkbox is enabled, the UPS ltl freight shipping quotes will be displayed on the cart/checkout page. On the other hand, if the checkbox is disabled, no shipping quotes related to UPS ltl freight shipping will be shown. This checkbox provides control over the visibility of UPS shipping options during the checkout process.

UPS Freight Connection – Obtaining UPS API Credentials

To integrate UPS Freight shipping services into your website or application using the plugin, you will need to obtain the following UPS Freight API credentials and parameters from the official UPS website. Here are the steps to retrieve each detail:

1. Account Number:
   • Visit the official UPS website at https://www.ups.com/.
   • Navigate to the UPS Developer Kit or UPS Developer APIs section.
   • Create a developer account if you don’t have one.
   • Access the API documentation and locate the section related to API credentials.
   • Follow the instructions provided to generate or retrieve your UPS Freight Account Number.
2. Username:
   • Once you have obtained the Account Number, follow the instructions in the API documentation to generate or retrieve your UPS Freight API Username. This username is associated with your UPS Freight Account and allows access to the UPS Freight API.
3. Password:
   • While logged in to your UPS developer account, navigate to the API credentials section.
   • Follow the instructions provided to generate or retrieve your UPS Freight API Password. This password is associated with your UPS Freight Account and ensures secure access to the UPS Freight API.
4. Access Key:
   • In the same API credentials section, locate the instructions for generating or retrieving your UPS Freight API Access Key.
   • Follow the provided steps to obtain your UPS Freight API Access Key. This key is used for authentication and authorization purposes when accessing the UPS Freight API.

Once you have collected all the necessary UPS Freight API credentials and parameters, you can configure them in the plugin settings. Ensure that the Account Number, Username, Password, and Access Key are accurately entered. By following these steps and retrieving the required API credentials from the UPS website, you can enable seamless integration with UPS Freight shipping services and provide accurate shipping rates and options to your customers.

Test UPS Freight Connection

The “Test UPS Freight Connection” button serves a specific purpose within the plugin. When you click on this button, the plugin will check whether the credentials added for UPS are correct. If any issues are detected, error messages will be displayed below, providing information about the specific problems encountered. Furthermore, this feature allows you to test both your testing and production UPS accounts. It gives you the flexibility to verify the functionality and accuracy of your UPS credentials in different account modes. Additionally, within the “Quoting Methods” section, you will find a common option that enables you to switch between testing and production modes. This option allows you to easily toggle the settings to ensure that the plugin is utilizing the appropriate UPS environment based on your specific needs.

Accessorials

Residential delivery

The “Residential Delivery” checkbox in the UPS Freight accessorials section allows customers to indicate if their package needs to be delivered to a residential address. When this checkbox is selected or checked, it notifies the plugin that the destination address is a residential location.

Lift Gate delivery

The “Lift Gate Delivery” checkbox in the UPS Freight accessorials section allows customers to indicate if their package requires delivery to a location with a lift gate. When this checkbox is selected or checked, it notifies the plugin that the destination address requires a lift gate for delivery.

Additional Details

Markup

The markup functionality in the UPS Freight plugin allows you to modify the cost of the UPS Freight service. With this feature, you have the flexibility to add or subtract a specific amount or percentage from the original UPS Freight service cost. This empowers you to apply either static or percentage-based markups to the UPS Freight service cost, giving you complete control over your pricing strategy for each service. By leveraging the markup feature, you can adjust the UPS Freight service cost to accommodate any additional expenses or incorporate a desired profit margin. Whether you want to add a fixed amount or a percentage to the original cost, this functionality provides you with the necessary tools to fine-tune your pricing structure and optimize your shipping rates for UPS Freight services.

Fedex LTL Freight Shipping

Enable / Disable

The enable/disable checkbox in the Fedex carrier settings section of the “Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce” plugin has a specific functionality. When the checkbox is enabled, the Fedex LTL freight shipping quotes will be displayed on the cart/checkout page. On the other hand, if the checkbox is disabled, no shipping quotes related to Fedex LTL freight shipping will be shown. This checkbox provides control over the visibility of Fedex shipping options during the checkout process.

Fedex Freight Connection – Obtaining Fedex API Credentials

To integrate Fedex Freight shipping services into your website or application using the plugin, you will need to obtain the following Fedex Freight API credentials and parameters from the official Fedex website. Here are the steps to retrieve each detail:

1. Key:
   • Visit the official Fedex website at https://www.fedex.com/.
   • Navigate to the FedEx Developer Resource Center or FedEx Web Services page.
   • Create a developer account if you don’t have one.
   • Access the API documentation and locate the section related to API credentials.
   • Follow the instructions provided to generate or retrieve your API Key.
2. Password:
   • Once you have obtained the API Key, follow the instructions provided in the API documentation to generate or retrieve your API Password. This password is associated with your API Key and ensures secure access to the Fedex Freight API.
3. Billing Account Number:
   • Log in to your Fedex online account on the Fedex website.
   • Navigate to the billing section or account management.
   • Locate and note down your Billing Account Number, which is associated with your billing account.
4. Meter Number:
   • While logged in to your Fedex online account, go to the account management section.
   • Locate and note down your Meter Number, which is associated with your Fedex shipping account.
5. Shipper Account Number:
   • If you already have a Fedex shipping account, log in to your online account.
   • Navigate to the account management or profile settings section.
   • Find and note down your Shipper Account Number, which is associated with your Fedex shipping account.
6. Third Party Account Number:
   • If you are using a third-party shipping account, contact the third party to obtain the Third Party Account Number associated with your account.
7. Billing Details:
   • Within your Fedex online account, access the billing or account management section.
   • Update or review your billing details, including the Address, City, State, Zip Code, and Country. Note down the information for later use.
8. Physical Details:
   • While logged in to your Fedex online account, navigate to the account management or profile settings section.
   • Update or review your physical address details, including the Address, City, State, Zip Code, and Country. Note down the information for later use.

Once you have collected all the necessary Fedex Freight API credentials and parameters, you can configure them in the plugin settings. Ensure that the Key, Password, Billing Account Number, Meter Number, Shipper Account Number, Third Party Account Number, Billing Details (Address, City, State, Zip, Country), and Physical Details (Address, City, State, Zip, Country) are accurately entered. By following these steps and retrieving the required API credentials from the Fedex website, you can enable seamless integration with Fedex Freight shipping services and provide accurate shipping rates and options to your custoUpdate or review your physical address details, including the Address, City, State, Zip Code, and Country. Note down the information for later use.mers.

Test Fedex Freight Connection

The “Test Fedex Freight Connection” button serves a specific purpose within the plugin. When you click on this button, the plugin will check whether the credentials added for Fedex are correct. If any issues are detected, error messages will be displayed below, providing information about the specific problems encountered. Furthermore, this feature allows you to test both your testing and production Fedex accounts. It gives you the flexibility to verify the functionality and accuracy of your Fedex credentials in different account modes. Additionally, within the “Quoting Methods” section, you will find a common option that enables you to switch between testing and production modes. This option allows you to easily toggle the settings to ensure that the plugin is utilizing the appropriate Fedex environment based on your specific needs.

Accessorials

Residential delivery

The “Residential Delivery” checkbox in the Fedex Freight accessorials section allows customers to indicate if their package needs to be delivered to a residential address. When this checkbox is selected or checked, it notifies the plugin that the destination address is a residential location.

Lift Gate delivery

The “Lift Gate Delivery” checkbox in the Fedex Freight accessorials section allows customers to indicate if their package requires delivery to a location with a lift gate. When this checkbox is selected or checked, it notifies the plugin that the destination address requires a lift gate for delivery.

Additional Details

Markup

The markup functionality in the Fedex Freight plugin allows you to modify the cost of the Fedex Freight service. With this feature, you have the flexibility to add or subtract a specific amount or percentage from the original Fedex Freight service cost. This empowers you to apply either static or percentage-based markups to the Fedex Freight service cost, giving you complete control over your pricing strategy for each service. By leveraging the markup feature, you can adjust the Fedex Freight service cost to accommodate any additional expenses or incorporate a desired profit margin. Whether you want to add a fixed amount or a percentage to the original cost, this functionality provides you with the necessary tools to fine-tune your pricing structure and optimize your shipping rates for Fedex Freight services.

Pallets

The “Pallets” feature provides merchants with the capability to define their standard pallet size, maximum loaded weight, and dimensions within the shipping plugin. This information plays a crucial role in determining an optimal packaging solution before obtaining shipping rate estimates. By specifying the pallet details, merchants can ensure that the products are appropriately packed for shipment. The plugin takes into account the pallet size, weight capacity, and dimensions to generate a packaging solution that suits the specific requirements of the order. Once the products are packed according to the recommended pallet configuration, the details of the packed items will be displayed on the order page. This visibility allows merchants to easily identify the packaging arrangement for each order. By accurately determining the packaging solution using the specified pallet information, the shipping plugin can provide the most precise and reliable shipping rate estimates. This ensures that merchants receive the most accurate cost calculations for shipping their products to customers, contributing to an efficient and cost-effective shipping process. At the beginning, there is an option to enable or disable the functionality using a toggle button. This allows you to activate or deactivate this feature. Additionally, the following pallet parameters are available for configuration:

1. Open: Check this box to make the pallet available for packaging solution calculations.
2. Pallet Name: Enter a nickname or a specific name for the pallet to easily identify it.
3. Length (in): Specify the length of the pallet in inches.
4. Width (in): Provide the width of the pallet in inches.
5. Max Height (in): Determine the maximum height that the pallet is allowed to reach. Please enter this measurement in inches. Note that this measurement does not include the height of the pallet itself.
6. Pallet Height (in): Specify the height of the pallet in inches.
7. Pallet Weight (lbs): Enter the weight of the pallet in pounds.
8. Max Weight (lbs): Indicate the maximum weight that the pallet is rated to hold, expressed in pounds. This value should not include the weight of the pallet itself.

By configuring these pallet parameters accurately, the shipping plugin can effectively calculate the packaging solution and provide accurate shipping estimates based on the specified pallet characteristics.

Boxes

The “Boxes” feature within the shipping plugin enables merchants to define and record their standard box sizes. These recorded box sizes are then utilized to determine the optimal packaging solution before obtaining shipping rate estimates. By specifying the standard box sizes, merchants ensure that the packaging solution aligns with their specific requirements. The plugin considers these box sizes and dimensions to generate a suitable packaging solution for each order. Once the products are packed according to the recommended box configuration, the details of the packed items will be displayed on the order page. This visibility allows merchants to easily identify the packaging arrangement for each order. By accurately determining the packaging solution using the recorded box sizes, the shipping plugin provides the most precise and reliable shipping rate estimates. This ensures that merchants receive the most accurate cost calculations for shipping their products to customers, contributing to an efficient and cost-effective shipping process. At the beginning, there is an enable/disable button that allows you to activate or deactivate this functionality. Below are the box parameters available for configuration:

1. Open: Check this box to make the box available for packaging solution calculations.
2. Box Name: Enter a unique nickname or specific name for the box to easily identify it.
3. Inner Length (in): Specify the inner length of the box in inches.
4. Inner Width (in): Provide the inner width of the box in inches.
5. Inner Height (in): Determine the inner height of the box in inches.
6. Outer Length (in): Specify the length of the box in inches, including any outer dimensions.
7. Outer Width (in): Indicate the width of the box in inches, including any outer dimensions.
8. Outer Height (in): Specify the height of the box in inches, including any outer dimensions.
9. Box Weight (lbs): Enter the weight of the box in pounds.
10. Max Weight (lbs): Specify the maximum weight that the box is allowed to weigh, including the weight of the box itself. Enter this value in pounds.

By configuring these box parameters accurately, the shipping plugin can effectively calculate the packaging solution and provide accurate shipping estimates based on the specified box characteristics.

WooCommerce Order

Welcome to our order page, powered by the incredible “Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce” plugin. With this plugin, you have complete control over multiple shipments, allowing you to easily manage and modify each shipment as needed. Our order page provides you with a user-friendly interface to handle multiple shipments effortlessly. You can delete existing shipments or add new ones with just a few clicks, ensuring that you have complete flexibility in organizing your deliveries. Each shipment on the order page is equipped with its own set of shipping options. You can specify the sender’s address, ensuring that your packages are dispatched from the desired location. Likewise, you can provide the receiver’s address for each shipment, ensuring accurate delivery to the intended destination. Furthermore, our order page allows you to manage items within each shipment. You can conveniently add or remove items, ensuring that each package contains the correct products before shipping. This feature gives you granular control over your order fulfillment process. In addition to these powerful features, the “Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce” plugin also offers API accessorial support. This means that you can leverage various APIs to enhance your shipments with additional services. Whether you need insurance, tracking, or any other value-added services, our plugin allows you to seamlessly integrate these options into your shipments. With our order page and the “Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce” plugin, you can streamline your shipping workflow, optimize your logistics, and provide a smooth experience for both your business and your customers. Experience the convenience and flexibility of managing multiple shipments with ease.

Add shipment

Introducing the “Add Shipment” feature on our order page, designed to provide you with utmost flexibility and convenience in managing your shipments. With this powerful functionality, you can effortlessly add new shipments to your order, customize their sender and receiver addresses, and easily manage the items within each shipment. Adding a new shipment is as simple as a few clicks. Just click on the “Add Shipment” button, and a new section will appear, ready for you to fill in the details. This intuitive process allows you to quickly create additional shipments based on your requirements.

Billing Address & Shipping Address

Our order page is equipped with convenient radio buttons labeled “Billing Address” and “Shipping Address,” allowing you to effortlessly select the desired destination address for each shipment within the order. By default, the “Shipping Address” option is selected, streamlining the shipping process based on the information provided during the checkout stage. When a customer proceeds to place an order, both the billing and shipping addresses are captured from the checkout page. These addresses reflect the customer’s preferences and requirements at the time of purchase. The “Billing Address” typically corresponds to the customer’s primary address associated with the payment method, while the “Shipping Address” refers to the address where the customer wants the products to be delivered. However, we understand that circumstances may change or additional shipping options may be required. That’s why we have integrated the default WooCommerce functionality, allowing you to easily modify the selected address option at the top of the order page. If you need to switch to the “Billing Address” for a particular shipment, simply click on the radio button labeled “Billing Address.” The page will instantly update, reflecting the billing address as the destination for that specific shipment.

Enable / Disable Shipment

Introducing the “Enable/Disable” checkbox button on our order page, which provides you with a straightforward and powerful method to control the shipment process, including rate retrieval and shipment creation. By default, the “Enable” option is selected, ensuring that the shipment functionality is active. Enabling the shipment functionality not only allows you to retrieve rates but also enables the creation of shipments based on the selected shipping option. This feature is particularly useful when you are ready to proceed with order fulfillment, generate shipping labels, or initiate the delivery process

From ?Sender Address

On our order page, we have incorporated a convenient dropdown menu labeled “Sender Address,” allowing you to easily select the desired address for the sender. This dropdown provides a seamless way to choose from existing addresses or add, remove, and update sender addresses as needed. When you click on the dropdown, a list of available sender addresses will appear. These addresses are preconfigured based on your saved locations. You can select the appropriate sender address from the dropdown, ensuring that your packages are dispatched from the desired location, whether it’s a warehouse, store, or any other designated place. To manage your sender addresses, simply click on the “Edit Locations” link. This action will trigger a popup window where you can add new addresses, remove existing ones, or update the details of a specific address. The popup interface is designed to provide a user-friendly experience, allowing you to effortlessly handle all aspects of sender address management.

To ?Receiver Address

The “To” label on our order page displays the receiver address, which is determined based on the selection made using the radio buttons at the start of the section. When you choose the “Billing Address” option, the receiver address will automatically populate with the same address entered for billing during the checkout process. This option is convenient when the billing and shipping addresses are the same. On the other hand, if you select the “Shipping Address” option, the receiver address will reflect the address specifically designated for shipping, which may differ from the billing address. This option allows you to provide a separate address where you want the products to be delivered. The purpose of the “To” label is to clearly indicate the destination address for the shipment. It ensures that you have a clear understanding of where the package will be sent based on your selection from the radio buttons.

items

The “Items” section on our order page displays a list of products that were added during the checkout process. Each item is accompanied by a quantity text field, allowing you to easily modify the quantity of the respective product. The user-friendly interface enables you to make changes effortlessly. If you need to adjust the quantity of a specific item, simply update the corresponding quantity field to reflect the desired quantity. Moreover, if you wish to remove a product from the order, you can do so with ease. By clicking on the appropriate remove button or icon associated with the item, you can promptly delete it from the order. To add new items to the order, you can utilize the default functionality provided by WooCommerce. Change the order status to “Pending Payment” to activate the “Add items” button in the default WooCommerce “Item” section. Clicking on this button allows you to include additional products to the order. Once you have made the necessary updates and modifications, click on the update button to save the changes. After the page refreshes, you will notice that the “Multiple Shipping Options for WooCommerce” order page section reflects the new shipment that includes the newly added products. In this section, you have the flexibility to easily rearrange the products between different shipments using a simple drag-and-drop mechanism. This intuitive feature enables you to allocate products to different shipments based on your specific shipping requirements.

Accessorials

On our order page, you will find two checkboxes labeled “Accessorials” – Residential and Liftgate, offering you additional options for shipping specific types of products. These checkboxes serve different purposes based on the nature of the items being shipped. The “Residential” checkbox is applicable for both small package shipping and LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight shipping products. By selecting this checkbox, you indicate that the destination address is a residential location. This information is vital for carriers to ensure accurate delivery and make any necessary arrangements for residential shipments. Whether you are shipping small packages or larger LTL freight items, selecting the “Residential” checkbox ensures that the carrier is aware of the residential nature of the destination address. On the other hand, the “Liftgate” checkbox is exclusively relevant for LTL freight shipping. When you select this checkbox, it signifies that the shipment requires a liftgate at the pickup or delivery location. A liftgate is a hydraulic platform attached to the rear of the truck, enabling the safe and efficient loading and unloading of heavy or bulky freight items. Selecting the “Liftgate” checkbox ensures that the carrier is prepared with the necessary equipment to handle the specific requirements of LTL freight shipments.