This is how i solved a huge issue

[RedSyntax]

I used a JavaScript to achieve the goal of restricting shipping options to a zip code range, ie shoppers in Alaska and Hawaii can't use the standard shipping options and passed to the check it function.

[MichelleC]

Yes- i would definitely like to know how to do this: "How can i put an onclick function on a button in a tag??"

anyone know? thanks!

[MichelleC]

cool! can you post/share the javascript?

[RedSyntax]

var zip_range = "^(967)([0-9]{2})|^(968)([0-9]{2})|^(995)([0-9]{2})|^(996)([0-9]{2})|^(997)([0-9]{2})|^(998)([0-9]{2})|^(996)([0-9]{2})|^(999)([0-9]{2})"
var re = new RegExp(zip_range);
if (document.order.shipping[0].type == "radio") {
for (var i=0; i < document.order.shipping.length; i++)
{
if (document.order.shipping[i].checked)
{
var rad_val = document.order.shipping[i].value;
}
}
}
else {
var rad_val = document.order.shipping.value;
}

if (button == "8" && document.order.zip_code.value.match(re) && (rad_val == "m3" || rad_val == "m3")) {
alert(" If you are located within Alaska or Hawaii please SELECT the Alaska & Hawaii shipping option");
return(false);
}

[MichelleC]

Ah! THANKS so much for sharing!

[VinceS]

Very nice.
I'm going to try to modify this code to force the customer who is shipping within my home state to select the State Tax drop down in the cart. That will save some calls and some awkward conversations. I'm tired of getting beat for Sales Tax.

[RedSyntax]

Ya, It shouldn't be hard to implement, you just need to write the regexp(I recommend an online regexp checker/assembler) that matches the zip code ranges of your choice.

And also remember it has to go into. The "JavaScript added at start of built-in CheckIt function:" Box found at:
Commerce Setup-->Customize Ordering System-->Shopping Cart Screen