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Draft Orders vs Regular Orders
This guide explains the differences between creating split orders as draft orders versus regular orders.
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.
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.
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.
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
How to Enable Draft Orders
Go to Settings in OrderSplit Pro
Navigate to the Advanced tab
Enable "Create split orders as draft orders before converting to live orders"
Save your settings
Need Help?
If you have questions about which method is right for your store, please contact our support team.
