Google Checkout module for ZC 1.3.x (beta)

Sorry for quoting myself, but found that now the shipping is broken into a second file:

in /google_checkout/shipping_methods.php
(here you have to add your custom shipping method as well)

onlyrey:

I am having a similar problem than the other zen-cart user in the previous posts.

I installed the new 1.4 beta1 version

My problem:

The solution in the past:
I used to modify the "\includes\modules\payment\googlecheckout.php" by adding my "item2" shipping method (this is flat rate express shipping in my case, a clone of "item" shipping method). I added my custom method in 3 places (the shippping generator was made for this).

What to do now?

1. I tried adding my "item2" in line 54 and 56, the section below those lines that I used to modify don't exist anymore (file "\includes\modules\payment\googlecheckout.php").
2. After this, I am getting the error message on the top of this post.

Thanks in advance

Ok,

Same version 1.4 beta1. I am now trying to use OT (order total) based coupons.

I created a simple $5 discount coupon in my "Coupon Admin" page in the admin page, and tried to use it at the google checkout page, but the following message appeared:

Invalid coupon code
Retry
Your promotion code (5DDSC1) could not be applied at this time.

Some more info:
I just have two shipping modules active and connected to google checkout:

1. Item = standard shipping
2. Item2 = express shipping
   No real time type module installed

What should I do to get the coupons working?

Thanks

This thread is for 1.3x versions, no longer supported by the developer.

For v.1.4 support visit the new support forum.
http://groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-for-zen-cart-mod-support

Hi all,

I have just installed the latest big royal mail module and am trying to get google checkout work with it. But the problem is when i go to the shipping generator It cant generate the shipping code for it. It comes up with an error:

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/virtual/pcez.co.uk/htdocs/googlecheckout/shipping_generator/multigenerator.php on line 18

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/virtual/pcez.co.uk/htdocs/googlecheckout/shipping_generator/multigenerator.php on line 61

Does anyone know why this is happening?

Apparently the problem is to do with royal mail module itself. If anyone has the modified version of the module please let me know.

Thank you,

Hoda

PCEZ:

Hi all,

I have just installed the latest big royal mail module and am trying to get google checkout work with it. But the problem is when i go to the shipping generator It cant generate the shipping code for it. It comes up with an error:

Does anyone know why this is happening?

Apparently the problem is to do with royal mail module itself. If anyone has the modified version of the module please let me know.

Not sure but I think Ropu may have posted some ideas on this in the new support forum (only if you are using 1.4).

Also I observed some recent posts regarding GC supporting Royal Mail issues in Google Checkout Developer forum.

Woody

Could anyone please give me some idea why suddenly, the google checkout button 'went' grey, although it was working previously?
Here is more info:
On test platform, I have installed Google Checkout mod v1.4Beta1; configured it for sandbox; as test-client, I have added items to the cart and checkout with Google Checkout button > was redirected to the GCO website; logged in as a sandbox test-user: all went OK.

I tried a second attempt: in admin>modules>shipping I have disabled some options (Per Item) and enabled other (Per Unit) for further testing purposes. The Store Pickup was enabled in both cases.

After doing so, the GCO button became inactive (greyed out) - I didn't do any other changes, so I wonder what could possibly affect that?

Please help,
Thanks,

ropu:

gray buttons appear because of one of these issues

• A disabled button is displayed in the following cases:
• 1. If merchant id or merchant key is not set
• 2. If there are multiple shipping options selected and they use different shipping tax tables
• or some dont use tax tables

double check point 2, see if all your shipping use Taxable goods for taxes.

ropu

Found it! - By the way, I found it through Google search: Somehow it's difficult to find anything directly through Zen Cart search: the results are not very specific if you type multiple words or sentence... (you just get tons of unrelated posts)

In case this might be helpful to anyone: I found out, that I can get best results searching on Google, and by typing whatever I'm looking for, followed by: , zen cart.
I guess, this is the most time-efficient method to find anything on Zen Cart forum.

Glad you found your answer. Where did you find it at? Here on ZC support forum thread, which is for versions previous to v.1.4? Or on the new mod support site (for v.1.4 and newer)? If you found the answer on the ZC site then it does not necessarily apply to v.1.4. Best to post v.1.4 related questions on the v.1.4 support site at http://groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-for-zen-cart-mod-support

BTW, an update of the v1.4 mod is slated for release on 8/13. Will post a listing of new/changed features shortly.

Woody

0101101011:

Found it! - By the way, I found it through Google search: Somehow it's difficult to find anything directly through Zen Cart search: the results are not very specific if you type multiple words or sentence... (you just get tons of unrelated posts). In case this might be helpful to anyone: I found out, that I can get best results searching on Google, and by typing whatever I'm looking for, followed by zen cart. I guess, this is the most time-efficient method to find anything on Zen Cart forum.

Can someone quickly help me?

I downloaded the updated google check-out file and installed. everything look fine. but once I confirm the order. It went back to the order page, which "Your Shopping Cart Contents" showing the items still in the cart. I do it again. and it went back to the same page, Any idea?

P.S. the order didnt process!

http://internet1shop.com

Woodymon:

Glad you found your answer. Where did you find it at? Here on ZC support forum thread, which is for versions previous to v.1.4? Or on the new mod support site (for v.1.4 and newer)? If you found the answer on the ZC site then it does not necessarily apply to v.1.4. Best to post v.1.4 related questions on the v.1.4 support site at http://groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-for-zen-cart-mod-support

BTW, an update of the v1.4 mod is slated for release on 8/13. Will post a listing of new/changed features shortly.

Woody

Hi Woody - it was here but via Google search. I think the quoted post is #744 (on page hundred something...). That's great news about the release.

The quoted answer was making sense in my case: I did some changes in shipping modules. It actually worked when I disabled some shipping mods. I need to test it for FedEx, I hope it will work properly.

Question though: in the GCO read me files, there is a note about populate some tables in case Google can't connect to the page. I think, in my case it would be extremely difficult, since all items relly scrictly on carefully calculated weight. I guess, what it scared me, was the note that in case Google can't connect to the page to get the shipping info, the shipping will not be charged... (!)

I was thinking, in that case, if there is any other way: i.e. collecting all the tax + shipping info on the Zen Cart side, and send the total amount (incl. shipping + tax) to Google Checkout. That way, there will be no confusion... Anyway, please let me know if I'm on track with that kind of thinking.
Thanks bunch,

zgraphic:

Can someone quickly help me?

I downloaded the updated google check-out file and installed. everything look fine. but once I confirm the order. It went back to the order page, which "Your Shopping Cart Contents" showing the items still in the cart. I do it again. and it went back to the same page, Any idea?

P.S. the order didnt process!

http://internet1shop.com

Just a quick thought:
"Make sure you set the file attribute to 777 for
/googlecheckout/logs/response_error.log and /googlecheckout/logs/response_message.log files."

That was my first mistake after installing GCO, and it works after correcting it.
Hope it helps you,

@0101101011, zgraphic, onlyrey, et al:

You should be asking your questions and posting your issues concerning v1.4 on the new support forum. Then Ropu the developer of the mod will read them and very likely respond. He does not read this support forum as it is for v1.3 only which is no longer supported.

Am I am sounding like a broken record yet? ;-)

Please don't reply here as I don't read this forum very often.

Woody

I wanted to add a overnight option to my site, so I cloned the flat rate shipping module. I enabled it, however I didn't see it listed at the google checkout screen. I think I might have to add it to googlecheckout.php but where exactly?

Okay, my turn for my problem:

I installed google-checkout-zencart-v1.4Beta1.

I have Zen-Cart 1.3.7.1, PHP Version 5.2.3, MySQL 5.0.41

I did this:

--Verify the installation from the Admin site and selecting MODULES->PAYMENTS
and checking if Google Checkout is listed as a payment option.

YES

--Set the file attribute to 777 for /googlecheckout/logs/response_error.log and
/googlecheckout/logs/response_message.log files.

YES

--Go to http://<url-site-url>/googlecheckout/responsehandler.php

I get this:

Failed to Get Basic Authentication Headers

Since this is not covered in the troubleshooting section, I did an extensive search and the only thing I found is that I need to see if "PHP is installed over CGI", whatever that means.

I contacted my host and they said that PHP is not installed over CGI.

So, I don't know where that puts me.

What next?

tronno22556:

Okay, my turn for my problem:
I installed google-checkout-zencart-v1.4Beta1...
What next?
Initiate a discussion on the new support board for new GC mod version 1.4. This thread is for mod v.1.3x which is no longer supported.

http://groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-for-zen-cart-mod-support

Woody

Woodymon:

an update of the v1.4 mod is slated for release on 8/13. Will post a listing of new/changed features shortly.
New Google API code just released and support is being integrated into the mod. Will help with third party shipping issues. Next release delayed for approx one week to allow for further testing. Many other new features to be included. See the wish list and known issues list at URL below.

Release will be announced at:
http://groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-for-zen-cart-mod-support

Woody

Thank you for your efforts Woody!
I'm convinced that this is an arduous task that you've taken on.

I've been looking for an answer to a question that many folks have been asking over on the google forum, but there doesn't seem to be an answer.

Is there anything in sight that would suggest that customers will be able to make payments on GC without having to open a "Google Account"?

I have a 100% abandonment from the GC page, and I believe that it has something to do with the need to open yet another account to pay for the goods.

I went with GC to attract customers, but it seems to be having the opposite effect.

Zinfandel:

I've been looking for an answer to a question that many folks have been asking over on the google forum, but there doesn't seem to be an answer.

Is there anything in sight that would suggest that customers will be able to make payments on GC without having to open a "Google Account"?

I have a 100% abandonment from the GC page, and I believe that it has something to do with the need to open yet another account to pay for the goods.

I went with GC to attract customers, but it seems to be having the opposite effect.

Zin,

Probably didn't find anything about your question on the new mod support forum as it not a GC mod question. :wink2:

GC was never intended to be a "no account" express checkout method.

Requiring an account is a fundamental Google Checkout service policy/product design decision. Best to inquire on this at Google Checkout support site (Merchants forum or Developers forum or both).

No need for your new customers to set-up a Zen Cart account (this is done automatically for them in the background by the GC mod script).

That is when checking out of your shop via GC your new customers (guests) only need to open a GC buyers account. Not much to it, just enter CC info plus shipping address on one short form, data which is needed to fulfill any order. So I don't understand the creating an "account" issue. I am aware that some people are leary of the words "create account" or "profile"... which has been repeatedly discussed throughout ZC support forums... but is off-topic for this thread.

At any rate, I see opposite results with GC. My observations is the uptake to using Google Checkout for payment has been very good. Now 50/50 with PayPal. Not needing authorize.net any longer.

But I do note the GC mod integration into Zen Cart still requires more work and Ropu is working on it. Bust most ZC functionality is already supported.

See wishlist/known issues page on new support forum. A mod update is scheduled for release next week. New and updated functionality undergoing testing now.

If you want to continue any discussion regards to GC mod v.1.4 please post to the new support forum.

http://groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-for-zen-cart-mod-support

Woody

Test order shows up in Google but not admin..
i follow what the installation guide says but still can't see the sample orders in admin...
can someone help me...
thanks....

Hello Everyone,

First of all, thanks to everyone working on this project. It has helped me enourmously and made my life much easier (and cheaper.)

I set up ZC with GC Module yesterday and successfully got GC Sandbox to talk to my back end. I get order updates from Google successfully but cannot turn around and update GC properly.

Whenever I open an order and update its status to "shipped" (I changed "Delivered" to "shipped" in the order status'), a message in the header indicates that the status was successfully updated but also that there was an "Error Sending Google Message, see Error Logs." Looking at the order status page, I see that the customer was not notified of the status change as I requested.

So, I opened my error logs and looked to see what it could be. In the response_error.log I see this message:

Wed Aug 15 5:38:19 EDT 2007:- 

In the response_message.log, I see this message:

Wed Aug 15 5:38:19 EDT 2007:- <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
                  <send-buyer-message xmlns="http://checkout.google.com/schema/2" google-order-number="974808713515562">
                  <message>Testr</message>
                  <send-email>true</send-email>
                  </send-buyer-message>

At this point, I go to GC Sandbox to see the status and note that the order is still marked as awaiting shipment.

Does / is ZC supposed to update shipment status' with GC?

Thanks for any help you can offer!

Spaatz