MerchantAnywhere Module Won't Install

I am currently running Zen Cart v 1.2.5 with the MerchantAnywhere credit card module. I have had no problems using this over the past year or so. I am now upgrading my store to the current version 1.3.7. I installed another store on my server so I can modify it and then switch over when it's ready.

When I attempt to install the MerchantAnywhere module to the new store 1.3.7, however, MerchantAnywhere is not listed on the lefthand side of of the Modules->Payment page for me to install. I'm pretty sure I uploaded the 2 php files correctly, so am now a bit stuck as to what to do.

I downloaded the latest version of the MA module from their website. Has anyone had a problem with 1.3 working with MA? Or is there something else I should be doing? The configure.php files have the correct SSL information in them, so I don't think it's that.

Thanks for any help on this!
Jeff

The modules are self locating if you load them in the right directories ...

Code goes in:
/includes/modules/payment

Language file goes in:
/includes/languages/modules/payment

You should then see it in the Admin ... Modules ... Payments ...

Linda - I think I figured it out now. Thanks for the help!
Jeff

Where did you really load those ... :cool:

Ajeh:

Where did you really load those ...

Same question.....where'd you put stuff to get it to work in 1.3.7 ?

Thanks :smile:

I installed the modules where Ajeh indicated in the previous post. I'm not sure where I tried putting them originally.

Jeff

WE keep the latest module here: http://www.merchantanywhere.com/ecshop/AMS_v2.2.2.zip to avoid confusion with earlier modules.

Make sure that your server accepts JavaScript from https://www.primerchants.com

You will also need a RegKey, which you can get here: http://www.merchantanywhere.com/regkey/

AdvancedMerchant:

WE keep the latest module here: http://www.merchantanywhere.com/ecshop/AMS_v2.2.2.zip to avoid confusion with earlier modules.

1. Will this work with zencart even though the README.TXT is for osCommerce?

2. Will it work with zones?

3. Will it work with zencart 1.3.7 ?

4. How does this module work? Does the customer jump over to the MA site and then redirected back to the cart site, or does the customer stay on the cart site but the payment is handled in the background?

Thanks :smile:

I mistakenly posted thr OS Commerce module link. The ZEN Cart link is : http://www.merchantanywhere.com/ecshop/merchantanywhere_zen.zip

THere should be no problem with zones, or 1.3.7 We just had a few people install with no problems.

Sorry for the confusion on the link, I grabbed the wrong one initially.

1. Does the zen MA module handle AVS errors ?

2. Does the zen MA module keep the customer on the zencart site, or does it re-direct?

Thanks

It returns AVS, allowing you do decide if you want the order or not, some have to (like florists).

It keeps the customer on your site, and does a HTTPS POST to the gateway.

AdvancedMerchant:

It returns AVS, allowing you do decide if you want the order or not, some have to (like florists).

This is a critical and VERY WELCOME feature. Questions:

1. We want to reject payment submissions where the ZIP fails AVS. Does the MA payment module make this possible, OR would this require custom code?

2. Even if there is an AVS mismatch, is the payment submission still 'approved' as a pending charge? Meaning, what if we set up our cart to reject payment submissions that are AVS-fails for the ZIP field and a payment submission fails on the Zip field, is that payment submission still approved by the credit card company?

If yes, what happens is that this leads to a confusing situation for the customer: our cart has rejected their payment submission and also not created an order BUT the customer still has an 'approved' payment on their cc account. See the confusion? The customer will contact us and say, "Hey, you guys didn't give me an order number, but you already charged my account....what gives?"

It keeps the customer on your site, and does a HTTPS POST to the gateway.

Great!

If you could help clarify about the exact mechanics of the AVS feature and whether AVS-fails still get 'approved' even if the shopping system is set to reject them, that would be GREAT

Thanks so much :smile:

Does the osCommerce payment module have more features?

Would it be good to convert the osCommerce MA module to work with zencart?

Unfortunately, the card issuing bank approves or declines a card based on the cardholder's limit and amount available. AVS is sent as INFORMATION for the mechant to make the decision. (Banks make money on chargebacks, why would they want to offer something this useful?).

Your only real recourse is to go to your online reporting and void out any transactions you do not want to accept before the batch closes (9:30 to midnight Pacific).

AdvancedMerchant:

The ZEN Cart link is : http://www.merchantanywhere.com/ecshop/merchantanywhere_zen.zip

THere should be no problem with zones, or 1.3.7 We just had a few people install with no problems.

Sorry for the confusion on the link, I grabbed the wrong one initially.

I don't see a mention on merchantanywhere.com of Zen Cart being compatible or mention of the Zen Cart module download. The only mention I found was a testimonial:

http://www.merchantanywhere.com/Testimonials/main.htm

Is this like a "secret-use-at-your-own-risk" plug-in? The plug-in download being discontinued?

Assuming it's still happenin', somebody get the link up on the merchantanywhere Web site and the Zen Cart downloads... please.

Danke.

We have been trying for months to locate Jason Lebaron, the author of the 1.3.6 module to get a formal update to 1.3.7, apparently there are problems we were not initially aware of.

If you have ANY CLUE how we can locate him, it would be appreciated greatly. We are prepared to reasonably compensate him for his efforts in our behalf.