Parcel count - add the metafield to the order

Modified on Fri, 15 Aug at 11:05 PM


1. xConnector settings


Enable the option to read metafields from Shopify:
Go to xConnector - Profile - Preferences - Automation - activate Read product metafields - Save



2. Shopify settings


From the Shopify admin panel, navigate to Settings > 
Metafields and metaobjects


In the Metafields section, click on Order


Click on Add definition:

  • Name: fill in parcel-count
  • After you type the name, click on the custom name and rename it with xconnector.parcel-count



  • Namespace and key:  xconnector.parcel-count



  • Select type: Integer#





  • Save 




The metafield created:





The metafield is displayed for all orders



  • Option 1: Fill in this metafield manually.


  • Option 2: Fill in this metafield automatically so it contains the number of parcels equal to the number of products in the order — then proceed to Step 2.







Parcel Count – Auto-filled from Order Item Quantity
This flow automatically fills the Parcel Count field with the value from Order Item Quantity

➡️  click here to see more details about the flow




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