Official Google Checkout v1.4 for osCMax 2.0 thread

[michael_s]

Since there seems to be growing interest in adding Google Checkout to osCMax, it is time for an official thread addressing it.

I have adapted the official Google Checkout 1.4 module to work with osCMax and have it working nicely in osCMax 2.0 RC3.01 and the upcoming RC4 release.

It needs to be more thoroughly tested with different set-ups, different shipping modules, etc. I am posting a few screenshots to show how it works.

What is Google Checkout for osCMax?
It is a payment module/alternative checkout system. Basically, it adds a Google Checkout button to your shopping cart page that allows customers to checkout directly with the Google Checkout payment system, while recording the order in both Google Checkout and osCMax.

The osCMax version of Google Checkout module is a port of the original module for made osCommerce. The differences in the osCMax version are minimal, and all credit for the feature set and overall coolness of this module goes to the developers of the original osCommerce module. All credit goes to the original programmers and I take no credit for anything other than hacking it up a little to work with osCMax

The feature set of the Google Checkout osCMax version is identical to the osCommerce version.


How to install Google Checkout for osCMax?
Installation is a very easy process. For all clean installations of osCMax (meaning you have not added more contributions or hacked up the code) it is a simple upload/overwrite process that takes a couple of minutes.

Installation on modified stores will be slightly more difficult, as you will have to manually merge in code to files that you have modified. The good news is that this new version modifies many fewer files than previous versions

Detailed installation and configuration instructions are included in the Google Checkout module zip package (not yet released).

Once installed, configuration is a little more involved, but not terribly so. Detailed configuration instructions are included in the package, and this thread is available to discuss all questions, issues, features and function of the module as it relates to osCMax.


You can download the Google Checkout module for osCMax 2.0:
http://www.oscmax.com/project/google_checkout

[kingsland]

Hi Michael_s

This is a brill contribution. I just have a few problems that I've encountered. I cannot find a resolution to it on the forums.

1) Individual shipping cannot be applied via the shipping generator. Can individual shipping be applied at all? I have been able to add the low order fee module and the default one's but thats it.

2)google's chargeback guarantee is only applicable if the item is delivered to the billing address, yet I cannot pin point an item of code that will enable me to restrict this to a billing address only option during the checkout process.

Any pointers would be appreciated

Thanks

[michael_s]

I think the mod may have problems with individual shipping. I saw a thread about it at the google group for this mod. You may want to check it out:
Integration of Google Checkout with Individual Product Shipping V4.3 - Google Checkout Mod for OSC Community Support Forum | Google Groups

2. Forcing shipping to billing address would have to be handled on the google checkout end of things, not in osCMAx, since they handle the cc processing and checkout system, not osCMax.

[kingsland]

Hi Michael_s

I have responded to Ropu. using the URL you advised me to see. He has stated you may want to take a look at the setup which I have configured on the OSCMAX store.

Thanks for your help

[michael_s]

PM me your admin login and I will setup my test store to match your config so I can try to duplicate your issue.

[michael_s]

An updated module has been released that fixes the problem with individual shipping.

[allwebnow]

I have everything in place and now I'm getting an error from google checkout area.

Error "You are not configured to post unsigned carts to this server; please change your settings if you wish to do this. "

As far as I know everything is correct with the merchant ID and merchant key and I've followed the instructions very carefully. I'm using an ssl certificate on google's list, and xml is checked and Shopping cart post security is checked. The module is activated in my oscmax installation and I still get this error. Any Ideas?

[michael_s]

See this:
Google Checkout: Merchant Help Center - Error message: You are not configured to post unsigned carts

[allwebnow]

Michael,

But I thought that (Shopping cart post security -For extra security, my company will only post digitally signed XML shopping carts) was supposed to be checked. Regardless, I unchecked it and we'll see what happens.

Thanks for the quick response!!

[michael_s]

It should be checked but is not necessary. Since you are having problems posting signed xml, it may be a server compatibility issue. By disabling it, you will be able to process orders while you find what the actual cause is.