Google Checkout module for ZC 1.3.x (beta)

Woodymon - you are a mind reader - came here specifically to ask you 'when' - WOW! How did you do that :clap:?

jund

I read somewhere in the past few pages that all the backend incorporation in zen should work properly, but I still run into the problem of Google Checkout not changing my inventory count whenever I get an order. Thanks for all your work guys!

Hi

this is the change log for v1.4 alpha (not ready for production, but almost)

http://groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-for-zen-cart-mod-support/browse_thread/thread/64cf0c3819033e0a/71c2ef1aa3d34d0d#71c2ef1aa3d34d0d

*06/08/2007 v1.4 apha (ropu)
- Refactor all code using PHP Sample Code as the base library (under googlecheckout/library)
- Handles Logging, added log levels (error, request, response)
- Configuration from UI (comming soon), needed??
- Handles Basic authentication, add support for IIS (See TROUBLESHOOTING)
- Handles all XML parsing and building (New xml parsed used)
- Added OT support (low order fees, group discounts and any other custom OT module)
- feedback needed. Calculating tax for this, still an issue.
- Fixed Split login template
- Add GC button in timeOut login page

• Remove GC from step 2

  • Fixed freeshipper bug

• Add warning messages when GC is disabled.

• Add stack message in Admin UI with GC orders state changes and errors

• Added configuration to also use Zencarts email system for GC orders

• Added a fix to avoid regular checkout with GC if no template is applied (or wrongly applied)

• Added a metric tester for shipping times feedback (optional)

  • Added 3rd party tracking
  • Added a coustom Continue shopping url with GC bought items.
  • Moved logs to a .htacces protected dir (googlecheckout/logs)
  • Added Correct HTTP status (2xx, 4xx, 5xx) return when errors occurrs with the correct message
  • All strings are defined in the language include (only english right now)
  • Use DEFAULT_CURRENCY as the currency in GC cart, not buyers session one
  • Added version number to all files
  • ?

  Missing things
  - Refactor new-order-notification handling to use more Zencart functions
  - Merge the GC return page with the zencart default one
  - Use OT to calculate coupons and gift certs.
  - Currect coupon calculation feedback on not honored restrictions.
  - Add GC special order states?? (feedback)
  - ?
  *Thx

ropu

chain_man:

I got a similar message when my site was temporarily unavailable.

You may also get it when the call back url that you entered in your Google account integration information is not valid. This is the one that specifies where to find your responsehandler.php.

If you supply some more detail, we might be able to help. Maybe the entries from your error files too.

Could this error occur if I don't have SSL on the site? My orders still go through.
Also, what details would you like? which error files ? google just says that and when I click on the error no other information shows up.

chain_man:

It depends...

If you have basic zc functionality, use only a few shipping methods, don't have a multiple tax requirement, and have an SSL certificate, then yes. Definitely! My site has been working with GCO for months now.

Exceptions to the above may make the implementation a bit more challenging but may still be done.

Be sure to go to the zen-cart downloads and pick up the version there.
Hi Doug and thanks for the reply - I have all of the above with the exception of SSL - currently rely on Paypal . I can't yet afford SSL so what do you advise?
xchris

teebo:

Could this error occur if I don't have SSL on the site? My orders still go through.
Also, what details would you like? which error files ? google just says that and when I click on the error no other information shows up.

Yes, the lack of SSL could definitely cause your messages. What happens is that your zen cart can send your order information to Google Checkout and GCO can accept payment. But GCO will only return information to your zen-cart if you have a secure connection - provided by the SSL certificate. So the orders should still be good but you will not get the order information returned to your Admin.

The error info I was asking for would be in the response_error.log and the response_message.log file in your /googlecheckout folder. If you don't have SSL, then there's probably no need to supply the error info at this time.

kiamyka:

Hi Doug and thanks for the reply - I have all of the above with the exception of SSL - currently rely on Paypal . I can't yet afford SSL so what do you advise?
xchris

PayPal Express checkout offers the same functionality. GCO is a nice to have, but not a need to have.

jumpropeguy:

I read somewhere in the past few pages that all the backend incorporation in zen should work properly, but I still run into the problem of Google Checkout not changing my inventory count whenever I get an order. Thanks for all your work guys!

Yes, your inventory counts should automatically adjust when the GCO order is processed. Are there any hints in your response_error.log or response_message.log files in your /googlecheckout folder?

kiamyka:

Hi Doug and thanks for the reply - I have all of the above with the exception of SSL - currently rely on Paypal . I can't yet afford SSL so what do you advise?
xchris

...just wanted to add that you can still use this mod without SSL, you just won't have level 2 integration, which means orders won't appear in ZenCart, only in your GoogleCheckout account.

Hi,

I've installed this plugin into my zen cart, and on the last checkout page shows my paypal payment boxes and also shows "google checkout" with no check box or anything. If I then go on to not select anything it processes the transaction as if I have paid. Is this because I don't have an SSL certificate on my site yet?

timryc01:

Hi,

I've installed this plugin into my zen cart, and on the last checkout page shows my paypal payment boxes and also shows "google checkout" with no check box or anything. If I then go on to not select anything it processes the transaction as if I have paid. Is this because I don't have an SSL certificate on my site yet?

The "google checkout" without a button should not be there. This is a known issue and will be addressed in the next version. The fact that you don't have SSL at this time does not affect this incorrect display. It will affect whether you get order information returned to your cart from Google. See the previous post.

You will only get orders processed at Google Checkout if your customer clicks on the button that should appear in the "your shopping cart" page.

I know that this problem has been identified earlier but I've sifted through many of the pages of this thread and I haven't identified the solution to the problem if it exists.

My problem is that GC times out and doesn't get shipping rates from the USPS and therefore doesn't properly apply the shipping rates.

Here is the error that shows up in the integration issues section of my Google checkout account:

We timed out waiting for your server at
https://....../googlecheckout/responsehandler.php
-- the error we got is: Read timed out. Your server
must respond faster to merchant calculation callback
requests.
```I'm currently running Zen Cart v. 1.3.7 and
GOOGLE CHECKOUT PLUGIN FOR ZEN CART v1.3RC2

If there is a solution to this problem I'd greatly appreciate someone pointing me in the correct direction for it.  If this is still an open issue then I'll guess I'll wait until a solution is provided.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Caveman:

I know that this problem has been identified earlier but I've sifted through many of the pages of this thread and I haven't identified the solution to the problem if it exists.

My problem is that GC times out and doesn't get shipping rates from the USPS and therefore doesn't properly apply the shipping rates.

Here is the error that shows up in the integration issues section of my Google checkout account:

We timed out waiting for your server at
https://....../googlecheckout/responsehandler.php
-- the error we got is: Read timed out. Your server
must respond faster to merchant calculation callback
requests.

> GOOGLE CHECKOUT PLUGIN FOR ZEN CART v1.3RC2
> 
> If there is a solution to this problem I'd greatly appreciate someone pointing me in the correct direction for it.  If this is still an open issue then I'll guess I'll wait until a solution is provided.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any help.

I believe this is still a problem. It is most noticeable if you have multiple shipping carriers. It is usually not an issue if you have 1 or maybe 2 carriers.

Hi all

as announced last week here is the new v1.4 alpha package (stable, but not ready for production)
http://google-checkout-zencart.googlecode.com/files/google-checkout-zencart-v1.4Alpha.zip

if using svn, try
http://google-checkout-zencart.googlecode.com/svn/branches/1.4-alpha/

You can see the changelog here
http://google-checkout-zencart.googlecode.com/svn/branches/1.4-alpha/CHANGELOG

Upgrade from v1.3*
http://google-checkout-zencart.googlecode.com/svn/branches/1.4-alpha/UPGRADE

support for v1.4, as announced too, will move to this google group.
**http://groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-for-zen-cart-mod-support
**

thx

ropu

At the shopping cart page where it has your regular checkout, and than the

** - Or use -

where do I edit the **** - Or use - I want to change it to something else.

I'm going crazy over this

**

teebo,

You will find most of the 'English' (or other language) files under includes>languages>english>modules>payment> ---
In your case (provided you installed correctly) you will find it in includes>languages>english>modules>payment>googlecheckout.php around line 25 or so... between single quotes; e.g. '- Or Use '
You can change the text to whatever you want -

But, it really does not end there. When you cannot find something, the ZEN-CART folks have done a great job of providing good tools for all of us to work with - including search tools. Just go to admin>tools>developers tool kit>Look-Up in all files>Key or Name: and PULLDOWN the area you wish to search in - and in your case it is >Pulldown>Catalog and enter what you are looking for - in your case it is - Or Use -

Be aware, you may get lots of results - what I do is print the results, because I have trouble remembering the path - and sometimes the page is very long -

Another Tip... when the search engine provides a really long list - and you are looking for a specific word or phrase - EVERY BROWSER has a built in search capability - for example, IE you just click on Edit>Find on this page> and check "Match whole word..."

or

In Firefox you can do a similar thing, but Firefox helps you by providing a 'green' search results box if you are entering something it has, or it will turn a light red if not...

Go fo it!

jund

hi
u can change it here
YOUR_ZENCART_FOLDER/includes/languages/english/modules/payment/googlecheckout.php

for questions regarding v1.4
http://groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-for-zen-cart-mod-support

ropu

teebo:

At the shopping cart page where it has your regular checkout, and than the

** - Or use -

where do I edit the **** - Or use - I want to change it to something else.

I'm going crazy over this

**

chain_man:

Yes, your inventory counts should automatically adjust when the GCO order is processed. Are there any hints in your response_error.log or response_message.log files in your /googlecheckout folder?
I checked the logs and there is nothing in the error log and all I see in the message log is the info sent back from google. Is there anything specific in the log that should be there to adjust my stock status? When I view the order in admin everything is there just like any other order I get. It has the model number, price, etc. it's just not affecting my stock status at all. Nothing that's ordered through gc shows up in my products purchased table. I appreciate the help.

jumpropeguy:

I checked the logs and there is nothing in the error log and all I see in the message log is the info sent back from google. Is there anything specific in the log that should be there to adjust my stock status? When I view the order in admin everything is there just like any other order I get. It has the model number, price, etc. it's just not affecting my stock status at all. Nothing that's ordered through gc shows up in my products purchased table. I appreciate the help.

I just looked at my Products Purchased report and saw that my GCO purchases did not show up there either. As I don't usually use that report, it was not something I noticed previously. I thought you were talking about your on-hand quantities not adjusting in your Products table. This DOES work as expected on my site.

We'll pass this info along.

Thanks! I don't necessarily use the quantity counts per-se, but I like to have the products purchased updated as it gives me an accurate representation of how much of each product I've been selling.