Integrating Commerce with New Order Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to integrate Commerce with New Order using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial for seamless invoice creation in Wave from Big Commerce orders. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation. with Pabbly Connect.

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1. Setting Up Integration Between Commerce and New Order

To begin integrating Commerce with New Order, we will use Pabbly Connect. This integration allows us to create invoices in Wave whenever a new order is placed. First, log into your Pabbly Connect account and navigate to the dashboard.

Next, create a new workflow by clicking the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow appropriately, such as ‘Create Invoice in Wave for New Orders in Commerce’ and select your desired folder to save it in. After this, you will see two sections: Trigger and Action.

2. Configuring the Trigger Event for New Orders

The next step is to configure the trigger event for New Order. In the Trigger section, search for Commerce and select it. Set the trigger event to ‘New Order Created,’ which will initiate the workflow whenever a new order is placed in your store.

• Select the trigger application as Commerce.
• Choose the event ‘New Order Created’ to start the workflow.
• Connect your Commerce account by entering the required API credentials.

After connecting, save your settings. This setup will ensure that every new order triggers the action of creating an invoice in Wave.

3. Retrieving Order Details from Commerce

Once the trigger is set up, the next step involves retrieving order details from Commerce. In the Action section, search for Commerce again and select the action event ‘Get Order by ID.’ This step will allow you to fetch details of the newly created order using its ID.

Map the order ID from the previous step to retrieve the necessary order details. This includes the customer information and the products ordered. Make sure to save your changes after mapping the ID.

• Choose the action event ‘Get Order by ID’ from Commerce.
• Map the order ID from the trigger step.
• Save the configuration to retrieve order details.

After saving, you will be able to see the order details, including the customer’s name and the products purchased, which will be crucial for the invoice creation.

4. Creating an Invoice in Wave

The final step is to create an invoice in Wave using the details retrieved from Commerce. First, search for Wave in the Action section and select the action event ‘Create Invoice with Basic Details.’ Connect your Wave account if you haven’t done so already.

Map the customer ID and product ID from the previous steps into the invoice details. Ensure that you include all necessary information such as item description, price, and quantity. After mapping these fields, save and send a test request to create the invoice.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to integrate Commerce with New Order using Pabbly Connect to automate the invoice creation process in Wave. By following these steps, you can streamline your order management and ensure efficiency in your business operations.