ozpost shipping module

[vandiermen]

ozpost Shipping Module does not work on our site www.grizzlengrouch.com/store
test product: www.grizzlengrouch.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26&products_id=88

shipping estimator just refreshes without showing the ozpost options if curl is off, and does not show anything half the time if curl is on.

Standard install: ozpost V1.0.2

I have installed the ozpost shipping calculator on 15 websites and although it sometimes buggy I has always ended up working in the end.
My first thought was that it could be something on the server because this is the first time I have worked on this server and it is configured differently that what I am use to; But...
I just tested the ozpost shipping module on a different server which has not had problems in the past with the same template monster template that I customized for this site and I have the same problem; so maybe something in the template monster template pack (inc sql patch) is causing the problem, I am not sure.

Maybe I will put this on the commercial help wanted section later.

[RodG]

shipping estimator just refreshes without showing the ozpost options if curl is off, and does not show anything half the time if curl is on.

cURL must be enabled.

I have installed the ozpost shipping calculator on 15 websites and although it sometimes buggy I has always ended up working in the end.

My mate Spock and I both find this to be illogical. A program cannot be 'sometimes buggy'. It either has bugs, or it doesn't. The fact that it "has always ended up working in the end", is simply an admission that you have been doing something "wrong" with the installation(s) when first installing... Unless of course you have had to modify the ozpost code itself to get things going, in which case you haven't helped anyone other than yourself by doing so.

My first thought was that it could be something on the server because this is the first time I have worked on this server and it is configured differently that what I am use to; But...

This is logical.

just tested the ozpost shipping module on a different server which has not had problems in the past with the same template monster template that I customized for this site and I have the same problem; so maybe something in the template monster template pack (inc sql patch) is causing the problem, I am not sure.

It could be - Certainly seems that way at the moment.

If you could enable cURL and repost the link to a product showing the problem I'll see if I can give any further clues. However, I'm pretty confident that your problem is going to end up being something amiss with your input data - Do keep in mind that cURL must be enabled though. (The next release isn't going to make this an option).

Cheers
Rod

[vandiermen]

When I posted the question the cURL was on and it is still on

Use cURL?
Yes

[vandiermen]

www.grizzlengrouch.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26&products_id=88

[RodG]

When I posted the question the cURL was on and it is still on

Use cURL?
Yes

Didn't mean to upset you, I just wanted to be sure we were on the same starting page for testing purposes.
I can verify that valid data is being received (and returned) by the server, so this narrows the problem down to PHP.

What version of PHP is your site running on? The ozpost module requires 5.1 or higher.

The following thread may be of some help:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showth...408#post799408

Cheers
Rod

[vandiermen]

Didn't mean to upset you, I just wanted to be sure we were on the same starting page for testing purposes.
I can verify that valid data is being received (and returned) by the server, so this narrows the problem down to PHP.

What version of PHP is your site running on? The ozpost module requires 5.1 or higher.

The following thread may be of some help:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showth...408#post799408

Cheers
Rod

Server uses PHP Version: 4.4.7
if ozpost requires 5.1 or higher then that explains it

I am very happy with your support.... free... that is so kind and helpful... ...for us on a low budget

[vandiermen]

I just upgraded to php5 and it works now!
Thanks

For people with a Cpanel hosting you can do this by going to Cpanel > PHP Configuration > select PHP5 at top of page and click update

PHP5 requirement note could be put in the install.txt or readme.txt in the next update maybe

[RodG]

PHP5 requirement note could be put in the install.txt or readme.txt in the next update maybe

It'll *definitely* be documented in the next update. This is one of those unfortunate things that didn't come to light until long after the package was released.

I j

ust upgraded to php5 and it works now!
Thanks

Always good to hear. :-)

For people with a Cpanel hosting you can do this by going to Cpanel > PHP Configuration > select PHP5 at top of page and click update
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.... and if given the choice of V5 subversions, I'd go with 5.1 or 5.2 rather than 5.3 which then requires patches to zencart itself. (Just something to keep in mind).

Cheers
Rod

[integrity_designs]

Hi
is there any way of getting this module to work with letter sized and parcel size when the items are priced by atributes?

I sell labels, and plan on selling them in larger quantities such as 2000+ labels which would place the weight over 500g.
The problem I have is not being able to get the ozpost module to recognise "parcel" weight from "large letter" weight.

I look forward to some help ASAP.
Kind Regards

[RodG]

Hi
is there any way of getting this module to work with letter sized and parcel size when the items are priced by atributes?

No. (The module doesn't 'know' about attributes).

I sell labels, and plan on selling them in larger quantities such as 2000+ labels which would place the weight over 500g.
The problem I have is not being able to get the ozpost module to recognise "parcel" weight from "large letter" weight.

There isn't any difference. This is like asking "What weighs most, a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers".

The answer, of course is, they both weigh the same, a ton.

Anyway, now I've had my little bit of fun, I guess the best way to answer this is to give a quick quide as to how the module 'works',

Based on the 'package' weight and dimensions provided, the server first determines whether it is both small enough and light enough to be considered a letter, if so, it then goes on to categorise the size and cost of the 'letter;'.

A check is then made against the "Show parcel rates if letter sized" setting, and if set to 'no', the letter rates are returned.

If set to "Yes" the program continues to obtain the parcel rates (for the same size/weight 'package'), and returns the costs for both the letter and the parcel rates.

The client program (the zencart module) then compares this list of quotes with the methods that have been enabled/disabled to end up with a suitable list of methods available to that 'package' to where ever the customer may be.
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That's how the quotations work.

The next question is, what determines a 'package'?

In your case, sheets of labels. Let's assume that you can fit 20 sheets into a large envelope and it'll be classed as a large letter. Let's also assume that one more sheet will exceed either the max 500gm weight and/or the 20cm thickeness.
From this, each sheet can be assumed to be 1mm thick.

If customer buys 0-20 sheets, the 'package' will be classed as a letter. If they buy 21 sheets, it'll be classed as a parcel.

The 'key' to having this work correctly is to ensure the weighr & dimensions of each sheet is correct (at least from a mathematical perspective).

Does that help?

Cheers
Rod