Finnish post office shipping modules

Finally here... a total solution for Finnish ZenCart users!

I've just submited the Finnish post office modules in the Zen-Cart download section (still waiting for validation)

The download includes a shipping module "suomenposti" which has three (3) shipping methods:

1. Maksikirje
2. Postipaketti 16
3. Ovellepaketti 14
   Each of these can be enabled/disabled/configured separately within the module.

The download includes also a "postiennakko" payment module, which can
be used together with the "suomenposti" modules (doesn't work separately for obvious reasons)

and finaly, there is also an "ot_postiennakko" order total module that can be used if you wish to have a separate charge for the use of postiennakko. (again, this can be used only with the postiennakko payment module)

The modules can be totally configured from maximum shipping weights and shipping fee tables to the postiennakko fee and the maximum order amount that can be billed through postiennakko. (all modules are preconfigured with the post offices official values, so you don't need to fiddle with the settings too much)

And as a surprise, there is also a basic Matkahuolto shipping module included!

See the following image for an example of all these modules in work!

Excellent! Works like charm!
Just one comment to postiennakko..
I reversed the logic of the line:
if ($_SESSION['shipping']['id'] == 'suomenposti_maksikirje'

to

if (($_SESSION['shipping']['id'] != 'suomenposti_postipaketti') && ($_SESSION['shipping']['id'] != 'suomenposti_ovellepaketti')...

That's because I don't want to enable postiennakko payment method when I have "Noudetaan myymälästä" or "Matkahuolto" shipments chosen.

BR Hartsa

Hartsa:

Excellent! Works like charm!
Just one comment to postiennakko..
I reversed the logic of the line:
if ($_SESSION['shipping']['id'] == 'suomenposti_maksikirje'

to

if (($_SESSION['shipping']['id'] != 'suomenposti_postipaketti') && ($_SESSION['shipping']['id'] != 'suomenposti_ovellepaketti')...

That's because I don't want to enable postiennakko payment method when I have "Noudetaan myymälästä" or "Matkahuolto" shipments chosen.

BR Hartsa

Yes, I just noticed yesterday that I had accidentaly left out the line of code that disabled the postiennakko module :(

A new release is on it's way ... and it will include also a "nouto" shipping module which will be paired with "käteinen noudettaessa" payment method (which will be available only with the "nouto" module) ... maybe I'll rename this project to Finnish -shipping package ;)

Delays... delays... delays!!!

well anyway... a new version should be ready by next weekend...

No "nouto" module yet (as we are still waiting for clear some things out before including it on our own shop) ...

new version will include a hardcoded free shipping system...
you can choose to disable the hardcoded free shipping and use the one in Zan Cart if you like...

the reason for this change is that the free shipping module in Zen Cart skips the "suomenposti" module and thus disables "postiennakko" payment method ... with the hardcoded free shipping, the shipping price will be set to 0€ and the customer can choose which shipping method s/he want's.

Of course you can disable any of the methods when free shipping is enabled, so that the customers can't for example choose the expensive "postipaketti 14" as the free shipping method!

I'll post an update when it's done and released :)

Done...

module should appear in the download section shortly!

Here's what changed:

• fixed the bug in postiennakko module mentioned above
• hardcoded a free shipping system (like mentioned above)
• Updated the default shipping charges for posti modules to match the new prices of 2007

Have fun! :happy:

Update!

Version 1.2 is released... should be available from the download section shortly!

Changes in v.1.2

• Added English translations
• Fixed copyright and contact info
• Updated the default shipping charges for matkahuolto module to match the new prices of 2007
• Translated the matkahuolto module to Finnish (the database part)
• Typos fixed and options in admin rearanged in suomenposti module and postiennakko modules
• Added support for Buswreight Cash on Delivery

PLEASE READ THE README FILE!!!
It contains some important information about contacting me for free support!

Terve , hello

I installed the module but I cant seem to be able to get the postiennakko visible when customer goes to checkout.

I only see
Kiinteä Hinta
€5.00
Postipaketti
Per Tuote
€2.50
Postipaketti
Nouto myymälästä
€0.00
Nouda tuotteet myymälästä
**
I have following settings**

Payment
Postiennakko
Bussiennakko maksu käytössä
True, but icon orange

This info text visible>
Cash On Delivery charge. Only used in conjunction with matkahuolto shippingmodule.
Remember to activate the matkahuolto order_total module to collect the Cash On Delivery fee!

Postiennakko maksu käytössä
True, but icon orange

Bussiennakko
Bussiennakko maksu käytössä
True

Shipping
matkahuolto
Matkahuolto moduli käytössä?
True

**suomenposti**

Käytetäänkö posti toimitustapaa
True

Order Total
ot_postiennakko
Näytä postiennakko
true

marksu

Addtion to last message>

I get only
Payment Method

Please select a payment method for this order.
Check/Money Order

Paypal IPN

marksu

Outch some type faults here better

Payment
Postiennakko
Bussiennakko maksu käytössä
True, but icon orange

This info text visible>
Cash On Delivery charge. Only used in conjunction with matkahuolto shippingmodule.
Remember to activate the matkahuolto order_total module to collect the Cash On Delivery fee!

Bussiennakko
Bussiennakko maksu käytössä
True, but icon orange

Also found a small bug in the package.

includes\languages\english\modules\payment\bussiennakko.php
has wrong translation variable.

By mistake it contains same variable names as
includes\languages\english\modules\payment\postiennakko.php

developer have aviously made file copy and intended to edit the new file but by accident forgot to edit the variable names.

BUG FIX>
Just edit the file
includes\languages\english\modules\payment\bussiennakko.php
with this>

define('MODULE_PAYMENT_BUSSIENNAKKO_TEXT_TITLE', 'Cash On Delivery');
define('MODULE_PAYMENT_BUSSIENNAKKO_TEXT_DESCRIPTION','Cash On Delivery charge. Only used in conjunction with matkahuolto shippingmodule.<br /><strong>Remember to activate the matkahuolto order_total module to collect the Cash On Delivery fee!</strong>');
define('MODULE_PAYMENT_BUSSIENNAKKO_TEXT_INFO','Order will be paid to post office when picked up.');

PLEASE I hope some one can still help on my previous sent problem.

marksu

Can anyone verify that latest module version actualy is functional module?
Seems like no user has yet verified that the latest mod version actually works.

I allready found a bug on latest version and no one reported it before I did. Taking in consideration that latest version is from Mar 29 2007. This sounds a bit strange.

Could it be that the latest version is not in working condition?

I understand this is just for Finnish use, but still strange that there is no replies here.

Anyways for me I get in Toimitustapa only empty box for "Posti (1 x 33.00Kg)".
I presume that to get Postienakko on next page a selection would bee needed on the Posti (1 x 33.00Kg) section first.

marksu

I give up. :no:

Well seems wery poor support on this module.
Developer has desided that he give only paid support.
That is his right so I have nothing to say about that.

As no users have any replies here on this version, it is difficult to know if this version is a actual working module or not, well I was not able to get it to work.

As no support is given eather from module users (if there are any?) I don't have other option than to uninstall the hole module.

If I would have been the developer and wanting to get some money for all work his put in as that is a lot I am sure I would first make sure that this thread would give good impression to users about the module. This would then make them more willing to pay for the support. Well no such luck.

Anyways thanks to the developer for the module hopefully we get some updates some day so we can test it out.

marksu

marksu:

I give up. :no:

Well seems wery poor support on this module.
Developer has desided that he give only paid support.
That is his right so I have nothing to say about that.

As no users have any replies here on this version, it is difficult to know if this version is a actual working module or not, well I was not able to get it to work.

As no support is given eather from module users (if there are any?) I don't have other option than to uninstall the hole module.

If I would have been the developer and wanting to get some money for all work his put in as that is a lot I am sure I would first make sure that this thread would give good impression to users about the module. This would then make them more willing to pay for the support. Well no such luck.

Anyways thanks to the developer for the module hopefully we get some updates some day so we can test it out.

marksu

Well hi there.

Yes, I am not so active with this module anymore, because the current version I have is now more customized to suit my own shop and I don't have the time to upkeep the original code... but as far as I can tell, there have been a lot of people who have succesfully installed the module (I have installed it personally to several of my clients this year).

I have never asked for any money for the support of this module package. Only for the Finnish payment modules which have given me much more "headaches" in the past.

and in the past 4 years I've been doing all these zencart modules and translations and such, I have gotten only a minimum support from anyone from the community.

If the community want's better support and free modules. I suggest that someone out there contributes some time and effort to help out.

I'm using this module and it's working well. I have made some customizations to it and it's perfect for my shop. I have added dimensional support for this module: a customer can't select "Maksikirje" if dimensions exceed the limits Itella has given.