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Get Started with the Rules Engine
Get Started with the Rules Engine
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Getting started with Store Rules

Store rules are rules that apply on a single store. Both store administrators and head office administrators are permitted to view and edit these rules. These rules are useful if you’re trying to set fine-tuned or bespoke allocation preferences within a store.

First, make sure you have at least store administrator permissions.

The Rules Engine can only be modified by a user who has Head Office & Store User (non-read only) Roles. Learn more here.

Next, go to Menu > Settings > Store Rules

If you have multiple stores linked to your account, you'll need to select the merchant you want to add or modify rules from the drop-down.

On the Store Rules screen, you can do the following:

  • Enable or Disable the Store Rules by tapping the on/off switch at the top of the Rules Engine UI. This allows you to easily switch ALL rules on and off whenever needed.

  • Enable or Disable a rule by clicking on the on/off switch next to the rule. This allows you to easily switch one specific rule on and off whenever needed.

  • Createa rule by clicking on create a new rule button.

  • Edit a rule by clicking on the pencil icon.

  • Delete a rule by clicking on the trash can icon.

  • Grab and drop a rule: by clicking on the horizontal bars to change the order of how the rules will be applied.

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Please note that the rules you set may affect the cost, speed and delivery of orders.

Getting started with Company Rules

Company rules are rules are typically applied across many stores. Unlike store rules, these rules are can only be edited by head office administrators and are prioritised first before all store rules. These rules are extremely useful if you’re trying to fine-tune the allocation of orders and carriers across many locations.

First, make sure you have at least head office administrator permissions. Company rules can only be modified by a user who has Head Office permissions. Please contact your Shippit Admin to give you the correct permissions.

Next, go to Menu > Settings > Company Rules. If you have multiple merchants in your account, you would have to select the merchant you want to add or modify rules. We don’t have the ability to edit rules across different merchants at time of writing.

On the Company Rules screen, you can do the following:

  • Enable or disable all company rules: by tapping the on/off switch at the top of the Company Rules UI. This allows you to easily switch ALL rules and rules engines on and off whenever needed across all the stores.

  • Company capabilities

    • Create a company or store rule: by clicking on create a new rule button.

    • Enable or disable a company rule: by clicking on the on/off switch next to the rule. This allows you to easily switch one specific rule on and off whenever needed.

    • Edit a company rule: by clicking on the on/off switch next to the rule. This allows you to easily switch one specific rule on and off whenever needed.

    • Delete a company rule: by clicking on the trash can icon.

    • Grab and drop a company rule: by clicking on the horizontal bars to change the order of how the rules will be applied.

  • Store capabilities

    • Enable or disable Store Rules: by tapping the on/off switch at the store sections. This allows you to easily switch Rules

    • Enable or disable a store rule: by clicking on the on/off switch next to the rule. This allows you to easily switch one specific rule on and off whenever needed.

    • Edit a store rule: by clicking on the pencil icon.

    • Delete a store rule: by clicking on the trash can icon.

    • Grab and drop a store rule: by clicking on the horizontal bars to change the order of how the rules will be applied.

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Differences between Store Rules and Company Rules

Area

Company Rules

Store Rules

Purpose

Global rules that apply to many or all locations.

Local rules that apply only to a single store.

List of capabilities

Rules that apply to one or many stores. Store administrators CANNOT modify these rules

Rules that apply to a single store. Stores administrators CAN modify these rules

Priority

Applied before all store rules

Applied after all company rules

Permissions

Head office can view & edit

Store admin can view only

Head office can view & edit

Store admin can view & edit

Stores

One, many or all

One only

To learn more, check out our other support articles on the Rules Engine.

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