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[robnorwich]

a very quick and maybe stupid question - but when I try to extract the files from the v1.2 zip it asks for passwords - I can't see this mentioned anywhere? anyone help out?

[daz_75]

Stu,

Might be worth looking on this contrib, the special delivery option automatically adds the cost of the extra compensation depending on how much is in the basket at the time, seems like a good method to me.

http://www.oscommerce.com/community/contributions,4030

Regards

Daz

[Antonimo]

robnorwich, on Sep 20 2006, 07:09 PM, said:

a very quick and maybe stupid question - but when I try to extract the files from the v1.2 zip it asks for passwords - I can't see this mentioned anywhere? anyone help out?

I asked a similar question earlier in this thread and I don't remember seeing an answer. I had to go with the previous version (v1.1) and it seems to work OK

[edgar105]

Excellent contribution, but I've found that the International AirMail (signed for) values we're undercharging by £3 or so. (signed for being an additional £3.50 on the price of Royal Mail).

Also, if I wanted to offer an International AirMail non-signed for option, would I just duplicate the module with standard airmail prices?

Cheers!

e.

[oliversi]

Hey, this is a fantastic contribution and works really well..

I've just got one question though, is there any way to add an increase for certain postcodes?

I've just signed up to Parcel Force but they add a percentage increase for certain postcodes, mainly the top end opf Scotland.. (IV, HS, KA27-28) so it would be great for it to use the current prices and then add an extra charge for those postcodes..

Does anyone have any ideas how I can do this? or of any other contribs?

Thanks alot everyone!

[edgar105]

No replies?

By the way, some of the pricings on these modules are way out of whack and need updating (they've been costing money),

e.g.: Special Delivery Prices are way off:

.1:5.6,.5:6,1:7.2,2:8.9,10:20

should be more like:

.1:10.9,.5:12.5,1:14.2,2:17.1,10:???

See what I mean.

Also had to revise the airmail too.

Edited by edgar105, 01 October 2006 - 09:27 PM.

[edgar105]

Ignore the above post, the revised numbers are for 9:00 Next Day SDs rather than just Next Day SDs. Doh!

[oliversi]

No replies to my question, no!

I'm sure this is something all you people who use Parcel Force have come up against.. I must be missing something...

[lambro]

oliversi, on Sep 28 2006, 10:23 AM, said:

Hey, this is a fantastic contribution and works really well..

I've just got one question though, is there any way to add an increase for certain postcodes?

I've just signed up to Parcel Force but they add a percentage increase for certain postcodes, mainly the top end opf Scotland.. (IV, HS, KA27-28) so it would be great for it to use the current prices and then add an extra charge for those postcodes..

Does anyone have any ideas how I can do this? or of any other contribs?

Thanks alot everyone!

You can but you would need to install a zones contribution, I did this and also installed another zones shipping module and just hacked the Parcel Force and courrier modules to suit.  Shout if you want a copy of the shipping hack, but you will need to install a UK zone first.  Im no coder, and just made it up as I went along, but it works for me!

[lambro]

edgar105, on Sep 27 2006, 11:43 PM, said:

Excellent contribution, but I've found that the International AirMail (signed for) values we're undercharging by £3 or so. (signed for being an additional £3.50 on the price of Royal Mail).

Also, if I wanted to offer an International AirMail non-signed for option, would I just duplicate the module with standard airmail prices?

Cheers!

e.

  It would appear there are a few sets of prices from Royal Mail floating around, their web site states one thing, their leaflets another.  Simply alter the prices one by one, or just add £3.00 to the handleing fee for a quick easy fix?

   You cant just duplicate a module, but I'll get back to you on what you need to do, as I forgot but need to remind myself now as doing some more mods!

[edgar105]

Indeed I just added to the handling fee, and that's worked well.

I noted I couldn't just add another version of 'airmail' shipping module straight away, almost got the code working but not quite!

Mind if I ask what extra modifications you're adding?

[lambro]

edgar105, on Oct 3 2006, 10:32 PM, said:

Indeed I just added to the handling fee, and that's worked well.

I noted I couldn't just add another version of 'airmail' shipping module straight away, almost got the code working but not quite!

Mind if I ask what extra modifications you're adding?

Will work on duplicating mods tomorrow, as need to update Parcel Force.

I was going to rework all of Stu's excellent mods for my own needs, as we use Royal Mail, Parcel Force and a courrier, for UK (and the amount of choices needed for that), but also europe and world zones 1 and 2.  To confuse things more we use PF 9am, 24, 48 and sometimes pallet, so need many versions of each mod.  Easily done, just time consuming, if you look in the shipping contributions there is a mod in there to duplicate the zones.  Basically all these shipping methods are versions of the zone.
   While sinking in the bath, I got to thinking about the UK, Isle of Wight (for courriers) IOM, scottish highlands etc, also for the European mod you needed, if you look on or around line 130 it states

     // CUSTOMIZE THIS SETTING FOR THE NUMBER OF ZONES NEEDED
     $this->num_zones = 2;
   }


change the  
     $this->num_zones = 2;

to the amount you need,

     $this->num_zones = 5;

  Does this help you in your quest?  Then no need to duplicate the mod.

[stu2000]

As above, the UK must be one of the hardest places to sort the shipping tables out for. ANything below 2Kg is fine within the UK, but over 2Kg, a courier is involved and if going overseas it gets even more confusing. Then theres insurances to include, sizes etc etc.

Gone are the days where you could just stick a stamp on it and post it off. Go into one post office and they will charge you x and into another and it costs y.

I sell computer components, and for the light items its not an issue, but a PC or laptop, heavy in weight, high in price, need full insurance, next day delivery etc etc. The only way is courier, shop around theres a few good ones and some bad eggs, but even with couriers there shipping table at times can be confusing.

I will let you explore and see what a minefield the UK shipping can be for you and your customers.

Enjoy.

Stuart

[palemazy]

Hi

I wonder if you can help.  I am having some problems with my shipping prices at checkout.  
Firstly my checkout prices (royal mail special delivery and airmail) are getting rounded up and I don't know how to change this.
Secondly It is saying on checkout that the items are insured for £2500, i want it to say insured for £500, any ideas.
Thirdly i need to add insurance to my airmale packages in the form of airsure but I cannot see this option anywhere, will I have to buy a special royal mail module for this.

Hope you can help, I am going loopy.

Thanks

Layla

[Antonimo]

palemazy, on Oct 10 2006, 08:38 PM, said:

Hi

I wonder if you can help.  I am having some problems with my shipping prices at checkout.  
Firstly my checkout prices (royal mail special delivery and airmail) are getting rounded up and I don't know how to change this.
Secondly It is saying on checkout that the items are insured for £2500, i want it to say insured for £500, any ideas.
Thirdly i need to add insurance to my airmale packages in the form of airsure but I cannot see this option anywhere, will I have to buy a special royal mail module for this.

Hope you can help, I am going loopy.

Thanks

Layla

If you wish to change the text beside the delivery option, edit the file catalog/includes/languages/english/modules/shipping/rmspecial.php and change the line  "define('MODULE_SHIPPING_RMSPECIAL_DELIVERY_TIMES', '(Insured upto £2,500.00, ships Nextday)');"

If you are not offering the £2,500 insurance, you might wish to alter the delivery price in the admin section. According to the Royal Mail website, £2,500 insurance (Compensation for loss or damage) is available for £5.60. Have a look at this page, (http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/po/content1;jsessionid=XS1ZCYWNKMT5QFB2IGFUOSQUHRAYUQ2K?mediaId=19100231&catId=19100178) from Royal Mail for the prices.

I'm afraid I do not know why the prices are being rounded up, but I'll have a look into it.

Regards,

[Antonimo]

palemazy, on Oct 10 2006, 08:38 PM, said:

Hi

I wonder if you can help.  I am having some problems with my shipping prices at checkout.  
Firstly my checkout prices (royal mail special delivery and airmail) are getting rounded up and I don't know how to change this.

I found these topics that might help:

http://forums.oscommerce.com/index.php?sho...62&hl=37569 and
http://forums.oscommerce.com/index.php?sho...94&hl=37569

I hope you find your answer.

[edgar105]

Another 'unexpected feature' - if someone buys an electronic product with weight of 'zero' it still charges them for postage & packaging...

Hmmmm!

[edgar105]

Fixed it - in the 'downloads' feature. Phew!

[Hutchmeister]

Hi all.. this is a great idea for a contrib and I really hope I can get it working but right now I'm having trouble. Can someone just tell me if what I'm trying to do is possible?

I would like to have RM first, RM second and Airmail only. In theory if I just copy those modules into the shipping directory and relevant language files into correct place, and comment out the limits code (as requested I think, although this sentence in the install instructions is a little ambiguous "PLEASE OPEN THE ROYAL MAIL MODULES AND REMOVE THE LIMITS") should everything work fine?

Thanks in advance. Ben.

Also, If I get this working I plan to add a Surface mail shipping option. Will this be of use to anyone?

[Hutchmeister]

Ok I was going to try and be patient and wait for an answer but I HAD to keep trying to get this fixed.

I rolled back to a backup taken before i started trying to add this contribution, then followed the instructions letter by letter and installed all the modules, and I get this:

[img]http://www.benhutchings.com/uploads/ukrmbroke.gif[/img]

for 1 x product costing £9.00 and weighing 0.80.

My 'Shipping/Packaging' properties are:

Country of Origin   United Kingdom  
Postal Code NONE
Enter the Maximum Package Weight you will ship 15
Package Tare weight. 0.500
Larger packages - percentage increase. 0

Thanks for any guidance. Ben