ozpost shipping module

[RodG]

I just install the ozpost module and it works fine so far, only 1 error is that my Shipping Estimator disappear?

Hmmmmm..... I've never heard of that happening before.

here is the error message " Possible error updating the template file, if you experience problemw please replace tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php with a zen cart original and try again?

The estimator disappearing suggests the this 'possible error' is in fact a 'real' error, and that the ozpost installation code has managed to save a corrupted version of this tpl file.

If you could navigate (using FTP or your cPanel file manager) to

/includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/ and look for the files called
tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php
and
tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php_ozpRestore

If they BOTH exist, delete tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php, then rename tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php_ozpRestore to tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php

If only the one called tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php exists, please rename this to tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php_backup.

Verify that the Estimator re-appears on the website again.

This rename (or delete/rename) should revert things to how they were before running the ozpost installer (but it will be missing the changes that the installer was trying to make). The module itself will still work though.

Please let me know your findings here (whether only one, or both files were found) as that will help me determine which approach you'll need to take next for a fully successful ozpost installation.

FYI, what the installer is trying to do is remove the default 'State' selector (which isn't used by ozpost) and replacing it with a 'Suburb' selector (which is required by some of the supported courier services). In addition to this, it makes changes so that the courier logo's can be displayed (if enabled).

Cheers
RodG

[louisapple]

i can't find both files? and the original file tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php was installed in public_html/includes/templates/template_default/templates

[RodG]

i can't find both files? and the original file tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php was installed in public_html/includes/templates/template_default/templates

Was? Are you saying it's not there now??? If not, you'll need to replace it from the original zenCart .zip file.

The ozpost module will never modify (or delete) this file.

What the ozpost installer does is look for the file /includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php (which may or may not exist). If it DOES exist, it will copy it to the /cache/ folder and make the changes it needs. It will then rename the original
/includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php to tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php_ozpRestore, copy the modified version back to /includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/ and finally, delete the copy from the /cache/ folder/

If the file
/includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php DOESN'T exist (which in most cases it won't) it will copy the default tpl file
/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php to the /cache/ folder, make the changes it needs, and then it'll copy this modified version to /includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php, before finally deleting the copy from the /cache/ folder.
In this case atpl_module_shipping_estimator.php_ozpRestore file is NOT created because it isn't making any changes to any existing files.

The installer makes several checks along the way to ensure things go as expected, and if it detects any errors it will generate the error message that you have reported. This would include the case where it can't find a tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php to modify (or if it doesn't have permission to read it).

Soooo..... until I hear back from you as to whether public_html/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_module_shipping_estimator.php currently exists or not I'm at a bit of a loss.

Cheers
RodG

[louisapple]

i can see these files:

public_html/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php
public_html/includes/templates/theme687/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php

[RodG]

i can see these files:

public_html/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php
public_html/includes/templates/theme687/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php

Could you please let me know the datestamp and filesize of each of these two files.

After this, could you rename
public_html/includes/templates/theme687/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php
to
public_html/includes/templates/theme687/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php_backup.

This *should* get make the estimator re-appear again. Please let me know if it does or not.

Cheers
RodG

[louisapple]

public_html/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php is 7.04kb
public_html/includes/templates/theme687/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php is 7.81kb

[louisapple]

public_html/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php is 7.04kb
public_html/includes/templates/theme687/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php is 7.81kb


after change the name, the shipping estimator turns up now, but before there is tab called " shipping estimator" and you will not estimate the shipping until you click on it, now it just appear under the paypal check out and fixed

and i forget to mention my website is http://igrab.com.au/

[RodG]

public_html/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php is 7.04kb
public_html/includes/templates/theme687/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php is 7.81kb

after change the name, the shipping estimator turns up now, but before there is tab called " shipping estimator" and you will not estimate the shipping until you click on it, now it just appear under the paypal check out and fixed

Thanks.

What's happened is that at some stage or other, someone has modified the original zencart tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php file (rather than using the template overrides).
This is the file that you are currently using, and also the one being used prior to the ozpost installation.

The file
/includes/templates/theme687/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php (currently renamed) is the one created by the ozpost installer. It was based on the modified default template, but due to the nature of the modifications already performed the installer flagged an alert to indicate something was amiss. In your case, this something was the error that you originally reported.

You can (and should) delete the renamed file now. The one currently called
public_html/includes/templates/theme687/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php_backup.

You can bring the missing 'tab' back by changing the store configuration->shipping and packaging->
Shipping Estimator Display Settings for Shopping Cart = 1

The thing now though is where to go from here?

You have a choice.
If Australia Post is the only carrier you use, and you are happy with the current estimator display, then you you don't need to do anything. The changes that the ozpost installer is trying to make won't affect you.

If you use, or plan to use any of the other supported carriers, or if you wish to display the carrier/courier icons rather than their names you will need to restore the public_html/includes/templates/template_default/templates/tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php file with a Zen-Cart original, and then run the ozpost installer again. This is done by clicking the buttons to uninstall it, and then clicking the button to install again.
After a successful update the suburb name selector will appear and the icons will show.

Cheers
RodG

[robbie269]

Hi Rod
I am using the Aust Post and Fastway options of your module. Had an issue yesterday when a customer ordered two plush horses and the Fastway option for A2 satchel did not come up. The problem with these horses is they measure a certain amount each but if someone orders 2 their legs can be slotted together. I did actually send the order via Fastway in the A2 satchel with plenty of room. One horse also gets sent via A2 satchel.
Any ideas on how I could trick the system into offering the A2 option for two horses? Does this make sense?

[RodG]

Hi Rod
I am using the Aust Post and Fastway options of your module. Had an issue yesterday when a customer ordered two plush horses and the Fastway option for A2 satchel did not come up. The problem with these horses is they measure a certain amount each but if someone orders 2 their legs can be slotted together. I did actually send the order via Fastway in the A2 satchel with plenty of room. One horse also gets sent via A2 satchel.
Any ideas on how I could trick the system into offering the A2 option for two horses? Does this make sense?

Yes, it does make sense, and most people would probably be grateful that the ozpost algorithms doesn't take into account items that can be slotted together in the manner that I'm imagining.

The problem with trying to 'trick the system' is that you need to be very careful that there aren't any unexpected repercussions.

I can think of a couple of solutions though. Perhaps the easiest would be to adjust the product dimensions in such a way that it gives the output you need. If you could supply the URL to one one these products I may be able to help with that.

Another option would be to modify the ozpost code so that in the products/parcel creation loop it tests for this product and qty, and if it contains two then adjust the shipping qty to one and set the dimensions to be whatever they are when slotted together. You'll need additional code to cater for larger quantities.
The problem with this is that you'll need to re-modify for each ozpost update.

Other than these, I don't have any other ideas.

Cheers
RodG