Separate Shipping Methods for Different Categories

[MortalWombat]

Hi

I have been searching around now for some time, and have come across a couple of threads with similar questions, but haven't had any luck working out exactly what I need to do.

My products are mostly drop-shipped, so I have a flat rate of $15 and $35, depending on the item. I also have a range of products that I stock and ship out myself, with shipping costs based on weight groups (up to 500g, over 1kg, etc.).

What I want to do is have the correct flat rate shipping method as the only option, as per the drop-shipped item (let's just say A for $15 and B for $35), and then the same for the products I stock (for example, an option for smaller items at $6, another at $10, and larger items at $12).

So, when a customer has any number of drop-ship A in their cart, Flat Rate #1 at $15 will be the only option available. The same goes for each of the other products - Flat Rate #2 at $35, Flat Rate #3 at $6, etc.

If a customer buys one of each of the drop-shipped items (A and B), Flat Rate #2 ($35) would be the only option.

And if a customer buys either of the drop-shipped items (A or B), combined with products I stock, then the respective shipping rate would show. For example, if a customer buys an item from A as well as items I stock, the shipping would be Flat Rate #1 at $15. If item A was changed to B, then the shipping would be #2 at $35.

I hope this is clear enough and that someone can help :)

Thanks,
Tija

[stevesh]

Google 'ceon advanced shipping'. I think that mod will do what you want, though I haven't used it.

[MortalWombat]

Thanks for the suggestion, stevesh.

I had actually come across the ceon mod in my searches, but it really is an advanced mod, and I was hoping for something a little simpler.

A couple of threads here simply add some coding to the built-in shipping modules:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91394
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157759

I'm just not sure how to alter the codes to meet my needs.