Bug for One Page Checkout

[wildcat_r]

I set my cart to default protostar template and disabled all outside plugins, both widgetkit and parallax background so there is no conflict issue. Site address is test.aquapulsechemicals.com.
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VirtueMart 3.0.9

The error is that I have enabled guest checkout so that you do not have to register to make a purchase, however as soon as I enable one page checkout, the system requires that you register to checkout. What could be the issue? I'd love a fix. I did a search through the bug reports and didn't see anyone else with this issue. If there is can you help me find a fix?

Thanks!

[jenkinhill]

The issue is that a country input is being demanded by your UPS plugin, so that requires you to enter the account details so shipping can be calculated and the OPC page can appear. So either remove country requirement for the plugin or don't use VM OPC - which is not really OPC but is close.

[wildcat_r]

Well I do want only people in the US or Canada to be able to purchase without having to call in. Can I still have that functionality without users having to register? They would have to put that in anyway to get their shipment?

[wildcat_r]

The issue is that a country input is being demanded by your UPS plugin, so that requires you to enter the account details so shipping can be calculated and the OPC page can appear. So either remove country requirement for the plugin or don't use VM OPC - which is not really OPC but is close.

I Looked over this problem and used my username for testing. I have created a Registered user: demo, ps. demo. so you can try it as well. The fake address is a real one so you should be able to see that even when the address is filled out you cannot buy without being registered and I have guest checkout enabled. What is wrong? And I really want to use the OPC. Users understand that better since they can see all checkout details on one page. It's also easier to pick the shipment method.

[wildcat_r]

I disabled the country restriction on the UPS plugin, One Page Checkout is still enabled, and I have "on checkout ask for reservation" enabled, "only registered users can check out" is not selected. Why is it forcing all users to register to checkout. I really think this is a bug and need some help to fix it. Is there anyone out there with OPC enabled that works without forcing registration first?
Please let me know. I'll keep trying but I don't know what I'm looking for.

EDIT: More testing later...There is a way around the forcing to register, but it is weird. It has to do with when you arrive at the shopping cart.
If the customer goes to the cart before adding any products they can enter an address without registering. Then they can add all products to the cart, update as necessary and have a good experience.
However, if the customer adds a product to the cart without adding an address first, the cart refuses to allow guest checkout. The customer is forced to create an account just to see the cart at all.

I really don't like this work around, what can be done to fix this?

[GJC Web Design]

What u describe does NOT happen on any of the sites I have built... 

if registration is optional then it doesn't matter how they arrive at the cart.. it is optional with 3 buttons

register, Guest or cancel

you can try a clean J3.4.3/VM3.0.9.4 here:  http://test.gjcwebdesign.com/joomla336

[wildcat_r]

Well I found the headache in my system finally. I disabled the UPS shipment method by un-publishing it. Enabled the Virtuemart plugin for shipment and it allows the user to register or checkout as guest with no problem. I will be contacting the plugin maker. Thanks GJC for letting me look at your site. I knew it had to be something. I will post the fix here after contacting the UPS plugin maker.

[GJC Web Design]

Just for info which UPS plugin are you using?

[wildcat_r]

This one from the Official VM Extensions page: http://extensions.virtuemart.net/shipments/ups-detail
I guess it got through without noticing the error on the OPCheckout.
I wrote the plugin maker so hopefully all will be well soon.

[alatak]

Hello
There is a parameter in the UPS plugin: Redirect if no ZIP. If you set it to No, then the plugin will not redirect you to the account page

[wildcat_r]

Yes! Thank you all so much! That was selected automatically. So thankful!
I so love Virtuemart.