Australia Post Shipping Extension

Compatibility: 1.5, 1.6, 1.6.1, 1.6.2.0, 1.7, 1.8, 1.8.1.0, 1.9

Table of Content1. Introduction2. Installation Guide 2.1 How to Install 2.2 After Installation3. Uninstallation Guide4. How It Works5. Features List6. Demo 6.1 Frontend 6.2 Backend7. FAQ8. Contact

Installation Guide

1. Login to your Magento Admin Panel

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2. Go to System → Magento Connect → Magento Connect Manager

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3. Enter your Magento username and password for the Magento Connect Manager.

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4. Under the ‘Direct package file upload’ section, select the Choose File button.

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5. Select the file and click Upload

6. Click on Return to Admin.

7. Go to System → Cache Management → Flush Magento Cache

8. To Complete installation, logout and log back into your Admin panel

Step 1- How To Install

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1. Extension will be enabled automatically with the name of Ocodewire_Auspost

2. For confirmation, check it under System → Configuration → Advanced → Disable Modules Output to confirm.( It is enabled under name – Ocodewire_Auspost)

3. Now there should be one Main Menu named as Australia Post International

Step 2- After Installation

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Step 2- After Installation

4. Then need to add the API key (Visit the Australia Post site i.e. http://auspost.com.au/ and here, contact the support team for the API key )

5. Select type either letter or parcel (Weight of the parcel, not more than 25 Kg)

6. Postcode of warehouse is optional

7. If applicable, then add handling fee

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Step 2- After Installation

8. You can also select all countries, or select to ship to specific countries

9. Then save config and Australia post international services

10. At the end rates will appear in shipping calculator also in checkout process

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Note

1. For API key: Visit the Australia Post site i.e. http://auspost.com.au/ and here, contact the support team for the API key.

2. For Domestic Shipping Service: Add the length, width, height, & weight of the products.

3. Here, weight is in Kilogram(Kg), not in Gram(Gm) and length, width, height are in Centimeter (Cm)

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4. Weight of the product should not more than 25kg.

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Note

Check the link for more information about eParcel terms & conditions http://auspost.com.au/business-solutions/eparcel.html .

Uninstallation Guide

1. Login to your Magento Admin Panel

2. Go to System → Magento Connect → Magento Connect Manager

3. Enter your Magento Connect Manager username and password

4. Locate the extension you are uninstalling in the Magento Existing Extensions section

Uninstallation Guide

5. Select Uninstall in the column Actions

6. Click on Commit Changes and for the extension to be successfully removed

7. Click on Return to Admin

8. Go to System → Cache Management → Flush Magento Cache

Important Tips

1. After installing or uninstalling extensions, it is recommended to clear your cache.

2. You can do it from, Backend → System → Cache Management

3. Select all cache types, then choose the Refresh action and click the Submit button.

4. Don’t forget to re-login after both these procedures.

How to Clear Cache

Important Tips

Note:- It is more preferable to flush your Magento store cache by Deleting all the content in /var/cache/.

How to Clear Cache

How to Make a Database Backup

1. Backup your data, before making any changes.

2. You can use a native backup tool in Admin Panel → System → Tools → Backups

3. Click the Database Backup button, now the tool is copying the data from your store’s database to your local database.

4. The Magento backup file appears in /var/backup/ after the procedure.

Some Advanced Features

1. Shipping method for both international shipping and domestic shipping.

2. You can choose it according to requirement.

3. You can also add handling fee.

4. Support Australia Post eParcel or letter shipping rates.

Main Features

Some Advanced Features

5. Adds Australian states and territories to the regions directory.

6. Set free shipping, flat rate, actual cost your own shipping Rules.

7. No monthly fees or charges

Main Features

Some Advanced Features

1. For various locations shipping rates will updated automatically.

2. For domestic and international parcel and letter, it calculates the rate.

Core Features

Some Advanced Features

1. User-friendly

2. Easy to install and configure

3. No front end layout override or extra code

4. Support multiple languages & stores

5. Choose to enable type i.e letter or parcel service

Other Features

Extension Demo

-> ->Australia Post Service On Checkout Page

Frontend Demo

Extension Demo

-> Australia Post Shipping Calculation

Frontend Demo

Extension Demo

-> Shipping Calculation on Checkout Page

Frontend Demo

Extension Demo

-> Admin Dashboard

Backend Demo

FAQ1. Is it possible to change the text in front of the Radio button as per requirements?Ans. The radio buttons are showing the corresponding methods and the prices which is coming from the Australia Post, so that you can not change the methods and prices.

2. Are the units of length for package sizes in CM?Ans. Yes.

3. Where to change the predefined prices?Ans. The prices are coming from the Australia post and you can not change it.

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4. Is there any option to add more Shipping options to it?Ans. Yes, it supports the other Magento Shipping methods and you can enable more Shipping options.

5. Does it support satchels different sizes? Ans. Yes, it supports the satchels and parcel both ( maximum 25 kg).

6. Where to get Australia Post API key?Ans. Get it from the Australia Post website or talk to technical support there, they can help you to get the API key.

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7. For Domestic Postal Prices?Ans. Put the exact values for the Height, Weight and Length of the products.

8.Does it allow for few products to be put into the same satchel and calculate the cost according to the combined weight?Ans. No, it would not allow to put few products in to the same satchel. It will calculate the shipping cost individually, by using the satchel height, width, thickness and weight.

FAQ9. Where will the shipping dimensions options be located to enter in?Ans. The Shipping dimensions will appear into the product section in admin, from there you can add the shipping options i.e. Height, width and length for individual product.

10. Does this Australia Post International Shipping Extension using live address search? Ans. Yes.

FAQ

11. Is it possible to to print postage labels ?Ans. No.

12. Is it possible to set own rates to on-charge to customers?Ans. No, can not set own rates as it is all automated process.

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