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# Draft Orders vs Regular Orders

This guide explains the differences between creating split orders as draft orders versus regular orders.

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### What is a Draft Order?

When you enable "Create split orders as draft orders" in the Advanced settings, OrderSplit Pro will first create a draft order and then convert it to a live order. This approach has several advantages and disadvantages compared to creating orders directly.

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### Advantages of Draft Orders

#### Multi-currency Support

Split orders can be created in the same currency as the customer's original order. This is particularly useful for international stores where customers pay in their local currency.

#### Editable Orders

Split orders created via the draft order method can be edited after creation. This gives you more flexibility to make adjustments if needed.

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### Disadvantages of Draft Orders

#### New Order Number Required

Split orders created via draft orders will always have a new order number. They cannot retain or follow the original order's naming convention in the same way as regular orders.

#### Order Confirmation Email

When a draft order is converted to a live order, Shopify will send an order confirmation email to the customer. This cannot be disabled through the app.

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### Which Should I Use?

| Scenario                                          | Recommended Method |
| ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ |
| International store with multiple currencies      | Draft Orders       |
| Need to edit split orders after creation          | Draft Orders       |
| Want to avoid sending extra emails to customers   | Regular Orders     |
| Want split orders to follow original order naming | Regular Orders     |

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### How to Enable Draft Orders

1. Go to **Settings** in OrderSplit Pro
2. Navigate to the **Advanced** tab
3. Enable "Create split orders as draft orders before converting to live orders"
4. Save your settings

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### Need Help?

If you have questions about which method is right for your store, please contact our support team.