This article gives an overview on how to assign reference fields to be printed on labels.
Reference Fields are hard set data points that will populate in the Shipments/VSB history.
Note: Depending on the carrier, these data points may or may not populate on the label when it is generated. Reference fields can be populated on USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL labels. If you are trying to get a specific data field to populate on a carrier label, contact support at 503.331.4000 for assistance.
Assigning Reference Fields to USPS Labels
- Navigate to "Profile Settings".
- Select the profile or create a new profile to assign references to.
- Scroll down and click "Advanced Options".
The second section is your Reference Fields.
- Select up to 3 Reference Fields from the dropdown.
- Save changes.
The reference fields will now populate on the USPS label when it is generated.
Assigning Reference Fields to FedEx Labels
- Navigate to "Carrier Accounts" settings.
- Select a FedEx account from the list.
- Scroll down to "Settings" and the first section is for selecting label reference fields.
Drop Down 1 is for selecting the reference field set on the profile in ShipWise.
Drop Down 2 is for selecting the corresponding label field that will populate the reference field.
- Click "+ Add Reference Number" to add additional reference fields to the label as needed.
- Save Changes.
The reference fields will now populate on the FedEx label when it is generated.
Assigning Reference Fields to UPS Labels
- Navigate to "Carrier Accounts" settings.
- Select a UPS account from the list.
- Under "Settings", locate "Reference field data mapping from DSCloud to UPS:".
Drop Down 1 is for selecting the reference field set on the profile in ShipWise.
Drop Down 2 is for selecting the corresponding label field that will populate the reference field.
- Click "+ Add Reference Number" to add additional reference fields to the label as needed.
Save Changes.
The reference fields will now populate on the UPS label when it is generated.
Assigning Reference Fields to DHL Labels
Populating reference fields on DHL labels requires a custom pack slip overlay to be built out.
*When needed, please contact our Support team to submit a request to have this completed.
