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[lowmips]

go to:
/administrator/components/com_virtuemart/classes/shipping/uspsv5/class.Package.php. 

On line 167, uncomment the echo line:

Code:

// echo $message.'<br/>;

So it is now like this:

Code:

echo $message.'<br/>;

Then, be sure that the VirtueMart debug mode is turned on.  Then, re-run the checkout as an administrator account.  You should get a bit more information about what is happening.

[jclawson01]

I am not seeing any more details than when I have the debug on. below is what I'm seeing.

Debug: Starting Shipping module: uspsv5
Debug: uspsv5::list_rates() - Starting
Debug: Shipment::addPackage() Adding a new bundled package
Debug: Shipment::addPackage() - Package Number: 1
Debug: Shipment::addPackage() - Package is Bundled
Debug: Shipment::addPackage() - Maxweight: 70
Debug: Package::addItem() - ***** Adding item 1 (50mm Stem) to package #1 *****
Debug: Package::addItem() - Package weight is now: 0.06375
Debug: Package::query_rates() - Querying for Source: US/83709 , Destination: US/83703, Weight: 0.06375, Value: 99.95
Debug: uspsv5::get_rates_array() - Calculating domestic shipping.

http://Production.ShippingAPIs.com/ShippingAPI.dll?API=RateV4&XML=<RateV4Request USERID="" ><Revision /><Package ID="0"><Service>All</Service><ZipOrigination>83709</ZipOrigination><ZipDestination>83703</ZipDestination><Pounds>0</Pounds><Ounces>2</Ounces><Container /><Size>REGULAR</Size><Machinable>FALSE</Machinable>   </Package></RateV4Request>

Debug: Package::query_rates() - Rate query returned null results.
Debug: Shipment::populate() - query_rates() failed.
Debug: uspsv5::list_rates() - shipment->populate() failed!
Notice: We are unable to ship via USPS at this time. System Error.


Thank you for your time and help

[lowmips]

OK, so we see the request, but no reply.  You should be seeing some kind of reply from the API.  The request looks good, so I'm assuming that either the communications are failing or there is an authentication error (is your username correct?).

ps. never include user credentials in a public forum post.

[jclawson01]

the user id is the same as what I login into usps.com with right? or is there a different one that they issue?

[lowmips]

No, it should be the key they give you when you sign up for the API.

[jclawson01]

I have gotten the correct username and have a live account now w/usps. But I'm still getting the same errors as before please help.

Debug: Package::query_rates() - Rate query returned null results.
Debug: Shipment::populate() - query_rates() failed.
Debug: uspsv5::list_rates() - shipment->populate() failed!
Notice: We are unable to ship via USPS at this time. System Error.

Thanks for the help

[lowmips]

You're still not seeing the XML reply?

[jclawson01]

I figured out my issue, I missed placing the "/" on the dll file. Thanks for the help

[piperpilot]

Reggie,

Any idea why the flat rate envelopes might not be showing up even though I have them chosen as an option?

My first thought is that the request isn't including the LxWxH and it needs that to return the options?

Anyways, here's the request:

Code:

http://Production.ShippingAPIs.com/ShippingAPI.dll?API=IntlRateV2&XML=<IntlRateV2Request USERID="##########" >
<Package ID="0"><Pounds>0</Pounds><Ounces>5</Ounces><Machinable>FALSE</Machinable>
<MailType>Package</MailType><ValueOfContents>12</ValueOfContents><Country>England</Country><Container>RECTANGULAR</Container>
<Size>REGULAR</Size>
<Width>0</Width><Length>0</Length><Height>0</Height><Girth>0</Girth></Package></IntlRateV2Request>

The response is rather long, so it is atttached here as a doc.

[lowmips]

The response shows GXG envelopes as the only envelope-related service being returned.  Do you have that selected? Otherwise, I can't give you an answer.  The module can only show what is returned.  If you're expecting other envelope services to be returned, you'll need to look at the requirements/restrictions for each and see if it applies to you.

Reggie

[piperpilot]

Reggie,

I don't actually have the GXG envelope selected.  Do you have a link to the developers guide for USPS where the requirements are listed.  I'll do a little more research and get back to the group.

Curtis

[lowmips]

No developer's guide that I know of.  You'll have to look up each service and see what the requirements are that way.  Maybe it's the destination that is restricting the services?  Either way, you'll need to be careful about what you offer.  If you offer envelopes, make sure EVERY product you offer is envelope-size.  Otherwise, you could end up offering envelope rates for large items.

Reggie

[piperpilot]

For archiving purposes, the guide is here:

http://www.usps.com/webtools/_pdf/Rate-Calculators-v1-3.pdf

I'm gonna dig into it.

Ultimately it would be great to have the ability to specify for an item whether it qualifies for a certain flat rate package or not.  The logic gets kinda complicated if there are multiple items.

If I come up with a good solution, I'll post back to the group.

[lowmips]

Yes, the API guide is good for creating a shipping solution, but you'll still have to look up individual services for more specific information on each.

Good luck!