ozpost shipping module

[Mike_Dean]

RodG,
Ive got customers calling me with problems checking out.
Doesnt ozpost use the Cost on Error values when the server is down?
Estimate Shipping window is Blank, And the checkout page is just a BLANK page.!
Why are the Cost on Error values not being used in this case?

Cheers

I've reverted to using a flat rate for the time being..

Most of my items I can get away with it like this.

I'll lose a little on freight on some, and perhaps gain a little on others.. Swings and Roundabouts..

But at least customers can checkout and not notice any errors..

[jojo11]

You could try this info i found let me know how you get on:

From various reasons you may receive an error message:
- ERROR:Unable to obtain a valid quote from the Australia Post Server

To get the system working edit the following file:

/includes/modules/shipping/austpost.php
go to line #118
or look for: $SERVER = "http://austpost.vcsweb.com/ ;
rem this line and insert a new line:
$SERVER = "http://drc.edeliver.com.au/";

The last one is the Australian Post Office Website.

Also you can contact the owner of this module. He has done a great job and he can fix the problem on the "austpost.vcsweb.com".

I'm using ZC 1.3.7 and the above work around appears to be working almost perfectly for me - except strangely the 3kg express satchel option has disappeared. I can live with that quite comfortably for a while. Customers have since checked out and all went smoothly. Huge big thank you Sean (sgallasch) for providing that info!!

RodG - I've silently wished you much good fortune for providing your Aust. Post modules. It's been such a help and I truly thank you - hope I can buy you a coffee or three one day! Sorry that you're experiencing pain with your ISP and I wish you all the best!

Cheers,
Joanne

[RodG]

Thanks Rod for the info.

I have downloaded your latest version of ozpost, before the server outage i was happy with the older version, would there be any reason for me to upgrade to new version?

also will you do a post here when things are back online?

Thanks Rod best regards Sean

1. Yes, you SHOULD upgrade to ozpost rather than AustPost. If for no other reason than I no longer maintain current pricing for the older module.

2. The ozpost server is back online now. (Since a few hours ago).

3. The AustPost server is NOT back online (another reason to upgrade). I don't consider this one to be a priority .... I still have another 40-50 domains to restore from backups onto the new servers.

Need sleep. Haven't had any for 2 days

Cheers
Rod

[RodG]

I'm using ZC 1.3.7 and the above work around appears to be working almost perfectly for me - except strangely the 3kg express satchel option has disappeared.

This is/was one of the shortcomings of the AustPost module .. it needs access to both the drc AND the Austpost servers in order to obtain a full set of quotes.

Please see my previous post in regards to the current status of the austpost server. I *strongly* suggest you upgrade to the 'ozpost' module instead (if you want the full set of quotes).

Cheers
Rod

[Mike_Dean]

I thought I was using the current ozzy post..

Turns out I was not.. So I have updated to the ozpost..

I have it running on my test server at present, and I have found a spelling error on one of the freight options..

The 3Kg Prepaid Satchels, actually displays as 3Kg Prepaid Stachels on the checkout page.

I've used the developer to try and find the error, and it tells me there is no such file/word as Stachel in the 1467 files I have..????

Anyone else uncover/discover this and know of a fix ???

Thanks,
Mike

[Mike_Dean]

I thought I was using the current ozzy post..

Turns out I was not.. So I have updated to the ozpost..

I have it running on my test server at present, and I have found a spelling error on one of the freight options..

The 3Kg Prepaid Satchels, actually displays as 3Kg Prepaid Stachels on the checkout page.

I've used the developer to try and find the error, and it tells me there is no such file/word as Stachel in the 1467 files I have..????

Anyone else uncover/discover this and know of a fix ???

Thanks,
Mike

Some addtional issues..

The above error is only showing on the Shipping Estimator of the cart page, and only when I turn off the Icons for this Mod in Admin.

Which also then in turn creates another issue.

With the Icon switch set to off, there is now no shipping option to select on the checkout page..

In summary..

With the Icons off and the Estimator on, the spelling error appears, but then proceed to checkout and the shipping options do not show, and you can therefor, not checkout.

With the icons on, the spelling error is no longer, and you can checkout..

My problem is, I prefer it nice and clean with no logos or icons etc.

[Peter Homann]

Hi,

I've just installed ozpost into a zencart 1.3.7 install. I've previously been using the auspost package.

When I try to checkout or eastimate shipping, I get the following errors.

Warning: SimpleXMLElement::__construct() [simplexmlelement.--construct]: Entity: line 1: parser error : Start tag expected, '<' not found in /home/homann/public_html/store/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php on line 345

Warning: SimpleXMLElement::__construct() [simplexmlelement.--construct]: 2d8 in /home/homann/public_html/store/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php on line 345

Warning: SimpleXMLElement::__construct() [simplexmlelement.--construct]: ^ in /home/homann/public_html/store/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php on line 345

Fatal error: Uncaught exception 'Exception' with message 'String could not be parsed as XML' in /home/homann/public_html/store/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php:345 Stack trace: #0 /home/homann/public_html/store/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php(345): SimpleXMLElement->__construct('2d8??<?xml vers...') #1 /home/homann/public_html/store/includes/classes/shipping.php(114): ozpost->quote('') #2 /home/homann/public_html/store/includes/modules/pages/checkout_shipping/header_php.php(170): shipping->quote() #3 /home/homann/public_html/store/index.php(36): require('/home/homann/pu...') #4 {main} thrown in /home/homann/public_html/store/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php on line 345

Any clues to what is going on?

Cheers,

peter.

[Mike_Dean]

Ok.. Sorted my issues out (I think..!!)

I took the files that had been modded by "Remote One" a few pages back and incorporated them into the mod, as I assumed that was their purpose.

I went back, and installed the mod plain and simple from the downloads section and at least with no Icons, I can still go through the checkout process.

However, the spelling mistake is still evident on the 3Kg Prepaid Satchel Express, it still shows as 3Kg Prepaid Stachel Epxress..

[sgallasch]

1. Yes, you SHOULD upgrade to ozpost rather than AustPost. If for no other reason than I no longer maintain current pricing for the older module.

2. The ozpost server is back online now. (Since a few hours ago).

3. The AustPost server is NOT back online (another reason to upgrade). I don't consider this one to be a priority .... I still have another 40-50 domains to restore from backups onto the new servers.

Need sleep. Haven't had any for 2 days

Cheers
Rod

Thanks Rod, will do.

Regards

Sean

[sgallasch]

1. Yes, you SHOULD upgrade to ozpost rather than AustPost. If for no other reason than I no longer maintain current pricing for the older module.

2. The ozpost server is back online now. (Since a few hours ago).

3. The AustPost server is NOT back online (another reason to upgrade). I don't consider this one to be a priority .... I still have another 40-50 domains to restore from backups onto the new servers.

Need sleep. Haven't had any for 2 days

Cheers
Rod

Hello Rod or anyone who knows the new OZ POST module well,

I have a question i hope you can help me with:

Firstly i love the new module, very cool coding :)

Could you point me to the script area in the new module to change the wording "Aussie Post" that comes up in the cart and the estimates page. I would like to delete the Aussie bit out.

Any help here would be muchly appreciated.

Regards

Sean :flex