Hide shipping method when order exceeds certain weight

[MortalWombat]

Hi

I have looked around the forums for something like this, and actually found a few threads, but discovered nothing that works.

What I have is both regular shipping and an express shipping option -- the max package weight is at 22kg, but the express can only fit up to 5kg, so what is happening now is when a customer's shopping cart weight exceeds 5kg, the express option sits at $0.

What I want to do is disable the express shipping module when the weight of the order exceeds 5kg. That way, only the regular shipping shows if the order doesn't fit the express.

Hoping someone can help me out on this.

Thanks,
Tija

[MortalWombat]

So... been a while since I posted -- does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can do this?

- Tija

[Ajeh]

What shipping module(s) are you using for this?

[MortalWombat]

It's a table rate module.

[Ajeh]

If you only have Table Rate table ... how are you offering 2 shipping methods?

[MortalWombat]

Sorry -- that wasn't very clear of me (using 'it' instead of 'they').

I use a few cloned table rates... so all the shipping mods I'm using in this case are table rates.

[Ajeh]

You could use the code in RED:

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

    if (!IS_ADMIN_FLAG) {
      global $cart;
      if ($_SESSION['cart']->weight > 22 ) {
        $this->enabled = false;
      }
    }

    if ($this->enabled) {

[MortalWombat]

Unfortunately, that code isn't working for me.

The shipping still shows as a $0 option

[Ajeh]

Make sure that you are putting that code in the copy of the Table Rate table shipping module that you do not want to show when the weight is over 22 ...

What are your settings in the Configuration ... Shipping/Packaging ...

[RodG]

What I have is both regular shipping and an express shipping option -- the max package weight is at 22kg, but the express can only fit up to 5kg,

I hope you don't mind me asking, but exactly where/how/why did you determine or derive these weight limits?

The reason I ask is because I don't know of any Australian Carrier/Courier that places a 5kg limit on express parcels, and the 22kg limit is actually 2kg higher than Australia Post will allow.

Feel free to tell me to mind my own business if you like (I won't be offended), but it does sadden me a little to see Australian Merchants struggling with shipping quotes, when there is generally no need.

Cheers
Rod