Google Base Feeder Support Thread [OLD]

I am also noticing issues with formatting in the descriptions text.

Example, the word "can't" with the ' symbol comes out as "can39;t"

I wonder if this plays any role in google base not reading all my products from the XML file?

I'm using UPS for shipping and it calculating fine but I'd like to have USP ground as the default method within Google Checkout. Instead it defaults to in-store pickup and then lists the UPS options with Ground being the last option. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Can I use the latest version of this module on Zencart 1.3.7?
And
Will this module work with Google Base?

I'm aware of the invalid characters and have come up with a solution which is currently in testing. If it works, it will be implemented in the Windows Live Product Search Feeder as well.

http://www.numinix.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1052#1052

I keep getting the following error when trying to manually upload.
Error Bad data Line #
I searched through this thread and could not find the answer.
How can I fix this?

Thanks

Hi

How can I find out which version of the google base feeder contribution I have installed.

Is it possible to place this information on the page so I know when it requires upgrading.

Regards
Laurie

I've been trying to manually upload my data feed since yesterday and keep getting a failed result without any details on it. Is anyone else having the same problem? I figured it might be becuase they are upgrading.

Hi

I am using Google Base Feeder v.1.6.16 on zencart 1.3.8a and all my products are showing as disapproved.

When the file is generated it shows the products having 0 quantity and USD as currency.

The products in the shop show in £ as does the cofiguration of google base feeder.

The products are also in the shop showing correct quantity.

Also the domain is not showing, yet set in the configuration.
Heres the top part of my feed file.

Any Ideas why this is ?

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
[FONT=Courier New]-[/FONT] <rss version="2.0" xmlns:g="http://base.google.com/ns/1.0">
[FONT=Courier New]-[/FONT] <channel>
<title>Chalfont Gifts Gadgets</title>

<link>http://www.domain.com</link>

<description />

[FONT=Courier New]-[/FONT] <item>
<title>Powerball EEZI Electric Starter</title>

<g:brand>Chalfont Gifts Gadgets</g:brand>

<g:condition>new</g:condition>

<g:product_type>Lifestyle</g:product_type>

<g:expiration_date>2009-08-01</g:expiration_date>

<g:id>1</g:id>

<g:image_link>http://www.chalfontgifts.co.uk/shop/...-starter-1.jpg</g:image_link>

<link>http://www.chalfontgifts.co.uk/shop/...1&currency=USD</link>

<g:price>0.00</g:price>

<g:mpn>PBEZS</g:mpn>

<g:currency>USD</g:currency>

<g:pickup>false</g:pickup>

<g:payment_accepted>Credit/Debit Card</g:payment_accepted>

<g:payment_accepted>AmericanExpress</g:payment_accepted>

<g:payment_accepted>Cheque</g:payment_accepted>

<g:payment_notes>GOOGLE_BASE_PAYMENT_NOTES</g:payment_notes>

<description>The ultimate accessory for any Powerballer! Sit the electric starter on your desk where it will be instantly available each time you want to take your Powerball for a spin! Simply sit your Powerball into the starter and give a gentle push - your Powerball will immediately be brought up to the required speed for an effortless start each time! Battery-powered for portability, with battery included.</description>

I had installed 1.6.15 on ZC 1.3.8 and it was working great... But now I am getting this error when I try and manually generate my feed

"ERROR: yes is not a valid feed template"

The only other issue I could find on this was somebody thought it was do to the "wordpress on Znecart" contribution which I am inclined to believe as I also have it and the time table is right. Does anyone have any suggestions on what could be breaking here or where I should start looking for conflicts in the code.

Thanks,

[FONT=Courier New]Hi[/FONT]
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[FONT=Courier New]I am running Google Base Feeder v.1.6.14a and found this to be the only version that I can get to upload properly to google.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Courier New]I have tried all other later versions. [/FONT]
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[FONT=Courier New]With this version though I am having a problem with errors in the xml file, due to these [FONT=Courier New]ü Ü [/FONT]characters being present in a couple of product descriptions. I have checked the code, on line 495, which is present and appears to be the code that would deal with these characters.[/FONT]

[FONT=Courier New]For some reason these characters are still present though and the froogle output file still contains these characters, causing processing errors in google base.[/FONT]

[FONT=Courier New]Any ideas how to resolve this would be appreciated.[/FONT]


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