usps question

[finlander]

Are we supposed to actually be able to test the installation and API requests? The USPS installation went fine, got the USER ID and everything. In Zen Cart, red bar at top says USPS is in testing mode. But when I try to test the Shipping Esimator, the USPS is not a choice of shipping methods, and no testing occurs.

I'm wondering if this is because we are not actually supposed to be sending the test API requests to the USPS server (supposed to only wait for USPS switch to production), OR if I am doing something wrong while trying to test. Thank you.

[DrByte]

The only reason you would need to use USPS in Test mode is if you were a developer working on new features or a new integration. Since Zen Cart has already done the integration for you, you don't need Test mode.
If you're having specific problems, it would be appropriate to discuss those in a thread pertinent to those specifics.

[finlander]

Thanks, DrByte. I get it. Was just wondering if Test mode was for us and now it makes sense that we should go straight to Production if all is well w/ install. That funky red bar for testing mode had me second guessing myself. I switch to Prod and wait for USPS to flip the switch on their end. They were closed this late at night. Thanks again!
J.