Stamps.com integration - Couple small bugs need addressing

[jasmel]

Stamps.com updated their software yet again (May 27th) - or should I say ShipRush.... telling me it will now be fixed. However, still nothing has changed in the file set.

... other than the version number.

Now the version number is 2.0.0.43832 (I don't think just simply changing the version number will correct the issues with not bring in the correct rate/class for USPS) hmmm...

[wildchick]

Do you think it will be best if I install the stamps.com module or should I just install order exporter and then import my orders using the file created?

I feel its more complicated installing the stamps.com module and the fact that it seems buggy, maybe I am better off with Order Exporter Module.

Let me know please.

[RixStix]

I've been one of Stamps.com worst critics but must say that I've had no issues for quite a while. They finally have the Regional Flat Rate boxes coded into the system. Still waiting for the O-1096L large video box to show up in the International selection as a SmallFlat Rate option.

I have never looked at the OrderExporter that you mention but you'll have a manual process to follow each time that you use Stamps.com. Using the module, you'll only have to open Stamps.com and click "Refresh" once everything is all setup.

Once installed, when they update the code there are only 2 edits to make before uploading the update.

[jasmel]

The folks at Stamps.com reached out to me. Well... it's fixed. The First Class and Priority now is correctly retrieved by Stamps.com when I use the Stamps.com Batch selection.

The only thing is that is works very well with the International selections (since there are so many in the USPS module for Zen-Cart) however, the Domestic selections are just very generic like:
EXPRESS
PRIORITY
FIRST CLASS
PARCEL
MEDIA
BPM
LIBRARY

Whereas International has this:
Global Express
Global Express Non-Doc Rect
Global Express Non-Doc Non-Rect
USPS GXG Envelopes
Express Mail Int
Express Mail Int Flat Rate Env
Express Mail Int Legal
Priority Mail International
Priority Mail Int Flat Rate Env
Priority Mail Int Flat Rate Small Box
Priority Mail Int Flat Rate Med Box
Priority Mail Int Flat Rate Lrg Box
Priority Mail Int DVD
Priority Mail Int Lrg Video
Priority Mail Int Legal Flat Rate Env
Priority Mail Int Padded Flat Rate Env
Priority Mail Int Gift Card Flat Rate Env
Priority Mail Int Small Flat Rate Env
First Class Mail Int Lrg Env
First Class Mail Int Package
First Class Mail Int Letter

I would love to see:
Priority Mail Padded Flat Rate Env
Priority Mail Flat Rate Small Box
Priority Mail Flat Rate Med Box
Priority Mail Flat Rate Lrg Box
to name a few...

Any ideas how I would add these to the current USPS module?

In summary: Stamps.com integration works well now!

[RixStix]

That's great news.

Those additional options are available in this addon USPS module
The module also has the Commercial, Regional flatrate box shipping calculations.

Also included are optional weight or volume filtering for the flatrate boxes, insurance calculations, delivery/signature options.

Option to sort the options presented to the customer from lowest to highest instead of the default order.

Volume filtering requires a small database mod and a change in product weight formatting to use decimal places 6-10 to store the product volume. It's been working nicely for us to remove shipping options presented to the customer if their order will not fit within the smaller boxes.

[RixStix]

What version are you using of the Stamps.com batch? I just downloaded the current version and there is no difference other than version number in any of the zencart files from my current version.

Or is the difference in the main Stamps.com software? What version number?

[wildchick]

Need some help installing stamps.com.
Info:
1.3.9H
Installed mods: Superorder 3.0, captcha using guest reviews, and Quantity by Attribute. + more.


Okay so I think I installed the files to the correct folder. Its in my public_html folder. This folder contains the index.php So it must correct based off following the directions. I also configured the key correctly.

Anyways Im on the stamps.com program running the wizard and on the step where you enter your key and store URL I got the following error:

The webstore URL is incorrect or webstore is not configured properly. Please verify this is the correct URL. ERROR: "admin/includes/classes/object_info.php" is not accessible.

My guess as to why i am getting this error, maybe because in step 3 in read me I did not follow the directions as I am confused what to do here. I believe that this step is only to prevent unauthorized use, so I didnt get into it. I am using filezilla.

step 3: .NIX systems: In your store root directory, where these Shipping*.php files are, set all the Shipping*.*
# files to permission: 444.
# This can be done from many FTP clients.
# From a shell prompt, in the directory where the Shipping*.* files reside, run this chmod command:
# chmod 0444 Shipping*.php (This sets the files to read only, no-execute, required by SuExec and other systems)

It could also be b/c I dont have SSL? Any ideas?

[wildchick]

EDIT: I FOLLOWED step 3 detailed above, I was kinda of confused, although I did change every .php file to 444 via filezilla and tried again. Did not make a difference, same error.

[RixStix]

Did you change admin in the following line to match your renamed admin folder name?

Step 2: ZenCart, OSCommerce & CRE Loaded: If your "admin" directory has been changed from "admin"
# (hint: it usually IS changed), this needs to be set in the relevant "ADMIN_DIRECTORY" setting below.

It's the last line in the #############"Only for Zencart Users"################ section of the ShippingZSettings file.

define("ZENCART_ADMIN_DIRECTORY","admin");  // = /admin/

[wildchick]

Silly mistake on my part. My admin folder was not admin. Thank you.

Seems to be working.

However I dont think its getting the weights in correctly. I use the usps shipping module (default) and I have the free shipping option.

I know for free shipping the package becomes 1 oz. I was hoping it would put in the correct weight.

And I think the problem persists with even the usps shipping options(First class, priority etc).

So I did a test and made a fake order myself.

I got stamps.com and hit the refresh Icon and it says no new orders. I read through the help in stamps.com and it says there is a black arrow by the refresh icon where I can select intervals, however I do not see a black arrow.