ozpost shipping module

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I havent modified the ozpost module to allow for the 5kg satchels, they are set up as a flat rate shipping option in the zencart shipping modules.

If you care to send me the dimensions of those 5kg satchels (and the cost of them) I'd be happy to update the ozpost module so that they are included along with the other satchels (for some reason our post office doesn't seem to carry them).

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Ill check out that other script, and ill try reinstalling those files and see if it helps.

I wonder why its not displaying the detail about the package types in the shipping estimator though? They show up on estimate shipping but not actually on the checkout page.

This is a mystery - If they show (mostly) on the estimate shipping I can't really think of anything that would cause them to not show during the checkout.

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Thanks for the help so far ill let you know how I get on once i check those things out

No problem - this mystery really has me rather intrigued. I'm sure we'll find the cause/solution eventually though.

Cheers
Rod

Installed ok it seems, but in the Admin interface, the little logo at the top of the config part of the interface, is missing.
This is the url that is trying to find the logo

zenynot/admin/DIR_WS_TEMPLATEStemplate_default/images/icons/ozpost_logo.jpg

any clues on what is causing this. Doesn't seem to affect operation, just annoying.
thanks
Robert

rachalmers:

Installed ok it seems, but in the Admin interface, the little logo at the top of the config part of the interface, is missing.
This is the url that is trying to find the logo

zenynot/admin/DIR_WS_TEMPLATEStemplate_default/images/icons/ozpost_logo.jpg

any clues on what is causing this. Doesn't seem to affect operation, just annoying.
thanks
Robert

Replace the file /includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php with the one I've (hopefully) attached to this reply.

Cheers
Rod

Hhhmmm doesn't seem to want to attach. Says it is already uploaded?

RodG:

If you care to send me the dimensions of those 5kg satchels (and the cost of them) I'd be happy to update the ozpost module so that they are included along with the other satchels (for some reason our post office doesn't seem to carry them).

This is a mystery - If they show (mostly) on the estimate shipping I can't really think of anything that would cause them to not show during the checkout.

No problem - this mystery really has me rather intrigued. I'm sure we'll find the cause/solution eventually though.

Cheers
Rod

reinstalled all the ozpost files from the zip, made sure the other files hadnt been modified. Now it doesnt seem to want to return even those quotes it was getting before - Ive no idea what is going on there.

I turned debug on, it was getting things from the server (and displaying the response time), but now its back to "using cached quotes".

Ive disabled the flat rate shipping for now in case it was causing problems. If you were interested, the 5KG satchel appears to be this one here: http://www.auspost.com.au/BCP/0,1467,CH4703%257EMO19,00.html (i think its the one on TV where the yeti is posting those big blocks of stone).

Perhaps something is seriously munted with this zencart installation, I cant find what the issue could be.

RodG:

Replace the file /includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php with the one I've (hopefully) attached to this reply.

Cheers
Rod

Hhhmmm doesn't seem to want to attach. Says it is already uploaded?

anyidea where I can grab it ???

thanks
Robert

rachalmers:

anyidea where I can grab it ???

thanks
Robert

I've just been searching and scouring all of my old posts and can't locate it. Nor am I able to attach it in a PM to you (the attachment link isn't visible).

Please PM your email address and I'll send it to you directly.

Cheers
Rod

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reinstalled all the ozpost files from the zip, made sure the other files hadnt been modified. Now it doesnt seem to want to return even those quotes it was getting before - Ive no idea what is going on there.

If it makes you feel any better you are not alone. I've no idea whats going on either.

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I turned debug on, it was getting things from the server (and displaying the response time),

OK, but did it also supply shipping quotes? ('Debug' should display ALL quotes returned by the server, even if you have disabled them).

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but now its back to "using cached quotes".

Which merely means that it has already retreived what it considers to be valid data for that particular quote. To force a fresh quote just change the destination postcode or number of items in the cart.

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Ive disabled the flat rate shipping for now in case it was causing problems.

I assume that made no difference?

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If you were interested, the 5KG satchel appears to be this one here: http://www.auspost.com.au/BCP/0,1467,CH4703%257EMO19,00.html (i think its the one on TV where the yeti is posting those big blocks of stone).
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Thanks for that.... I've been checking the Austpost website on and off for several months now looking for that information.

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Perhaps something is seriously munted with this zencart installation, I cant find what the issue could be.

Did setting the 'display icons' to 'no' make any difference at all?

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

Did setting the 'display icons' to 'no' make any difference at all?

Cheers
Rod

I'm thinking this now has a mind of its own.

I turned icons off, just to see what was happening - and ended up getting the 'blank checkout shipping' page, (which was the first problem, relating to php4 which ive sinced changed to php5). I turned on the /includes/local/configure.php to see notices and warnings, and low and behold, all the ozpost shipping quotes were there! I went back, turned on icons, turned off the configure.php and what the hell, its working with the icons.

The only thing that doesnt work now, is the shipping_estimator popup, which is just a blank window with "close window" as the only text, but I dont think ill particularly care about that if the main checkout page is working.

I still have no idea why it spontaneously started working, as far as I can tell its no changes on my behalf.

Thanks for the help there anyway Rod, if I do manage to find out what caused it to not work and suddenly stop working ill be sure to let you know! (fingers crossed it keeps working, haha).

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Scratch that, its failing again but now with the error:

Fatal error: Uncaught exception 'Exception' with message 'String could not be parsed as XML' in /home/hotbead/public_html/new/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php:345 Stack trace: #0 /home/hotbead/public_html/new/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php(345): SimpleXMLElement->__construct('3d??<?xml versi...') #1 /home/hotbead/public_html/new/includes/classes/shipping.php(129): ozpost->quote('') #2 /home/hotbead/public_html/new/includes/modules/pages/checkout_shipping/header_php.php(170): shipping->quote() #3 /home/hotbead/public_html/new/index.php(36): require('/home/hotbead/p...') #4 {main} thrown in /home/hotbead/public_html/new/includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php on line 345

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working every now and then on refreshes

I have been doing some reading but haven't found a clear solution for the following error

"ERROR: (27.00+54) x 2cm exceeds the Maximum 140cm girth allowed. Using AP Flat Rate."

Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers ;)

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I still have no idea why it spontaneously started working, as far as I can tell its no changes on my behalf.

This is often a result of caching issues.
Whenever you make any configuration type changes you should always close your web-browser and restart it before doing anything else.

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Scratch that, its failing again but now with the error:
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Fatal error: Uncaught exception 'Exception' with message 'String could not be parsed as XML'
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working every now and then on refreshes

Enable cURL (in the ozpost admin settings).

Cheers
Rod

dori:

I have been doing some reading but haven't found a clear solution for the following error

"ERROR: (27.00+54) x 2cm exceeds the Maximum 140cm girth allowed. Using AP Flat Rate."

Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers ;)

That isn't so much of an error. It is more a statement of facts.

1. Australia Post will not handle parcels with a girth > 140cm

2. The item(s) in your cart are (apparently) 27cm high and 54cm wide, which is giving you a girth of 162cm. (the 'x 2cm' in the error message is a bit misleading, it should be just 'x2').

If your item/product measurements are accurate then you'll need to use a different shipping method. If they are not accurate, then make them so.

Cheers
Rod

Quote "If you care to send me the dimensions of those 5kg satchels (and the cost of them) I'd be happy to update the ozpost module so that they are included along with the other satchels (for some reason our post office doesn't seem to carry them). "

Hi Rod G, I would be grateful if you are able to include XL 5kg Express Satchels in the OzPost Module.
Kind regards
Mark

Hi Rod,
I am a new Zenner and have installed your Ozpost module. Once I changed to PHP5 it ran like a dream and has done so for 2-3 weeks.
Today it appears to have died and I am at a loss as to why. I did change the name of my admin folder as suggested....is it possible that has upset something?
Website is http://calicocrossroads.com.au/store/

Hoping you can shed some light.
Ray

Rod,
Problem solved.........for some reason the server decided to re-enable PHP4 and that takes precedence even if PHP5 is enabled. Disabled PHP4 and everything seems fine again.:clap:

mark168:

Quote "If you care to send me the dimensions of those 5kg satchels (and the cost of them) I'd be happy to update the ozpost module so that they are included along with the other satchels (for some reason our post office doesn't seem to carry them). "

Hi Rod G, I would be grateful if you are able to include XL 5kg Express Satchels in the OzPost Module.
Kind regards
Mark

Hi Rod the dimensions of both the 3kg XL and 5kg XL Express Satchel Bags are the same, namely 56.5cm length and 45cm wide, This is different to the regular size 3kg and 5kg bags.

The price of the 5KG XL is around $19 ea and around $13.5o for the 3kg XL.

I have the epress satchel enabled however it cuts out (does not display) if I select more than two items in the cart even though the weight is within range (less than 2.4kg).

Regards
Mark

Hi Rod,

I've noticed a problem when an item/s exceed size/weight restrictions.

The estimated shipping will show something like "ERROR: (16.00+64) x 2cm exceeds the Maximum 140cm girth allowed. Using AP Flat Rate."

Then show $99.99 as the flat rate. (This flat rate is an International Flat rate, however this is an australian delivery with Test Customer logged in.) Not logged in, it will show AP Flat rate as $25.00

Also, when you continue to checkout, it does not give the customer the option of choosing $99.99 freight. It only comes up with a Pick Up option.

https://www.giftpackaging.com.au if you would like to test.

Michael

giftpackaging:

This is an australian delivery with Test Customer logged in.) Not logged in, it will show AP Flat rate as $25.00

Does this test customer have a valid (Australian) email address in the database?

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

Does this test customer have a valid (Australian) email address in the database?

Cheers
Rod

Yes, it is an australian .com.au email address.

giftpackaging:

Yes, it is an australian .com.au email address.

Ooopppps. I meant postal address.

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

Ooopppps. I meant postal address.

Cheers
Rod

Yes it is.

Everything else will work fine. If I choose items/qtys so that it does not exceed the restrictions, everything works perfectly.