[VQMod] USPS API Update (Latest API Update)

jeffyork40 wrote:I bought this update simply to fix an issue I have with USPS defaulting to the highest rate on the checkout. Yet, my checkout page still defaults to the highest rate shipping method for all sales. ( I didnt need the <sup> fix as I had that figured out already)

As per the instructions, I simply uploaded the given Hogan_USPS_7_2013.xml file to the VQMOD / XML folder. I am running OC 1.5.3.1

Note: I already had USPS shipping enabled and running in my shipping extensions. I tried disable it and then enable'ing it but that didnt help. In my example test, I took an item with a weight of .10 lbs which can be shipped First class mail parcel for $ 2.32 based on the close proximity of my zip code to my warehouse zip code. That shipping option comes up but, the shipping default is $ 19.99. for Priority Mail Express 1 - Day Flat Rate Envelope. I do not want it defaulting to the highest shipping rate as this causes a conversion problem when people see the default high shipping price. My site is at http://www.hardwarestorecloseouts.com and you can test it on The Westinghouse A-Line Bulb SKU 3404167 if you need to see a real time example.

Did I miss something ? All I seen in your directions was to upload that XML as mentioned above

Jeff York
Director
HardWareStoreCloseouts.com
Texasvalueonline.com
HSCrewardsClub.com

The mod should fix that issue. Take a look at your VQmod logs and your system error logs. You may have a modified file somewhere that is causing the mod to error out.

EDIT: If the problem isn't obvious when you take a look at the logs, post them here and I will be able to get it sorted for you.

JeffroDH wrote:

promofire wrote:I uploaded the new VQmod file and even without enabling USPS yet, trying to go through checkout gave me this when I got to shipping options:

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '}' in /home/mineescal/public_html/vqmod/vqcache/vq2-catalog_model_shipping_usps.php on line 911

I enabled it just to see what would happen and still get this error.

Thanks for the help. OC 1.4.9.3

In the VQmod, find this line

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<search position="replace" offset="408"><![CDATA[class ModelShippingUsps extends Model {]]></search>

and make sure the offset integer matches the number of lines between the first

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<?php

and the final

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?>

in the file.

Sometimes files have extra white space (blank lines between each line of code, for instance) that throws things off.

Replace "408" with "413" for your file.

Nevermind....International works once I set package type to rectangular.

@promofire: Glad you got it sorted.

Thanks for the help. Changing the number made it work except international. Then I discovered the rectangle thing. It's always something really small, like a number or one wrong question mark somewhere.

The module "[VQMod] USPS API Update (Thru Sept. 2014)" does not pickup cheaper commercial rate (international) on my store buyomart.com
Please I need assistance.

Version and error logs please...

rayshobby wrote:(sorry if I am reposting but the previous post didn't seem to appear...)
Hi, I just installed this vqmod (I have OC 1.5.6). The strange thing I am seeing is that the Get Quotes popup shows the USPS options correctly, in ascending order sorted by price, but the checkout page shows them in descending order (i.e. the most expensive option comes first). Any idea why this is happening? Thanks.

Curious to see if you've sorted your issue, since I haven't heard back. If you're having issues with this, please post your vqmod and system error logs.

I have looked at my log files. and I have looked at my VQmod files as per your suggestion. I see nothing unusual in the VQ mod files and I am attaching the log file. However, I do not see anything obvious. But, I am still getting the default to the highest USPS rate plan which is causing a lot of drop outs on my checkout page. Opencart V 1.5.3.1

Here is a log file.
<RateV4Response><Package ID="1"><ZipOrigination>40065</ZipOrigination><ZipDestination>40509</ZipDestination><Pounds>0</Pounds><Ounces>1.6</Ounces><Size>REGULAR</Size><Machinable>TRUE</Machinable><Zone>2</Zone><Postage CLASSID="3"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day</MailService><Rate>16.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="2"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>16.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="55"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Flat Rate Boxes</MailService><Rate>44.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="56"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Flat Rate Boxes Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>44.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="13"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="27"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="30"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Legal Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="31"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Legal Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="62"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Padded Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="63"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Padded Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="1"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day</MailService><Rate>5.75</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="22"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day Large

jeffyork40 wrote:I have looked at my log files. and I have looked at my VQmod files as per your suggestion. I see nothing unusual in the VQ mod files and I am attaching the log file. However, I do not see anything obvious. But, I am still getting the default to the highest USPS rate plan which is causing a lot of drop outs on my checkout page. Opencart V 1.5.3.1

Here is a log file.
<RateV4Response><Package ID="1"><ZipOrigination>40065</ZipOrigination><ZipDestination>40509</ZipDestination><Pounds>0</Pounds><Ounces>1.6</Ounces><Size>REGULAR</Size><Machinable>TRUE</Machinable><Zone>2</Zone><Postage CLASSID="3"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day</MailService><Rate>16.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="2"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>16.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="55"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Flat Rate Boxes</MailService><Rate>44.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="56"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Flat Rate Boxes Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>44.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="13"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="27"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="30"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Legal Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="31"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Legal Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="62"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Padded Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="63"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 1-Day Padded Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="1"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day</MailService><Rate>5.75</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="22"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day Large

Vqmod produces error logs separately from the store logs. I need to see that log if there is one.

Hi Jeffro- just purchased your mod and installed it. I have only this mod installed, running OC 1.5.5.1.
It has not taken away the <sup> nonsense from USPS. Did I miss doing something?
Here is a screen shot: Here is the (very long) error log:

2014-11-21 3:59:53 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: cart in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 2
2014-11-21 3:59:53 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: signature in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 3
2014-11-21 4:00:00 - USPS DATA SENT: API=RateV4&XML=<RateV4Request USERID="xxxxxxx"> <Package ID="1"> <Service>ALL</Service> <ZipOrigination>10465</ZipOrigination> <ZipDestination>92620</ZipDestination> <Pounds>2</Pounds> <Ounces>8</Ounces> <Container>VARIABLE</Container> <Size>REGULAR</Size> <Width>5</Width> <Length>5</Length> <Height>5</Height> <Girth>25</Girth> <Machinable>false</Machinable> </Package></RateV4Request>
2014-11-21 4:00:00 - USPS DATA RECV: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<RateV4Response><Package ID="1"><ZipOrigination>10465</ZipOrigination><ZipDestination>92620</ZipDestination><Pounds>2</Pounds><Ounces>8</Ounces><Size>REGULAR</Size><Machinable>FALSE</Machinable><Zone>8</Zone><Postage CLASSID="3"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482;</MailService><Rate>46.00</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="2"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>46.00</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="55"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Flat Rate Boxes</MailService><Rate>44.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="56"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Flat Rate Boxes Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>44.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="13"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="27"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="30"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Legal Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="31"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Legal Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="62"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Padded Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="63"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Padded Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="1"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482;</MailService><Rate>15.50</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="22"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Large Flat Rate Box</MailService><Rate>17.90</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="17"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Medium Flat Rate Box</MailService><Rate>12.65</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="28"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Small Flat Rate Box</MailService><Rate>5.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="16"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>5.75</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="44"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Legal Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>5.90</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="29"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Padded Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>6.10</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="38"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Gift Card Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>5.75</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="42"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Small Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>5.75</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="40"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Window Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>5.75</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="4"><MailService>Standard Post^&#174;</MailService><Rate>12.78</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="6"><MailService>Media Mail Parcel</MailService><Rate>3.65</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="7"><MailService>Library Mail Parcel</MailService><Rate>3.48</Rate></Postage></Package></RateV4Response>

Thanks,

Based on the error logs, it looks like you've either got other mods installed (you say you don't), modifications to core template files, or you may have downloaded the wrong version. For further support, post your VQMod error logs as well.

You've got some undefined variables and other things going on that are unrelated to my mod, FYI.

JeffroDH, Yes, saw the errors as well, tried to get rid of Google Checkout to no avail, posted on the forum but no one answered. If I comment it out, error still appears, put it back, still appears ....

On the server, VQMOD error log is empty. Yes, I have modified core files, but I really don't think there is anything other than the core VQMOD and your mod. I installed both yesterday.

All I have for you is the OC error log again:

2014-11-21 4:08:41 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: cart in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 2
2014-11-21 4:08:41 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: signature in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 3
2014-11-21 4:08:47 - USPS DATA SENT: API=RateV4&XML=<RateV4Request USERID="xxxxxxxx"> <Package ID="1"> <Service>ALL</Service> <ZipOrigination>10465</ZipOrigination> <ZipDestination>92620</ZipDestination> <Pounds>2</Pounds> <Ounces>8</Ounces> <Container>VARIABLE</Container> <Size>REGULAR</Size> <Width>5</Width> <Length>5</Length> <Height>5</Height> <Girth>25</Girth> <Machinable>false</Machinable> </Package></RateV4Request>
2014-11-21 4:08:47 - USPS DATA RECV: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<RateV4Response><Package ID="1"><ZipOrigination>10465</ZipOrigination><ZipDestination>92620</ZipDestination><Pounds>2</Pounds><Ounces>8</Ounces><Size>REGULAR</Size><Machinable>FALSE</Machinable><Zone>8</Zone><Postage CLASSID="3"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482;</MailService><Rate>46.00</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="2"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>46.00</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="55"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Flat Rate Boxes</MailService><Rate>44.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="56"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Flat Rate Boxes Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>44.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="13"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="27"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="30"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Legal Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="31"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Legal Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="62"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Padded Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="63"><MailService>Priority Mail Express 2-Day^&#8482; Padded Flat Rate Envelope Hold For Pickup</MailService><Rate>19.99</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="1"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482;</MailService><Rate>15.50</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="22"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Large Flat Rate Box</MailService><Rate>17.90</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="17"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Medium Flat Rate Box</MailService><Rate>12.65</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="28"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Small Flat Rate Box</MailService><Rate>5.95</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="16"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>5.75</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="44"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Legal Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>5.90</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="29"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Padded Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>6.10</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="38"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Gift Card Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>5.75</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="42"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Small Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>5.75</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="40"><MailService>Priority Mail 2-Day^&#8482; Window Flat Rate Envelope</MailService><Rate>5.75</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="4"><MailService>Standard Post^&#174;</MailService><Rate>12.78</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="6"><MailService>Media Mail Parcel</MailService><Rate>3.65</Rate></Postage><Postage CLASSID="7"><MailService>Library Mail Parcel</MailService><Rate>3.48</Rate></Postage></Package></RateV4Response>
2014-11-21 4:09:25 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: cart in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 2
2014-11-21 4:09:25 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: signature in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 3
2014-11-21 4:21:29 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: cart in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 2
2014-11-21 4:21:29 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: signature in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 3
2014-11-21 4:21:50 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: cart in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 2
2014-11-21 4:21:50 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: signature in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 3
2014-11-21 4:22:00 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: cart in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 2
2014-11-21 4:22:00 - PHP Notice: Undefined variable: signature in /home//public_html/catalog/view/theme/default/template/payment/google_checkout.tpl on line 3

What do you suggest?

I'll take a look at 1.5.5.1 again later this afternoon, but given that there are other modifications to core files, that may go beyond the scope of free support. That said, I'll do what I can.

Have you double checked to make sure you downloaded the right version of my mod that matches your version of OC?

Yes, it is correct for 1.5.5.1. Thanks

I see the delivery times have been briefly touched on but no real solutions. It doesn't matter if the display button is on or off I am not getting estimated times. I've played a littled in the usps.php file and in the xml files to see if I could hard code them into the descriptions. I'm obviously not getting them in the right place.

I'd just like to hard code so it shows "First Class Mail Parcel (2-5 days)" etc.

Can you tell me where I would go about this (file and line # if possible)?

Thanks a lot.

BTW - otherwise everything is great and gets a thumbs up!

JeffroDH- have you had a chance to look at the VQMOD? I cannot use it as is....

kimbo wrote:JeffroDH- have you had a chance to look at the VQMOD? I cannot use it as is....

I've checked it with my stock version of 1.5.5.1 and have confirmed that it is working as expected.

Things to check:

1. Did you install VQMod before attempting to apply this mod?
2. VQMod error logs - located in /vqmod/logs/. There will be one for each day of the week that an error is written.

Based on your problem, it doesn't appear that the mod is being applied to the store at all, which indicates that it is either not installed correctly (copy the xml to the /vqmod/xml/ directory) or is encountering an error based on your custom template and failing to complete. In the latter case, there will be data in the error logs, assuming that the directory is writeable by the server.

If you want to PM some FTP credentials, I'll take a quick look and see what I can do.

[quote][/quote]Based on your problem, it doesn't appear that the mod is being applied to the store at all, which indicates that it is either not installed correctly (copy the xml to the /vqmod/xml/ directory) or is encountering an error based on your custom template and failing to complete. In the latter case, there will be data in the error logs, assuming that the directory is writeable by the server.
That was the problem, I installed your mod within the VQMOD directory but not within the xml file.
Seems to be working perfectly now, thanks JeffroDH!

kimbo wrote:Based on your problem, it doesn't appear that the mod is being applied to the store at all, which indicates that it is either not installed correctly (copy the xml to the /vqmod/xml/ directory)...
That was the problem, I installed your mod within the VQMOD directory but not within the xml file.
Seems to be working perfectly now, thanks JeffroDH!

Glad you got it working!