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Step-by-step Guide

This guide assumes that the feature has been implemented by Commerce Vision.

To add the Own Freight option:These steps will implement a generic own carrier freight option for the buyer during checkout. They do not apply to custom implementation of this feature. 

1. Add a Carrier Code for Own Freight

1. In the CMS, go to Settings → Settings → Settings.
   
   
   
2. Click the Freight tab.
   
   

   If the 'own freight carrier' option already exists, continue to step 4. If not, add it now.

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3. titleClick here to see how to add a new freight carrier...1. Click the Standard Freight  tabOwn Carriers tab.
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4. 2. Click Scroll down and click New. 
   

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5.  In Courier Code, enter a carrier code for 'own carrier'. 
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6. In Description, enter a suitable carrier name for the carrier.
   5. Enter values for other fields as you require.
   

   6. To save the carrier, click OK. 

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   The 'Own Freight Carrier' option is now in the list.

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7. In Carrier code for own courier (mandatory if using), add the Code for 'own carrier'.
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8. To save this setting, click Update. The 'own carrier' has successfully been added if you see the carrier's Description next to the Carrier code for own courier (mandatory if using) field.
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9. Click Save.

2. Change Setting to Allow Own Carrier

1. Click the Freight tab.
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2. In Multiple Freight Own Carriers Mode, select Free Form Entry. This allows the 'own carrier' code to display as a freight option.
   
   
3. Scroll back up the screen and click Update. 
   

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