OLD Super Orders 2.0 (See v3.0 thread instead)

[DivaVocals]

Wanted to post in this thread the answer to the frequently asked "What does Super Orders do?" question..
(which BTW REALLY IS explained in detail in the readme for those who REALLY wanna know..)

PURPOSE & AIM

Super Orders is exactly what its name implies: Zen Cart order management on steroids.
It's more in all the areas Zen users are asking for more:

• More order control
  
  • "Batch Form Printing" and "Batch Status Updating" inclduing support for PDF invoices.
  • "Batch Form Printing" and "Batch Status Updating" both offer expanded order search options.
  • Editing of hidden "admin only" comments
  • Split orders allows you to split individual lines on an order. So for example if a customer orders 5 widgets and you've only got 3 in stock, you can move 2 to another order creating a new (child) order which is split from the parent (original)
  
  
• More thorough data
  
  • Order payment tracking -- allows shopowners to enter and track order payment details (check, money orders, etc.) Payments made via Authorize.net, Linkpoint and PayPal are entered for you automatically. Send customer payment notification/verifications
  • Order refund tracking -- allows shopowners to enter and track order refund details. Send customer refund notification/verifications
  
  
• More detailed reports
• EASY integration* with Edit Orders, USPS Click-N-Ship, Fedex Automated Labels, and Ty Package Tracker
• More navigation options
  
  • More shortcut icons on the orders listing screen. Now there is a corresponding shortcut icon on each order line that matches the buttons that appear in the sidebox
  
  

*Edit Orders, USPS Click-N-Ship, Fedex Automated Labels, and Ty Package Tracker MUST be installed to use these built-in integration features

That said I STRONGLY suggest that anyone THINKING about this mod download it and READ the readme.. The readme goes into a LOT more detail about what Super Orders can do.. It should answer any questions about what this mod provides..

[chadderuski]

Hey DivVocals! Congrats on the new version! Looking forward to trying it out.

Might be a good time to start a new dedicated thread for 3.0 with your last two posts to start it off :)

[dw08gm]

Hey DivVocals! Congrats on the new version! Looking forward to trying it out.

Might be a good time to start a new dedicated thread for 3.0 with your last two posts to start it off :)

I thoroughly agree.

[DivaVocals]

Hey DivVocals! Congrats on the new version! Looking forward to trying it out.

Might be a good time to start a new dedicated thread for 3.0 with your last two posts to start it off :)

That was kinda the plan... Wanna find out if the admins will make it a sticky too like the current Super Orders support thread..

I thoroughly agree.

Thanks to both of you.. But I gotta say this again.. This would NEVER have happened without the patience and TALENT of JTheed.. He deserves a medal!!!

This might be a good time to add some additional information on the new release..

CURRENT Ty Package Tracker Users:
If you are CURRENTLY running Ty Package Tracker, you DON'T have to upgrade to the new version (will be submitted when Super Orders is submitted this weekend) to take advantage of the new Super Orders v3.0 integration.. (though I think you SHOULD update to the new Ty Package Tracker) BUT you will need to run the Ty Package Tracker v3.0 upgrade script. This NOT affect any tracking data you already have in the DB.. BUT it will add the necessary admin flag needed Super Orders v3.0 users to take advantage of the Ty Package Tracker integration option. (the Ty Package Tracker upgrade script only adds the Super Orders admin flag to the Ty Package Track configuration group)

CURRENT Edit Orders Users:
If you are using any version of Edit Orders PRIOR to the Edit Orders v3.0 release, you DON'T have to upgrade to the new v3.0 release (an update to the current version will be submitted when Super Orders is submitted this weekend) to take advantage of the new Super Orders v3.0 integration.. (though I think you SHOULD update to the new Edit Orders) BUT if you want Edit Orders to return to super_order.php, you will need to make some manual changes to your Edit Orders files so that it returns you to super_orders.php vs orders.php. Instructions/guidance on those changes will be provided in the Super Orders readme file.

If you are currently running Edit Orders v3.0 AND will be using Super Orders v3.0, please note that an update to the current version will be submitted when Super Orders is submitted this weekend. You only need to run the uninstall SQL and then re-run the install SQL when the update to Edit Orders v3.0 is available. (no other updates will be needed..)

Whew!!! Okay off I go!

[BSHRC]

Congratulations on the new version of Super Orders and working with other great Tracking addons for seamless integration.

Sincere thanks from BlackStarHobbies!

PS Where is the Donate Button to support your ongoing efforts?

[DivaVocals]

Congratulations on the new version of Super Orders and working with other great Tracking addons for seamless integration.

Sincere thanks from BlackStarHobbies!

PS Where is the Donate Button to support your ongoing efforts?

Thanks.. Had my head so close to the grindstone that it never ocurred to me to include one.. and MAN I could use a Starbuck Card refill.. I sure sucked down a LOT of iced coffees in this process.. I'm sure JTheed went through SEVERAL bottles of asprin..

I'll have to give a donate button some thought..

[pdiamond]

Looking forward to the new version.. Where and When can I download? P.S. A PayPal donate button would be a benefit..

[DivaVocals]

Reminder: Updates to Super Orders, Edit Orders, and Ty Package Tracker will be submitted this weekend.. Will post back as things are posted and available..

Needed to add some clarifying information to my previous post.. (see highlights in red)

CURRENT Ty Package Tracker Users:
If you are CURRENTLY running Ty Package Tracker, you DON'T have to upgrade to the new version OF TY PACKAGE TRACKER (which will ALSO be submitted when Super Orders is submitted this weekend) to take advantage of the new Super Orders v3.0 integration.. (though I think you SHOULD update to the new Ty Package Tracker) BUT you will need to run the Ty Package Tracker v3.0 upgrade script. This NOT affect any tracking data you already have in the DB.. BUT it will add the necessary admin flag needed for Super Orders v3.0 users to take advantage of the Ty Package Tracker integration option. (The Ty Package Tracker upgrade script only adds the Super Orders/Edit Orders admin flag to the Ty Package Track configuration group)

CURRENT Edit Orders Users:
If you are using any version of Edit Orders PRIOR to the Edit Orders v3.0 release, you DON'T have to upgrade to the new v3.0 release OF EDIT ORDERS (an update to the current v3.0 version of Edit Orders will also be submitted when Super Orders is submitted this weekend) to take advantage of the new Super Orders v3.0 integration.. (though I think you SHOULD update to the new Edit Orders) BUT if you want Edit Orders to return to super_order.php versus orders.php, you will need to make some manual changes to your edit_order.php file so that it returns you to super_orders.php vs orders.php. Instructions/guidance on those changes will be provided in the Super Orders readme file.

If you are currently running Edit Orders v3.0 AND will be using Super Orders v3.0, please note that an update to the current version will be submitted when Super Orders is submitted this weekend. You only need to run the uninstall SQL and then re-run the install SQL from the updated version. (no other updates will be needed..)

[markcarranza]

Tax rounding problem in Superorders 2.0
Using v1.3.9g, couldn't find problem in Forum. Please see graphic.


The SuperOrders Order Payment Data and Amount Applied seems to come from the orders table:

SELECT orders_id, order_total, order_tax
FROM `cart1_orders`
WHERE `orders_id` =1166

orders_id = 1166
order_total = 19.22
order_tax = 1.04

But invoice shows different, and authorize.net charge is $19.23

SELECT *
FROM `cart1_orders_total`
WHERE `orders_id` =1166

This shows:
|title | text| value
|CA state sales tax: | $1.05 | 1.0450
| Total: | $19.23 | 19.2250

Is this fixed in SuperOrders 3.0? Suggestions? Thanks!

[DivaVocals]

Short answer.. didn't know it was broken in the current version.. Didn't test for this EXPLICITLY in the v3.0 testing..

Question for you... What does the order total read in the default orders.php??

Tax rounding problem in Superorders 2.0
Using v1.3.9g, couldn't find problem in Forum. Please see graphic.


The SuperOrders Order Payment Data and Amount Applied seems to come from the orders table:

SELECT orders_id, order_total, order_tax
FROM `cart1_orders`
WHERE `orders_id` =1166

orders_id = 1166
order_total = 19.22
order_tax = 1.04

But invoice shows different, and authorize.net charge is $19.23

SELECT *
FROM `cart1_orders_total`
WHERE `orders_id` =1166

This shows:
|title | text| value
|CA state sales tax: | $1.05 | 1.0450
| Total: | $19.23 | 19.2250

Is this fixed in SuperOrders 3.0? Suggestions? Thanks!