--- title: "Packages" slug: "packages" 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" --- > ## 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 ****Marlin Tyre and Mechanical Workshop Software**** enables the setup of item packages based on different time periods and pricing modes. To enable package functionality, please [contact the Megabus Support Team](https://www.megabus.com.au/support). 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 Note The **Sell Price Slot** setting is visible even if **Package Prices** is selected, but it will not affect pricing. Tip Tick the [Allow Editing Total](/workshop/docs/packages#package-edit-options) checkbox to allow the package total to be edited on customer orders. ### 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 Note Both print options can be enabled at the same time. ### Package Reporting Categories #### Master Files > Items > Packages > [Package] Packages can be assigned to specific reporting categories using the **Reporting Group** cell. Note **Reporting functionality is not currently implemented**, but categories can be assigned now for future use. ## 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 Example If "Batteries" is selected, a specific battery must be chosen at the time of sale. ### 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. 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). ### 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** 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). To link: - Click **Add** in the relevant section - Use the **picker** to select an item or category Note If multiple add-ons match an item on a customer order, the **earliest alphabetical code** is used. Use the picker to choose a different one, if necessary. Pickers open picklists by clicking on the **Magnifying Glass** icon ![](https://cdn.document360.io/d7282b31-60c4-41e6-bf87-3f684d4da049/Images/Glossary/image-1718933572607.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T00%3A51%3A30Z&se=2026-10-29T01%3A51%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=rGl5B%2BsSreGLf0%2BI2EokSVmLtztjavjG0sR0adFeSns%3D) Shortcut: **F4**