ozpost shipping module

[RodG]

Is there anyway to remove the x2 (or however many parcels it splits into) and just display the options ?

You'll need to modify the code a little for this - but bear in mind that if you do so you won't have any idea how many parcels are needed (quoted for) with any given order. I feel that this information is essential to know especially since there is no other record of how heavy any given order is and the 'number of parcels' (optionally shown on the estimator page) doesn't get recorded with the order itself.

If you have an *item* in the store weighing 19.99kg and recieve a quote $30.00, how will you be sure that this quote is for 1 parcel weighting 19.99kg and not 2 parcels weiighing 10.05 kg each (as a result of adding tare weights)?

What if the cart needs to be split into 4 or 5 packages - How will you know?

Anyway, as I said, if you wish to keep yourself in the dark in this regard you'll need to modify the code.

Cheers
Rod

[Mike_Dean]

You'll need to modify the code a little for this - but bear in mind that if you do so you won't have any idea how many parcels are needed (quoted for) with any given order. I feel that this information is essential to know especially since there is no other record of how heavy any given order is and the 'number of parcels' (optionally shown on the estimator page) doesn't get recorded with the order itself.

If you have an *item* in the store weighing 19.99kg and recieve a quote $30.00, how will you be sure that this quote is for 1 parcel weighting 19.99kg and not 2 parcels weiighing 10.05 kg each (as a result of adding tare weights)?

What if the cart needs to be split into 4 or 5 packages - How will you know?

Anyway, as I said, if you wish to keep yourself in the dark in this regard you'll need to modify the code.

Cheers
Rod

Hi Rod,

Fully understand and perhaps I should have explained my reasoning.

I only ship a small amount of products directly from here.. and for that purpose the standard Aust Post rates provided by ozpost suffice well and truly as 99% of those orders are under the 20Kg limit, so one carton is sufficient and no need to split.

Apart from that, we list a number of products that are, by themselves, over the 20Kg limit, and these are drop shipped by the suppliers via their courier services

At present, (pre ozpost 2.08) I have to get the customer to email us and get a quote for the shipping charges, so I was hoping to alleviate this and have just the Shipping options displayed with the relevant pricing. Thus reduce the potential for the customer to go elsewhere before I get back to them.

I have done some calculations and the prices our suppliers charge for 1 delivery of say 30Kg's is very similar to what Aust Post quote for 2 x 15Kg's. And this is pretty true across various states, so I'm confident we wont be over estimating using ozpost for the rates and wont be losing money using the suppliers couriers.

Does that explain my logic for not wanting the x2 on screen ?

Cheers,
Mike

[RodG]

Does that explain my logic for not wanting the x2 on screen ?

Yes, but that doesn't change the fact that the code will need to be modified to NOT show it.

ozpost.php (v2.0.8) line 505 delete the part of this line that reads:

$description .= "(x".$shipping_num_boxes.")"

Don't delete the "{" that precedes $description and don't delete the ";" that follows the final quote "

Cheers
Rod

[Mike_Dean]

Yes, but that doesn't change the fact that the code will need to be modified to NOT show it.

ozpost.php (v2.0.8) line 505 delete the part of this line that reads:

$description .= "(x".$shipping_num_boxes.")"

Don't delete the "{" that precedes $description and don't delete the ";" that follows the final quote "

Cheers
Rod

Thanks Rod,

Much appreciated.. Will mod the code later when I get a chance..

Ta
Mike

[Bexley]

Rod when updating my zen cart the manager popped up a warning that there was a ozpost module upgrade Version V2.0.9
I am looking to download it but can only seem to find version V2.0.8 please could you point me to the very latest update as this module is so good and works well for me.
Thank
Steve

[RodG]

Rod when updating my zen cart the manager popped up a warning that there was a ozpost module upgrade Version V2.0.9
I am looking to download it but can only seem to find version V2.0.8 please could you point me to the very latest update as this module is so good and works well for me.
Thank
Steve

I've no idea why the site admins are taking so long with releasing this update, but the latest version can always be downloaded from ozpost.net

Cheers
Rod

[zekin]

Dear Rod

I am testing out the ozpost and I tried to checkout an item 36 x 13 x 17 cm , the 3kg regular satchel option still appears however in fact this item can't fit entirely inside 3kg regular satchel. I need to adjust by changing one side 13cm to 14cm.

I am wondering how does ozpost calculate whether item fit or not fit in satchel? what volume does ozpost use for 500g and 3kg satchel?

Thanks.