ozpost shipping module

devinej1:

Hi there,

I am just having an issue with ozpost 2.06 i installed it, it was working correctly and now one or two days later with out making any changes i am getting this error "MODULE_SHIPPING_OZPOST_COST_ON_ERROR_TYPE" i was just wondering if this is related to one of my .php files or possibly something to do with Australia post itself ? if anyone could help me shed some light on this it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

sorry got mixed up i am running ozpost 2.05 and zencart 1.3.8a. sorry for the confusion!

devinej1:

sorry got mixed up i am running ozpost 2.05 and zencart 1.3.8a. sorry for the confusion!

Ok with a little playing around i got it working again. I removed and reinstalled the shipping module and all is working again. so please disregard my other posts.

Hi Rod,

just a quickie.

ive got the registered set up and thats showing true but with my smaller items that say for example have a weight of .09kg its still only showing up the 3kg prepaid option instead of the 500g.

i have the weight set to kg across the board and have tried the tare weight settings from 10 to 0 and nothing changes

any ideas?

tracy

silkvixen:

Hi Rod,

just a quickie.

Thanks for the offer.

silkvixen:

ive got the registered set up and thats showing true but with my smaller items that say for example have a weight of .09kg its still only showing up the 3kg prepaid option instead of the 500g.

i have the weight set to kg across the board and have tried the tare weight settings from 10 to 0 and nothing changes

any ideas?

tracy

"small" and "light" are different. For an item to be able to fit into a 500gm satchel it needs to satisfy both. The item is apparently light enough at .09kg, but is it small enough?

Cheers
Rod

RodG:

Thanks for the offer.

"small" and "light" are different. For an item to be able to fit into a 500gm satchel it needs to satisfy both. The item is apparently light enough at .09kg, but is it small enough?

Cheers
Rod

its a baby bib so yes :)

silkvixen:

its a baby bib so yes :)

You know that, and now I know it too. This isn't important or relevent though. What is important is does the shipping module know?

RodG:

You know that, and now I know it too. This isn't important or relevent though. What is important is does the shipping module know?

ok well "how" do i put it into the module?
the defualt dimensions are still the same so yeh i have no idea

silkvixen:

ok well "how" do i put it into the module?
the defualt dimensions are still the same so yeh i have no idea

The default dimensions are used whenever an item doesn't have its own dimensions specified.
To enter the products own dimensions, this is done by filling in the appropriate boxes when adding or editing the product/item.

Product Weight: Product Height (cm): Product Length (cm): Product Width (cm):

The ozpost shipping module v2.0.7 has been released.

No new features, but several bug-fixes.

This release also brings this module back in line with the the work that has been performed on the osCommerce port of this module.

Among the changes comes the fact that the ozpost.vcsweb.com server has now gone commercial. This will affect ALL users of the ozpost shipping module REGARDLESS OF VERSION.

All current and new users of this module have SIXTY DAYS free access (from today, or the first time they connect to the server, whichever comes first).

After the expirty date (unless renewed) the module will only be able to provide static quotes (fixed price, cost per item or cost per kg).

v2.0.7 incorporates a feedback system that will show the store owner the number of days remaining.

It'll take a few days for the new update to be made available in the downloads section, so as an alternative the latest update can be found here

All current and new users of this module have SIXTY DAYS free access (from today, or the first time they connect to the server, whichever comes first).

After the expirty date (unless renewed) the module will only be able to provide static quotes (fixed price, cost per item or cost per kg).

So does this mean that we have to pay the annual fee or our module won't work fully ? Just providing a basic rate that we put in as a default? Sorry I'm just not clear on this

Hi Rod,

I'm having a problem with 2.0.7. It was there with 2.0.6 as well.

I'm setting up a new store and installed 2.0.6 The problem I'm having is that I don't want to offer letter options and if I uncheck it then the only option the customer is given is the fixed rate option.

But, when I enable debug, then it works correctly. :(

Any clues as to why this might happen?

Cheers,

Peter.

Peter Homann:

Hi Rod,

I'm having a problem with 2.0.7. It was there with 2.0.6 as well.

I'm setting up a new store and installed 2.0.6 The problem I'm having is that I don't want to offer letter options and if I uncheck it then the only option the customer is given is the fixed rate option.

But, when I enable debug, then it works correctly. :(

Any clues as to why this might happen?

Cheers,

Peter.

Set "Hide Parcel Rates if letter sized" to "No".

artycles:

So does this mean that we have to pay the annual fee or our module won't work fully ? Just providing a basic rate that we put in as a default? Sorry I'm just not clear on this

Yes . that is exactly what it means.

OK, thanks for clarification

Ok,
So what are we looking at being the annual fee?

I havent upgraded yet as I pay someone to do this for me and want to know if it is worth it or not first.

check out the link provided, I think it gives all the info needed. If you follow the link and then go to 'registrations' you'll see the fee structure. You'll be the best judge of if it is worth it for you or not. The system works well, it's just how much do you want to pay for it.

gabbytwin:

I havent upgraded yet as I pay someone to do this for me and want to know if it is worth it or not first.

Whether you upgrade or not is unimportant. It is the server that is imposing the fees, so it won't matter which version of the client is being used it will cease to provide quotes sixty days from the first time the server is accessed (starting from July 11th)

If you don't upgrade this may come as a bit of a shock. If you DO upgrade at least you'll be getting constant feedback as to how long you have left.

Ok, thanks for that.
I think for now I might just switch to table rates when this happens, and look a bit closer at other ways.
The ability of this module was the only reason I have stayed with zencart really. But open cart has the same feature.

Thanks for referring me back to the link that is http://shop.vcsweb.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43&products_id=207&zenid=69a603f4379feb944b2c74cb3fba5673

gabbytwin:

I think for now I might just switch to table rates when this happens, and look a bit closer at other ways.

It also wouldn't surprise me to see someone release another Australia Post module before this time comes as well (I know several people here with the capability, and 60 days is more than enough notice, in my opinion).

gabbytwin:

The ability of this module

I'm unsure what 'ability' you are referring to here... The ability to contact a 3rd party server in order to obtain current rates, or the ability to provide quotes from multiple carriers, or the ability to sort packages into letter, satchel and parcel sizes, all of the above, or something else entirely?

gabbytwin:

was the only reason I have stayed with zencart really. But open cart has the same feature.

As above, what 'feature' are you referring to?

I'm really not sure what you are getting at other than giving advance notice that you will be among the 98% of people that I expect will be dropping the ozpost service (if you wish to toss the baby out with the bathwater by deserting zencart too then that is your perogitive, but it seems foolish to me). I don't see how this will have any negative affect on me, other than freeing up a few server resources and a lot of my time.

I'm CERTAINLY not going to plead with you to reconsider your plans (regarding ozpost), but I really am genuinely curious as to what opencart has that makes it appealing enough for you to consider changing, because at the moment opencart, like most other ecommerce sites, only has the ability to give basic parcel rates, so this can't be what you mean by 'the same feature', so, as I said, I'm curious.

Cheers
Rod.

ps. OpenCart is on the list to have an ozpost client written for it, so in this regard, zencart is way ahead.

Hi Rod, I will be sticking with you. I want to thank you for all you have done on the OzPost module. I would not have a webshop without your wonderful module combined with the great ZenCart!

You have helped so much and given so much time - I am happy to pay for the module for my ZenCart shop. I will be taking the 36 months option - have to hope I will still have my webshop business in three years!

Will you still be working on the module in the future? - :smartalec: it's been such a comfort and help, knowing you have been there to assist and assist greatly - I can't imagine the hours you have put in. I moderate large forums in another arena and it's definitely a dedicated, passionate person who lasts the distance.

$5 a month is reasonable if you have a web shop - business on line. The Fastway module and the Australia Post module are fantastic and we can't manage without it.

So, when the new upgrade for ZenCart is listed for download, I will register etc. :clap:

Thanks again Rod and thanks also to all the members here to contribute - I have learnt so much from your questions and answers and generosity.

I feel sick at the thought of installing any other Australian postal module - when this one does the job so well!