help with Fastway Shipping Module

That's interesting that you don't offer the outback zone 5 rates because you don't get much call for them (and they're expensive). How do you think I will go if I just leave the module the way it is? Specifically, do you think the shipping destination estimates will be adequate for the majority of customers? I could just get people to email me for a quote if they can't get the shipping calculated by my site. I suppose that would be ok if it happens only occasionally. Google analytics tells me the overwhelming majority of hits I'm receiving are from Sydney & Melbourne anyway...

Cheers,
Sam

I offer Australia Post shipping options in addition to Fastway and find that most customers choose AusPost for the farther/more expensive destinations.

Not that my case is anything to go by, but I rarely get customers choosing zone 3 or 4 over AusPost options.

Cheers
GAM

Unfortunately my common parcel sizes are oversize (52x52x34) but still within the max weight being 17.5kg each. Do you think Aus post would take it?

I have the latest Ex-Brisbane Transhipment schedule - I'll PM it to you.

Blueeyedfrog, you'd have to take an example down to the post office and have them check and confirm for you.

Cheers
GAM

FYI All Fastway Shipping Module Users

Recently I created a new set of SQL for ex-Newcastle transshipment and found that I had to change my Excel spreadsheet that generates the SQL to specify **'zen_**fastway_zones' instead of 'fastway_zones'.

The version of the Fastway Module that I'm using is referencing 'zen_fastway_zones'. I believe older versions reference 'fastway_zones'.

If you are experiencing difficulties, please look into this likely discrepancy.

Cheers
GAM

NOTE: Ex-Sydney SQL zone data that I posted some months (and pages) back specify the older 'fastway_zones' not the later 'zen_fastway_zones'.

Hi Gam,

Any luck with the ex Brisbane Transschedule spreadsheet I sent you?

Also, I am still having the problem with all deliveries showing next day delivery time - any suggestions on how to fix this anyone?

Cheers
Sam

Hi Blueeyedfrog

My apologies. I did make a good start. There were several differences in format and values compared to the two versions that I've dealt with so far. I spent a few hours including provisions for the differing values and layout but then got distracted by other pressing matters. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to get back to it.

Another member has requested the same via PM. To both of you, can you give me up to another week to get the spreadsheet in order? I think once I have done this I will make it available for others to manipulate to suit their own purposes.

Regarding the 'Next Day' issue. I recall having to deal with that myself and believe (iirc) the issue lies in the fastway.php code that transforms the 'shorthaul' and 'local' identifiers in the database to 'Same Day', 'Next Day' or 'xx days'. Once I have a chance to complete your transshipment schedule, I will try to find the code snippet that I'm referring to and let you know.

Sorry for the delays.

Cheers
GAM

Gam,

You're amazing :clap:

That sounds wonderful Gam,

Thanks very much :smile:

I have just installed a test version of this mod. It seems to be pretty good. I only noticed that Perth CBD (6000) is not in the database.

Is it possible to adjust the "next days Delivery" text to reflect the zone delivery time?

OK, here goes.

I am wanting to do a large number of modifications to this module, but I don't know quite where to start.

Here in NZ our national post company (NZ Post) has available what they refer to as PAF, in short this is a database of streets/suburbs that delivers the correct post code for the address provided. I have a copy of the PAF information in a CVS that I can probably import into mysql with the appropriate table modifications.

So what I thought I would do is modify the module so that when a user completes their address in their profile it compares the information provided and ensures the street/suburb exists and then completes the post code for the user.

Given that the site I wish to do this for only ships within NZ then the use of this data would probably be a valid solution.

My problem:
Having never written anything for ZC, and having no real knowledge of ZC I don't really know where to start.

Any thoughts/comments would be most helpful

Regards

Fred

Hi Guys,:oops:
I just Installed Fastway module and I also looked every Message. My Question is my store is In Sydney and I just wanna make sure that i can use this fastway module from sydney to anywhere in Australia because i saw some message says Ex-Sydney as i understood It doesn't cover all Sydney destination or Does it ?

If my version is old or any sql is missing for Sydney could you pls sent me Fastway module including Sydney and all australia but based from Sydney Thanks.

If you can give me a hand I will appreciate it thanks for Help everybody

Happy Merry Christmas.

Web site is : https://www.ozcartridge.com.au

FredZ:

I have this module working well for New Zealand if required.

Regards

Fred

Would love a copy of this for New Zealand if you can give me a link for it?

Cheers
John

Blueeyedfrog:

Unfortunately my common parcel sizes are oversize (52x52x34) but still within the max weight being 17.5kg each. Do you think Aus post would take it?

I have the latest Ex-Brisbane Transhipment schedule - I'll PM it to you.

Hi Blueeyedfrog,

I am starting up an online shop and i have asked fatway for regions and postcodes and pricings but they can't supply anything as yet! I see you have Ex_Brisbane Transhipment schedule, would i be able to obtain a copy of that please.

Cheers Troy

Blueeyedfrog:

I'm still having problems with the module. When I put random postcodes (with correct corresponding states) in the shipping estimate screen I get the same cost and delivery time (next day) for all destinations...

Help anyone?

Hi Blueeyedfrog,

Just wondering did you ever get this sorted out at all as i am having the same problem.

Troy

Hi,

I would also like an up to date Ex-brisbane transhipment if that would be ok please?
Is there anywhere that this module and updates are available?

• If not, I am happy to create a page and offer the people working on it access to edit and upload...

Thanks

Kaety

GAM:

Hi Blueeyedfrog

My apologies. I did make a good start. There were several differences in format and values compared to the two versions that I've dealt with so far. I spent a few hours including provisions for the differing values and layout but then got distracted by other pressing matters. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to get back to it.

Another member has requested the same via PM. To both of you, can you give me up to another week to get the spreadsheet in order? I think once I have done this I will make it available for others to manipulate to suit their own purposes.

Regarding the 'Next Day' issue. I recall having to deal with that myself and believe (iirc) the issue lies in the fastway.php code that transforms the 'shorthaul' and 'local' identifiers in the database to 'Same Day', 'Next Day' or 'xx days'. Once I have a chance to complete your transshipment schedule, I will try to find the code snippet that I'm referring to and let you know.

Sorry for the delays.

Cheers
GAM

Hi Gam,

Did you ever get this done and could you put it up for the rest of us? I appreciate it is a lot of work but it would be wonderful of you to share it!

Kaety

Hi everyone,

I did mange to get things working - many thanks Gam.

However, I had to change a couple of desination entries in order for them to load properly.

I have the txt files all done but can't upload them because they exceed the upload limit. I can email them to you if you PM me your email addresses or better yet, if someone can tell me how/where to upload them for everyone to access?

Cheers,
Blue.

Has anyone got the sql tables ex Melbourne please??

Thanks in advance.

Rhys

Yeh if we can get some tables for melbourne that would be great, im gonna be working on getting this mod installed and customized in the next few days.