Understanding the Split Shipment Flow

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 72 views

Understanding the Split Shipment Flow

What is a Split Shipment?

A split shipment is a feature in e-commerce platforms that allows customers to split a single order into multiple shipments. This is particularly useful for customers who want to receive their items in separate packages, often due to the size or weight of the items. In the context of the WooCommerce Android app, the split shipment feature enables customers to create multiple shipments from a single order.

Exiting the Split Shipment Flow

When a customer initiates the split shipment flow, they are presented with a screen where they can select the items to be included in each shipment. However, there are instances where the customer may want to exit the split shipment flow and return to the main purchase screen. In such cases, tapping on the "Done" button should exit the split shipment flow.

Creating Shipments Using the Done Button

However, the current implementation of the "Done" button does not create the shipments as expected. Instead, it simply exits the split shipment flow without creating the shipments. To address this issue, we need to create the shipments using the feature request mentioned in the GitHub issue #13701.

Returning to the Main Purchase Screen

Once the shipments are created, the customer will be returned to the main purchase screen. This is the expected behavior when exiting the split shipment flow.

Benefits of Exiting the Split Shipment Flow

Exiting the split shipment flow and returning to the main purchase screen provides several benefits to the customer. Firstly, it allows the customer to review and make changes to their order before proceeding with the split shipment. Secondly, it enables the customer to cancel the split shipment and revert to a single shipment if needed.

Implementation of Exiting the Split Shipment Flow

To implement the exiting of the split shipment flow, we need to modify the code to create the shipments when the "Done" button is tapped. This can be achieved by using the feature request mentioned in the GitHub issue #13701.

Code Implementation

// Create shipments when "Done" button is tapped
public void createShipments() {
    // Get the selected items for each shipment
    List<Item> items = getSelectedItems();

    // Create shipments for each item
    for (Item item : items) {
        // Create a new shipment
        Shipment shipment = new Shipment(item);

        // Add the shipment to the list of shipments
        shipments.add(shipment);
    }

    // Return to the main purchase screen
    returnToMainScreen();
}

// Return to the main purchase screen
public void returnToMainScreen() {
    // Navigate to the main purchase screen
    navigateToMainScreen();
}

Testing the Exiting of the Split Shipment Flow

To ensure that the exiting of the split shipment flow is working as expected, we need to test the feature thoroughly. This can be achieved by creating test cases that cover different scenarios, such as:

Tapping on the "Done" button without selecting any items
Selecting items for each shipment and tapping on the "Done" button
Canceling the split shipment and reverting to a single shipment

Conclusion

Exiting the split shipment flow and returning to the main purchase screen is an essential feature in e-commerce platforms. By implementing this feature, we can provide a seamless user experience for customers who want to split their orders into multiple shipments. By following the steps outlined in this article, we can ensure that the exiting of the split shipment flow is working as expected and provides the desired benefits to customers.

Future Improvements

While the exiting of the split shipment flow is an essential feature, there are several areas for future improvement. These include:

Enhancing the user interface to make it more intuitive and user-friendly
Adding more features to the split shipment flow, such as the ability to add custom notes or tracking numbers
Improving the performance of the feature to ensure that it is fast and responsive

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a split shipment?

A: A split shipment is a feature in e-commerce platforms that allows customers to split a single order into multiple shipments. This is particularly useful for customers who want to receive their items in separate packages, often due to the size or weight of the items.

Q: Why do I need to exit the split shipment flow?

A: You may need to exit the split shipment flow if you want to review and make changes to your order before proceeding with the split shipment. Alternatively, you may want to cancel the split shipment and revert to a single shipment if needed.

Q: How do I exit the split shipment flow?

A: To exit the split shipment flow, simply tap on the "Done" button. This will create the shipments and return you to the main purchase screen.

Q: What happens when I exit the split shipment flow?

A: When you exit the split shipment flow, the shipments will be created and you will be returned to the main purchase screen. You can then review and make changes to your order as needed.

Q: Can I cancel the split shipment and revert to a single shipment?

A: Yes, you can cancel the split shipment and revert to a single shipment if needed. To do this, simply tap on the "Cancel" button and the split shipment will be cancelled.

Q: How do I create shipments using the "Done" button?

A: To create shipments using the "Done" button, you need to modify the code to create the shipments when the "Done" button is tapped. This can be achieved by using the feature request mentioned in the GitHub issue #13701.

Q: What are the benefits of exiting the split shipment flow?

A: The benefits of exiting the split shipment flow include:

Reviewing and making changes to your order before proceeding with the split shipment
Canceling the split shipment and reverting to a single shipment if needed
Creating shipments using the "Done" button

Q: How do I test the exiting of the split shipment flow?

A: To test the exiting of the split shipment flow, you need to create test cases that cover different scenarios, such as:

Tapping on the "Done" button without selecting any items
Selecting items for each shipment and tapping on the "Done" button
Canceling the split shipment and reverting to a single shipment

Q: What are the areas for future improvement?

A: The areas for future improvement include:

Enhancing the user interface to make it more intuitive and user-friendly
Adding more features to the split shipment flow, such as the ability to add custom notes or tracking numbers
Improving the performance of the feature to ensure that it is fast and responsive

Conclusion

Additional Resources

GitHub issue #13701: Create shipments using the "Done" button
WooCommerce Android app documentation: Split Shipment feature
E-commerce platform documentation: Split Shipment feature