ozpost shipping module

[hayden]

im currently not getting the AP flat rate error option. it is displayed in the shipping estimator ok, but not in the checkout options.

i traced the error and found the failure in tpl_checkout_shipping_default.php

appx. line 68:

      if ($quotes[$i]['module'] != '') { // Standard 

the quotes array returned if for example the girth is too big is failing this test, and then not being displayed as an option.
it is because the arrays returned as $quotes in this case doesnt have $quotes[$i]['module'] set. so i tried setting it, and i realise it also doesnt have $quotes[$i]['id'] set, and also the $quotes[$i]['methods']['id] is set wrong to the $title variable rather than some code like 'flat' or 'rrp' ..

no im not really saying its definately a problem with your code as youd think something like this would have come up b4 and been fixed. but perhaps you can help me ??

here is a var_dump on the suspect $quotes:

array(2) { ["icon"]=>  string(137) "Aussie Post" ["methods"]=>  array(1) { [0]=>  array(3) { ["id"]=>  string(141) "Aussie Post" ["title"]=>  string(253) "Aussie Post ERROR: (31+68.00) x 2cm exceeds the Maximum 140cm girth allowed. Using AP Flat Rate." ["cost"]=>  string(5) "25.00" } } } 

and for reference here is a var_dump on a healthy $quotes:

array(3) { ["id"]=>  string(6) "ozpost" ["module"]=>  string(141) "Aussie Post" ["methods"]=>  array(7) { [0]=>  array(3) { ["id"]=>  string(3) "RPP" ["title"]=>  string(327) " Regular Parcel 1 1 days Est Delivery " ["cost"]=>  float(4.35) } [1]=>  array(3) { ["id"]=>  string(4) "PPS5" ["title"]=>  string(342) " 500gm Prepaid Satchel 1 1 days Est Delivery " ["cost"]=>  float(5.7) } [2]=>  array(3) { ["id"]=>  string(3) "REG" ["title"]=>  string(333) " Registered Parcel 2 2 days Est Delivery " ["cost"]=>  float(7.15) } [3]=>  array(3) { ["id"]=>  string(3) "EXP" ["title"]=>  string(327) " Express Parcel 1 1 days Est Delivery " ["cost"]=>  float(8) } [4]=>  array(3) { ["id"]=>  string(5) "PPSE5" ["title"]=>  string(359) " 500gm Prepaid Satchel Express 1 1 days Est Delivery " ["cost"]=>  float(8) } [5]=>  array(3) { ["id"]=>  string(4) "RPPi" ["title"]=>  string(328) " Insured Parcel 2 2 days Est Delivery " ["cost"]=>  float(9.75) } [6]=>  array(3) { ["id"]=>  string(4) "EXPi" ["title"]=>  string(330) " Insured Express  1 1 days Est Delivery " ["cost"]=>  float(13.4) } } } 

zencart and ozpost version is latest

[hayden]

my fix (for now) is to change:
(girth example, but works for other 2 error sections too)

   // Check girth
    if($girth > $MAXGIRTH_P )
    {
         $cost = $this->_get_error_cost($dest_country) ;

       if ($cost == 0)  return  ;
      
        $methods[] = array( 'id' => $this->title,  'title' => $this->title . '<font color=#FF0000> ERROR: (' . $parcelheight . "+" . $parcelwidth . ') x 2cm exceeds the Maximum 140cm girth allowed.</font>'. $FlatText, 'cost' => $cost ) ;
        $this->quotes['methods'] = $methods;   // set it
        return $this->quotes;
    }  // exceeds AustPost maximum girth. No point in continuing. 

to:

   // Check girth
    if($girth > $MAXGIRTH_P )
    {
         $cost = $this->_get_error_cost($dest_country) ;

       if ($cost == 0)  return  ;
      
        $methods[] = array( 'id' => 'Error',  'title' => $this->title . '<font color=#FF0000> ERROR: (' . $parcelheight . "+" . $parcelwidth . ') x 2cm exceeds the Maximum 140cm girth allowed.</font>'. $FlatText, 'cost' => $cost ) ;
        $this->quotes['methods'] = $methods;   // set it
        
        $this->quotes['module'] = $this->title;        
        $this->quotes['id'] = 'ozpost';
        
        return $this->quotes;
    }  // exceeds AustPost maximum girth. No point in continuing. 

[RodG]

im currently not getting the AP flat rate error option. it is displayed in the shipping estimator ok, but not in the checkout options.

This bug has been fixed in ozpost V1.0.6, which should be found attached to one on my messages in this forum.

Cheers
Rod

[hayden]

so why hasnt the zencart/free-addons download been updated ??

[RodG]

so why hasnt the zencart/free-addons download been updated ??

Not enough people have been affected by the problem.
Lack of time to create a new distribution package.
Lack of interest/motivation to create a new distribution package.
Always busy working on the next update (v2.x.x with TNT support).

Pick any or all of the above.

Cheers
Rod

[lucidlee]

Rod
I've just upgraded to v 2.0.6 but on testing its only producing Flat Rate estimates.
In the attached screenshot of the table generated by the debugger I see two columns; one devoted to Item, the other devoted to Parcel info.
The Item column is missing the weight, whereas the parcel column has it so I'm guessing the error that prevents the estimate from displaying is down to this missing weight. Trouble is, I can't find the offending location to update. I've checked the weight on each product page and each is correctly filled in. Where do I add an item weight if its not the product page?

[RodG]

Rod
I've just upgraded to v 2.0.6 but on testing its only producing Flat Rate estimates.
In the attached screenshot of the table generated by the debugger I see two columns; one devoted to Item, the other devoted to Parcel info.
The Item column is missing the weight, whereas the parcel column has it so I'm guessing the error that prevents the estimate from displaying is down to this missing weight.

Correct.

Trouble is, I can't find the offending location to update. I've checked the weight on each product page and each is correctly filled in

Sorry, I'm confused and not sure exactly what you are asking. What do you mean by "each product page" and what do you consider to be 'correctly filled in'?

Where do I add an item weight if its not the product page?

The only place to add/edit product weights is via the /admin/catalog/categoriesProducts editor, where it has always been. <extremely puzzled look>

Trouble is, I can't find the offending location to update. I've checked the weight on each product page and each is correctly filled in

If I assume that you are referring to the correct page (and I really can't imagine where you are looking if not), then what you consider to be 'correctly filled' simply cannot be the case. Given your example, the total parcel weight sent to the server for quoting weight a mere 0.28gm, (clearly shown on your screen capture)

A single sheet of A4 paper weights ~5gm. What are you mailing? A postage stamp without the envelope?

Cheers
Rod

[lucidlee]

A single sheet of A4 paper weights ~5gm. What are you mailing? A postage stamp without the envelope?

Good on ya Rod. You hit the mail on the head!

I had indeed specified my product weights in gms and the ozpost in kgs. Too easy to do when the measurement system isn't mentioned anywhere near where the values are entered.

BTW I ship those pesky charts in tubes (you know, multiple products in one tube, multiple tubes in one delivery) as well as big flatpacks that really screw your packaging algorithm around

[scrapper]

Hi Rod,

We've been running v1.0.2 for about 12 months with no problems, it's a great module. I've just noticed that for about the past week our orders specifying Australia Post for delivery have been reverting to the Flat Rate on Error price. Is there a server down somewhere or should we be upgrading to v2.0.6?

Thanks,
Warren