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description: Open the order you want to work on. You can then search for products or browse categories to find the items you need. Before adding products, check the active order name in the dropdown. This is especially important if you are managing several orders at the same time.
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# How do I start building an order?
Open the order you want to work on. You can then search for products or browse categories to find the items you need.
Before adding products, check the active order name in the dropdown. This is especially important if you are managing several orders at the same time.
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