FedEx module not using weight from Config/Shipping

[Stuff4Toys]

Using the numinix FedEx add-on
May 07 2010 v1.3.8 1.4.5.2

We just setup a new site with 1.3.9h and for the first time, we are selling alot of very light items, like .03 lbs.

In the Shipping/Packing config we have small packages set to 10:1 tried various others like 10:1 and even tried to increase the weight to a huge amount like 30:10 and sitll no change.

the problem we are having is the FedEx Ground module is returning:
No Rates Returned, E523 : Invalid weight.

on the shopping cart page it shows the items weight at .03 lbs

FedEx express is giving basic rates.

Need to get this working, loosing orders due to high shipping rates.

Thanks
JOhn ><>

[kobra]

10:1 is adding 10% of the weight + 1lb

[Stuff4Toys]

10:1 is adding 10% of the weight + 1lb

I understand that, BUT it is not working. As the reason for this thread. It's trying to get FedEx ground rates at .03 lbs and returning an error.

[Stuff4Toys]

Here, stick this item in your cart and go to the shipping estimator. As you will see Express Rates, but NO Ground rates.

http://www.solycostacargo.com/index....ducts_id=13995

I tried an item that weighs .16 lbs and it will retrieve FedEx ground rates.

[Stuff4Toys]

Add this .04 item the the cart with the above and it works just fine??? Still shows the actual weights of the items, not shipping weight.

http://www.solycostacargo.com/index....ducts_id=14187

[Ajeh]

Edit the code for:
/includes/modules/shipping/fedexground.php

and around line 117, change the code to:

        if ($this->packageType == '01' && $shipping_weight < 1) {
          $this->_setWeight(1);
        } else {
//          $this->_setWeight(round($_SESSION['cart']->show_weight(),9));
          $this->_setWeight($shipping_weight);
        }

Does that make it work for you now on the .03lbs regardless of what you use for the Tare Rate?

[Stuff4Toys]

THANKS Linda

That is bringing back a rate now and the price looks adequate.

Looking at the code, shouldn't it have been setting the weight at 1 lb anyway? Oh well, thanks for the workaround, that'll keep the customers happy(er).

JOhn ><>

[Ajeh]

The results of:
$_SESSION['cart']->show_weight()

is the weight without the Tare Rate ... so that is .03 ...