Does anyone know if VM2 has a shipping with Australia Post for VM2? I checked the VM extensions (http://extensions.virtuemart.net/index.php?sobi2Search=Australia&search=Search&searchphrase=any&SobiCatSelected_0=3&option=com_sobi2&sobiCid=3&sobi2Task=search&reset=2&Itemid=2) but that seems to be an old one....
Thanks,
Karen
Hi,
yes it is one working with VirtueMart version 1.
Okay thanks I'll try that. It doesn't seem to have been updated so I didn't think it would work.
Hi,
The core team is offering the most used shipping and payment methods. We are hoping that the community will do some plugins too.
If your need is urgent , you may ask for a professional help. :)
I have suggested to the client that we may need professional help but she hasn't quite decided which way she wants to go - free shipping or Australia post.
I'm intending to load up and test some Australia Post extensions today to see what they do and check that they work with VM2. I was hoping someone had already tried them to save me some time :)
Looking at the existing extension
http://extensions.virtuemart.net/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=3&sobi2Id=445&Itemid=2
I can't see where I would copy the files since the layout in VM2 is different. I have sent an email to the author Bruno to see if he intends to update the extension.
Hi,
QuoteI can't see where I would copy the files since the layout in VM2 is different. I have sent an email to the author Bruno to see if he intends to update the extension.
Yes the layout is different. Everything needs to be re written.
That's why I was originally surprised when you said that there was an extension that was working.
We're thinking about staying with Joomla 1.5 and VM1 for now since that is stable and then we can upgrade next year.
Cheers,
Karen
Hi,
QuoteThat's why I was originally surprised when you said that there was an extension that was working.
No, I said that it was working for VM1. I did not say it was working for VM2.
Quote from: alatak on October 31, 2011, 09:09:04 AM
Hi,
QuoteThat's why I was originally surprised when you said that there was an extension that was working.
No, I said that it was working for VM1. I did not say it was working for VM2.
Sorry I misunderstood. I've been in touch with Bruno (the author) and it's on his list of things to do and I've asked how much it will cost to update it to VM2.
Hi,
QuoteI've been in touch with Bruno (the author) and it's on his list of things to do and I've asked how much it will cost to update it to VM2.
Great :).
Quote from: MoneyMagnets on October 31, 2011, 20:35:52 PM
I've been in touch with Bruno (the author) and it's on his list of things to do and I've asked how much it will cost to update it to VM2.
I'd be prepared to contribute something to the cost. I expect there might be a few others who need this too.
Any update on this plugin for VM2?
I looking for VM2 Australia Post shipping module update as well.
If there's a module, will definitely pay or contribute.
I am wanting this product as well and will donate
Hi all Aussies.
Have just completed a http://www.e-go.com.au/home.do (http://www.e-go.com.au/home.do) for VM 2.0
see here - http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/virtuemart-2.0-e-go-australia-shipping-plugin.html (http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/virtuemart-2.0-e-go-australia-shipping-plugin.html)
And in the process of testing the Auspost one. Should be finished tomorrow.
You can try them both on a test site http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/wal (http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/wal)
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Cool.
When will the Australia Post one be available to purchase?
Hi , it is ready for release - did you try the demo?
A couple of people have bought the e-go one and was hoping for some feedback (emailed them but no replies ) before I released this one..
Anyway - will try and get this done tomorrow - please note this is only for AusPost domestic Standard rates. see here..
http://auspost.com.au/apps/domestic-parcel.html (http://auspost.com.au/apps/domestic-parcel.html)
Yeah. I've looked at your test site. Can't really tell without getting into the back end. Not sure what the dimensions or the weights of the test products. So can't test it against the Auspost calculator. Unless you list them under the product description. Plus trying different addresses to get an idea would be good.
When you say its only domestic standard rates, the module doesn't do calculate international rates yet? If so, will it be a added feature once purchased?
The plugin pulls the rates directly from auspost api http://auspost.com.au/apps/domestic-parcel.html so they are correct.
You just need the products to have dimensions (in cm) and weights in kg.
In the admin is only to set your sender postcode, tax, and extra packing fee - see attached
This is an improvement over the VM1.1 mod as it handles multiple and oversize packages correctly with the correct error messages.
Looking thru the forum though I notice that Auspost is migrating to a new api with a customer code required etc..
see page 5 of this topic -> http://forum.virtuemart.net/index.php?topic=70587.60 (http://forum.virtuemart.net/index.php?topic=70587.60)
so I may as well upgrade to this while I have a look at international shipping - bear with me..
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No probs.
Great to see someone is working on the Australian Post shipping module.
I'll get the module when its released and give you feedback anyways.
Thanks.
Ok - have the new api working - you need to apply for an api key from AusPost to use the module
Have concentrated on Domestic to start with but real limitations with the VM2.0 code.
No check that a sum is returned and no way to display multiple returns (any help accepted for this)
Any body interested please go here http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/wal/shop (http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/wal/shop) to test.
I have left lots of debugging on so you can see what is happening - please test and post back here.
Cheers
Hmm, no replies - thought you were all desperate... ;)
Any way - International working - log in with
testshopperb
testshopperb
for international. (Belgium)
testshopper
testshopper
for Perth.
You need to set 2 shipping methods - in VM admin - one for Domestic and one for Int. - filter them by countries - works fine on test.
Should finish it tomorrow - just working on the different AusPost services
Looking promising. :D
I've tested the domestic with the Auspost calculator and your module.
The only difference is see are in the following services:
- Regular Parcel
- Express Post Parcel
- Express Post Platinum Parcel
Really just the parcels. Pretty close though.
Screenshots attached.
I'll test the international tonight.
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The difference your seeing is because you used weight >1 ->2kg where as the weight is 1kg.
You should be using 500g->1kg as your search parameter on AusPost Cal.
But any way. This is no issue .. the price returned will always be identical because it uses the exact same enquiry string and the cost is ONLY related to weight.
The HxLxW is only there to eliminate oversized parcels.
This is directly from AusPost website..
Quote"Australia Post assesses charges for parcels according to their actual or cubic weight equivalent, whichever is greater. Weights are rounded up to the nearest kilogram in all calculations.
Dimension restrictions apply to all parcels, including maximum length and girth."
the difficult bit is calculating WHAT is oversized because the dimensions depend on how you pack it.
The max length is 105cm and girth 140cm.
So a 2m ladder won't go but how about 10 boxes at 20x20x10? Depends how you pack them...
This is what I've used..
The calculation I use is for each type of product LxWxHxQuantity = Volume
Add the volumes of the different articles together.
Divide by 1000 to get the total length in cm.
Use a standard 10cm x 10cm height and width.
the dimensions are only to find an approxamation for the max. length and girth allowed.
admit freely stolen from the VM1.1 Auspost calculator
onwards and upwards
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Hi,
My bad. I tested it again. Returned exactly as in the Austpost postage calculator. Same with the international Belgium address.
Sweet. :D
OK - all done -
extensively tested - all seems ok -
http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/virtuemart-2.0-auspost-australia-shipping-plugin.html (http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/virtuemart-2.0-auspost-australia-shipping-plugin.html)
Price €40
Cheers
Thank you.
Got it. Make us Aussies happy.
;D
Please report back on any problems or questions etc
cheers
Considering in investing this for domestic australian shipping, is this an appropriate plug in? Thanks!
Hi dom,
Yep, all works well for domestic only as well - just select this option when you set up the shipping method ..
you can give it a whorl at http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/wal/shop (http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/wal/shop)
cheers
Hi Lumo,
Is there anyway to remove:
- Austpost Returns in the shopping cart module. Doesn't show on the demo site. Not sure why it shows on mine
- Have the "Info: auspost.com.au delivery service:" showing once on the checkout
- Remove the "Info: auspost.com.au delivery service:" from the home page
Thanks.
Forgot to add screenshots.
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Hi Sin,
updated the plugin so you can choose to show these or not.
If you contact me thru my website or PM me here with your email I'll send the updated files
Cheers
This is great news that we now have a Aust Postal Calculator for Virtuemart 2. I'm running Joomla 1.5. Any chance this will work with Joomla 1.5?
Definitely not - the two types of plugin are completely different - what I have done is a rewrite of the AusPost 1.1. using the new api..
see it here - http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/virtuemart-1.1-auspost-new-api-shipping-plugin.html (http://www.gjcwebdesign.com/virtuemart-1.1-auspost-new-api-shipping-plugin.html)
Have added this to a site, but don't see it showing in the front end.
Seeing something at the bottom of your page about a hack being needed for it to display..
"With a minor hack (there appears to be no native validation of shipping in the Virtuemart 2.0 core) the Auspost Australia shipping method is un-selectable."
Why haven't you contacted me directly thru my website support pages?????
Thought it might have been easier through here, but I'll go and do that now..
No hacks or anything else are required for this plugin - it is a bog standard VM shipping plugin installed and configured exactly the same way as any other VM shipping plugin...