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

I installed this mod for one of my clients and it worked fine. She sent me a message saying that she's had e-mail that first class international shipping was no longer available after the USPS updates this week. I checked for an update to the mod an found none so I installed the USPS update for 1.5 dated Jan 22 in the hopes that it would work. It looks like it generates the rates correctly but I have an error in admin:

Warning Shipping Configuration errors!
The parameters set in Package Dimensions Config #1 are invalid, please enter valid shipping parameters. Current setting will be overridden with default: 'regular;+'
The parameters set in Package Dimensions Config #2 are invalid.

Also the configuration options optional services for the mod are missing. Will this get an update to work with the USPS January changes or do I need to remove it?

This module has not been updated for the USPS January 22, 2012 changes ...

There is a RateV3 that is updated for the USPS January 22, 2012 changes in the Free Software Add Ons ...

Until this contribution is updated, you will probably need to go to the USPS January 22, 2012 for RateV3 if you want the First Class International to work ...

You might look at the Announcements on this, if you have trouble finding it:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=191406

Though I'm certainly not qualified to update this mod, but while waiting for an official update,

I edited the:

/includes/modules/shipping/usps.php

by changing the word Package

to Parcel

In 4 places in the file where it was related to International First Class

Copied my USPS userID and settings.
Removed the mod from within Admin
FTP the changed file to the site
Installed the mod and restored my USPS UserID and settings.

First Class International Parcel now appears as a choice.

TNX Ajeh. I got the idea by comparing the new and old Stock USPS modules for differences.

RixStix:

I edited the:

/includes/modules/shipping/usps.php

by changing the word Package

to Parcel

In 4 places in the file where it was related to International First Class
.
Thanks! That worked like a charm. I did find and change Package 6 times in the file though. I tested the change on a local copy of her site and it worked correctly. I've updated my customers site and she's tested the change and verified that it's working correctly too.

thanks again for the help.

Hi:
On Jan. 22 I removed and then re-installed the USPS shipping module. Everything looks okay except that the module does NOT show any option for a customer to choose USPS First-Class mail PACKAGE rate. It shows all other options but including First-Class letter but it does not show the package option I've re-installed this module several times but to no avail. Can anyone help?
I am using v1.3.9e. I'd like to use the latest version but I cant figure out how to install it. If any one can help with this as well I would be eternally grateful.

Thanks,
Fick
Fly Fishing Discounters
https://www.flyfishingdiscounter.com

The new USPS January 22, 2012 release is in the Free Software Add Ons at:
http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?main_page=product_contrib_info&products_id=1962

Makes sure that you followed all the instructions in the readme.txt file ...

You can also test if you installed it correctly by doing a search in the Tools ... Developers Tool Kit ... in the bottom input box enter:
usps.php

and you should see the version id for:

• @version $Id: usps.php 18348F 2012-01-22 01:22:00Z ajeh $

Then, check if you are using Tare Rates in the Configuration ... Shipping/Packaging ... if so, are they making the weight too high for First Class? Or, do you need to change the decimal places from 3 to 2 on the USPS configuration? Note: in some cases you might need to change this to 1 ...

Hi:
I did everything instructed including calling BlueHost to be sure it was installed properly but I still get the same thing - no FIRST-CLASS INTNAT'L PACKAGE rate. Also, in the Developer Kit I see the following:
Line #9 : * @version $Id: usps.php 18306 2011-01-03 01:09:49Z ajeh $
which is not the code you said I should be seeing. Do you have any other ideas?
Thanks,
Rick

It sounds like you are not installing the new files onto your server ...

In your FTP program, you should see the directory:
/includes

for your shop ...

When you unzip the new USPS January 22, 2012 download, you should see the directory:
/usps_v15

If you go into that directory, you will see the directory:
/includes

and the file:
readme.txt

Now, you want to copy the directory:
/includes

to your server with your FTP program so that you are overwriting the files on your server:
/includes

If asked do you want to overwrite files, say YES ...

Next, follow the instructions in the readme.txt

Hi I installed the update, everything seems to be fine except I got the warning messages in admin-->modules-->shipping

Shipping Configuration errors!
The parameters set in Package Dimensions Config #1 are invalid, please enter valid shipping parameters. Current setting will be overridden with default: 'regular;+'
The parameters set in Package Dimensions Config #2 are invalid.

I'm using v1.3.9h now.

Please advice if I should ignore the msgs or do something about it?

Thanks,

Sounds like it might be related to the Ratev4 that you were using that changes the file:
/your_admin_dir/modules.php

and now, as you are not using it, you are getting the warning ...

I installed this mod and had it configured, but when I test it out on the site I am getting this message on the checkout page>

2147219101 - Missing value for Service.

How can I clear this so that I can see the rates?

Are you referring to the USPS January 22, 2012 update or to the USPS Shipping Module - RateV4, IntlRateV2 add on?

The add on for:
USPS Shipping Module - RateV4, IntlRateV2

has not been updated for the January 22, 2012 changes ...

uploaded the USPS Shipping Module - RateV4, IntlRateV2

That one is not up to date ... you might read some previous messages on this thread and se if you can make the changes that have been talked about to update it enough to work with the January 22, 2012 changes ...

Ajeh:

Sounds like it might be related to the Ratev4 that you were using that changes the file:
/your_admin_dir/modules.php

and now, as you are not using it, you are getting the warning ...
so, how do I fix it if I don't plan to upgrade to v1.5 at this moment? many things

Hi, Linda:
That worked perfectly. Your're the one!!!!!!!!
Rick
Fly Fishing Discounters

Thanks for the update that this works for you ... :smile:

zartoo:

so, how do I fix it if I don't plan to upgrade to v1.5 at this moment? many things

You could just put back the original file for:
/admin/modules.php

Thanks, it works!

I've tried several times to get this module to work but cannot. I can get the default one working no problem.
However I want to ship only flat rate boxes so I installed this.

I put in the default sizes in the config pane.

==========================
Enable USPS Shipping
True
Enter the USPS Web Tools User ID
MY ID
Which server to use
production
Handling Fee - US
0
Handling Fee - International
0
Handling Per Order or Per Box
Box
Percent Shipping Discount
0
Quote Sort Order
Unsorted
Tax Class
--none--
Tax Basis
Shipping
Shipping Zone
--none--
Sort Order
0
All Packages are Machinable
False
International Quote Options
--none--
Domestic Quote Options
--none--
USPS Options
Display weight, Display transit time
Dimension Calculation
weight
Weight Dimensions Config
6x5x12;20.5 8.3x12x15;30 12x12x15;+
Volume Dimensions Config
5x8x8;250 5x15x25;+
Enable Commercial Shipping
N
Domestic Shipping - Commercial Services
--none--
Domestic Shipping Methods
Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box, Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box, Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box
International Shipping Methods
Priority Mail Int Flat Rate Small Box, Priority Mail Int Flat Rate Med Box, Priority Mail Int Flat Rate Lrg Box
Shipping Quote Options Filtering
Off
Debug Mode
Email

==========================

The error is this:

USPS Debug Mode Enabled!
weight: 20.5lb, dimensions: 6x5x12
weight: 30lb, dimensions: 8.3x12x15
weight: +lb, dimensions: 12x12x15
Setting dimensions: l=12 w=6 h=5, Weight: 0.0625, Volume: 0

That is the only thing I see when I check out.

Any Ideas?

Chuck