ozpost shipping module

uniqueliving:

Thanks for your help Rod Much appreciated. :D

What version of ozpost are you running? At a glance it looks like V1.0.x. The bug you have described was fixed in 1.0.4 or 1.0.6. The current version is 2.0.5

Cheers
Rod

Mike_Dean:

Thanks Rod,

I manged to get rid of the brackets... :clap:

but the other part has got me stumped.. :censored:

The earlier efforts removed the 3Kg from the shipping estimator, but I cant seem to fathom where, and in what file to edit to remove the reference from the checkout process pages.

The checkout process pages will get this data from the ozpost module.

In the places where you altered ozpost.php to remove the 3Kg from the shipping estimator I seem to recall we were modifying the $description variable, correct? If so, you'll need to add more code to modify the
$quote->description variable as well.
Don't let the funny looking name scare you .. it is just another variable that the ozpost module uses in places where icons aren't suitable.. IOW, whereas "$description" is the iconised/tabulated "prettied up" description, the $quote->description variable is the "raw text".

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

As indicated above, I believe that newcomers should at least have some prior experience with the Internet and website management/maintanance prior to embarking on something as powerful and flexible as zencart and its associated modules. It really isn't my position to 'teach' people that 'unable to connect to server' could mean something as simple as their modem not being plugged in, to something more complex such as cURL not being installed, or a firewall issue, etc, etc... .

I have learned my lesson but I think you have missed my point that 2.05 is the first module I have encountered that requires a live connection to the internet in order to install. Included amongst the other modules I had installed without going live are your AustPost and OZpost1.x series and several payment modules. If installing live is now the new order, then obviously I am learning a new lesson.

Cheers

dw08gm:

I think you have missed my point that 2.05 is the first module I have encountered that requires a live connection to the internet in order to install. Included amongst the other modules I had installed without going live are your AustPost and OZpost1.x series and several payment modules. If installing live is now the new order, then obviously I am learning a new lesson.

Things change, and generally for the better.

In this case the checks that have been put in place that allow the module to be installed have been added as a result of repeated installations on systems without the pre-requisite software requirements, specifically, PHPv5 and cURL.

In short, the module now checks whether it is capable of working on any given system before it will allow itself to be installed. The idea being to categorise and minimise support questions by segregating installation/network issues from configuration and other issues.

As a 'side effect', these checks are repeated each time you go to the /admin/modules/shipping section of the site, which gives a consistent and reliable feedback system that indicates the whether the server is accessible or not (and if not, hopefully a bit more information as to why not).

Another 'side effect' is that by using the ozpost version number as the response string from the server it is now possible to notify users when an updated module is available.

Soooo, even though this change may have caused you to learn a new lesson, for many others (those that haven't followed the same upgrade path) it is all 'new' anyway, so they won't have to un-learn the older methods, which is why I don't see the need to document this particular change.

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

What version of ozpost are you running? At a glance it looks like V1.0.x. The bug you have described was fixed in 1.0.4 or 1.0.6. The current version is 2.0.5

Cheers
Rod

Hi Rod

This is what i am using and my settings and the site is https://www.dreamcatchersdirect.com.au

ozpost V2.0.5

Enabled
True

Dispatch Postcode
4209

Shipping Methods for Australia
Registered Letters, Registered Parcel, Express Parcel

Shipping Methods for Overseas
Registered Air Parcel

FastWay Franchise

FastWay frequent user?
No

TNTaccount

TNTuser

TNTpassword

Handling Fee - Letters
2.00

Handling Fee - Regular parcels
5.00

Handling Fee - Overseas parcels
8.00

Handling Fee - Registered and/or Insured parcels & letters
2.00

Handling Fee - Express parcels
5.00

Handling Fee - Prepaid Satchels
4.00

Handling Fee - Prepaid Satchels - Express
5.00

Handling Fee - COD
12.00

Handling Fee - ECI Documents
10.00

Handling Fee - ECI Merchandise
10.00

Handling Fee - TNT Merchandise
5.00

Handling Fee - FastWay Labels
1.00

Handling Fee - FastWay Satchels
0.00

Hide Handling Fees?
Yes

Cost on Error
45.00,99.99

Error cost Type
Flat Rate

Default ITEM Dimensions
29,25,2.5

Parcel Weight format
kgs

Hide parcel rates if letter sized ?
No

Icons type
jpg

Postage Delay (days).
2

Tare percent.
10

Sort order of display.
0

Tax Class
GST

Enable Debug?
No

RodG:

The checkout process pages will get this data from the ozpost module.

In the places where you altered ozpost.php to remove the 3Kg from the shipping estimator I seem to recall we were modifying the $description variable, correct? If so, you'll need to add more code to modify the
$quote->description variable as well.
Don't let the funny looking name scare you .. it is just another variable that the ozpost module uses in places where icons aren't suitable.. IOW, whereas "$description" is the iconised/tabulated "prettied up" description, the $quote->description variable is the "raw text".

Cheers
Rod

Thanks Rod..

if ( $quote->description == "3Kg Prepaid Satchel Express") { $quote->description = "Express Satchel" ; } straight after the other mod did the trick..

Much appreciated..

Mike

Mike_Dean:

Thanks Rod..

if ( $quote->description == "3Kg Prepaid Satchel Express") { $quote->description = "Express Satchel" ; } straight after the other mod did the trick..

Much appreciated..

Mike

If you are interested in optimising this, both changes van be done at the same time as a result of just a single test.... eg:

if ( $quote->description == "3Kg Prepaid Satchel Express") { $quote->description = "Express Satchel" ;
$description = "Express Satchel" ;
}

Cheers
Rod.

ps. This will only improve performance by a few microseconds, so don't expect any observable difference. In isolation it isn't enough to worry about, but such optimisations repeated throughout any given code has a cumunilative effect that can be quite significant.

any chance that a couriers please module will be added?

Hi Rod
Just wondering if you had a chance to look at my problem yet

Thanks

gabbytwin:

any chance that a couriers please module will be added?

Probably not.

Whether intentional or not Ccouriers Please haven't made their quote server/pages easily scriptable.

Cheers
Rod

uniqueliving:

Hi Rod

Just wondering if you can help me. I have ozpost installed and i have set the error amount up but when a customer orders alot and it goes back to my error amount the customer can't use it. It wont let them past step 2 in the check out and when it does it brings up a error screen saying the webpage format is not supported do you know what this could be.

Thanks

Here it is again just incase you missed it

uniqueliving:

Hi Rod
Just wondering if you had a chance to look at my problem yet

Thanks

Yup. You found a bug. You can download the update with the fix here (Until it is made live in the downloads section)

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

Yup. You found a bug. You can download the update with the fix here (Until it is made live in the downloads section)

Cheers
Rod

Thanks Rod

Just one thing with the update i have an extra 2 empty boxes under postage delays is this normal..

Thanks again much appreciated.

uniqueliving:

Thanks Rod

Just one thing with the update i have an extra 2 empty boxes under postage delays is this normal..

Thanks again much appreciated.

Click on the 'Remove' button, then the 'Install'.

This will update the database and populate the empty boxes with a couple of new options/features.

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

Click on the 'Remove' button, then the 'Install'.

This will update the database and populate the empty boxes with a couple of new options/features.

Cheers
Rod

Thanks Rod all fixed

RodG:

G'day Folks,

Just a short post to let you know that I've just uploaded the latest ozpost module to the downloads section. ozpost_v2.0.5.zip

It'll probably take a week or so before the devs check and release it, so UNTIL this time, for those that simply can't wait, you can currently download it from here

Feedback and bug reports welcome :-)

Cheers
Rod

I went to download this and I get a "page can not be found" error.
Kind Regards Casey

Hi Rod

It's been ages ;-)

I've finally gotten around to updating my AusPost module and discovered your new OzPost module! Very nice. Installed this morning and after a little tweaking and checking I'm now reasonably confidently running it 'live'!!! :P

Great job! :D

Note that I've also replaced my previous Fastway module with your OzPost version and like the greater options and satchel quotes which will help a great deal for my NSW store quoting freight to the non-East Coast destinations. I expect some very happy customers with lower satchel pricing.

Anyways, couple of questions...

1. Can we limit minimum Fastway label cost i.e., minimum label cost is Zone 1 - Red? I don't bother purchasing Local or Shorthaul labels and previously forced quotes based on Red label minimum which I use for everything up to Zone 1.

2. Express Post Platinum? I thought I saw it on 2.0.5 but I updated 2.0.6 moments later. Express Post Platinum 500g and 3kg satchels are a great option for me as they have tracking, sign for receipt and express service i.e., Express Registered ;-)

3. Express Post XL... I use their new 5kg Express Post satchel but not sure if this is the same thing to OzPost? OzPost seems to mention 3kg XL...

4. Are satchel dimensions specified somewhere that can be changed? My products are all dimensioned but mostly based on actual dimensions not packaged dimensions. Some larger (longer) items I have may seem like they fit in a satchel based on the specified dimensions but not after packaging or taking into account height factors which reduce maximum length. I want to avoid customers selecting satchel options when one or more products physically cannot fit.

EDIT:
5. Is there a way to limit shipping options to 'tracked' or 'signed' options only for orders with values exceeding a specified amount? E.g., Orders with value >$200 must be shipped via tracked services only.

Many kudos to you again Rod for a great shipping module and for all the effort you put into supporting it and your fellow Zenners.

Cheers
Greig

integrity_designs:

I went to download this and I get a "page can not be found" error.
Kind Regards Casey

What can I say? (Read the message again).

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

What can I say? (Read the message again).

Cheers
Rod

I was just pointing it out to you that the page was not working :shocking:

GAM:

1. Can we limit minimum Fastway label cost i.e., minimum label cost is Zone 1 - Red? I don't bother purchasing Local or Shorthaul labels and previously forced quotes based on Red label minimum which I use for everything up to Zone 1.

In all seriousness, I wouldn't know one label from another. The Fastway server doesn't make any distinction between them, so the short answer is 'no'.
The longer answer is that it will probably be a trivial task to modify the code so that if the quote is less than some minimum cost it will be reset to a fixed value.

GAM:

2. Express Post Platinum? I thought I saw it on 2.0.5 but I updated 2.0.6 moments later.

Must've been your imagination.
There's no reason why I haven't included Express Post Platinum, other than until now, no one has asked for it.

GAM:

3. Express Post XL... I use their new 5kg Express Post satchel but not sure if this is the same thing to OzPost? OzPost seems to mention 3kg XL...

The 5kg Express Post XL is now included with the 'pre-paid express satchels' setting as this is now an officially listed and stocked product.

The 3kg XL is listed separately because they are not listed in the current AustPost pricelists and are only available from some outlets.

GAM:

4. Are satchel dimensions specified somewhere that can be changed?

No. The Satchel dimensions reside on the server and are not user changeable.

However, due to the nature of the satchels what can be fitted into them (by dimension) is somewhat variable and far from an exact science, so if need be I'm happy to tweak the settings.

GAM:

My products are all dimensioned but mostly based on actual dimensions not packaged dimensions. Some larger (longer) items I have may seem like they fit in a satchel based on the specified dimensions but not after packaging

I follow what you are saying, but the solution is to use packaged dimensions for your products. If I make the satchel dimensions larger than they really are it is going to really mess things up for everyone. Including you.

GAM:

or taking into account height factors which reduce maximum length.

An allowance has been made for this.

GAM:

I want to avoid customers selecting satchel options when one or more products physically cannot fit.

As mentioned, this isn't an exact science, and I'd be happy to tweak the figures if you find that this is consistently occurring. However, allowances have been made to take height factors into account, and if anything you should find that the module will err on the side of caution, in that you are more likely to find items will fit, even though the module suggests they won't, rather than the items not fitting and the module suggesting they will.

GAM:

5. Is there a way to limit shipping options to 'tracked' or 'signed' options only for orders with values exceeding a specified amount? E.g., Orders with value >$200 must be shipped via tracked services only.

No, but as with your question about minimum label costs, it shouldn't be too difficult to hack the code to perform this task.
I can't see me adding it as a feature, mainly on account of the fact that it will require quite a complex user interface for the admin settings (what is the order value, what are the tracked services, are all the tracked services enabled or just some of them, how does the user select them, etc, etc.

By hacking/modifying the code these decisions and preferences can be performed 'as needed' without the overhead of what could be a confusing interface.

Cheers
Rod