The following information only applies to the StarShipIt integration with Mintsoft.
StarShipIt Integration Features
Tracking Events
Volumetric Weight & Rework Dimensions
Rate Sync
Manifest Option
Prerequisite - Generating Keys and Account Types
Generating Keys
An API Key and Subscription Key are required before adding the account on Mintsoft, to generate a key please do the following:
Within StarShipIt, click Settings then API.
Copy the API Key and Subscription Key.
Child and Parent Account Types
Customers can integrate with both Parent and Child StarShipIt accounts on Mintsoft.
Adding the StarShipIt connection on Mintsoft
Once the API Key and Subscription Key have been generated, you will be able to add the account on Mintsoft by following the steps below:
In Mintsoft click Connect then Courier Integrations.
Next, click StarShipIt then Add Account.
(3PL Only) Set the Client.
Set the Warehouse.
Enter your API Key and Subscription Key.
(Optional) Set Download Tracking Events to ON.
Finally, Click Add.
Configuring Courier Services for StarShipIt
Once an account has been created, you can configure the courier service codes for the account.
Within Mintsoft click Shipping Management then Extras.
Next, click Courier Service Codes then Add New Courier Service Code.
Set the Courier to StarShipIt.
Enter the Carrier into the Code field.
For example: AusPost, DeutschePost, etc.
To see the full list of supported couriers please review the StarShipIt help guide.
Enter the Service into the Service field.
For example: AIR8, GPT, etc.
This is used in StarShipIt as the Shipping Method.
When creating the rule(s) on StarShipIt, you will enter the Service code in the Contains field.
When the rules are set up in StarShipIt, the correct courier service will be allocated to the order, and the relevant shipping label will be returned to Mintsoft.
In the Description field, provide a name for the service
In Extra Code 1 the Package Size (in Meters) can be entered.
The default is 0.1, 0.1, 0.1 (Height, Width, Length).
In Extra Code 2 the Signature can be configured.
TRUE/FALSE.
Where supported for the courier service.
The default is FALSE.
In Extra Code 3 enter TRUE to send the Dimensions of a Rework Shipping Box.
Mintsoft will use the dimensions set against a rework item as packaging size, in place of the dimensions in Extra Code 1.
In Extra Code 4, the Weight (Based on Volumetric Weight) can be set to TRUE/ FALSE.
This will use either the Total Order Weight or Volumetric Weight, whichever is higher.
Note: The volumetric weight is calculated on either the product’s dimensions or the volumetric weight set on a rework item.
(When shipping with Aus Post via StarShipIt) In Extra Code 5, the Authority to leave option can be enabled with TRUE/FALSE.
In Extra Code 6, Address Line 2 can be mapped where the carrier requires this by setting it to TRUE.
Once done click Create.
Next, click Shipping Management then Couriers.
Click ManageCourierServices next to StarShipIt.
If missing, click Add New Courier and make an entry for StarShipIt.
Then use the CourierServiceType drop-down to select a type (Usually Standard or Express).
Enter the Description (From Step 6) in the Name field.
This can be renamed if needed.
Then enter the Tracking URL.
If applicable, enter a Fuel Surcharge.
This is a percentage so type zero if it doesn't apply or a number if it does for example 4 then 4% is added to the Clients Parcel Cost when it comes to invoicing the client.
Switch Active to ON then click Add.
Finally, click Shipping Management then Extras.
Next, click Courier Service Code Mappings then Add New Courier Service Code Mapping.
Find the Courier Service you added within the CourierServiceId dropdown.
Find the Courier Service Code you added in the CourierServiceCodeId dropdown.
Search by Description if needed.
Click Map.
Repeat steps for additional services.
Once the services have been added and mapped on Mintsoft, the final steps will need to be done on StarShipIt. To successfully map the courier service from Mintsoft to StarShipIt, please do the following:
On StarShipIt click Settings then Rules.
Set the Condition to Shipping Method.
For Contains enter the same Service code entered on Mintsoft.
For Action choose Set Courier & Product Code.
Note: Users can cancel a StarShipIt shipment in Mintsoft but this will only delete the document and tracking number of the shipment and will not cancel the shipment on StarShipIt.
StarShipIt Supported Couriers
StarShipIt has many different couriers they support through their network, to see the full list of supported couriers please review the StarShipIt help guide.
Rate Sync
Mintsoft will save the rate StarShipIt sends to us based on the service and destination for shipments sent via the integration. If no price is returned, we will save a message stating No StarShipIt Rates Returned in Extra String 1 under shipment details.
StarShipIt Manifests
Within Mintsoft you can create and print off manifests for all your shipments with StarShipIt. To generate and print a manifest, please do the following:
In Mintsoft click Connect then Courier Integrations.
Next, click StarShipIt then Manifests.
Then click Create Manifest.
This will return all manifests for shipments.
Note: Shipments will be grouped into one manifest.
Rework Items and StarShipIt
Entering TRUE in Extra Code 3 will send the dimensions of the Rework item in place of the dimensions set in Extra Code 1. The Mintsoft integration with StarShipIt supports multiple rework items being used on an order. The dimensions will be sent to StarShipIt in the Shipment Request. The Rework Items must be set up as a Shipping Box, additional information on this can be found on our LINK Rework Item LINK help guide.