ozpost shipping module

[RodG]

Hi
is there any way of getting this module to work with letter sized and parcel size when the items are priced by atributes?

No. (The module doesn't 'know' about attributes).

I sell labels, and plan on selling them in larger quantities such as 2000+ labels which would place the weight over 500g.
The problem I have is not being able to get the ozpost module to recognise "parcel" weight from "large letter" weight.

There isn't any difference. This is like asking "What weighs most, a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers".

The answer, of course is, they both weigh the same, a ton.

Anyway, now I've had my little bit of fun, I guess the best way to answer this is to give a quick quide as to how the module 'works',

Based on the 'package' weight and dimensions provided, the server first determines whether it is both small enough and light enough to be considered a letter, if so, it then goes on to categorise the size and cost of the 'letter;'.

A check is then made against the "Show parcel rates if letter sized" setting, and if set to 'no', the letter rates are returned.

If set to "Yes" the program continues to obtain the parcel rates (for the same size/weight 'package'), and returns the costs for both the letter and the parcel rates.

The client program (the zencart module) then compares this list of quotes with the methods that have been enabled/disabled to end up with a suitable list of methods available to that 'package' to where ever the customer may be.
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That's how the quotations work.

The next question is, what determines a 'package'?

In your case, sheets of labels. Let's assume that you can fit 20 sheets into a large envelope and it'll be classed as a large letter. Let's also assume that one more sheet will exceed either the max 500gm weight and/or the 20cm thickeness.
From this, each sheet can be assumed to be 1mm thick.

If customer buys 0-20 sheets, the 'package' will be classed as a letter. If they buy 21 sheets, it'll be classed as a parcel.

The 'key' to having this work correctly is to ensure the weighr & dimensions of each sheet is correct (at least from a mathematical perspective).

Does that help?

Cheers
Rod

[integrity_designs]

Thanks heaps for your reply and yes it certainly does help.
I will just continue on with the flat rate shipping I have done.

I had a feeling it was not going to work but I HAD to ask and try LOL.
This is now the 3rd time I have completely done the store from scratch.

Kind Regards

[michellewardley]

which australia post module is the most recent & stable for 1.3.8?

[robbie269]

Is the vcsweb server down?
As the Ozpost mod is not working today and does not seem to be able to connect to vcsweb.com.

[robbie269]

Don't worry it is OK now. Just a little hiccup!

[hayden]

Hi , ive been a long time fan of this mod and used it plenty of times, but at the moment im having troubles with a server im setting it up on (lunarpages).

ive been debugging it to find out where its going wrong, and got as far as the info that comes back from the request for postage quotes. the problem is the data returned is stripped of its structure and is just the words !!

here is standard flat rate structure returned by 'quote' class:

Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => flat [module] => Flat Rate [methods] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => flat [title] => Best Way [cost] => 5.00 ) ) ) ) 

and here is what is returned by my 'ozpost.php' quote class:

RPP12.553 Regular ParcelREG15.354Registered ParcelPPSE5K18.501 5kg Prepaid Satchel ExpressCOD22.754Cash On DeliveryEXP26.701 Express Parcel  0.00  2.80 

any ideas ??

[hayden]

which australia post module is the most recent & stable for 1.3.8?

http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...oducts_id=1286

[hayden]

well after reading the page b4 this, it seems php5 is needed, it now works but im gtting a $0 option at the top of the quotes ???

Hi , ive been a long time fan of this mod and used it plenty of times, but at the moment im having troubles with a server im setting it up on (lunarpages).

ive been debugging it to find out where its going wrong, and got as far as the info that comes back from the request for postage quotes. the problem is the data returned is stripped of its structure and is just the words !!

here is standard flat rate structure returned by 'quote' class:

Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => flat [module] => Flat Rate [methods] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => flat [title] => Best Way [cost] => 5.00 ) ) ) ) 

and here is what is returned by my 'ozpost.php' quote class:

RPP12.553 Regular ParcelREG15.354Registered ParcelPPSE5K18.501 5kg Prepaid Satchel ExpressCOD22.754Cash On DeliveryEXP26.701 Express Parcel  0.00  2.80 

any ideas ??

[hayden]

it looks like it was coz debug mode was still on... i think its fine now, but its not showing insurance options ?? is this normal

[RodG]

it looks like it was coz debug mode was still on... i think its fine now, but its not showing insurance options ?? is this normal

Insurance will only appear if the items are over $100

Cheers
rod