Royal Mail shipping extension

[abolabo]

i did changes. See pack in attachment.
1. Replace folder /extensions/default_royal_mail by given.
2. re-install extension
3. Go to menu system->localization->language definitions and delete all definitions for block "default_royal_mail_default_royal_mail"
4. Go to menu system->cache and clean language cache.
5. Go to on extension settings page and click "restore default".
you'll see rates for each delivery options.

Then save as you want and let me know about how it works.

[abantecart]

Good update. jesus_automatic did it work for you?

[jesus_automatic]

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Thank you for the work you have put in to rewriting this extension.

I have followed your instructions and the set up looks great. But I have a problem that the extension wont stay installed. By this i mean it installs, all the settings are there and I am excited because I can edit the costs if necessary, but when I go back to the extensions page it shows as not installed.

I have tried deleting it, uploading again and clearing the settings and cache as described but it is the same.

And I have tried processing an order on my site and it doesnt show any Royal Mail shipping options, so it really isnt there.

Any ideas

[abolabo]

hm.. strange.. what version of AbanteCart do you use? i tested on 1.1.5

[jesus_automatic]

I am using 1.1.4 I didnt want to try confuse the issue by upgrading whilst trying to sort out this.
Would you recommend upgrading to 1.1.5 at this time?

[abolabo]

I am using 1.1.4 I didnt want to try confuse the issue by upgrading whilst trying to sort out this.
Would you recommend upgrading to 1.1.5 at this time?

we will release version 1.1.6 with bug fixes of 1.1.5 soon. i think in next 2 week maximum. I recommend you wait, if you can and then upgrade up to 1.1.6

[jesus_automatic]

In the mean time, what to do about this extension. Can you re-create this problem on 1.1.4? Or can you suggest any steps I can take to identify where it is failing?

On a separate note, if I upgrade to a later version, what effect will it have on the layout and data of my site. Will I have to redesign it, reset extensions etc?

[abolabo]

In the mean time, what to do about this extension. Can you re-create this problem on 1.1.4? Or can you suggest any steps I can take to identify where it is failing?

i investigated it. problem is in core changes. there are a lot of files. i think upgrade of cart better and easier.

On a separate note, if I upgrade to a later version, what effect will it have on the layout and data of my site. Will I have to redesign it, reset extensions etc?

we don't change custom data during upgrade. Only files and sometimes database tables structure but doing that without effects on custom data (only adding).
If you changed some code files you need to care about your files. And do full backup of site every time before you decide to upgrade Abantecart .

[jesus_automatic]

Any news on update to 1.1.6? When will it be released?

[MagicMax]

I have a similar problem, no matter what I do I cannot get this extension to show as a delivery option for a UK address.

The store is shipping to multiple locations from Thailand and the UK and I have tried turning off flat rate shipping, free shipping and store pickup then get an error saying there are no shipping options.

All the other extensions work fine against the shipping addresses except the UK which will only show Flat Rate.

[MagicMax]

OK I got it working and upgraded to 1.1.5 but now all the delivery options are blank. What is the format I need to enter?

Cheers

[jesus_automatic]

As per one of my earlier posts in this thread. Have you looked at weight classes? Set everything to Kilograms. I was using grammes for the product weight class and although it converted grammes to kilos as it should, various shipping extensions, including Royal Mail, didn't display as a delivery option until I changed both general weight class and product weight classes to kilos. No Idea why, but that was the solution to my original problem.

[jesus_automatic]

Just an update to the problem of getting the extension installed. I upgraded to 1.1.5 and it all worked as advertised. Thank you very much for all your help.

Whats happening with 1.1.6.?

[MagicMax]

I worked out the formats from other shipping options and mine is working with all weight classes now.