Blue field headings on the Add New or Edit Group dialog indicate that the field is required.
Group Name
Type in a unique name for the group. Group names can also be automatically generated based on an item’s freight class. See Freight – Bill of Lading for more information.
NMFC Code
Enter the six-digit NMFC code number. You can also click the magnifying glass symbol to search the NMFC Code database from Maintain > NMFC.
Sub Code
Optional two-digit code.
Freight Class
Select a freight class from the drop-down list.
Description
Type in a unique description for the group.
Functions
- Add Group – On the Maintain Groups dialog, click Add Group on the toolbar. You can also select File > New Group or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + N. This launches the Add New Group dialog box. Enter the Group information as explained above and click OK.
- Edit Group – Double-click a Group entry to launch the Edit Group dialog. You can also press Edit Group on the toolbar or select Edit > Edit Group. Make any changes and then click OK to save them.
- Delete Group – Click the group(s) you want to delete and select Delete Group from the toolbar. You can also select Edit > Delete Group or press Ctrl + D. Confirm that you want to delete the group(s) by clicking Yes.
- Search – To find a group, click Search on the toolbar. You can also select Search > Find Group or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F.
Basic Search – Aptean Ship’s Search function is accessible from any Maintain item; i.e. Maintain > Inventory, and from the main window to search existing shipments. You can launch a search by clicking the magnifying glass on the toolbar, pressing Ctrl + F, or from the Search menu. Basic search allows you to search on any field, as well as keywords that you enter. You can also make multiple selections in the search results list
Advanced Search – Aptean Ship’s Advanced Search feature gives you more flexibility in your searches by allowing you to specify conditions and build queries. Advanced Search is available for any of the items on the Maintain menu. - Print – You can print the data from your inventory, packaging, NMFC, carriers, 3PL, third party addresses, third party insurers, customers, group, importers, or brokers databases from any of their file menus.
