Shipping Labels

[timjm]

I have the FedEx module setup but have not tried any purchases yet, so I am still Naive with the module.

How are shipping labels generated? Does VM handle this after a purchase is made, or do they show up in our FedEx account, or do we just have to make them?

Thanks.

-Tim

[lowmips]

The default fedex module that ships with VirtueMart does not create any shipping labels.  It simply shows a shipping estimate, and it is up to the admin to create any actual shipments and shipping labels.

[timjm]

Does the VM module itself have a shipping label and packing slip generation feature after an order is placed, i.e. in the orders section?

[lowmips]

Not the vanilla installation. There may be some modifications out there that do this, but I'm not familiar with any.

[Jeremy - CodeDonors.com]

I have a comprehensive module available that creates labels for both domestic & international shipments, performs address validation at three points throughout the store, and tracks packages in the order details screen. It has a number of other features as well, and is constantly being refined to ensure that it provides:

• The most accurate quotes possible
  
• A top quality experience for administrative users.

I can be reached on Skype at jmcdonald.codedonors or via e-mail at jmcdonald@codedonors.com if you are interested in checking it out.

[amanwas]

To create fedex shipping labels you can use
www.quickonlineship.com

a web based shipping label generation service which works with almost every shopping cart system.