# Packages, weights and scales
Canonical: https://support.starshipit.com/categories/configure-shipping-workflows/packages-weights-and-scales
Markdown: https://support.starshipit.com/categories/configure-shipping-workflows/packages-weights-and-scales.md
Updated: 2026-06-23

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.starshipit.com/llms.txt).

> Set up saved packages, recommended packaging, product dimensions, and USB scales.

## Articles
- [Compare packaging options with the visualiser](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/1792372698950-compare-packaging-options-with-the-visualiser): See how packaging options work, then compare the results with your own items and boxes.
- [Set up packages and import weights and dimensions](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/206705413-set-up-packages-and-import-weights-and-dimensions): Save the boxes and satchels you ship in, then choose how packaging options and rules assign packages to imported orders.
- [Set up USB scales](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/6530818242831-set-up-usb-scales): Connect and enable a supported USB scale in the Starshipit Desktop Print Application.
- [Configure recommended packaging from item dimensions](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/8753012178447-configure-recommended-packaging-from-item-dimensions): Use the automatic package assignment feature to match items with optimal packaging based on dimensions, reducing waste and shipping costs while improving efficiency.
- [Choose how imported item dimensions combine](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/1792080615036-choose-how-imported-item-dimensions-combine): Choose a single-package dimension layout for imported orders, check the calculated size, and understand its limits.
- [Set up item dimensions for packaging](https://support.starshipit.com/articles/1792372698951-set-up-item-dimensions-for-packaging): Supply item sizes through your integration or Product Catalogue, then check that imported orders have the data your packaging option needs.