What to update for the jan. 17, 2016 USPS update?

Hello,
I hope this is OK to ask here.
I have a client that has a site that was set up by someone else. They got the mail about the new APIs and have asked me to address what needs updating.

The USPS module that is being used starts with the following text when the info button is clicked:

"United States Postal Service

You will need to have registered an account with USPS at https://secure.shippingapis.com/registration/ to use this module."

Can someone tell me which module this is and whether it is from the USPS APIs or something that is included with Zen Cart?

-and

Does it need to be updated?

Thanks for any help,
Zaug

The USPS K7 is at:
https://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=1292

At around midnight January 17, 2016 that USPS module will be updated to the USPS K8 January 17, 2016 module when the USPS Production server should be updated ...

The USPS K8 beta test module is available for testing on the TEST server ONLY at:
https://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?219267-USPS-January-17-2016-K8-BETA-TEST-SERVER-ONLY

in post #33 ...

NOTE: there may be additional changes between now and the official release, which will, again, be posted at:
https://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=1292

when it is released ...

Hi,
I need to ask: Is in necessary to upgrade to K8 or will K7 continue to function properly.

Regards,
Ron

You always want to upgrade to the current USPS shipping module ...

USPS K8 January 17, 2016 will be released later today ...

Hi,

Thanks. The reason I asked is I have made custom modifications to the module. These are mods you provided for handling of a special ordering scenario. I will find the forum post, find the information and make the mods once the new version is released.

The attachment on post #33 is pretty close to the real release:
https://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?219267-USPS-January-17-2016-K8-BETA-TEST-SERVER-ONLY

I am just adding a few obscure country changes then I will release it on the plugin at:
https://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=1292

The USPS January 17, 2016 K8 has been released.

Announcement:
https://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?219291-USPS-RateV4-Intl-RateV2-Jan-17-2016-Version-K8

You should subscribe to the news and announcement forum for any news and updates about Zen Cart:
https://www.zen-cart.com/forumdisplay.php?2-Zen-Cart-Release-Announcements

The USPS January 17, 2016 shipping module can be downloaded at:
https://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=1292

WARNING: There was an error on the Zip for the USPS January 17, 2016 shipping module.

If you downloaded it before 12:15 PM EST, please download it again. You will know that you have the back Zip when your site goes wonky. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Ajeh:

WARNING: There was an error on the Zip for the USPS January 17, 2016 shipping module.

If you downloaded it before 12:15 PM EST, please download it again. You will know that you have the back Zip when your site goes wonky. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Oh thank Heaven! I was going nuts thinking I did something wrong! LOL! I had things backed up just in case. :0)
-- Debbie

You thought you were doing something wrong ... gads!

I loaded the zip to a test site and thought initially it was the plugin test as it threw me an error result that was similar in that it redirected my page somewhere else ... but it was just the language file being the code file ...

Now all is right in the world once more ... :cool:

Ajeh:

You thought you were doing something wrong ... gads!

I loaded the zip to a test site and thought initially it was the plugin test as it threw me an error result that was similar in that it redirected my page somewhere else ... but it was just the language file being the code file ...

Now all is right in the world once more ... :cool:

I always immediately think it's something stupid I have done. LOL! (Like being so tired on Friday I installed K7 instead of K8 in the test cart.) But the correct one is now installed and seems to be working properly & rates increased as expected (unfortunately for the customers)...but that means the module is working. :)

Thanks again, Linda!

-- Debbie

Glad things are working right again ... :smile: