When can we upload the new USPS files?

[Ajeh]

That is a bizarre one to say the least ... I have not seen it happen before but thanks for the info ...

[SPembleton]

Thanks Ajeh. Sorry about the file. I had it send an email to me with the log file. If I send it to /logs, where do I find the file? I will repost the file in case anyone else has an idea.

Also, I noticed that it is coming up with the wrong weight. It should be 0 (They are very very lightweight items), and it says 4oz. The weight of the item in zencart is correct (0). Does it default to 4oz if there is no weight. I will test again using a product that has a weight entered.

[Ajeh]

You would look on the server in the directory:
/logs

that is on the same level as:
/includes

in the directory /logs ... be sure to refresh this directory in your FTP program to see the newest quote ...

[SPembleton]

I just repeated with a product with a weight. I got the following:

View Source:
USPS build: 2014-01-26 Server: production Quote Request Rate Type: Retail USPS Options (weight, time): Display transit time USPS Domestic Transit Time Calculation Mode: NEW Cart Weight: 0.08775625 Maximum: 50 Tare Rates: Small/Medium: 10:0.2 Large: 10:0.2 Handling method: Order Handling fee Domestic: $0.00 Handling fee International: $0.00 Decimals: 3 Total Weight: 0.296531875 Pounds: 0 Ounces: 5 Domestic Length: 8.625 Width: 5.375 Height: 1.625 International Length: 9.50 Width: 1.0 Height: 5.50 ZipOrigination: 32713 ZipDestination: 49424 City: Holland State: Michigan Order Total: $3.50

Notice that it says "Cart Weight: 0.08775625", but the total weight is "0.296531875 Pounds". The Cart Weight is correct. When I repeat for a product with 0 weight, cart weight is correct, but it still adds 0.2 pounds.

Is it adding 0.21 pounds (3.36oz) for the packaging? If yes, that is a lot for an envelope. If not, where is the other weight coming from?

[Ajeh]

You are showing that you add weight on the two Tare Rates ... these give higher weights to USPS so you are not seeing your exact product weights ...

[SPembleton]

Ok, I figured it out. What is the old saying "Give him enough rope and he will hang himself". I adjusted the settings for the packaging in my shop and everything is pretty close now.

Thanks for all of your help

[Ajeh]

Not a problem ... thanks for the update that this is working better for you now ...

[rbkinsey]

I'm using v 1.3.9h and did the short list, but now my admin panel for shipping modules doesn't have a install button or that right panel displaying. I was careful to take a backup of the usps.php files and replaced both files back the way it was, but still getting no install button. Any clues?

[Ajeh]

Check that you do not have backup copies in your directory:
/includes/modules/shipping

That is an autoloading directory and depending on how you rename a backup will cause it to attempt to load ...

[rbkinsey]

Thanks, just what I needed. I had renamed old file to uspsOLD.php and it was impacting stuff.

One more question please. I don't see any USPS choices for shipping during checkout since the update installed. I'm using the company's webtool acct ID for the production server, but testing the site on a development server. Could that be why I get no usps choices? Perhaps I need an account setup for the development server?