Manage Packages

Overview

Nexus allows users to preconfigure custom package dimensions and weight or add default carrier packages to their Nexus instance for easy selection when creating a shipping label. 

Access Package Management

Navigate to the Settings page and select Packages.

The Packages page lists all available packages. Available packages also include any package created when creating a shipping label (See Create Shipping Label in Nexus). 

Shipping Label Settings 

Configure the following sitewide shipping label defaults: 

• Account Unit Defaults: in or cm;  lb or oz
• Label File Type: PDF or PNG
• Label Size: 4x6 or 8.5x11

Add New Package Type

Select the Add Box Configuration to create a new package type. 

Create one of the following package types: 

Custom Package

Provide the following details for a custom package: 

• Package Name: Enter a unique identifier for the package. 
• Package Type: Select Box, Envelope, or Soft Package or satchel. 
• Dimensions: Enter a length, width, height, and unit of measure. 
• Weight when empty (optional): Enter the weight of the empty packaging and a unit of measure. 

To set as the default rated package type, enable the Use this as the default package for rate calculations setting. The first package created will enable this setting automatically. After adding multiple packages, this setting may be enabled for any package. 

Click Save Changes. 

Carrier Package

Expand the desired carrier section and select a package type. 

To set as the default rated package type, enable the Use this as the default package for rate calculations setting. The first package created will enable this setting automatically. After adding multiple packages, this setting may be enabled for any package. 

Click Save Changes. 

Manage Existing Packages

Press the Menu button in the package’s row. Select Edit to make changes to the package or click Remove to delete the package. 

Contact Nexus Support

Contact Nexus Support with any questions or concerns.