USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates Jan 2012

[Ajeh]

It will be released as soon as USPS changes the server so that we can confirm that it is working properly ...

The old one will still work for most shipping methods, there are just a few new ones added ...

[SPembleton]

I just installed the new module. I am trying to select Priority Module Flat Rate as an option. I am able to select Priority Mail, but not force Flat Rate. Most of the time it is the same, but when shipping in my state, the customer sees a lower price that requires me to provide the shipping box. Is there a way to force Flat Rate?

[Ajeh]

Did you try this section of code:

          //PRIORITY MAIL OPTIONS
          if ($key == 'PRIORITY'){
            $this->container = ''; // Blank, Flate Rate Envelope, or Flat Rate Box // Sm Flat Rate Box, Md Flat Rate Box and Lg Flat Rate Box

          }

[SPembleton]

Thanks Ajeh. That was what I was looking for.

You guys did a great job on the 1.5.0 and the add-ons. Expect a donation before the end of the month.

[Ajeh]

You are most welcome ... thanks for the update that this is working for you ...

[perkiekat]

Did you try this section of code:

          //PRIORITY MAIL OPTIONS
          if ($key == 'PRIORITY'){
            $this->container = ''; // Blank, Flate Rate Envelope, or Flat Rate Box // Sm Flat Rate Box, Md Flat Rate Box and Lg Flat Rate Box

          }

May I ask where this is located at or where I need to add this code? Will need to offer usps flat rates too and I'm not sure where I need to place this code or find it at.

Thank you

[Ajeh]

Around line 485 in the:
/includes/modules/shipping/usps.php

You can change which Priority quote you are getting by changing the:
$this->container = '';

to one of the other settings ... choices are:
blank as in nothing
Sm Flat Rate Box
Md Flat Rate Box
Lg Flat Rate Box

[SPembleton]

Around line 485 in the:
/includes/modules/shipping/usps.php

You can change which Priority quote you are getting by changing the:
$this->container = '';

to one of the other settings ... choices are:
blank as in nothing
Sm Flat Rate Box
Md Flat Rate Box
Lg Flat Rate Box

As a relative newbee, and with all due respect to Ajeh, let me add one more point: This is determining what price is presented to your customer when you check the "Priority Mail" box on that menu on the right when editing USPS. If you want it to be just Standard Priority Mail, just leave it the way it is. If you want the price for a Sm Flat Rate Box to be presented, you would put Sm Flat Rate Box between the single quotes above, so it would read $this->container = 'Sm Flat Rate Box';

[perkiekat]

Thanks, is there a way to offer all of the services based on weight of the box so usps will know which one to show?

In admin side, I only see the following to choose from:

EXPRESS
PRIORITY
FIRST CLASS
PARCEL
MEDIA
LIBRARY

I do not see any flat rates there. How can I add this to the admin side as well so it will be easy for client to change?
Thank you for all of your help. I really appreciate it!

[perkiekat]

As a relative newbee, and with all due respect to Ajeh, let me add one more point: This is determining what price is presented to your customer when you check the "Priority Mail" box on that menu on the right when editing USPS. If you want it to be just Standard Priority Mail, just leave it the way it is. If you want the price for a Sm Flat Rate Box to be presented, you would put Sm Flat Rate Box between the single quotes above, so it would read $this->container = 'Sm Flat Rate Box';

Ok. So I cannot add all flat rates and have usps automatically determine which flat rate to choose from? It should show the correct box size (small, med or large flat rate) according to weight in cart...or at least that sounds logical to me. :)