RedClick Connector start up guide
Download RedClick Connector and follow these install instructions
What is RedClick Connector?
What is RedClick Connector?
RedClick Connector automates the label generation process for RedClick, to send small and large parcels with New Zealand Post. RedClick Connector is a software application that can be downloaded from the internet and installed on your PC as a Java web start application.
Download RedClick Connector and follow the installation instructions below
What does RedClick Connector do?
RedClick Connector can be used in two ways:
1 Importing consignment data files to RedClick and printing labels to a designated printer, or;
2 Automating the printing of labels once they have been imported manually or via XML.
When RedClick Connector imports a file it will generate a ‘response file’. The response file confirms that the import has been successful; it also contains the order reference and the New Zealand Post consignment note number for the processed lodgement. This information can then be used to load back into your database.
How does RedClick Connector work?
RedClick Connecter monitors a nominated folder. As soon as a compatible file appears in that folder RedClick Connector will automatically process that file through RedClick, instantly producing the required international sending documentation.
For example, once a content management system (CMS) has been properly configured, the following is possible:
• A customer places an order through your website.
• Your website’s CMS processes the order and generates a .csv file containing the required sending information into the monitored network folder. As soon as the file appears, RedClick Connector recognises it and processes it through RedClick, automatically printing a consignment note for that order.
• Using the response file generated by RedClickTConnecter, the CMS is able to automatically inform the customer of their international tracking number.
• This entire process can take a matter of seconds depending on the network speeds.
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RedClick Connector automates the label generation process for RedClick, to send small and large parcels with New Zealand Post. RedClick Connector is a software application that can be downloaded from the internet and installed on your PC as a Java web start application.
Download RedClick Connector and follow the installation instructions below
What does RedClick Connector do?
RedClick Connector can be used in two ways:
- Importing consignment data files to RedClick and printing labels to a designated printer, or;
- Automating the printing of labels once they have been imported manually or via XML.
When RedClick Connector imports a file it will generate a ‘response file’. The response file confirms that the import has been successful; it also contains the order reference and the New Zealand Post consignment note number for the processed lodgement. This information can then be used to load back into your database.
How does RedClick Connector work?
RedClick Connecter monitors a nominated folder. As soon as a compatible file appears in that folder RedClick Connector will automatically process that file through RedClick, instantly producing the required international sending documentation.
For example, once a content management system (CMS) has been properly configured, the following is possible:
- A customer places an order through your website.
- Your website’s CMS processes the order and generates a .csv file containing the required sending information into the monitored network folder. As soon as the file appears, RedClick Connector recognises it and processes it through RedClick, automatically printing a consignment note for that order.
- Using the response file generated by RedClickTConnecter, the CMS is able to automatically inform the customer of their international tracking number.
- This entire process can take a matter of seconds depending on the network speeds.
RedClick Connecter connects to your RedClick account using your RedClick username and password.
RedClick Connector start up guide
Connection Settings
Note: In most cases this will not be necessary, if unsure try logging in. If you receive a ‘Connection Error’ you will need to complete this tab.
Log in
Log into Connector using your RedClick Username and Password.
Register an account for printing
Once logged into RedClick™ register any RedClick accounts that you would like this instance of Connector to handle printing for.
To register an account for printing go to the ‘Label Printing’ tab in the Connector configuration, refresh the list of available Service Styles and right click on the appropriate accounts.
Note: If your desired account does not appear on the list contact your RedClick™ administrator.
Selecting printer settings
Select your desired printer settings in the ‘Printer Configuration Tab’.
Recommended: Select the ‘Use Printer Selection’ box which will result in Connector opening the standard Windows printer selection window every time it prints.
Setting up box paths
Outbox - RedClick Connector will save the 'response file' into the 'Outbox' folder.
Backup - A copy of the imported data file will be saved into the 'Backup' folder.
Select an Import Configuration (Upload Template)
Once logged into Connector select 'Refresh Imports'. The drop down list will update to display all of the Upload Templates you have saved to your RedClick account.
Note: If the list does not correctly update contact your RedClick administrator.
Select Import Type
In live mode upload files can only contain one line and the print will occur immediately. Errors will need to be corrected in the file and re-submitted.
In batch mode upload files can contain up to 9999 lines and will print with a slight delay, depending on what is already in the print queue and the size of the upload file. Errors in any lines can be corrected in the import wizard from within RedClick, as per the manual process.
Printer response
The printer will start as soon as RedClick has successfully processed the file and RedClick Connector is set to 'live'. There may be a slight delay if RedClick Connector is set to 'batch'. Printer response will also depend on the network load at the time of printing.
Licence
RedClick Connector will obtain a licence key automatically once it connects to RedClick for the first time. This licence is the property of New Zealand Post and provides you with access to RedClick Connector's functionality.
System requirements
| Feature | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 2000 and Windows XP on a PC with administrator rights |
| Java | Java Virtual Machine 1.6 or later |
| Proxy settings |
If you are using a proxy server then the following is required:
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Mandatory fields required to create a successful lodgement
When uploading a lodgement into RedClick the following information must be contained within the upload file as a minimum.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Time of lodgement | The time of the lodgement's creation (hh:mm) |
| Delivery address | Delivery address |
| Delivery country |
Delivery country |
| Contact name |
Name of addressee |
| DOC/NDOC |
Whether the item being sent is a document or a non-document. (If this is the same for all parcels being sent this field can be set within the upload template) |
| Parcel weight |
Weight of the parcel (kg) |
| Parcel description |
Description of the item being sent |
| Unit quantity |
The quantity of units being sent within the single lodgement |
| Unit value |
The declared value of the item being sent. |
There are a large number of other input fields available, however it is recommended that the upload files are kept as simple as possible to reduce the risk of errors within the file.
RedClick Connector is a New Zealand Post branded version of Velocity Connector from NetDespatch.
