DotAppearl
DotAppearl is an iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) that does not read live edits. However, Order Editing has a direct integration with DotAppearl that enables full feature support.
Integration method required: Order Editing's built-in DotAppearl integration
How DotAppearl Downloads Orders
DotAppearl downloads orders when the payment status is "Paid" in Shopify.
How the Integration Works
Order created → Order Editing integration activates
Grace period active → Customer can edit order
Transactional edits made → Order Editing tracks changes
Grace period ends → "orderediting-dotapparel-ready" tag applied to orders with edits
DotAppearl downloads order → Order sent with all edits, tag signals changes were made
Key feature: The "orderediting-dotapparel-ready" tag enables DotAppearl to recognize and properly process orders that had transactional edits during the editing window.
Setup Instructions
Step 1: Configure Order Editing's DotAppearl Integration
Order Editing has a built-in integration with DotAppearl that must be configured in Order Editing settings.
Navigate to Order Editing > Settings > Integrations
Locate DotAppearl integration
Follow the setup steps provided in the integration settings:
Enable the DotAppearl integration
Configure integration parameters as instructed
Authorize connection between Order Editing and DotAppearl
Save settings
Important: Complete all steps in the integration settings to ensure all functions work as expected.
Step 2 (Recommended): Configure Shopify Flow
Import the correct flow into Shopify flow
Import DotApparel_OrderEditing.flow
Download DotApparel_OrderEditing.flow
Navigate to Shopify Admin > Apps > Shopify Flow
Import the Flow file
Configure timing to match your editing deadline (e.g., 30 minutes)
Activate the Flow
Save
Step 3: DotApparel settings change
In DotApparel website
Go to Settings
Locate "Edit Mapping"
Create rule: Tag contains orderediting-dotappearl
Save settings
Supported Features (All)
Once properly set up, DotAppearl supports all Order Editing features:
This is a significant advantage - DotAppearl's direct integration with Order Editing provides complete functionality.
Testing
Test before going live:
Ensure DotAppearl integration is fully configured in Order Editing settings
Place test order
Make transactional edits during editing window:
Add products
Remove products
Change quantities
Update shipping address
Apply discount codes
Wait for editing period to expire
Verify "orderediting-dotapparel-ready" tag is applied to the order
Confirm order appears in DotAppearl with all edits correctly reflected
Test order without edits to confirm it processes normally (no tag applied)
The "orderediting-dotapparel-ready" Tag
What This Tag Means:
Tag applied: Order had transactional edits made during the editing window
DotAppearl knows to expect modified order data
Ensures edits are properly processed downstream
Tag not applied: Order had no edits or only non-transactional changes
Order processes through DotAppearl's standard workflow
Why This Matters:
The tag signals to DotAppearl that the order data may differ from the initial creation, ensuring proper handling of edited orders and preventing discrepancies.
Troubleshooting
Integration not working: Verify all setup steps in Order Editing > Integrations > DotAppearl are completed
Tag not appearing on edited orders: Check that DotAppearl integration is enabled in Order Editing settings
Edits not reflecting in DotAppearl: Confirm DotAppearl is configured to recognize the "orderediting-dotapparel-ready" tag
Orders processing incorrectly: Ensure connection between Order Editing and DotAppearl is authorized
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