- Compatible With
- Store Builder
- Multi Vendor
- Min Original Price ($)
- 299
Soft Solid Integration with InPost by ShipX (ss_paczkomaty)
The ss_paczkomaty extension for CS-Cart and Multi-Vendor integrates the store with the InPost system via the ShipX protocol. This integration supports Paczkomaty 24/7 (InPost lockers) and other pickup points, as well as InPost Courier services. This add-on enhances the shipping options available to store owners by streamlining the process of managing InPost deliveries, pickup points, and status updates.
Key Features:
- InPost Integration:
- Seamless integration with InPost, offering two primary shipping methods:
- Paczkomaty 24/7 (self-service lockers)
- InPost Courier (delivery via InPost's courier service)
- Seamless integration with InPost, offering two primary shipping methods:
- Customizable Configuration:
- The add-on provides options for configuring the delivery methods, including courier and locker selection, sender details, and access credentials for the ShipX protocol.
- Interactive Pickup Point Selection:
- During checkout, customers can choose a preferred pickup point via an interactive map, enhancing the shopping experience.
- Shipping Label Generation:
- After order placement, the add-on allows store owners to generate and print shipping labels for InPost deliveries.
- Order Status Mapping:
- The add-on enables the mapping of InPost shipment statuses to CS-Cart order statuses, automating order updates as the shipment progresses.
How It Works:
- Installation:
- The ss_paczkomaty extension is installed in the CS-Cart or Multi-Vendor store.
- Configuration - General Settings:
- In the General tab, store administrators input the number of downloaded pickup points and decide whether the add-on should work in dev mode for testing.
- Sender Data:
- In the Sender Data tab, administrators provide default sender information, typically the company managing the marketplace, which will be used when creating InPost shipments.
- Shipping Methods Configuration:
- Two shipping methods are available for configuration:
- InPost Express (for courier deliveries)
- InPost Paczkomaty (for locker deliveries)
- Both shipping methods require inputting ShipX access data and configuring additional parameters like the sender point, map type, and sender address for courier shipping.
- Two shipping methods are available for configuration:
- Customer Pickup Point Selection:
- When a customer selects ShipX as their payment method, a button appears allowing them to choose a pickup point from the map.
- After selecting a pickup point, the choice is saved in the session and displayed in the checkout.
- Generating Shipping Labels:
- Once an order is placed, administrators can select orders and click a button to generate the shipping labels.
- The shipping label generation window lets administrators modify parameters before generating the label.
- Shipment Status Mapping:
- The add-on supports mapping InPost shipment statuses to CS-Cart order statuses.
- To configure this, administrators download available statuses from the InPost API by clicking the "Download statuses InPost" button.
- Webhook Integration for Status Updates:
- To automatically update order statuses based on shipment changes in InPost, the store must connect with InPost via a webhook.
- The webhook address is available in the shipping configuration.
- Administrators must log into their InPost account (manager.paczkomaty.pl) and add the webhook URL to enable automatic status updates.
- Order Status Changes:
- After setting up the webhook, InPost will send shipment status updates to the store, which will trigger corresponding changes to the order statuses in CS-Cart.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Install the Add-on:
- Install the ss_paczkomaty add-on in your CS-Cart or Multi-Vendor store.
- Configure the General Settings:
- Navigate to the General tab and input the number of available pickup points and choose whether to enable dev mode.
- Set Up Sender Data:
- Go to the Sender Data tab and enter the default sender information for InPost shipments.
- Configure Shipping Methods:
- Set up InPost Express (for courier) and InPost Paczkomaty (for lockers), inputting ShipX access data and additional parameters.
- Customer Pickup Point Selection:
- When a customer chooses ShipX for payment, a map button will appear, allowing them to select a pickup point.
- Generate Shipping Labels:
- After the order is placed, select the orders to generate shipping labels by clicking the corresponding button in the Admin panel.
- Download and Map InPost Statuses:
- Download InPost statuses using the "Download statuses InPost" button and create mappings between InPost statuses and CS-Cart order statuses.
- Set Up Webhook:
- Log into the InPost Admin panel (manager.paczkomaty.pl), navigate to the API section, and add the provided webhook URL.
- Automatic Status Updates:
- With the webhook set up, order statuses will automatically update as the shipment status changes in InPost.
Benefits:
- Improved Customer Experience:
- The integration with InPost enhances the customer experience by allowing them to choose convenient pickup points from a map during checkout.
- Streamlined Shipping Process:
- The automatic generation of shipping labels and status mapping simplifies the shipping process, reducing manual work for store administrators.
- Real-Time Order Status Updates:
- The integration with the InPost API and webhook ensures that order statuses in CS-Cart are updated in real-time as shipment statuses change.
- Flexible Shipping Options:
- The add-on provides customers with multiple shipping methods, including courier delivery and locker pickup, offering greater flexibility for customers.
Conclusion:
The ss_paczkomaty extension for CS-Cart and Multi-Vendor integrates InPost’s shipping services with your store, providing a smooth experience for both store administrators and customers. With features like pickup point selection, shipping label generation, and automatic order status updates, this add-on is a valuable tool for store owners using InPost as their delivery partner. Whether you’re using Paczkomaty 24/7 lockers or InPost Courier, this integration simplifies and enhances the shipping process for your marketplace.
Extension to CS-Cart and Multi-Vendor integrates your store with InPost system through protocol ShipX. Add-on supports Paczkomaty 24/7 and other pickup points, and also InPost Courier.
We start from installing an extension:
Next we fill add-on configuration. In tab "General" we have to input the numer of downloaded pickup points and decide, if add-on should work in a dev mode.
In tab "Sender data" we type default sender data (usually company which runs Marketplace) which will be used to created InPost shipments.
Next we proceed to shipping method configuration - Inpost Express (courier shipping), and InPost Paczkomaty.
Configuration of both shippings requires typing ShipX access data. Then we can configure additional parameters, like sender point, type of displayed map, or sender address of courier shipping.
When customer placed an order using ShipX payment method, a special button appears.
This button opens up a map, which then allows customer to select his pickup point.
After selecing point, it is saved in session and displayed in checkout.
Upon placing an order, we need to print a label to attach to the package. To do this, we have to select the orders and click the button under the rack.
A special window will open, which lets you modify the parameters of label before generating it.
If labels were generated correctly, a link to them will appear on the shipments list.
After generating label, an order card starts displaying order tracking number.
This add-on also enabled mapping shipments statuses with order statuses in store.
Before configuring mapping, we have to download statuses using the "Download statuses InPost" button.
Each mapping contains name, status in InPost and status of order in CS-Cart. New mapping is created by button + in upper right corner.
Field "InPost Status" contains statuses downloaded from API Paczkomaty. Field "Order status" contains all available order statuses in CS-Cart. To create mapping, we have to select both statuses and name of mapping (which is only informational).
To make mappings affect order statuses, we have to connect our store with InPost through webhook. Webhook address is available in configuration of shipping:
To add webhook to the InPost, we have to log into our account in manager.paczkomaty.pl.
Then we proceed to menu "API" and type the webhook address on the bottom of the page.
After this operation, changes in shipment statuses in InPost will be sent to the store. Depending on shipment statuses in InPost, statuses of orders in store will change accordingly.