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damiun · 07-04-2009, 09:22 AM

Hi,

Whats the reason for the postalcode field in the ad creation process during checkout?
Is it possible to transfer this field to the next step? or substract the data from the usersdata, because the user entered his postal code already during registration, so why again for each listing?

Dominick

seymourjames · 07-04-2009, 09:30 AM

I don't understand. Why do you have to enter it again. The billing screen should be auto populating with the users details?

Mike-N-Tosh · 07-04-2009, 10:02 AM

The reason for this is to keep it separate from the user's information as it is quite common (especially for business users) to have a different postal code than what is stored in the user's information. Similar to why many use extra address fields for Real Estate listings. Also the UK version can only use the Outer code while the user's postal code would have both the Outer and Inner codes in one field.

Although I think that it is a good feature request that perhaps a checkbox for the same as seller's postal code may be something to keep in mind for a future release.

damiun · 08-17-2009, 06:20 AM

Developers: Is it possible to change the mod just a little bit so it will display the distance between the start zip and the listings'zip?

Damiun

Mike-N-Tosh · 08-17-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damiun

Developers: Is it possible to change the mod just a little bit so it will display the distance between the start zip and the listings'zip?

Damiun

That is an interesting suggestion and does seem possible. I'll keep it in mind for inclusion for any possible updates.

Chaslie · 08-17-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Developers: Is it possible to change the mod just a little bit so it will display the distance between the start zip and the listings'zip?

damiun - can you elaborate more on this idea please? Sorry - am lost.

seymourjames · 08-17-2009, 11:01 AM

It would be a nice idea if this could be applied to the alternative address module (the distance between the advertiser and the product so to speak).

Mike-N-Tosh · 08-17-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaslie

damiun - can you elaborate more on this idea please? Sorry - am lost.

Chaslie, I believe that what he is asking for is that it shows the distance between the user inputted postal code and the postal code for each listing resulting from the search.

Example: inputted postal code: 12345 distance for search: 10KM

result listing 1 distance from 12345: 2KM
result listing 2 distance from 12345: 7KM

Chaslie · 08-17-2009, 07:07 PM

Thanks Mike - I now understand. Yes that's an interesting thought.

damiun · 08-18-2009, 05:11 PM

Sorry for my late reply.

but mike explained it perfectly.

Dominick

07-04-2009, 09:22 AM	#1
damiun Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 376 Rep Power: 11	Postal code search Hi, Whats the reason for the postalcode field in the ad creation process during checkout? Is it possible to transfer this field to the next step? or substract the data from the usersdata, because the user entered his postal code already during registration, so why again for each listing? Dominick

07-04-2009, 09:30 AM	#2
seymourjames All Hands On Deck Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,228 Rep Power: 53	I don't understand. Why do you have to enter it again. The billing screen should be auto populating with the users details? __________________ "The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.". TemplateCodes.com for 68 Classifieds, Matching WordPress Themes & Magento Online Stores

07-04-2009, 10:02 AM	#3
Mike-N-Tosh 68 Evangelist & Developer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,746 Rep Power: 51	The reason for this is to keep it separate from the user's information as it is quite common (especially for business users) to have a different postal code than what is stored in the user's information. Similar to why many use extra address fields for Real Estate listings. Also the UK version can only use the Outer code while the user's postal code would have both the Outer and Inner codes in one field. Although I think that it is a good feature request that perhaps a checkbox for the same as seller's postal code may be something to keep in mind for a future release. __________________ Mike-N-Tosh IndianaPC.org - A community website (v3.1.10 Developer - heavily modified) Sandbox (v3.1.10, v4.0.9, 4.1.5) Visit My blog for tips, tricks, tutorials, reviews for 68 Classifieds as well as my store with Templates, Mods & Docs Web Hosting \| Web Design & Development \| 68 Classifieds Customizations I am not a 68C employee, just a user and try to help out

08-17-2009, 11:01 AM	#7
seymourjames All Hands On Deck Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,228 Rep Power: 53	It would be a nice idea if this could be applied to the alternative address module (the distance between the advertiser and the product so to speak). __________________ "The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.". TemplateCodes.com for 68 Classifieds, Matching WordPress Themes & Magento Online Stores

08-17-2009, 07:07 PM	#9
Chaslie Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Great Ocean Road - Australia Posts: 700 Rep Power: 30	Thanks Mike - I now understand. Yes that's an interesting thought. __________________ Chaslie 68 Classifieds Important Links Customer Area \| Issue Tracker \| User Manuals & Documentation HTML Help W3 Schools

08-17-2009, 06:20 AM	#4
damiun Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 376 Rep Power: 11	Developers: Is it possible to change the mod just a little bit so it will display the distance between the start zip and the listings'zip? Damiun

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