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title: "Packages"
slug: "packages-1"
description: "Learn about Item Packages in Marlin Tyre and Mechanical Workshop Software by Megabus"
updated: 2025-07-01T01:02:12Z
published: 2025-07-01T01:02:12Z
canonical: "help.megabus.com.au/packages-1"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.megabus.com.au/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Packages
**{{variable.Marlin bold}}** enables the setup of item packages based on different time periods and pricing modes.
To enable package functionality, {{variable.SupportTeam}}.
Once enabled, packages can be viewed and edited by selecting **Master Files > Items > Packages** from the menu bar.
The Packages module will open on the **Search** page, showing a list of active packages within the Marlin system.
## Adding Packages
#### Master Files > Items > Packages
To add a new package:
* Click on the **Add** action button at the top-right of the Packages Search list
The Packages Add window will open on the **Details** tab, which contains a form for entering the new package.
Once all details have been entered, click the **Save** action button at the top-right of the window to add the package.
## Package Details
#### Master Files > Items > Packages > [Package]
The **General** section at the top-left contains fields for defining the core information of a package:
* **Code**: Enter a short identifier code for the package
* **Name**: Enter the full name of the package
* **Add-On Package**: Tick to convert this into an [Add-On package](/workshop/docs/item-packages#addon-packages)
See the section below about [package pricing](/workshop/docs/packages#package-pricing).
Leave the **Active** checkbox ticked to enable the package within the Marlin system.
### Package Pricing
#### Master Files > Items > Packages > [Package]
Seelct how the price will be calculated from the From the **Pricing To Use** drop-down.
**Package Prices:**
* Manually enter item prices in the **Details** list, or
* Click on **Edit Total** at bottom right of details tab to enter the total package price
**Current Prices:**
* Use The **Sell Price Slot** picker below to select the default pricing:
* **Sell Price Slot**: Select a default slot if using **Current Prices**
* **Use Customer Price Slot**: Tick to override the default slot with the customer's pricing slot
:::(Info) (Note)
The **Sell Price Slot** setting is visible even if **Package Prices** is selected, but it will not affect pricing.
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:::(Warning) (Tip)
Tick the [Allow Editing Total](/workshop/docs/packages#package-edit-options) checkbox to allow the package total to be edited on customer orders.
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### Package Sell Dates
#### Master Files > Items > Packages > [Package]
A valid date range for the package can be set by ticking the **Uses Sell Dates** checkbox below General section:
* Use **Start Date** to define when the package becomes available
* Use **End Date** to define when the package expires
Alternatively, leave Use Sell Dates unticked to not restrict the package to a certain date range.
### Package Edit Options
#### Master Files > Items > Packages > [Package]
The **Edit Options** section at the top right determines what can be modified when the package is added to a customer order:
* **Allow Editing Line Details**: Enables editing of the item, quantity and price
* **Allow Adding and Removing Rows**: Enables users to modify item rows
* **Allow Editing Total**: Enables manual override of the package's total amount
### Package Print Options
#### Master Files > Items > Packages > [Package]
The **Print Options** section below determines how package prices appear on invoices:
* Tick **Print product line prices** to show individual item prices
* Tick **Print Header and Sub Total** to show the package name and subtotal
:::(Info) (Note)
Both print options can be enabled at the same time.
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### Package Reporting Categories
#### Master Files > Items > Packages > [Package]
Packages can be assigned to specific reporting categories using the **Reporting Group** cell.
:::(Info) (Note)
**Reporting functionality is not currently implemented**, but categories can be assigned now for future use.
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## Adding Package Items
#### Master Files > Items > Packages > [Package] > Details
To add items to the package:
* Click **+Item** or click into an empty cell in the **Item** column
* Use the **picker** to select from the list of active items
* Adjust **Quantity** and **Amount** as needed
* **Rearrange** lines using drag-and-drop
* View the total in the **Package Total** field
### Adding Item Categories to Packages
To add **item categories** instead of individual items:
* Click **+Category**
* Use the **picker** to select a reporting category
:::(Error) (Example)
If "Batteries" is selected, a specific battery must be chosen at the time of sale.
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### Adding Package Remarks
To include a **remark** line:
* Click **+Remark**
* Enter text in the **textbox** that appears
* Use the **picker** for [standard remarks](/v1/docs/standard-remarks) if desired
### Deleting Package Details
To remove a line:
* **Select** the relevant line
* Click the **Delete** button at the top-right of the Details list
## Adding Packages to Customer Orders
#### Daily Activity > Customer Orders > [Customer Order]
To add a package to a **customer order**:
* Open a [customer order](/v1/docs/customer-orders) in **Edit** mode
* Click the **Order Details** tab
* Click **+Package** from the top-right of the list
* Use the **picker** to select a package
Packages are distinguished on customer orders by a **grey heading line** and a **green border**.
Editable packages can be modified using pickers and action buttons, as usual
If [enabled](/workshop/docs/packages#package-edit-options), you can:
* **Add** items, accounts or remarks
* **Reorder** or drag lines
* **Delete** individual details or the full package
## Add-On Packages
#### Master Files > Items > Packages > Add
Add-on packages are linked to items or categories and are **automatically inserted** when applicable items are added to an order.
:::(Info) (Note)
Customers must have add-ons enabled in their [master file](/workshop/docs/customer-master-files) for them to apply. This is managed via the **Customer.DefaultValue.AllowAddOnPackages** [enterprise setting](https://help.megabus.com.au/docs/enterprise-settings).
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### Add-On Package Details
#### Master Files > Items > Packages > [Package] > Details
If the Add-On checkbox is ticked, an extra **Use Order Quantity** column appears.
To control quantities:
* Tick **Use Order Quantity** to match the quantity of the triggering item
* Or enter a fixed value in the **Quantity** field
### Linking Add-On Packages
#### Master Files > Items > Packages > [Package]
The **Items** tab appears once Add-On is enabled. It enables linkage to:
* **Specific** items
* Item **reporting groups**
:::(Error) (Example)
To auto-apply a package when a tyre is sold, link it to the **Tyre** reporting group and ensure all tyre items are [correctly categorised](/workshop/docs/reporting-categories).
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To link:
* Click **Add** in the relevant section
* Use the **{{glossary.picker}}** to select an item or category
:::(Info) (Note)
If multiple add-ons match an item on a customer order, the **earliest alphabetical code** is used. Use the {{glossary.picker}} to choose a different one, if necessary.
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