Big Royal Mail 3.0

Is there an update for new postage prices?

hairydog:

Is there an update for new postage prices?
Just doing the final testing. Should be able to submit it tonight.

brittainmark:

Just doing the final testing. Should be able to submit it tonight.

Just submitted the update. I have attached the 2017 SQL file if you need it before the main addons page is updated.Attachment #16996

That's great, thanks.

Installing this addon was a breeze, but I think the docs could be more user friendly. You have to dig a bit to work out how the attributes work.

A simple readme file would be helpful.

It could say you simply install the relevant modules as for any shipping module (seems pointless, but why not?)

However, what is missing is a note explaining that you can restrict the available shipping methods by adding RO attributes to the products.

Explain that the sql file sets up the attributes automatically.

I worked this out fairly easily, but it wasn't explained in simple terms.

The docs go into detail without first giving an overview. It's otherwise such an excellent product that it is worth the effort.

hairydog:

That's great, thanks.

Installing this addon was a breeze, but I think the docs could be more user friendly. You have to dig a bit to work out how the attributes work.

A simple readme file would be helpful.

It could say you simply install the relevant modules as for any shipping module (seems pointless, but why not?)

However, what is missing is a note explaining that you can restrict the available shipping methods by adding RO attributes to the products.

Explain that the sql file sets up the attributes automatically.

I worked this out fairly easily, but it wasn't explained in simple terms.

The docs go into detail without first giving an overview. It's otherwise such an excellent product that it is worth the effort.

If you want to send some suggested wording I would be happy to update the how to use attribute posting file. The issue with developers (me being one) is that it is often difficult to describe something you have developed as you know how it works.

Hi,

1. Are you able to change the wording of the delivery methods i.e. 1st class is now Royal Mail 24 etc
2. Is there the option to have a free store collection/pick-up within x amount of miles of the store?
3. Are you able to set postage rates depending on value of the order? e.g. upto £50 1st class would be £3.00 upto £150 1st class would be £4.00 etc?

Sorry for the questions, I cannot install modules myself so am paying someone else to install it and need to know it will do what my current Advanced Shipper module will do (this is playing up and charging random postage costs, but only new version I can see is a pay a lump sum then an annual fee one).

Thanks for any help

PudzPud:

Hi,

1. Are you able to change the wording of the delivery methods i.e. 1st class is now Royal Mail 24 etc
2. Is there the option to have a free store collection/pick-up within x amount of miles of the store?
3. Are you able to set postage rates depending on value of the order? e.g. upto £50 1st class would be £3.00 upto £150 1st class would be £4.00 etc?

Sorry for the questions, I cannot install modules myself so am paying someone else to install it and need to know it will do what my current Advanced Shipper module will do (this is playing up and charging random postage costs, but only new version I can see is a pay a lump sum then an annual fee one).

Thanks for any help

1. Yes you can change the wording (however 1st class is not royal mail 24 hour) to change the wording you need to edit the files in <YOUR SITE>\includes\languages\english\modules\shipping\ it would be preferable to copy the files to <YOUR SITE>\includes\languages\english\modules\shipping<YOUR TEMPLATE> and change them there.

2. There is a store pick up option, Not part of this module, called store pickup. It does not limit to a distance from the store and would probably need modification to make it work like that. I use it on my store https://innerlightcrystals.co.uk/sales/ and have not had issue with people putting in collect when they are a long way away.

3)I don't know of a price based shipping cost. it may be possible to use the insurance rates on special delivery to make this happen. you would need to clone the module and rename it then set up the step rates that up need.

Hi

I've just built a complete new shopping site used zen cart 1.55f. I installed Big Royal Mail mod, but it does not work.
e.g.
Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For "Small Parcel"
it only show "GB & Northern Ireland only for this service", but no rate apply.

I installed all php files and run install32 and 2017update.sql, most of these result in zero row effecting. I found the some values missed from tablet "configuration_key", such as there is not value of 'MODULE_SHIPPING_RM1STSMLPARCEL_ZONES_COST0_1' in it. Which sql does install these values? What stages did not miss?

Do I need to set up a zone/ zone definition?

I did not upgrade, it is purely new install this mod from scratch.

thank you for your help!

doubletiger:

Hi

I've just built a complete new shopping site used zen cart 1.55f. I installed Big Royal Mail mod, but it does not work.
e.g.
Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For "Small Parcel"
it only show "GB & Northern Ireland only for this service", but no rate apply.

I installed all php files and run install32 and 2017update.sql, most of these result in zero row effecting. I found the some values missed from tablet "configuration_key", such as there is not value of 'MODULE_SHIPPING_RM1STSMLPARCEL_ZONES_COST0_1' in it. Which sql does install these values? What stages did not miss?

Do I need to set up a zone/ zone definition?

I did not upgrade, it is purely new install this mod from scratch.

thank you for your help!

The 'MODULE_SHIPPING_<module name>_ZONES_COST0_1 are created when you install the module in ADMIN>modules>shipping><shipping module name> The 2017 update is only used for people who already had the modules set up prior to the price rise last April. Is you site live so I can have a look to see what you are getting so I might be able to get an idea of what is going on. If you post a link to the live/test site it may help. Alternatively can you describe in more detail what is displayed.

Hi, Mark

Thanks for quick reply!

I understand about the "configuration_key" value only added when install the particular module now. Thank you.

Yes, the website is live,
https://chineseherb.co.uk/shop2

I use following item as sample to test,
"Microsoft IntelliMouse Pro"
http://chineseherb.co.uk/shop2/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3
£16.81

Following modules does not work:
Royal Mail 1st Class "Large Letter" Royal Mail 1st Class "Large Letter"
The 1st Class "Large Letter" service is only available for orders under £20.00

Royal Mail 2nd Class "Medium Parcel" Royal Mail 2nd Class "Medium Parcel"
The 2nd Class "Medium Parcel" service is only available for orders under £20.00

Royal Mail 1st Class "Medium Parcel" Royal Mail 1st Class "Medium Parcel"
The 1st Class "Medium Parcel" service is only available for orders under £20.00

Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For "Small Parcel" Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For "Small Parcel"
The shipping rate cannot be determined at this time

Following modules do work, but the "rate" is not the same as I can see at module admin panel.
Royal Mail special delivery® next day Royal Mail special delivery® next day
£17.89
Great Britain & Northern Ireland only

Royal Mail Parcel Force "express 48" Royal Mail Parcel Force "express 48"
£8.73
Great Britain and Northern Ireland only

Thank you very much for your help!

Henry

Can you check some of the values setup for second class signed for it should look something like this. Admin>modules>shipping><click on rm2ndsmlparcelsf>

Minimum Order Value
0.00

Maximum Order Value
50.00

Shipping rates to GB & Northern Ireland
1:3.9, 2:3.9

yes. looks correct. see below (I only changed maximum value from 50 to 250).

Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For "Small Parcel" Rates. Weights in kg. Rates valid until 2070-01-01 01:33:38

Royal Mail Rates Expiry Date
2070-01-01 01:33:38

Enable this shipping option
True

Hide Invalid Shipping
False

Attribute Exact Match
False

Tax Class
--none--

Sort Order
130

Minimum Order Value
0.00

Maximum Order Value
250.00

Shipping rates to GB & Northern Ireland
1:3.9, 2:3.9

Handling Fee
0.00

Think I have found the issue. Have you changes the admin>configuration>shipping/packing>Package Tare Small to Medium - added percentage:weight

The default value is 0:3 which adds 3 kg to the packing weight which makes it too heavy for second class signed for. I use 0:0.05 which adds 50 grams

I probably should change the error message to be more meaningful. Its as the original code.

Let me know it that was the issue.

Yes, you are correct. I changed your 0:0.05 setting, and it works now. Thank you very much!

Do you have "Royal Mail Tracked 48" method?

Thanks a lot

doubletiger:

Yes, you are correct. I changed your 0:0.05 setting, and it works now. Thank you very much!

Do you have "Royal Mail Tracked 48" method?

Thanks a lot

I think that is parcel force tracked 48 "rmpfexpress48".

Do I have to set zones and zone definitions in Zen cart admin, to make Big Royal Mail mod work if I want to ship to UK and EU countries?

Thank you

doubletiger:

Do I have to set zones and zone definitions in Zen cart admin, to make Big Royal Mail mod work if I want to ship to UK and EU countries?

Thank you

I have not set up or changed any zones. As for zone deffinitions I just set up UK and put in VAT with the 20% tax rate. All the zones for shipping are in the oversears postage. You may want to remove some countyr codes If you do not want to ship to anywhere.

OK. Many thanks!

Hello there,
I just wondered about the following, I had a customer trying to checkout with a 19.99 item, with shipping module set at maximum limit of £20. It gave the following error:-

Your available shipping options have changed. Please re-select your desired shipping method.

Page 1 of checkout it suddenly gives that message. If I show invalid shipping on the option, it say 'only available on orders below £20' . So I changed to £25 and still the same. I upgraded to 1.55f last month, I think it might be that. Looking back at orders before update, I can see orders at same amount using the shipping method the customer wanted to try here.

Do I perhaps need to do a fix for the latest version of zencart? Thanks in advance.

I am not totally sure if 1.55f is the cause for certain. Can't think of what else may affect operation of the module, apart from a server wobble (and php file changes) nothing much has been edited file wise.