Minimum shipping fee

The store I'm working on uses the UPS and USPS shipping modules. The problem is that we need to set it up with a minimum shipping fee of $7.95. For example, if the quote for USPS Priority Mail comes back as $4.95, a $3.00 charge will automatically be added.

I was hoping that there would be an add-on that would accomplish this, but I appear to be out of luck there. I searched the forum for a solution, but struck out here as well.

Does anyone have a suggestion on how this could be accomplished?

The store uses ZC version 1.3.8.

You can add a handling fee for 3.50 or ... capture the costs and adjust as needed ...

Adding a handling fee would be applied to all orders, including those with shipping that's already over $7.95. That's not what we want. I'm not sure what you mean by capturing the cost.

For example, in the UPS shipping module you will see:

Code:

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        $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                          'title' => $this->types[$type],
                          'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);

---

Check the value of $cost and when too little, add more ... :smile:

I already figured that there would have to be some kind of "if" statement in the code saying that if the shipping was less than $7.95 then make it $7.95, but I don't know how to do that. I am only just beginning to figure out how PHP works.

Customize the code from:

Code:

---

        $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                          'title' => $this->types[$type],
                          'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);

---

to now force the amount ...

Code:

---

if ($cost < 7.95) {
        $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                          'title' => $this->types[$type],
                          'cost' => (7.95 + MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
} else {
        $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                          'title' => $this->types[$type],
                          'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
}

---

Thanks. That did the trick, although, after getting the client on the phone, they decided to go a different route with the shipping, so I didn't end up needing this after all. Isn't that the way it is sometimes? :P But thanks for the help anyway.

Thanks for the update that this would have worked for you in another life ... alas, that is the way things go with clients ... :lamo:

Hi Ajeh,

I want to know how this can be implemented in Zones shipping module, please provide the code modification.

I also want to know is it possible that a handling fee ads if product from particular category or particular products adds up to the cart.

For example one of my cart deal in pets and it have pets accessories as well as live pets. Pet accessories can be shipped with standard shipping charges but live pets need special packing so will cost extra.

Any Idea how can be implemented.

Thanking you in advance.

~ Time

Basically you are altering similar code for zones.php ...

Code:

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      $this->quotes = array('id' => $this->code,
                            'module' => MODULE_SHIPPING_ZONES_TEXT_TITLE,
                            'methods' => array(array('id' => $this->code,
                                                    'title' => $shipping_method,
                                                    'cost' => $shipping_cost)));

---

Can you modify and say how it can be done. Like suppose we give 5lbs as box max weight then is it possible to workout minimum fee on per box basis.

And I would like to know is my 2nd question possible to do, if so then how.

~ Time

I'm not sure if I'm asking the question in the right part of the forum, but here goes anyway. This is my first time using Zen Cart, I am also new to PHP. The shop I am working on sells bottled beer online. We only sell in multioples of 12 bottles (ie delivery of full cases only) though they can be a mixture of 12 different products, or 12 of the same. This will be made clear throughout the site.

We have 3 needs for shipping:

1. Free delivery within two counties in the UK (about a 60-80 miles radius of our base) for one case or more.
2. Courier delivery within the rest of Engalnd at £6.50 per case of 12
3. Courier delivery to Scotland and Wales and Ireland at a cost of £9 per case of 12.

I know I can set a delivery price of £0.50 per item and have it add up to £6 per case of 12 for delivery, but how do I make it so the customer tells us at checkout which of the three options they have chosen and how do I get the shipping costs calculated? and how can I set those options up??

I am afraid I am struggling to under stand how the shipping module works

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Quote:

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Originally Posted by colin4255

I'm not sure if I'm asking the question in the right part of the forum, but here goes anyway. This is my first time using Zen Cart, I am also new to PHP. The shop I am working on sells bottled beer online. We only sell in multioples of 12 bottles (ie delivery of full cases only) though they can be a mixture of 12 different products, or 12 of the same. This will be made clear throughout the site.

We have 3 needs for shipping:

1. Free delivery within two counties in the UK (about a 60-80 miles radius of our base) for one case or more.
2. Courier delivery within the rest of Engalnd at £6.50 per case of 12
3. Courier delivery to Scotland and Wales and Ireland at a cost of £9 per case of 12.

I know I can set a delivery price of £0.50 per item and have it add up to £6 per case of 12 for delivery, but how do I make it so the customer tells us at checkout which of the three options they have chosen and how do I get the shipping costs calculated? and how can I set those options up??

I am afraid I am struggling to under stand how the shipping module works

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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I'd recommend that you start a new thread with this question since it doesn't have anything to do with setting up a minimum shipping fee. You'd put it in the Shipping and Payment Modules Forum, the same forum that this topic is in.

Regarding your question about how the customer tells you which shipping method they want, all the available shipping options will be displayed on the first checkout page. They mark which one they want.

Quote:

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For example one of my cart deal in pets and it have pets accessories as well as live pets. Pet accessories can be shipped with standard shipping charges but live pets need special packing so will cost extra.

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What is "standard" shipping and what does "Live Pet" shipping cost?

Hi Ajeh,

Normal shipping cost on my site is 1 Euro and live pets shipping is 2.5 Euro per box of upto 24 lbs.

~ Time

I order the following, how much would you be charging for shipping:

Order 1
1 pet toy

Order 2
1 pet at 4lbs

Order 3
3 pet toys

Order 4
3 pets at 4lbs each

Order 5
1 pet at 25lbs

Also, is there something that "marks" or distinguishes Pets from Accessories in the products table that can be testing for?

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Ajeh

Customize the code from:

Code:

---

        $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                          'title' => $this->types[$type],
                          'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);

---

to now force the amount ...

Code:

---

if ($cost < 7.95) {
        $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                          'title' => $this->types[$type],
                          'cost' => (7.95 + MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
} else {
        $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                          'title' => $this->types[$type],
                          'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
}

---

---

Very Nice. How can this be done with USPS? It is a pain in the back to ship First Class. Their website is unreliable and I just want to ship Fedex but, some things are easily sent in a small envelope. I'd like a minimum USPS amount of $4.00.

Thanks.

umm ... well ... I'd search for the word:
cost

in the file and find:

Code:

---

          $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                            'title' => $title,
                            'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);

---

Then do the same things where you test the value of $cost and if < 4.00 you make it 4.00 ...

The difference is the code where the constants used UPS in what I showed and you are looking for constants that use USPS ... :smile:

Does that alteration in shipping fees show on the checkout page for the customer?

For example: the user gets the shipping rate based on zip code through the USPS module, then I alter the code to add a standard handling fee to all orders. Essentially, the user would see the rate change from USPS quote to final checkout without knowing what happened inbetween to increase the total price. Does that make sense? I've never used the USPS module before, so is there a separate area for adding handling fees?

If you want a universal Handling Charge on the shipping module, go to the Modules ... Shipping ... and edit the module and add your Handling Fee and it will be applied to all methods ... :smile:

*** duplicate post deleted *** Please do not post in more than one thread.

Just curious... does the handling fee show a separate charge from the shipping charge during checkout so the customer can differentiate between the two?

No they are combined together ...

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Ajeh

umm ... well ... I'd search for the word:
cost

---

I did as you said and broke the USPS module. The module would not appear unless I undid everything.

How should it have been written?

This breaks it::unsure:

if ($cost < 6.00) {
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => $title,
'cost' => (6.00 + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
} else {
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => $this->types[$type],
'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
}

Probably a misplaced bracket ...

The original code reads:

Code:

---

          $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                            'title' => $title,
                            'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
        }

        $this->quotes['methods'] = $methods;

---

The code should read when changed:

Code:

---

          if ($cost < 6.00) {
          $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                            'title' => $title,
                            'cost' => (6.00 + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
          } else {
          $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                            'title' => $title,
                            'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
          }
        }

        $this->quotes['methods'] = $methods;

---

It's a beautiful thing!:clap:

Perhaps you'd like to create a new contribution to include all of these minimum shipping prices?

Glad you have this working now ... :smile:

Get enough examples and who needs an add-on? :cool:

Hi, im new to all this and was wondering if I could do a per item rate with a minimum shipping fee? thanks!

I want a Minimum of $9.00 shipping fee ... but just $1.50 per Item after that ...

I set the Item Rate item charges as:
Handling: 7.50
Per Item: 1.50

Now I get $9.00 plus $1.50 per additional item ... :smile:

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Ajeh

Probably a misplaced bracket ...

The original code reads:

Code:

---

          $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                            'title' => $title,
                            'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
        }

        $this->quotes['methods'] = $methods;

---

The code should read when changed:

Code:

---

          if ($cost < 6.00) {
          $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                            'title' => $title,
                            'cost' => (6.00 + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
          } else {
          $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                            'title' => $title,
                            'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
          }
        }

        $this->quotes['methods'] = $methods;

---

---

Thanks for your new USPS update. How should this look now?:D

I do no t believe you'd need to make any changes to that since it is run off the $cost ...

Be sure to test it out ... :smile:

The cost did not work. I uploaded the new USPS.php and then went in and made the change. Was there something else?

Could you post the code from lines 218, start of the FOR loop to the end of the FOR loop in there?

Anything for you.:wink:


218 is a blank line, just for the record.


$methods = array();
$size = sizeof($uspsQuote);
for ($i=0; $i<$size; $i++) {
list($type, $cost) = each($uspsQuote[$i]);

// BOF: UPS USPS
$title = ((isset($this->types[$type])) ? $this->types[$type] : $type);
if(in_array('Display transit time', explode(', ', MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_OPTIONS))) $title .= $transittime[$type];
/*
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => ((isset($this->types[$type])) ? $this->types[$type] : $type),
'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
*/
$cost = preg_replace('/[^0-9.]/', '', $cost);
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => $title,
'cost' => ($cost * $shipping_num_boxes) + (MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING_METHOD == 'Box' ? MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING * $shipping_num_boxes : MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) );

}


FYI- Priority Shipping went up $0.50 online. At east there is a slight discount for using Priority Flat rate envelopes.

That was dumb.

This is everything:

$methods = array();
$size = sizeof($uspsQuote);
for ($i=0; $i<$size; $i++) {
list($type, $cost) = each($uspsQuote[$i]);

// BOF: UPS USPS
$title = ((isset($this->types[$type])) ? $this->types[$type] : $type);
if(in_array('Display transit time', explode(', ', MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_OPTIONS))) $title .= $transittime[$type];
/*
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => ((isset($this->types[$type])) ? $this->types[$type] : $type),
'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
*/
/* $cost = preg_replace('/[^0-9.]/', '', $cost);
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => $title,
'cost' => ($cost * $shipping_num_boxes) + (MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING_METHOD == 'Box' ? MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING * $shipping_num_boxes : MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) );

}

$this->quotes['methods'] = $methods;
*/
// BOF: USPS Minimum Shipping

if ($cost < 6.00) {
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => $title,
'cost' => (6.00 + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
} else {
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => $title,
'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
}
}

$this->quotes['methods'] = $methods;

// EOF: USPS Minimum Shipping


Works Today!

You code works great but you appear to have commented out this line:

Code:

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$cost = preg_replace('/[^0-9.]/', '', $cost);

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Yeah that line of code could be useful :blush:

I inserted it right below where I added the tag BOF Minimum Shipping

Glad to hear that this still works for you ... :smile:

Good place to put the code so you don't exclude it in the future ... :cool:

How can I make a minimum shipping fee of 9.50 across the board? We're using the UPS shipping module.

Adapt the USPS code above for UPS and use 9.50 instead of 6.00 ...

The UPS shipping module is at:
/includes/modules/shipping/ups.php

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Ajeh

Customize the code from:

Code:

---

        $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                          'title' => $this->types[$type],
                          'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);

---

to now force the amount ...

Code:

---

if ($cost < 7.95) {
        $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                          'title' => $this->types[$type],
                          'cost' => (7.95 + MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
} else {
        $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                          'title' => $this->types[$type],
                          'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
}

---

---

Will this also work in the "Per Unit"(by weight) shipping module?
Lisa

Same concept but you have to adapt the code for that shipping module ...

Okay sounds easy,(probably isn't) lol, I'm going to give it a try.

Okay so putting that bit of code into the perweightunit.php didn't work..... can somebody tell me where to put the code in and if it would be the same code that was used for the USPS module?
Thanks again!
Lisa

This is a constant:
MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING

all of the shipping modules have unique constants ...

For UPS it uses:
MODULE_SHIPPING_UPS_HANDLING

For Per Unit it uses:
MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_HANDLING

See if you forgot to change ALL of the constants to match the shipping module you are working with ...

Hi Ajeh

All I changed is the two lines below (in red), because I really haven't learned as much as I need to to understand why I'm changing it, but I thought that I would at least give it a try. I kind of knew that it probably wouldn't work out to be that easy. :smile:

<?php
/**
* @package shippingMethod
* @copyright Copyright 2003-2006 Zen Cart Development Team
* @copyright Portions Copyright 2003 osCommerce
* @license http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt GNU Public License V2.0
* @version $Id: perweightunit.php 3308 2006-03-29 08:21:33Z ajeh $
*/
/**
* "Per Weight Unit" shipping module, allowing you to offer per-unit-rate shipping options
*
*/
class perweightunit extends base {
/**
* $code determines the internal 'code' name used to designate "this" payment module
*
* @var string
*/
var $code;
/**
* $title is the displayed name for this payment method
*
* @var string
*/
var $title;
/**
* $description is a soft name for this payment method
*
* @var string
*/
var $description;
/**
* module's icon
*
* @var string
*/
var $icon;
/**
* $enabled determines whether this module shows or not... during checkout.
*
* @var boolean
*/
var $enabled;
/**
* Constructor
*
* @return perweightunit
*/
function perweightunit() {
global $order, $db;

$this->code = 'perweightunit';
$this->title = MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TEXT_TITLE;
$this->description = MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TEXT_DESCRIPTION;
$this->sort_order = MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_SORT_ORDER;
$this->icon = '';
$this->tax_class = MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TAX_CLASS;
$this->tax_basis = MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TAX_BASIS;

// disable only when entire cart is free shipping
if (zen_get_shipping_enabled($this->code)) {
$this->enabled = ((MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_STATUS == 'True') ? true : false);
}

if ( ($this->enabled == true) && ((int)MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_ZONE > 0) ) {
$check_flag = false;
$check = $db->Execute("select zone_id from " . TABLE_ZONES_TO_GEO_ZONES . "
where geo_zone_id = '" . MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_ZONE . "'
and zone_country_id = '" . $order->delivery['country']['id'] . "'
order by zone_id");
while (!$check->EOF) {
if ($check->fields['zone_id'] < 1) {
$check_flag = true;
break;
} elseif ($check->fields['zone_id'] == $order->delivery['zone_id']) {
$check_flag = true;
break;
}
$check->MoveNext();
}

if ($check_flag == false) {
$this->enabled = false;
}
}
}
/**
* Obtain quote from shipping system/calculations
*
* @param string $method
* @return array
*/
function quote($method = '') {
global $order, $shipping_weight;

$total_weight_units = $shipping_weight;
if ($cost < 15.00) {
$this->quotes = array('id' => $this->code,
'module' => MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TEXT_TITLE,
'methods' => array(array('id' => $this->code,
'title' => MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TEXT_WAY,
'cost' => (15.00 + MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_COST * $total_weight_units)
+ MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_HANDLING)));

if ($this->tax_class > 0) {
$this->quotes['tax'] = zen_get_tax_rate($this->tax_class, $order->delivery['country']['id'], $order->delivery['zone_id']);
}

if (zen_not_null($this->icon)) $this->quotes['icon'] = zen_image($this->icon, $this->title);

return $this->quotes;
}
/**
* Check to see whether module is installed
*
* @return boolean
*/
function check() {
global $db;
if (!isset($this->_check)) {
$check_query = $db->Execute("select configuration_value from " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " where configuration_key = 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_STATUS'");
$this->_check = $check_query->RecordCount();
}
return $this->_check;
}
/**
* Install the shipping module and its configuration settings
*
*/
function install() {
global $db;
$db->Execute("insert into " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " (configuration_title, configuration_key, configuration_value, configuration_description, configuration_group_id, sort_order, set_function, date_added) values ('Enable Per Weight Unit Shipping', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_STATUS', 'True', 'Do you want to offer per unit rate shipping?<br /><br />Product Quantity * Units (products_weight) * Cost per Unit', '6', '0', 'zen_cfg_select_option(array(\'True\', \'False\'), ', now())");
$db->Execute("insert into " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " (configuration_title, configuration_key, configuration_value, configuration_description, configuration_group_id, sort_order, date_added) values ('Shipping Cost per Unit', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_COST', '1', 'NOTE: When using this Shipping Module be sure to check the Tare settings in the Shipping/Packaging and set the Largest Weight high enough to handle the price, such as 5000.00 and the adjust the settings on Small and Large packages which will add to the price as well.<br /><br />The shipping cost will be used to determin shipping charges based on: Product Quantity * Units (products_weight) * Cost per Unit - in an order that uses this shipping method.', '6', '0', now())");
$db->Execute("insert into " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " (configuration_title, configuration_key, configuration_value, configuration_description, configuration_group_id, sort_order, date_added) values ('Handling Fee', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_HANDLING', '0', 'Handling fee for this shipping method.', '6', '0', now())");
$db->Execute("insert into " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " (configuration_title, configuration_key, configuration_value, configuration_description, configuration_group_id, sort_order, use_function, set_function, date_added) values ('Tax Class', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TAX_CLASS', '0', 'Use the following tax class on the shipping fee.', '6', '0', 'zen_get_tax_class_title', 'zen_cfg_pull_down_tax_classes(', now())");
$db->Execute("insert into " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " (configuration_title, configuration_key, configuration_value, configuration_description, configuration_group_id, sort_order, set_function, date_added) values ('Tax Basis', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TAX_BASIS', 'Shipping', 'On what basis is Shipping Tax calculated. Options are<br />Shipping - Based on customers Shipping Address<br />Billing Based on customers Billing address<br />Store - Based on Store address if Billing/Shipping Zone equals Store zone', '6', '0', 'zen_cfg_select_option(array(\'Shipping\', \'Billing\', \'Store\'), ', now())");
$db->Execute("insert into " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " (configuration_title, configuration_key, configuration_value, configuration_description, configuration_group_id, sort_order, use_function, set_function, date_added) values ('Shipping Zone', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_ZONE', '0', 'If a zone is selected, only enable this shipping method for that zone.', '6', '0', 'zen_get_zone_class_title', 'zen_cfg_pull_down_zone_classes(', now())");
$db->Execute("insert into " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " (configuration_title, configuration_key, configuration_value, configuration_description, configuration_group_id, sort_order, date_added) values ('Sort Order', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_SORT_ORDER', '0', 'Sort order of display.', '6', '0', now())");
}
/**
* Remove the module and all its settings
*
*/
function remove() {
global $db;
$db->Execute("delete from " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " where configuration_key LIKE 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_%'");
}
/**
* Internal list of configuration keys used for configuration of the module
*
* @return array
*/
function keys() {
return array('MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_STATUS', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_COST', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_HANDLING', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TAX_CLASS', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TAX_BASIS', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_ZONE', 'MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_SORT_ORDER');
}
}
?>

Try using this ...

Code:

---

    $total_weight_units = $shipping_weight;
    if (MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_COST * $total_weight_units < 15.00) {
    $this->quotes = array('id' => $this->code,
                          'module' => MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TEXT_TITLE,
                          'methods' => array(array('id' => $this->code,
                                                  'title' => MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TEXT_WAY,
                                                  'cost' => (15.00)
                                                              + MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_HANDLING)));
    } else {
    $this->quotes = array('id' => $this->code,
                          'module' => MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TEXT_TITLE,
                          'methods' => array(array('id' => $this->code,
                                                  'title' => MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_TEXT_WAY,
                                                  'cost' => (MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_COST * $total_weight_units)
                                                              + MODULE_SHIPPING_PERWEIGHTUNIT_HANDLING)));
    }

---

Thanks so much Linda, it worked fantastically! I just couldn't do this without the amazing help from several people on this forum. I really hope that I am able to give back the same way eventually. Thank you so very much. :D
Lisa

I'm using the per item shipping fee and need a minimum shipping cost of $20. Can't seem to make it work by altering the code. Could be 'cause it's past 2 am and I'm tired, but any help would be appreciated.

Per Unit perweightunit is based on the total weight of the order and that weight is used to calculate the shipping charges ...

If your units are set to 1.00 then you can just alter the code:

Code:

---

    $total_weight_units = $shipping_weight;
    // bof: minimum 20.00
    if ($total_weight < 20.00) {
      $total_weight = 20.00;
    }
    // eof: minimum 20.00


---

by adding the code in RED below the code in BLACK ...

I enabled the perweightunit shipping and I changed the code and got a shipping cost of $12. My units are all set to 1, shipping cost per unit set to 4.

My shipping cost per item needs to be $4, but min shipping charge is $20.

Sorry I boo booed ... :blink:

Try this code:

Code:

---

    $total_weight_units = $shipping_weight;
    // bof: minimum 20.00
    if ($total_weight_units < 20) {
      $total_weight_units = 20;
    }
    // eof: minimum 20.00

---

Still isn't working right, now shipping is $20 regardless how many items are in the cart.
Is there a way to make this work using the item module rather than perweightunit module since I don't ship by weight?

See if this works on the Item Rate item shipping module:

Code:

---

      $this->quotes = array('id' => $this->code,
                            'module' => MODULE_SHIPPING_ITEM_TEXT_TITLE,
                            'methods' => array(array('id' => $this->code,
                                                    'title' => MODULE_SHIPPING_ITEM_TEXT_WAY,
                                                    'cost' => ((MODULE_SHIPPING_ITEM_COST * $item_total_count) < 20.00 ? 20.00 : (MODULE_SHIPPING_ITEM_COST * $item_total_count)) + MODULE_SHIPPING_ITEM_HANDLING)));

---

That's what I was looking for! :clap: Thanks!

Linda:

Did you already post the mod for 139h?

I had it working for 138 and ow need to do the same for 139. Thanks!

You lost me ...

This is a customization to the shipping ...

Customization of v1.3.8 vs v1.3.9 would be similar ...

What is it you are asking? :unsure:

I was under the impression from some of the 139 mods that not all the duplicate files of 138 need to be messed with in 139.

So It is still just the same usps.php that is tweaked?

Found it and fixed it. Thanks for brightening the light bulb, Linda.

includes/modules/shipping/usps.php


/*
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => ((isset($this->types[$type])) ? $this->types[$type] : $type),
'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
*/
/*
$cost = preg_replace('/[^0-9.]/', '', $cost);
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => $title,
'cost' => ($cost * $shipping_num_boxes) + (MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING_METHOD == 'Box' ? MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING * $shipping_num_boxes : MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) );

}

$this->quotes['methods'] = $methods;
*/

/* Minimum USPS Shipping */
if ($cost < 6.00) {
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => $title,
'cost' => (6.00 + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
} else {
$methods[] = array('id' => $type,
'title' => $title,
'cost' => ($cost + MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING) * $shipping_num_boxes);
}
}

$this->quotes['methods'] = $methods;
/* EOF Minimum USPS Shipping */

As long as you are using the January 2, 2011 C from post #26 from:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=171314

Then you have the latest USPS version that we have released ...

NOTE: this came out after v1.3.9 ...