PLEASE NOTE: If your carrier does not require parcel dimensions to be submitted when creating consignments any dimensions displayed on your account will be ignored.
The Order Grid
All order grids throughout ReadyToShip will display the weights, dimensions and package type selected for each order as shown below:
Editing Package Details
You can edit package weight and dimensions directly from the order view (as displayed above) from any tab - eg. your Unshipped orders tab, or in a shipping run assigned to a carrier, and by expanding the order.
Editing Weight
Click the pencil icon to open package details
Click or double-click the weight field to edit
Enter the new value
Click:
Tick icon to save
X to discard changes
Editing Dimensions
Click the pencil icon
Edit any dimension field (length, width, height)
Use the Tab key or your mouse to move between fields
Click:
Tick icon to save
X to discard changes
Adding Multiple Packages
If supported by your carrier:
Click the + button in the Packages column
Add additional packages
Edit each package individually using the pencil icon
Package Types
There are four package types available in ReadyToShip:
Default Package Size
Used when an order has no weight or dimension data.
Configured in Package Settings.
Predefined Package Size
A standard package size that you define with fixed dimensions and settings.
Configured in Package Settings.
Estimated Package Size
Automatically calculated based on the dimensions of the items in the order.
Custom Package Size
Manually defined by editing package dimensions.
⚠️ Important: Editing dimensions automatically converts the package to Custom.
Changing the Package Type
To select a different package type:
Click the X next to the current package to remove it
Click Select
Choose from the available options:
Use Item Dimensions
→ Calculates package size using item dimensionsBest Fit
→ Selects the smallest predefined package that fits all items
→ If none fit, falls back to item-based estimationCustom
→ Allows you to manually enter dimensions
Best Practices
Ensure product weights and dimensions are accurate for better packaging results
Use predefined packages where possible for consistency
Review package details before creating consignments