Google Checkout module for ZC 1.3.x (beta)

[tj1]

I believe, but I'm not sure and haven't tried it, that you can edit your template and make the GC button appear anywhere you want by using this line:
<?php include(DIR_WS_MODULES . 'show_google_components.php'); ?>

[Zinfandel]

Yes tj,

I've tried.

Because that tiny tidbit unleashes a complex gaggle of code behind it, which within defines variables, it cannot appear twice on the same page. If you could just put it where you want, in the case of the checkout page it would have to be in the header menu and on the checkout page itself. The alternative is to only have it in a side box.

The google button is just that, not just a simple image hyperlink, but embedded in a form post.

Ideally, we would need a PHP that posts the form to google not as a form post with an embedded button but as an executable file that can be invoked either by a textual hyperlink or by an image click (the google checkout image for example).

An added benefit is that the logic required to generate the form (which contains all the cart content and validating references) need not be contained within the cart page. Instead it should be encapsulated somewhere else to be generated and posted when required (someone clicks checkout, for example).

Nice try, tj
Thanks.

[teebo]

yeah, although the google checkout module is already very great, the order notification being overhauled is great news as it needs to be done.

I'd love if you could gather your customers email addresses and email them all in zen, great marketing.

[DarkAzrael]

Does anyone know why google checkout shipping selection options would show up in a different order than in regular checkout through Zen? The sort order is set in Zen and works correctly, however the options in the google checkout shipping dropdown selection show up in the exact opposite order. I would like to change the google selection to mirror what is Zen shows.

1) There are only two shipping selections, both customized clones of the per item module. One is Express and one is Standard. Standard must show before Expedited.

2) Sort order is already set in Zen.

Thanks for any help anyone can offer. :-)

[samad64]

not sure if this has already been posted about since there are 184 pages lol.. but is it possible for the details of the order to remain "generic" on google checkout? For example, with PayPal IPN it shows "<storename> Purchase" and the purchase price.. I would like GC to do something similar on my store as I don't need all the products to show on google

[chain_man]

Does anyone know why google checkout shipping selection options would show up in a different order than in regular checkout through Zen? The sort order is set in Zen and works correctly, however the options in the google checkout shipping dropdown selection show up in the exact opposite order. I would like to change the google selection to mirror what is Zen shows.

1) There are only two shipping selections, both customized clones of the per item module. One is Express and one is Standard. Standard must show before Expedited.

2) Sort order is already set in Zen.

Thanks for any help anyone can offer. :-)

No guarantees, but you might check /includes/modules/paymeny'googlecheckout.php. There is a section with this code:

 $this->mc_shipping_methods_names = array(
        'usps' => 'USPS',
        'fedex1' => 'FedEx',
etc.

)

If the method order that appears in GCO is the same as in this array, you might be able to change the order here to get the display order you want. Let us know if this works.

[DarkAzrael]

Thanks for the help, but unfortunately that doesn't seem to work. I have tried that a few times and it seems like the google checkout keeps the old information in cache somewhere. I think it could work if I had some idea how to clear it's memory of what was previously stored. I have looked through the database, as well as several google checkout files and can't find anything about it. I suppose the next step might have to be a complete re-install. Though I am worried that it may not resolve the issue. Any other ideas?

[Woodymon]

I finally did it. Some tips on what and how I have done, I hope it helps:

*sorry for the way this post is written, english is not my native language

Carlozdre: Very well done. May we use an edited version of your explanation and post on the GC 1.4 mod community support site (for v.1.4)?

Woody

[Woodymon]

not sure if this has already been posted about since there are 184 pages lol.. but is it possible for the details of the order to remain "generic" on google checkout? For example, with PayPal IPN it shows "<storename> Purchase" and the purchase price.. I would like GC to do something similar on my store as I don't need all the products to show on google

To request features please post on the wishlist page on the new GC mod support site for v.1.4x (v1.3 is no long under development).

Woody

[tj1]

Woodymon, is 1.4 ready to be used on a live shop?

I believe there was going to be a release by the end of last month, which has now passed but I didn't see any announcement.

I see google-checkout-zencart-v1.4Alpha.zip at http://code.google.com/p/google-checkout-zencart , is that the one ready to be used on a live shop?

Thanks.