Operation Manual

E-Commerce Objects 197
• Weight: Set an item weight if you're using weight-based shipping
(US only), set in your PayPal profile. Typically, pounds (lb) are
used as measurement, but kilograms (kg) can also be set if
needed.
Choose from the above settings and click Next>.
If you're using e-commerce database merging, this Item Details dialog
will instead let you choose an e-commerce database for use with your
chosen provider. Remember to set the currency you wish to trade in.
6. For e-commerce forms only, two subsequent dialogs are shown:
• The Item Description dialog lets you optionally include an image
(e.g., to preview the item for sale), and short and long
descriptions that will show in the form. Click Next>.
• The Item Options dialog lets you create edit boxes, combo boxes,
radio buttons, and fixed names (up to 10 options can be selected
per form in PayPal; only one price-changing option) as
appropriate—you can design from scratch or use previously
saved options fields. Click Next>. Not shown for repeating forms.
7. In the Item Details dialog, set a default quantity in the input box, or
check the box to let the user specify an amount at checkout (not shown
for repeating forms).
- or -
Set the Add Edit box option to let the customer define the quantity to
be ordered.
For shipping and handling associated with the order, enter a set
amount for Handling, Shipping, and Extra Shipping charges.
If left blank, the default PayPal's profile will be used instead. Not
shown for repeating forms. Click Next>.
8. In the Extra Customer Information dialog, choose to prompt the
customer for an address, don't prompt, or require the customer to
enter an address. Optionally, ask a question using the text box. Click
Next>.