[ic] external fulfillment with ic

[Mike Heins]

Quoting Chris Schaub (schaub123@yahoo.com):
> Has anyone tried to "plug-in" an external fulfillment routine after payment? I
> need to send an xml stream to fulfull the order with an external provider. So, 
> 
> 1. Pay order
> 2. If payment a success, generate xml
> 3. Send xml to external fulfillment house
> 4. Get xml response (success/fail) from fulfillment house
> 5. Notify user of successful order (email invoice to user)

I have done this. Not the easiest thing to do in real time, for you
are requiring dependability from the fullfillment process as well
as the payment provider. Also, what happens if payment is done
but fullfillment cannot be done?

Usually it is better to disconnect this with a subsequent email
confirming the order and delivery to the user.

> 
> BTW, how is IC with postgresql? Stability?

I think as good as with any DB, which is pretty good.

> Also, can you import orders?

Certainly, but there is no import order functionality in place.
That would normally only be required for a CRM / accounting system,
and Interchange doesn't pretend to be either of those.

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