This FAQ describes the different possibilities and requirements that need to be taken into account when installing the bpost Shipping Manager Front-end module. 


Opening the Front-end

The Front-end can only be opened when the correct Javascript function is called. It is not possible to open the URL directly. This will always show an Error 2000 message. 


Please refer to the document available below on how to setup the connection. More information on the parameters can be found in the various articles here.


Showing the Front-end

There are three ways to show the Front-end. You should choose the most convenient way to integrate it into the website: 

  • Open the Shipping Manager Front-end as a pop-up
    In the checkout, on the page where the consumer normally enters his delivery address, add a button/radio button/link/... (e.g. "Please select your preferred delivery method"). Selecting this option opens a lightbox/fancybox containing the bpost Shipping Manager Front-end. We recommend to use the  "shipping address" as default address to pre-fill the fields (see above). Read more information on which parameters can be used in this FAQ . It will resize and is fully responsive. 


example of a lightbox integration


  • Open the Shipping Manager Front-end inline in your

     webpage
    It is also possible to integrate the Front-end within the own webpage. This allows you to make the checkout even more transparent for the consumer. It will resize and is fully responsive. 


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    Open the Shipping Manager Front-end full screen

    For some integrations it could be interesting to not integrate the Front-end into your own website and instead open it full screen. This solution may however be confusing towards the end user as there is no direct link between the Front-end and the web page. In case this solution is preferred, we recommend to alter the logo of bpost in the upright corner of the Front-end to the logo of your company. This will improve the trust of the end user. 

Closing the Front-end

When the end user has made his choice of the preferred delivery method or he clicks on the "back to shop" button, he will be redirected towards a page you have defined. By default, this is the webpage that is configured in the general settings. These return parameters can be overwritten when the Front-end request is done. Each of the parameters described in the FAQ returned parameters  can be used to update the checkout cart.