This update brings powerful shipping enhancements, a revamped user interface, and several bug fixes for a smoother experience.



New Features

  • EasyShip Integration: Introduced EasyShip integration, enabling faster shipping methods and simplified shipping maintenance. Key improvements include:

    • Streamlined Shipping Setup: EasyShip consolidates multiple shipping options into one platform, simplifying setup and ongoing maintenance.

    • Broader Shipping Options: Supports a wide range of couriers, enabling both domestic and international delivery.

    • Dynamic Rate Calculation: Real-time rate calculations display accurate shipping costs to customers during checkout.

    • Alternative Shipping Method Display: When products ship free, customers can view and choose alternative shipping options if they prefer faster delivery.

    • Enhanced Order Fulfillment: EasyShip options are accessible directly within PinnacleCart.

    • Improved User Interface: Redesigned Shipping Methods page for easier navigation and a clearer overview of shipping options.


Deprecated Features

  • Payments: Prupay Payments is now deprecated.

  • Shipping Functionality: The following shipping options are deprecated and will be replaced with EasyShip:

    • Vip Parcel (Shipping Method)

    • Endicia (App)

    • USPS Address Validation feature on Shipping Settings


Improvements

  • Shipping Methods Interface: Enhanced the interface on the Shipping Methods page for improved user experience.

  • Automatic Sitemap Generation: Site map generation now includes automatic placement in the root folder.

  • Product Visibility Column: Added a new "Product Visibility" column in the Browse Product page for streamlined product management.

  • Gift Certificates Settings: Gift certificate settings have been moved under the Order & Customers menu for easier access and organization.

  • Gift Certificate Language Settings: Gift certificate checkout texts are now available in the Languages settings within the admin area, enabling easier customization for multilingual stores.


Bug Fixes

  • Cart Icon: Resolved an issue where the cart icon was not visible in the Slide-out cart on the "Trendy Tree" theme.

  • Product Image Alignment: Corrected the centering of product images on mobile view in the "Primer" theme.

  • Price Filter: Fixed an issue where navigating to the second page in the catalog would remove the applied price filter.

  • Custom Fields: Addressed an issue where deleted custom fields were still being displayed as required.

  • Dimension Fields: Dimension fields now consistently save with two decimal places.

  • Order Form Presentation: Improved layout and presentation of elements on the order form.

  • Checkout Page Warning: Resolved a warning error displayed on the console when only a custom shipping method was available in the cart.

  • Category Page: Fixed a fatal error on the category page when navigating to an Admin URL with an invalid Category ID.

  • Shipping Section Navigation: Corrected an issue preventing navigation to the Shipping section when product-level shipping was enabled.

  • International Shipping Display: Resolved an issue where custom shipping methods were displayed for international addresses, even without an international shipping method set.

  • Shipping Quote Page Errors:

    • Fixed a fatal error when clicking the "Get Shipping Quote" button.

    • Addressed a warning error that appeared when no products were in the cart.

  • Order Summary: Shipping rates now appear in the Order Summary when     "Display alternative shipping methods when product ships free?" is enabled.

  • EasyShip Methods: EasyShip shipping methods now display as alternative shipping options when products ship free.

  • Order Fulfillment Warning: Fixed a deprecated error on the network when fulfilling an order without an EasyShip shipping method





Release Date: November 2024