ozpost shipping module

HelenC13:

I think I've figured it out - I think it was the gms / kgs that had me confused because in the description page it is kg's, but I had selected gms,

I have to admit that this (the weight factor) is one of the things that trip most people up. The reason being is that their is no 'connection' between what is displayed on screen (text) and the actual value of the 'units' that the shipping modules use. It is up to the end user make the correct match.

HelenC13:

and the extra packing it adds was bringing them to over 500g, so I've conquered that by just having it add 2%
thanks!:D

Congratulations ... far to many people (in my opinion) set this to 0%,
It is actually a pleasure to meet someone that realises/appreciates that in some instances the tare weights can make a significant difference in cost.

Cheers
Rod

I have just installed the ozpost module and am getting "Unexpected error (no valid methods). Using AP Flat Rate. "

Strange thing is that when I set debug on, it works.

When I did the install I had to change some code in ozpost.php as below as $pcode had NONE causing an error.

I have tried with cURL set to yes.

I am sure that is is something stupid I am doing. Thanks for any help.

function install()
{
global $db;

  $result = $db->Execute("select configuration_value from " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " where configuration_key = 'SHIPPING_ORIGIN_ZIP'"  ) ;
  $pcode = $result->fields['configuration_value'] ;

-->> if ($pcode == 'NONE') {
-->> $pcode = 2000;
-->> }

rhodie1000:

I have just installed the ozpost module and am getting "Unexpected error (no valid methods). Using AP Flat Rate. "

Strange thing is that when I set debug on, it works.

When I did the install I had to change some code in ozpost.php as below as $pcode had NONE causing an error.

I have tried with cURL set to yes.

I am sure that is is something stupid I am doing. Thanks for any help.

---

function install()
{
global $db;

  $result = $db->Execute("select configuration_value from " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " where configuration_key = 'SHIPPING_ORIGIN_ZIP'"  ) ;
  $pcode = $result->fields['configuration_value'] ;

-->> if ($pcode == 'NONE') {
-->> $pcode = 2000;
-->> }

I found the solution. I had gms selected and not Kgs. Thanks to RodG.

rhodie1000:

I have just installed the ozpost module and am getting "Unexpected error (no valid methods). Using AP Flat Rate. "

I see from your followup post that you have solved your problem, however I thought I'd explain a bit about about the postcode change that you thought you needed to make.

rhodie1000:

$result = $db->Execute("select configuration_value from " . TABLE_CONFIGURATION . " where configuration_key = 'SHIPPING_ORIGIN_ZIP'" ) ;
$pcode = $result->fields['configuration_value'] ;
-->> if ($pcode == 'NONE') {
-->> $pcode = 2000;
-->> }

What this piece of code is actually doing is during installation extracting the store location postcode from the zencart "shipping and packaging" configuration settings and using the information to populate the "dispatch postcode" field of the ozpost module.

IF the "shipping and packaging" values haven't yet been set (and yours apparently hasn't) then the installation would/should set a valid, but arbitary value (9999, I think) rather than leaving the field empty (which would produce an error).

Regardless of the outcome of this test and insert, it is still only a default value that can be changed at any time with the "dispatch postcode" field of the ozpost module.

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

IF the "shipping and packaging" values haven't yet been set (and yours apparently hasn't) then the installation would/should set a valid, but arbitary value (9999, I think) rather than leaving the field empty (which would produce an error).

Cheers
Rod

Rod, Thanks for the detailed reply. As you can see, I am a newbie to Zen Cart and I did eventually realise my mistake with the post code. :oops:

Your response is much appreciated. :yes:

I have a problem that is described in the link to the post below. "Dimensions do not display for my parcels. I get Dims: xx Boxes: ".

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=722191&postcount=70

The answer here is that it is a bug. This is the only reference I can find. I am sure that it is another silly mistake on my part and was wondering if anyone knows the answer.

Thanks.

rhodie1000:

I have a problem that is described in the link to the post below. "Dimensions do not display for my parcels. I get Dims: xx Boxes: ".

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=722191&postcount=70

The answer here is that it is a bug. This is the only reference I can find. I am sure that it is another silly mistake on my part and was wondering if anyone knows the answer.

Thanks.

Hey Rod,

Probably a stupid question with an easy fix, and most likely not ozpost related..

I've created 8 separate zones and installed zonetables to get around the over 20kg limit and calculate freight for each state, but the shipping estimator does not show up states, which renders the zonetables option useless unless the user is registered.

I attempted to un-comment out the relevant states settings in the tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php file, but all that did was break the estimator..!

Any clues..?

Mike_Dean:

Hey Rod,

Probably a stupid question with an easy fix, and most likely not ozpost related..

I've created 8 separate zones and installed zonetables to get around the over 20kg limit and calculate freight for each state, but the shipping estimator does not show up states, which renders the zonetables option useless unless the user is registered.

I attempted to un-comment out the relevant states settings in the tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php file, but all that did was break the estimator..!

Any clues..?

Sorted it out.. grabbed an original file and dumped that it, now I have all three options, Country, State and Postcode...

rhodie1000:

I have a problem that is described in the link to the post below. "Dimensions do not display for my parcels. I get Dims: xx Boxes: ".

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=722191&postcount=70

The answer here is that it is a bug. This is the only reference I can find. I am sure that it is another silly mistake on my part and was wondering if anyone knows the answer.

Thanks.

It's a bug.

Cheers
Rod

Rod,

I'm doing my head in here..

I use the Prepaid Satchels as an option, and in the estimator, and or at checkout, if that option is available, it displays

3kg Prepaid Satchel Express

I want to rename it Express Satchel

But I cannot find the instance anywhere where 3kg Prepaid Satchel Express is documented..

:frusty:

Mike_Dean:

Rod,

I'm doing my head in here..

I use the Prepaid Satchels as an option, and in the estimator, and or at checkout, if that option is available, it displays

3kg Prepaid Satchel Express

I want to rename it Express Satchel

But I cannot find the instance anywhere where 3kg Prepaid Satchel Express is documented..

:frusty:

The text comes from the server. If you wish to change it you'll need to add a line or two of code into the ozpost.php file (one to test, the other to change).

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

The text comes from the server. If you wish to change it you'll need to add a line or two of code into the ozpost.php file (one to test, the other to change).

Cheers
Rod

Thanks,

At least I know where it comes from now.. as for me writing code... hmmmmm...

Any chance you could offer some input ?

Cheers,
Mike

RodG:

It's a bug.

Cheers
Rod

Thanks for the quick response Rod. Do you have anymore info on the bug. I have seen in some posts that it does display sometimes. Just wondering if there is a work around.

integrity_designs:

How would this be done though? (which files etc) I am only just learning PHP / Zen Cart etc.

Kind Regards

If anyone can work this out, I for one would love to know! :smile:

Mike_Dean:

Thanks,

At least I know where it comes from now.. as for me writing code... hmmmmm...

Any chance you could offer some input ?

Cheers,
Mike

In the ozpost.php file, search for the line that reads:
$description = ($xml->quote[$i]->description);

Then immediately after this, add the following:

if ( $description == "3kg Prepaid Satchel Express") {
$description = "Express Satchel" ;
}

I think that should work without any repercussions, but haven't actually tried it.

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

In the ozpost.php file, search for the line that reads:
$description = ($xml->quote[$i]->description);

Then immediately after this, add the following:

if ( $description == "3kg Prepaid Satchel Express") {
$description = "Express Satchel" ;
}

I think that should work without any repercussions, but haven't actually tried it.

Cheers
Rod

Your blood is worth bottling... worked perfectly

Thanks Rod...

rhodie1000:

Thanks for the quick response Rod. Do you have anymore info on the bug. I have seen in some posts that it does display sometimes. Just wondering if there is a work around.

There are few of lines of code that didn't get ported from 'austpost' over to 'ozpost' - So the posts that say it 'displays sometimes' are either pure BS or they are referring to the older/obsolete module.

There are two fixes/workArounds.

If you just want to get rid of the 'xx's revert the tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php file back to the original zencart copy.

If you want the dimension data to be displayed (so instead of "xx" it will show something like "2x3x4" you'll need to add the 'missing' lines to the oppost.php file.

Specifically: Locate the line that reads"

if (MODULE_SHIPPING_OZPOST_WEIGHT_FORMAT == "kgs") {$parcelweight = $parcelweight * 1000 ; }

Then immediatly after this line add the following:

$_SESSION['swidth'] = $parcelwidth ;
$_SESSION['sheight'] = $parcelheight ;
$_SESSION['slength'] = $parcellength ;
$_SESSION['boxes'] = $shipping_num_boxes ;

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

There are few of lines of code that didn't get ported from 'austpost' over to 'ozpost' - So the posts that say it 'displays sometimes' are either pure BS or they are referring to the older/obsolete module.

There are two fixes/workArounds.

If you just want to get rid of the 'xx's revert the tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php file back to the original zencart copy.

If you want the dimension data to be displayed (so instead of "xx" it will show something like "2x3x4" you'll need to add the 'missing' lines to the oppost.php file.

Specifically: Locate the line that reads"

if (MODULE_SHIPPING_OZPOST_WEIGHT_FORMAT == "kgs") {$parcelweight = $parcelweight * 1000 ; }

Then immediatly after this line add the following:

$_SESSION['swidth'] = $parcelwidth ;
$_SESSION['sheight'] = $parcelheight ;
$_SESSION['slength'] = $parcellength ;
$_SESSION['boxes'] = $shipping_num_boxes ;

Cheers
Rod

Thanks once again for your help Rod. Worked like a charm.

Just to correct the typo for any newbie like me, oppost = ozpost.

Is the server down again? It's not working at the moment...

somedood:

Is the server down again? It's not working at the moment...

No problems that I can see.