The Order Manager includes hundreds of System Parameters that can be used to tailor the program to a merchant's way of doing business. To change a system parameter, go to the Maintenance Menu and double-click "Set System Parameters" from the list of links, or select System Parameters from the Quick Clicks on the Main Menu. For instructions, review the Knowledge Base page, Set System Parameters.
For ease of use, the system parameters are divided into "Parameter Groups" with related functions. This article describes the parameters that are part of the Returns Exchanges RMAs parameter group.
Parameter Name |
Comments |
ApproveExchangeOrders |
If TRUE, orders created by the program for exchanged items will be automatically approved |
ChargeRestockForExchanges |
If you have the system set up to charge restocking fees for a return (ReturnFeeCalcType not set to "None" AND ReturnFeeCalcValue is greater than zero), do you want the fees charged if the customer is performing an exchange? Default=Yes |
ChargeRestockForReturns |
Parameter is ONLY USED FOR NEW POINT OF SALE RETURNS!!! See: ReturnFeeCalcType and ReturnFeeCalcValue parameters for RMA /Returns/Exchanges system |
DefaultReturnsToDiscard |
Set to True to have the system mark returned items as discarded rather than as returned to inventory or vendor. |
DropShipReturnsToInventory |
If True, a drop-ship item will default to being returned to your in-house quantity on hand rather than being returned to the vendor. Default=False |
ExchangeDefaultShippingMethod |
The default shipping method to set on an exchange order |
ExchangeFeeCalcType |
Select one of the following: NONE - System will not calculate a fee for exchanges FLAT - System will charge the amount entered into the ExchangeFeeCalcValue parameter for the exchange order PER ITEM - System will multiply the amount in the ExchangeFeeCalcValue to the number of units being exchanged. PERCENT - System will apply the percentage value entered into the ExchangeFeeCalcValue parameter to the total retail value of the exchange items. |
ExchangeFeeCalcValue |
Based on the value selected for ExchangeFeeCalcType parameter, enter the dollar amount or percentage to use when calculating fees for exchanges |
ExchangeOrderCarryDiscount |
Set to True to have discounts that are applied to the original order carried to exchange orders |
ExchangeShippingFeeAmount |
Flat dollar amount to charge for shipping exchange orders |
GenerateRMAsDefault |
Set to True to automatically create an RMA when performing a return or exchange |
RestockFeePercent |
Parameter is ONLY USED FOR NEW POINT OF SALE RETURNS!!! Percentage of price charged for restocking of returns See ReturnFeeCalcType & ReturnFeeCalcValue for RMA/Return/Exchange system |
ReturnFeeCalcType |
Select one of the following: NONE - System will not calculate a fee for returns FLAT - System will charge the amount entered into the ReturnFeeCalcValue parameter for each return action (one or more items can be returned during a single return action) PER ITEM - System will multiply the amount in the ReturnFeeCalcValue to the number of units being returned. PERCENT - System will apply the percentage value entered into the ReturnFeeCal |
ReturnFeeCalcValue |
Based on the value selected for ReturnFeeCalcType parameter, enter the dollar amount or percentage to use when calculating fees for returns |
RMAAllowNewReasons |
If FALSE, reasons for RMAs will have to be selected from a pre-defined list (entered at the List Maintenance form). If TRUE, users can select from the list or enter new reasons. |
RMACreatedDefaultEmail |
Optional. If a template name is entered here, that will be the default email template selected when a new RMA is issued. |
RMAIssuedStatus |
Optional. If text is entered here, that text will be inserted into the Status field in the Order Details table when an RMA is issued for an item. Any text already present in the Status field will be lost. If nothing is entered here, the Status field will not be affected. Note that this status will be set even if the RMA does not apply to the total quantity of the line item . |
RMAReceivedDefaultEmail |
Optional. If a template name is entered here, that will be the default email template selected when anything is received against an RMA. |
RMAReceivedStatus |
Optional. If text is entered here, that text will be inserted into the Status field in the Order Details table when the total authorized return quantity of an RMA has been received. Any text already present in the Status field will be lost. If nothing is entered here, the Status field will not be affected. Note that this status will be set even if the RMA does not apply to the total quantity of the line item. |
RMAsAutoEditOnOpen |
If set to True and an RMA already exists on an order when opening the Returns, Exchanges & RMAs button at View Orders, the system will automatically select an RMA to edit. The RMAsAutoReceiveOnOpen parameter takes priority over this parameter |
RMAsAutoReceiveOnOpen |
If set to True and an RMA already exists on an order when opening the Returns, Exchanges & RMAs button at View Orders, the system will automatically select an RMA to receive. Takes priority over the RMAsAutoEditOnOpen parameter |
RMASetToCurrentUser |
If user security is on or a default user is specified, set this to true to have the Returns, Exchanges & RMAs system automatically set the user when the form opens - True by default |
ShippingCreditCalcType |
Select one of the following: NONE - System will not calculate a shipping credit for returns FLAT - System will charge the amount entered into the ReturnShippingCreditCalcValue parameter for each return action (one or more items can be returned in a single return action). If the ReturnShippingCreditCalcValue is set to zero, the system will use the remaining shipping amount on the original order. PER ITEM - System will multiply the amount in the ReturnShippingCreditCalcValue to the number of units being returned. PERCENT - System will apply the percentage value entered into the ReturnShippingCreditCalcValue parameter to the remaining shipping amount on the original order. |
ShippingCreditCalcValue |
Based on the value selected for ReturnShippingCreditCalcType parameter, enter the dollar amount or percentage to use when calculating shipping credits for returns |
ShippingCreditForReturns |
Default to issuing a shipping credit for returns and exchanges? |
Created: 10/5/11