Zones Table Rate Shipping Module

Great Module and use it all the time

However with shippers now getting a bit snarky over bulky items it has created a problem for us and I dare say quite a few others.

This module relies totally on weight. Is there a way to to get it to convert volume to weight.

I see it working as such

If a product has it's height x length x width set it calculates the corresponding "determined" weight and if higher it uses this as the basis for calculating the shipping cost.

Example using beans for a bean bag

Actual weight is 1.5 kg
Length 120cm
Width 20cm
Height 20cm

This gives a cubic measurement of 0.048cubic metres. If a shipper calculates a cubic metre as being 200kg this would make the determined weight 9.6kg and that is what they would charge.

They current module would need an alteration to

1. Determine if volume measurements exist for the item
2. If they do calculate the "determined weight"
3. Use the determined weight instesd of the physical weight

The admin module would also require a volume weight field for working this out. ie 1 volume unit = xxx physical weight unit.

A slight alternative is doing this at the end of the order - that is all item volumes are calculates at the end of the order and depending on which is higher - the physical weight or the determined weight this is used for the shipping calculation.

Any ideas on this one?

Thanks

This's what I've been looking for...GREAT MOD !! Thx

For accurate shipping calcs, I have set the maximum package weight at 40# (in Configuration/ Shipping/Packaging). This gives me the most realistic results for UPS rates.

For heavier orders, ZoneTable would work great. Problem is, it seems to not work with the Max Pkg Weight so low. It calcs everything at the rate for a 40#.

Is there a way to get the ZonesTable or RegionTable mods to ignore the Max Pkg Weight and just calc on total weight (since it may be a pallet?).

I've searched for this discussion in vain. Sorry if its out there and I'm repeating a thread. :cry:

TIA.

Matt Wilcox

hi guys, im new here. i live in the philippines and i have an online laptop store which targets local customers only. since this is the first time i've used zen cart and have no idea in setting up a website whatsoever, all i do is trial and error. i've been reading threads all over this forum, following instructions here and there. its good actually, coz im learning.. lol but of course, expect a bid of stupidity from a rookie.. hehe..

anyway, im almost done with my site. but was wondering if anyone could help make my life easier.

as far as being relevant to this thread's topic, i wanna know if its possible to create a shipping table that computes shipping rates for cities in my country. i guess one big factor for this is the shipping courier i will use, and that would be a local courier of course. can anybody please tell me what i'd really need to make this happen? your help is much appreciated.

MeL

haytekz:

hi guys, im new here. i live in the philippines and i have an online laptop store which targets local customers only. since this is the first time i've used zen cart and have no idea in setting up a website whatsoever, all i do is trial and error. i've been reading threads all over this forum, following instructions here and there. its good actually, coz im learning.. lol but of course, expect a bid of stupidity from a rookie.. hehe..

anyway, im almost done with my site. but was wondering if anyone could help make my life easier.

as far as being relevant to this thread's topic, i wanna know if its possible to create a shipping table that computes shipping rates for cities in my country. i guess one big factor for this is the shipping courier i will use, and that would be a local courier of course. can anybody please tell me what i'd really need to make this happen? your help is much appreciated.

MeL

Search for Region Tables 1.0.0 in the forums - this is probably the best product for you

I have just installed Zonetables 1.01 on zen 1.37
when I access the shipping section in Admin I get this error message:
Fatal error: Cannot redeclare class zonetable in /home/hostdezi/public_html/secure/www_babyingear_com/store/includes/modules/shipping/zonetable.php on line 226

Please help

Sounds like you may have accidentally loaded the code into the language directory ...

Go to the Tools ... Developers Tool Kit ...

In the bottom input box, enter:
class zonetable

how many files and where are they located have that line in them?

NOTE: copies of files or backups will also throw this error in the self loading module directories ...

What i want to do is

Have Seperate Shipping Charges for
Continental US Lower 48
then a seperate shippign rate for the OTHER US States not i nthe lower 48
Then a Shipping rate For Canada

Can this be done with this, or can it be done with the regular built in Module

I, too, want to ship to just the 48 states, alaska and hawaii, and canada. I have set up 3 zone definitions for each. I want to use the shipping module that is default in the zone rates. Is it possible to change the Zone 1 Countries to Zone 1 States for the 48 contiguous, Zone 2 countries to Zone 2 states for Hawaii and Alaska?

not to take away from this module but

Kauai i made a module that duplicates the table rate module, so you could use that 1 for continental us and one for the other states

yup, I finally did that after pulling my hair all morning. Thanks for the info. Making duplicates of the shipping and setting one for continental and one for alaska and hawaii was the answer.

hi,

i'm using zencart ver. 1.3.8.

i've installed the module + it gave the yellow light that based on the previous posts- just ignore it + it will still work.

my problem is, the shipping module not even appeared as one of the option of shipping method in choosing the shipping method process.

i've divided it to 2 zones: west msia + east msia with respective states on each zone.

PLEASE, if anyone can help..!!

Hi All,

Just trying to figure out what this mod actually does and if it will do what I need...

I have ZC 1.3.8a

I currently have 3 Zones set up.

I want to have a different table rate for each zone.

Is that what this mod does?

Thanks.

I've setting everything in zone table rates mods. but the indcator's light in configuration section still YELLOW and when I checkout, Nothing happen.

can someone help mer?

regards.

--
sumri
https://www.gmbizspot.com

So I have been searching for a while now and I found your module Surf7. I wanted to ask you if it sounds like something that could help my problem.

I have my country and zone list down to what I want it to be. I am now trying to figure out the options they have available. You can split up zone shipping by item/weight/price. I'm semi confused as to what to choose. For example... I have three zones and I am shipping things off in dozens. If someone orders 1 - 2 dozen, I want a specific shipping price for 1 - 2 dozen for zone 1, another for zone 2, and another for zone 3. Same thing if someone orders 3 dozen or 4 dozen.

I was wondering if your module is something that could remedy that. Also, I am quite new to ZC and I haven't installed a module yet. Any direction on that?

I need to have different custom designed shipping methods for different zones.

Example I do Airmail, Standard Mail and Courier shipping from South Africa to the rest of the world.
Depending on certain groups of countries these options cost different rates that can be described in tables.
Would I be able to do that with this module?

Georg

So I believe I figured out my last post. I now am running into the problem of

Warning: constant() [function.constant]: Couldn't find constant MODULE_SHIPPING_ZONETABLE_ZONE_4 in /home/shop3sma/public_html/shop/includes/modules/shipping/zonetable.php on line 82

I saw this problem earlier in this thread, so I uninstalled (or believed I did) and reinstalled the mod, but I'm still getting the error. If someone could go over the proper way to install and uninstall if it is any different than just uploading the files to the proper folder, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

@Nicksc:
I found you have to do all your zone definitions and Tax rates, so they all show green. Then reinstall the module.
It will then allow for the appropriate number of zones.
@all
So the thing seems right for me, as I need 20+ custom designed zones to accomodate different parts of the world and different shipping methods.
But alas, the thing is showing yellow still, even though all the underlying zone definitions show green. Also, When I do a test order and use an adress in a country that clearly lies in one of those zones, I get the "sorry we don't ship to your country" rap.
Is there anything I still don't get about zone definitions?
I have added groups of whole countries, specifying "all zones" to form Zone definitions.
Or could it be because my shop is V1.3.8?
Georg

wonder if you can help, im wanting to be able to use this to help me with my shipping needs.

im wanting to be ableto set up different prices for the 3 main area of the UK, ie Mainland uk, Scotish Highland, Northern Island.

i have creted the 3 zones in the in zones in admin
created the 3 and listed the zones in the zone definations
set up the tax for each zone accordingly, the same for all 3 just have different names.

i have installed the modual and configured the options as instructed, but im getting a yellow, amber light not gree.

what have i missed??

when trying to checkout using a test neame im getting there is no shipping to your region at this time. there was no drop down in the create address / account section that shows the different regions ie scotland etc please help

the shipping estimator works correct though :S