=== Transdirect Shipping Plugin for Woocommerce ===
Contributors: transdirect, bywave
Tags: transdirect, quote, quotes, quick quotes, courier, couriers, freight, freights, shipping, delivery, toll, toll ipec, fastway, couriers please, toll priority, northline, cart, checkout, configurable, woocommerce, woo-commerce, ecommerce, e-commerce, commerce, wordpress ecommerce
Requires at least: 4.2
Tested up to: 6.8.2
Stable tag: 8.0.2
WC requires at least: 7.1
WC tested up to: 9.6
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

This plugin provides delivery quotes from Australia's largest carriers in a seamless checkout process.

== Description ==

The Transdirect Shipping Plugin for WooCommerce connects your store with Australia's largest courier and freight providers. It enables your customers to receive real-time shipping quotes and choose from multiple delivery options directly at checkout.

The main features of this plugin are:
- Free to use.
- Easy to configure and manage.
- Great shipping rates from Toll Ipec, Fastway, Couriers Please, Toll Priority, Northline and more.
- Seamless quote integration in the cart and checkout.
- Multiple delivery options.
- Optional insurance support.
- Automatic order sync (if enabled).

To learn more or request an API key, please contact [sales@transdirect.com.au](mailto:sales@transdirect.com.au). 
Transdirect — Delivering Solutions.

== Installation ==

This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

= Automatic installation =

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
2. Go to **Plugins → Add New**.
3. Search for "Transdirect Shipping".
4. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.

= Manual installation =

1. Download the plugin ZIP from the source.
2. Unzip it and upload the folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` via FTP.
3. Log in to your WordPress admin, go to **Plugins**, and click **Activate**.

For detailed instructions, visit [the WordPress plugin installation guide](https://wordpress.org/support/article/managing-plugins/#manual-plugin-installation).

= Updating =

Updates are automatic. As always, back up your site before applying updates.

= Plugin Setup = 

1. In your WordPress admin, go to **WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping**.
2. If there is no shipping zone for **Australia**, the plugin will create one automatically.
3. Inside the Australia zone, click **“Add Shipping Method”**, and select **“Transdirect Shipping”**.
4. Click **“Edit”** next to the Transdirect method to configure it:
   - Enter your **API Key** (provided by Transdirect).
   - For access, email [sales@transdirect.com.au](mailto:sales@transdirect.com.au).
5. Optional Settings:
   - Enable **delivery time display** by checking the corresponding box.
   - Set the **Quote API Timeout** to define the wait time for quote responses.
   - Enable **Debug Mode** to log Quotes, Orders syncs, and Product syncs.
6. Click **Save Changes**.
7. To test shipping quotes:
   - Add a product to the cart.
   - Use the built-in WooCommerce **Shipping Calculator**.
   - Enter **Country**, **Suburb**, and **Postcode**, then click **Calculate Shipping**.
   - Transdirect quotes will be displayed; select one to proceed.
   - On the **Checkout page**, quotes will appear once a valid address is entered.
9. If **Order Sync** is enabled in your Transdirect account, new orders will be automatically synced.
10. For full setup instructions and advanced configuration, visit: [https://www.transdirect.com.au/members/api/apimodules](https://www.transdirect.com.au/members/api/apimodules)

== Screenshots ==

1. How to navigate to Transdirect Shipping option under Shipping settings.
2. Example screenshot of Transdirect Shipping settings.