ozpost shipping module

[RodG]

[quote=aussiewebguy;816911
When I activate Letters for overseas (Letters is not selected for Australia) it also shows up for Australian customers during checkout. Is is possible to disable Letters for Australian customers while keeping it as an option for overseas customers?[/quote]

This is a known bug. Replace the file
/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php with the one attached to this reply.

Cheers
Rod

[DrByte]

This is a known bug. Replace the file
/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php with the one attached to this reply.

Perhaps you can submit this updated version to the Addons area so all can benefit from it without having to read this thread first?
The last edition you uploaded was v1.0.2, dated 2009-04-21.

[RodG]

Perhaps you can submit this updated version to the Addons area so all can benefit from it without having to read this thread first?
The last edition you uploaded was v1.0.2, dated 2009-04-21.

There are a couple of reasons this bugfixed version hasn't been uploaded yet. I guess the *main* reason is that the bug it fixes is rather small and doesn't affect the majority of users. I've also been pretty flat out for the last 4 or 5 months and haven't really had time to create, dissolve and test a new distribution package.

Although the 'latest' version I've supplied people is 1.0.6, there hasn't been any other interim releases.. the update in version numbers have been for my own reference as I've been making other changes and improvements to the code. On reflection I probably would have (or should have) created 1.0.6 distribution package several months ago.. I simply didn't expect it to take me as long as it has with some of the later developments. Hindsight is 20/20

As for the old/obsolete "AusPost" and "AustPost - Improved" modules, thanks for removing those, I'm sure it'll help avoid a lot of confusion.

I will also add that these two modules are/were not related in any way (other than making use of the Australia Post quotation servers).

The 'original' AusPost module (by Gerard Serna?) was broken (due to server changes) long before I created the "AustPost - Improved" code, and the AustPost - improved code got broken in September due to server/hosting issues beyond my control. Meanwhile, the fully functional ozpost module has been available since last February.

In theory, I could have ported the broken part of the AustPost - Improved code over to the new servers, but as mentioned, I had been pretty flat out, and it took all my 'spare' time getting 'ozpost' wotking again.

I know I don't really need to tell you (or justify the sequence of events to you), but felt that this short(?) summary would at least help you (and others) appreciate why there is a lot of apparent confusion, especially to those that don't frequent the forums on a regular basis.

Bottom line: The current ozpost module available in the downloads section is fully functional. It does have a couple of known bugs, but these bugs will not affect the majority of users because it relates to a combination if shipping methods that are so rarely used it was almost six months before the problem was first reported.

The next planned update is for early in the new year, with some significant improvements and additional shipping methods avaialabe.

Cheers
Rod

[michellewardley]

This is a known bug. Replace the file
/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php with the one attached to this reply.

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/attach...1&d=12604557391.0.6.zip
Cheers
Rod

Is this the only update between the download in the add ons rod?

Cheers

PS I know its a big ask but any chance you can come up with some simple intructions (or some sql patch?? :))) based on the new fields added with ozpost to help with product uploads via easypopulate?

[RodG]

Is this the only update between the download in the add ons rod?

Yes, but please note that the update in the forum doesn't have a complete set of files, so you'll still need to download and install the files from the add-ons and then replace the relevant files from the 1.0.6 .zip file in the forum.

PS I know its a big ask but any chance you can come up with some simple intructions (or some sql patch?? :))) based on the new fields added with ozpost to help with product uploads via easypopulate?

Not any time in the foreseable future (plus I'm not really sure what you are after), but if you want to give it a go yourself, anywhere in easypopulate that has a reference to products_weight would simply need to be expanded/replicated to include products_length, products_width and products_height.

Cheers
Rod

[michellewardley]

but if i already have it installed then its just a case of that patch file?

[RodG]

but if i already have it installed then its just a case of that patch file?

Correct.

Cheers
Rod

[bnamodel]

Hello Rod and everyone here,

I really appreciate this ozpost module. It is amazing and has benefited me more than a lot! Thank you, Rod.

Now I am wondering if there is a way to show the shipping cost in a table of different shipping options (i.e., just like the result we get when estimating the postage on shopping cart page) on each product description page.

Since I know there is some module that can determine the viewer's country and city simply by his IP address, I am hoping there is also a way to predetermine a viewer's location and automatically calculate the postage by the OZpost module, and then show the result of the shipping cost in somewhere of the product description area. If the viewer has already logged in, then his recorded location/address will be directly used for the this calculation...

Is this practicable? And any idea to make this 'come true'? I really need your help!!

Thanks so much for your time and attention.

Regards,
Brian

[RodG]

Now I am wondering if there is a way to show the shipping cost in a table of different shipping options (i.e., just like the result we get when estimating the postage on shopping cart page) on each product description page.

I'd say that yes, this probably is possible.

Since I know there is some module that can determine the viewer's country and city simply by his IP address,

This is true, but the accuracy isn't to be relied upon because IP addresses and Geographical locations have no relationship with each other other than 3rd party databases.

I am hoping there is also a way to predetermine a viewer's location and automatically calculate the postage by the OZpost module and then show the result of the shipping cost in somewhere of the product description area. If the viewer has already logged in, then his recorded location/address will be directly used for the this calculation...

I'd say that yes, this is possible.

Is this practicable? And any idea to make this 'come true'? I really need your help!!

OK, now that I've told you that all of your dreams are possible, time for the let down.

None of the things you are asking for is specifically 'ozpost' related. The reason being is that ozpost, like all the other shipping modules, only serve one very specific purpose, and that is to supply a shipping cost based on certain input parameters.

How or where these costs are displayed or used isn't a function of the shipping module(s) - These are controlled either by zencart itself, or the template files that are being used.

Similar applies in regards to the viewers location (geoIP) and it's relationship with ozpost and/or other shipping module(s) - The location data needs to be supplied to the shipping module(s). The shipping modules have no means or need to determine this information themselves, it just isn't a part of their required functionality.

What this basically all means is that to change how the shipping quotes 'look' you'll need to create/edit your own template file(s).

It is true that the ozpost shipping module does already come with a pre-modified template file (tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php), but I have intentionally made as few changes as possible from the original file in order to minimise any maintainance or compatibility issues - In other words, if you feel you are up to the task (or know of someone that is) then a few tweaks of your custom tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php file will have it looking however you wish :-)

Tip: This same file can also be used to set a destination location for visitors as well (in fact the trapping for an undefined destination is the reason I modified tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php in the first place).

Anyway, to summarise .. I think all of your requirements can be acheived with further customisation of the tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php file, but do keep in mind that this isn't an 'ozpost' file - it is core zencart file that it used by all of the shipping modules, so treat with caution.

Cheers
Rod