Canada Post just launched their new web services; Any chance to integrate with Canada Post web Services anytime soon?
(http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/business/productsservices/developers/tour/formerchants.jsf)
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New Canada Post E-commerce Shipping Solution Integration
Started by samnaim, Apr 30 2012 01:05 PM
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#2
Posted 05 September 2012 - 05:09 PM
It seems they're no longer issuing merchant ID's in favour of the new service. Therefore, I'm not sure if the existing Canada Post Online Shipping module (http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/7900/v,23) still works?
Hopefully, someone will do a new module (or update the existing module?) soon.
Regards,
Chris
Hopefully, someone will do a new module (or update the existing module?) soon.
Regards,
Chris
#4
Posted 12 September 2012 - 04:47 PM
I don't know... in testing my number of services being offered to the customers seems reduced (no XpressPost option and I have not changed the settings), but It still works (am using Canada Post Sell Online 1.1 for osComm 2.3 - http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/7900/v,23)
Is anybody seeing the same?
Is anybody seeing the same?
#5
Posted 12 September 2012 - 05:14 PM
Thanks, Alex and David, for the replies. However, I'm still somewhat confused. 
First, let me state outright that I haven't (yet) installed the addon, as I wanted to get all of the "paperwork" of setting-up Canada Post accounts done first. So, pardon me if this is a totally dumb question, but...
What's confusing me is that the instructions (which Ialways read first!) tells me that when I'm configuring the module I need to:
When I e-mailed that address, they replied that they no longer create new Merchant IDs (copy of e-mail attached). If Canada Post won't issue a Merchant ID, then what number do I put in this field??? Is it the ID I was given when I joined VentureOne???
Thanks for any info clarifying this for me!
Regards,
Chris
First, let me state outright that I haven't (yet) installed the addon, as I wanted to get all of the "paperwork" of setting-up Canada Post accounts done first. So, pardon me if this is a totally dumb question, but...What's confusing me is that the instructions (which Ialways read first!) tells me that when I'm configuring the module I need to:
"Enter Your CanadaPost Customer ID: You'll get this from emailing Sellonline@canadapost.ca to set up your account"
When I e-mailed that address, they replied that they no longer create new Merchant IDs (copy of e-mail attached). If Canada Post won't issue a Merchant ID, then what number do I put in this field??? Is it the ID I was given when I joined VentureOne???
Thanks for any info clarifying this for me!
Regards,
Chris
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#6
Posted 14 September 2012 - 05:32 PM
I hate to say this, because it is going to hurt everybody - I am not sure how to get around this... I guess calling Canada Post and beg is the short term solution.
The problem is that you (and the rest of us) need a long term solution - unless there is way to get Canada Post rates without an account number.
I wish I had a solution, I am helping set up a friend's website and I can see this as a big issue.
The problem is that you (and the rest of us) need a long term solution - unless there is way to get Canada Post rates without an account number.
I wish I had a solution, I am helping set up a friend's website and I can see this as a big issue.
#7
Posted 14 September 2012 - 05:47 PM
acedave, on 14 September 2012 - 05:32 PM, said:
I hate to say this, because it is going to hurt everybody - I am not sure how to get around this... I guess calling Canada Post and beg is the short term solution.
LOL! Like that is gonna work!
It looks like those who installed the add-on and got an account before they went to their new service are okay, at least for the moment. However, for those of us who haven't installed the add-on yet, it looks like we're out of luck!
acedave, on 14 September 2012 - 05:32 PM, said:
The problem is that you (and the rest of us) need a long term solution - unless there is way to get Canada Post rates without an account number.
I wish I had a solution, I am helping set up a friend's website and I can see this as a big issue.
I wish I had a solution, I am helping set up a friend's website and I can see this as a big issue.
It looks like you get the reduced rates just by joining VentureOne (someone correct me if I'm wrong!). The real issue is getting a new add-on that incorporates the new Canada Post web services. If I were a PHP programmer, I'd get started on that right away. However, I can hardly install an add-on without mucking things up, so I guess I'll have to wait patiently for someone else to step up to the plate.
Thanks, David, for the reply. If I come across a solution, I'll post a link here for you. In the meantime, good luck with your friend's website!
#8
Posted 12 October 2012 - 06:10 PM
I have done a shipping module based on the new Canada Post web service, please see this blog post: http://seanzhuang.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/oscommerce-canada-post-shipping-service-rest-soap-module/
Edited by seanzcan, 12 October 2012 - 06:10 PM.
#9
Posted 12 October 2012 - 06:45 PM
seanzcan, on 12 October 2012 - 06:10 PM, said:
I have done a shipping module based on the new Canada Post web service, please see this blog post: http://seanzhuang.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/oscommerce-canada-post-shipping-service-rest-soap-module/
That certainly looks interesting! Uhhh... I didn't see it in the "Community Addons" section of the OSC site, and there wasn't a download link on your blog. Is it available, or will it be soon? I'd sure like to take a closer look at it.
Thanks!
#10
Posted 16 October 2012 - 06:43 AM
seanzcan, on 12 October 2012 - 06:10 PM, said:
I have done a shipping module based on the new Canada Post web service, please see this blog post: http://seanzhuang.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/oscommerce-canada-post-shipping-service-rest-soap-module/
I too would be VERY interested in this module, not being a PHP programmer is a nuisance sometimes...
Thanks!
#11
Posted 16 October 2012 - 07:09 AM
Ah, well it turns out there are code samples (PHP, JAVA, and C#) in the developers section of the Canada Post site referenced above- look for "code samples REST | SOAP" on the left side of the page under RESOURCES...now how to implement/integrate - that's the trick that I think Sean referred to above.
#12
Posted 18 October 2012 - 10:45 AM
@willer2k
Hi John,
I too am from Toronto Canada and I am trying to install my Canada Post shipping Module in my site Lugzry,com without much luck. Can you offer any help or suggestions Please? I already have my account info from Cad Post but so far integrating Module unsuccessful.
Cheers
Hi John,
I too am from Toronto Canada and I am trying to install my Canada Post shipping Module in my site Lugzry,com without much luck. Can you offer any help or suggestions Please? I already have my account info from Cad Post but so far integrating Module unsuccessful.
Cheers
#13
Posted 15 January 2013 - 01:05 AM
Anyone here having trouble with Canada Post in the last two weeks? They changed their interface around Jan 5th and my version of admin/Ship-CanadaPost.php no longer works - stalls at section 3.
If you are able to do the admin side Canada Post label generation please tell us which version you are using!
Thanks!
If you are able to do the admin side Canada Post label generation please tell us which version you are using!
Thanks!
#15
Posted 27 January 2013 - 08:54 PM
Gyakutsuki, on 27 January 2013 - 03:45 PM, said:
Where can I download the module ?
There are several links above to several modules. I never got any of them working, though, because Canada Post won't give me an account number (see my remarks above). So, personally, I'm waiting for a new add-on to be built (I'm not capable of doing it or I would) using the new functionality at Canada Post.
Hope that's helpful...
Regards,
Chris
