USPS Shipping Module by MarcoB - RateV4, IntlRateV2 - Support Thread

[Marco B]

My module allows for a volume value (cubic inches) which is separate from weight.

I have a test version of my module for dimensions based on volume.

What you can do is set volume high for items that are oversized. Then apply a set of dimensions for orders above volume x that allows you to qualify for balloon rate.

If you are interested in trying the test version of my module send me a pm with your email address. Just don't apply the test version to a live site. Use a test store for this sort of thing.

[bigbusybee]

My module allows for a volume value (cubic inches) which is separate from weight.

What you can do is set volume high for items that are oversized. Then apply a set of dimensions for orders above volume x that allows you to qualify for balloon rate.

So are you saying that regular sized products would be priced by actual weight and oversized by the volume value?

In the package with the dimensions given above the ballon rate is 20 lbs. (US Zones 1-4), the dimensional weight is 26 lbs (US Zones 5-8), the international weight (actual) is 5 lbs. How would setting the volume high diffrentiate between these so an accurate shipping fee is charged?

[Marco B]

Yes,

The volume is used by the module internally. USPS is told the origin, destination, dimensions, and weight. Shipping quotes are returned based on all that info.

The USPS API Server knows it's own rates for different services and destinations.

[bigbusybee]

I can't seem to figure out how to set this up properly.

The Dimension Calculation is set to volume.

There are three test products:

#1 weighs 5 lbs. and measures 26 x 38 x 5. Product weight is entered at 5.000004940 to represent 5 lbs. & the volume (cubic inches) of 4940

#2 weighs 5 lbs. and measures 29 x 40 x 5. Product weight is entered at 5.000005800 to represent 5 lbs. & the volume (cubic inches) of 5800

#3 weighs 5 lbs. and measures 18 x 22 x 5. Product weight is entered at 5.000001980 to represent 5 lbs. & the volume (cubic inches) of 1980

I guess that the Volume Dimension Config has to be changed from the pre-set of: 12x12x12;+ to something else. It can't just be one setup because each of the above sizes work out to different dimensional weights. Help please?

[Marco B]

I'm assuming that you are using my test version though I wonder how you managed to get a copy since I never got a pm from you asking for a copy!

How did you get it?

First turn on xml debug mode and show me what the module does in the debug box.

[bigbusybee]

I'm assuming that you are using my test version though I wonder how you managed to get a copy since I never got a pm from you asking for a copy!

Hi Marco,

Sorry about that - I am using your test version. PM sent.

[Marco B]

Hello,

I have decided to release another test version of the module.

This one has a language file included which makes it compatible with the zencart v1.5 beta.

The language file has all the new services added and allows you to customise your shipping service names for each language.

Let me know how it goes in the comments below! There might be some glitches so don't use this on a live site yet.

I've spoken with a few people now and the general consensus is people want volume or dimensions to be a separate field in the products admin section so I have decided to start in that direction with the next release of the module.