ozpost shipping module

[ozmosaics]

I have a zencart and installed Aust Postmodule and turned on options for:
parcel
500gm Satchels
3kg Satchels
500gm Express Satchels
3kg Express Satchels

I can't get the freight calculator or the user Shipping selection options in cart to show the 500gm sachels as an option when a product is purchased that falls into the 500 gm satchel weight ....

Any ideas what may be incorrectly configured?

These items are in an attribute drop down in the shop - there are eg 3 attribute options for the product - i checked and each has it's own weight in the attributes set.

Re below: estimated shipping screenshot lists shipping options but should show the 500 gm satchel as option as the item weighs 0.045kgs

Example:
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Estimate Shipping Costs
Total Items: 1 Weight: 0.045kgs Amount: $0.75
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Available Shipping Methods Rates
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parcel post: ( 1 ) $6.70

prepaid satchel 3kg ( 4) $12.10
express satchel 3kg( 1 ) $13.40

Fastways Courier (Delivery to 4151 - next days Delivery
(Estimated Delivery Time)
1 boxes 0.045kg(s) (incl $2.50 handling) ) $9.70
Store Pickup (Walk In) $0.00

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Many thanks, thank you..I know it must be staring me in the face......
Sandy
Brisbane

[RodG]

I can't get the freight calculator or the user Shipping selection options in cart to show the 500gm sachels as an option when a product is purchased that falls into the 500 gm satchel weight ....

Any ideas what may be incorrectly configured?

Parcel dimensions?

Cheers
Rod

[ozmosaics]

Hi Rod,
You are my hero. I trolled for a long time in this forum thread and you are a very patient person (sorry am I assuming too much here?). Maybe that should be patient beyond all endurance. Reading all the posts made me realise how one should rethink the problem. You made me see the light quite a few times in the way I approach finding a solution.

That parcel size config - I tried so many things there (don't ask) but again, don't ask me why but your answer made be get a cup of tea and think, Sandy it's there in front of you....

I too the set size out altogether and Presto. all satchels/options are there . thank you.

I wish my son was here, he would have spotted it, he analyses very well, whey did he go to Canberra? LOL. Rod, thank you so much. I am very happy and thanks for the lesson in you know what.
cheers and if it's not too personal, a big hug too.
you are a great teacher

[RodG]

Hi Rod,
You are my hero. I trolled for a long time in this forum thread and you are a very patient person (sorry am I assuming too much here?).

Probably (assuming too much)

Maybe that should be patient beyond all endurance.

I'm patient in as much as I don't expect everyone to read every message in every thread in order to find an answer to their particular problem.

I'm not as patient in those odd times when people would prefer to argue rather than learn.

Reading all the posts made me realise how one should rethink the problem. You made me see the light quite a few times in the way I approach finding a solution.

You did that admirably, simply by asking what it could be that *you* were overlooking or doing wrong, as opposed to those that prefer to 'blame' the software.

That parcel size config - I tried so many things there (don't ask) but again, don't ask me why but your answer made be get a cup of tea and think, Sandy it's there in front of you....

I too the set size out altogether and Presto. all satchels/options are there . thank you.

Do keep in mind that the size checks are there for a good reason. Those 500gm satchels tend to be a fair bit smaller than people realise, and the last thing a merchant needs is to have the satchels listed as a viable shipping method, only to find that their products won't fit.

cheers and if it's not too personal, a big hug too.

I like hugs. It does tend to make my wife a bit jealous though

you are a great teacher

I shall pass this on to my lecturers' (I'm currently studying Cert IV Training and assessment). It may get me out of an assignment
<grin>

Cheers
Rod

[ozmosaics]

I armed and dangerous with a mouse...and a glass of wine! My computer shudders!

.... Thanks again, entertainment and education! I hope, guess, assume, (LOL) that you realise how much these programs are appreciated and the wisdom, advice and effort given by many - is invaluable!

As we share we grow, as we learn we share - hopefully everybody is a winner - I teach -often swapping roles of mentor and mentoree, much to my satisfaction - it's stimulating.

I am sure more questions will be forthcoming.....Don't blame me, after being stuck to the screen all day and night - I become unstuck!

I am beginning to feel very happy with Zen Cart - thank you developers and members who help out!

What a generous gift to us all! It's going to be a red letter day when I launch my web shop - I am sure everyone feels like that and knows the frustrations of feeling helpless sometimes and so badly wanting everything to work - we are spoilt here having such fantastic advice!

Big cheers for the helpers! Now, where was I...product data entry...groan... those tricky atttributes...gotta love 'em. I think the attributes on zen cart rock! Sorry, I think these smilies are cute....
Cheers, Sandy - OzMosaics - wip site: www.ozmosaics.com slowly getting there.......visit at own risk of cracking up, shop is wip - but be warned -you may get addicted to mosaics LOL! Your trash might be my treasure.......in fact don't look at the my site shop yet, look next week when it's looking good....I just have the bare bones in at the moment...the artyfarty stuff is about to happen.....I am still in "what will that do?" mode....
Good luck with your assignment!

[gee38l]

Hi Rod,

Just wondering if this module is compatible with fast and easy checkout (FEC)?

Also if i was using the Aus Post improve module is it just a matter of overwriting the existing files with the new ones?

Cheers,

Geoff

[Mike_Dean]

Hi Rod,

Putting a new site together 1.3.9c and PHP 5.3

A little while were very help in modding a description line in the ozpost.php file,

$description = ($xml->quote[$i]->description);

Then immediately after this, add the following:

if ( $description == "3kg Prepaid Satchel Express") { $description = "Express Satchel" ; }

I've installed V2.05 and as the code has been completely re-written, I'm not sure where to edit the file to achieve the same result.

I did try a few areas, but as usual, all I did was break it.!

Hoping you can assist again...

Thanks
Mike

[RodG]

Hi Rod,

Just wondering if this module is compatible with fast and easy checkout (FEC)?

I don't know if FEC is compatible with this module or not.

Also if i was using the Aus Post improve module is it just a matter of overwriting the existing files with the new ones?

Aus Post improved hasn't worked properly for almost a year.

ozpost is a completely different module so no overwriting the existing files will take place. If you just upload/install the ozpost module you'll end up with two modules, austPost and ozpost. There is no *need* to remove/disable the unused module, but it is strongly recommended so as to avoid any possible confusion.

Cheers
Rod