Adding a cart attribute to standard Packing Slip

Technical Q&A
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Hi Community! I am trying to print a specific cart attribute named gift_note on my standard Packing Slip.

I have confirmed the attribute exists in the Order Admin > Additional Details.
I have tried two methods that are not returning data:

  1. Direct access: {{ order.attributes.gift_note }} (Returned blank)

  2. The Loop method:

{% for attribute in order.attributes %} {% if attribute.first == “gift_note” %} {{ attribute.last }} {% endif %} {% endfor %}

This is also returning nothing. Does anyone know why the Packing Slip order object might not be exposing these attributes, or if I am missing a syntax requirement?

The AI robot has suggested to me that cart attributes cannot be printed on the packing slip. If that is true, it suggested, there are two options: 1) merge the gift note with the order note, or 2) collect the gift note as an order metafield.

I don’t want to use option 1, because I use the order note for other things. Does anyone have experience collecting information as order metafields instead of attributes, and then printing those metafields on the standard packing slip?

2

It is actually very likely that your cart attributes code is failing simply because of a slight naming difference in Liquid. Before you go down complex route of setting you Metafields and automation, I strongly recommend you to try one small syntax tweak.

In many Shopify templates (especially Packing Slips and notifications), the object is often referenced as note_attributes rather than just attributes.

Try this Quick Fix First:

{% for attribute in order.note_attributes %}
  {% if attribute.first == "gift_note" %}
    <p><strong>Gift Note:</strong> {{ attribute.last }}</p>
  {% endif %}
{% endfor %}

Note that the change from order.attributes to order.note_attributes everything else is the same**.**

3

Thank you for that insight! I tried that fix, but it’s still not printing the gift note on my packing slip.

4

Have you use the Shopify Flow for that? Or do you have experience with Shopify Flow, if I let you know the process? Because with the shopify flow we can resolve our issue effectively.

5

But how exactly would I use Flow to fix this? The customer’s gift note already shows up in “Additional Details” on the order, and I have inserted what appears to be correct code in the packing slip to print it. What exactly could Flow do to fix it?

6

Well, mainly this solution is via the Product Metafields but Shopify Flow will also use in it which is free to use.

So I am dividing this solution into 3 phases. And I hope you will implement it accordingly.

Phase 1: Create the metafield Definition:

  • Go to Settings > Custom Data > Orders.
  • Click Add Definition.
  • Name: Gift Note
  • Namespace and Key: custom.gift_note (Remember this, we need to use it in the code).
  • Select type: Single line text (or Multi-line text).
  • Save the metafield.

Phase 2: Create a Shopify Flow to transfer data:

This automation moves the data from attribute hidden spot to the Metafield visible spot.

  • Open Shopify Flow app.
  • Create a Workflow.
  • Trigger: Select Order Created.
  • **Condition (optional but recommended): **
    Check if the attribute exists to avoid empty errors.
    Criteria: order / note attributes / Names include “gift_note“.
  • Action: Select Update Order Metafield.
    Metafield namespace: custom
    Metafield key: gift_note
    Value: This is the tricky part. You need dynamic variable for the attribute value. In the value field, select Add Variable and look for order / NoteAttributes. You my need to use the liquid flow to grab the specific one. The code snippet shared below.
{% for attribute in order.noteAttributes %}{% if attribute.name == "gift_note" %}{{ attribute.value }}{% endif %}{% endfor %}
  • In the last step Turn on the workflow.

Phase 3: Print it on the packing Slip

No that the data is stores in a metafield, printing is very reliable.

  1. Go to Settings > Shipping and delivery > Packing Slips > Edit.
  2. Find the spot where you want the note to appear.
  3. Paste the code that shared below.
{% if order.metafields.custom.gift_note != blank %}
  <div class="gift-note-container" style="margin-top: 10px; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid black;">
    <strong>Gift Note:</strong><br>
    {{ order.metafields.custom.gift_note }}
  </div>
{% endif %}

This is how you can print the specific cart attribute into your packaging slip.

7

I want to know from you whether the solution I provide help you out? If you facing any issue at any point then feel free to post it here in this thread.

8

It worked! I had to fiddle with the specifics of the code you wrote to get it to work properly, but the basic idea DOES work. The gift note is transfered to a metafield using Flow, and the metafield can then be printed on the packing slip. Thank you!

9

If I managed to help, then a like and solution will be helpful.