USPS Web Tools Price Change Updates Jan 2012

There is only the 1 quote ... but you could customize that based on weight as to which one it uses on the container size ...

Ajeh:

There is only the 1 quote ... but you could customize that based on weight as to which one it uses on the container size ...

Thank you!

I've modified my usps.php file and don't like updating it unless I have to, but I want to make sure the pricing is correct. We don't offer any of the new flat-rate options on our store, only the following:

Priority, Express, Priority Flat Rate Envelope, Express Mail Flat Rate Env, GXG

Will the existing usps.php file still pull the correct rates for these options? Any other issues?

We're still on zencart 1.3.8a (again, don't like updating if it ain't broke, don't fix it)

The new USPS January 22, 2012 works with Zen Cart v1.3.8 thru v1.5 ...

It is recommended that you upgrade to the current version for USPS ...

You can merge your changes into the current USPS shipping module ...

We're still on zencart 1.3.8a (again, don't like updating if it ain't broke, don't fix it)

IT IS BROKE!!!! You are vulnerable to SERIOUS security vulnerabilities.

We're on 1.39h and latest USPS files have been updated.
Not seeing the FLAT rates options for DOMESTIC, only for International.
Wondering if this is normal or only for V 1.39h ?

Thanks Guys !
:smile:

I have the upgraded v 1.3.9H I use USPS,

Priority , Express, Parcel Post, First Class Mail

First Class Mail international, Priority International, Express International

I do NOT use any flat rates.

I notice that now my USPS calculatior will not calculate the Frist class mail international option.'

It looks like everything else All other options are working correctly.

I want to know if this patch will fix that problem, (the USPS update jan22)

I also want to know what other features are added with this new update and I want to know that if I do not want to use the new features that I dont have to? For instance it is talking about the flat rate options but I do NOT want to offer that to my customers. Please let me know how this works thanks. Jamie

Yes you need to upgrade. The old module will quit working March 31, 2012 according to USPS plans to shut down the technology that fed the old rates to the old module.

The upgrade for this module is simple: record your settings, remove the old module, upload the 2 new files to replace the 2 old files, install and reconfigure the new module. Takes all of 10 minutes if you use a pen and paper for writing down your settings.

DrByte:

Yes you need to upgrade. The old module will quit working March 31, 2012 according to USPS plans to shut down the technology that fed the old rates to the old module.
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By' old module', do you mean 1.38 or 1.39h ?
Thanks Dr.Byte:D

cranes:

We're on 1.39h and latest USPS files have been updated.
Not seeing the FLAT rates options for DOMESTIC, only for International.
Wondering if this is normal or only for V 1.39h ?

I am seeing the same behavior on my 1.39h setup after the latest USPS is installed. For Domestic, Priority Mail options show up, but not the flat rates. 95% of our shipping has been Flat Rate Envelopes in the past.

cranes:

By' old module', do you mean 1.38 or 1.39h ?
Thanks Dr.Byte:D

I mean ALL USPS modules released prior to January 21, 2012, whether as addons here or as part of core code in older Zen Cart versions.

ts232:

I am seeing the same behavior on my 1.39h setup after the latest USPS is installed. For Domestic, Priority Mail options show up, but not the flat rates. 95% of our shipping has been Flat Rate Envelopes in the past.

Were you using the USPS that comes with Zen Cart or did you use the RateV4 add on?

OK, updated our usps.com php file in the shipping modules, but our sorting code isn't working. File attached and modded code starts on line 297. I've checked the shipping options names and everything seems to be correct but it is still showing all the shipping options as true on the site and not turning the ones off we want by weight. Please take a look and let me know how to adjust. Thanks guys.

You have defined $show_it but you are not using it ...

Add an IF around the method:

[B]if ($show_it) {[/B]
// add $this->usps_countries to title to test actual country
          $methods[] = array('id' => $type,
                             'title' => $title,
                             'cost' => ($cost * $shipping_num_boxes) + (MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_HANDLING_METHOD == 'Box' ? $usps_handling_fee * $shipping_num_boxes : $usps_handling_fee) );

          // bof: sort by contributed by Marco B
          // Sort the options
          if (MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_QUOTE_SORT != 'Unsorted') {
            usort($methods,'usps_sort_'.MODULE_SHIPPING_USPS_QUOTE_SORT);
          }
          // eof: sort by contributed by Marco B
        }
[B]}[/B]

See if that helps ...

Perfect thanks!

Ajeh:

Were you using the USPS that comes with Zen Cart or did you use the RateV4 add on?

I just upgraded yesterday with the version I found from the downloads section. Folder name is USPS v15 Ratev3

Is that the right one to use?

That is the correct one to use ...

You should see for the Domestic choices:

United States Postal Service (1 x 0.06lbs) (First-Class Mail (2 - 5 days)) $1.95
United States Postal Service (1 x 0.06lbs) (Priority Mail (2 - 3 days)) $5.20
United States Postal Service (1 x 0.06lbs) (Parcel Post (4 - 7 days)) $5.20
United States Postal Service (1 x 0.06lbs) (Media Mail) $2.47
United States Postal Service (1 x 0.06lbs) (Library) $2.35

Thank you for creating this new module! I almost have it working.

I installed it per the instructions:

Printed out all my old settings
Uninstalled the USPS module in Admin
Copied the downloaded includes folder to the parent directory (it overwrote the USPS files as expected)
Installed the USPS module in Admin using my old settings

I am having a couple of problems.

1. The estimate shipping table is not working for domestic or international.
2. When checking out as an international customer, it says something like "Sorry we are not able to ship to that region"

I am using 1.3.9h

Thank you,

Gary

Do you have a Zone set on the USPS shipping module?

What settings do you see in the right hand panel if you go to Modules ... Shipping ... and click on USPS ...

Thank you for your reply. Here are my settings.

Enable USPS Shipping
True

Enter the USPS Web Tools User ID
##########

Which server to use
production

Quote Sort Order
Price

Handling Fee - US
0

Handling Fee - International
0

Handling Per Order or Per Box
Box

Decimal Settings
2

Tax Class
Taxable Goods

Tax Basis
Shipping

Shipping Zone
Washington

Sort Order
10

All Packages are Machinable
False

USPS Options
Display weight, Display transit time

Domestic Shipping Methods
EXPRESS, PRIORITY, FIRST CLASS

International Shipping Methods
Global Express, Priority Mail Int Flat Rate Small Box, First Class Mail Int Parcel

Debug Mode
Off