USPS Methods

[michael_s]

MAY 12th API UPDATE COMPATIBLE WITH v4.1.2

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A BETA VERSION
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Please note: The test server option will not work because there is no test server for the v3 API. You must email USPS and ask them to switch your account to the production server and tell them you are using OSCommerce.

If you need to use this with insurance, please use USPS Methods 3.0 until I can upload a new version with insurance.

INSTALLATION
If you previously installed USPS Methods 3.0 up to 4.1, all you need is the USPS.php file. Just uninstall and reinstall. Otherwise, read the installation text supplied with the module.

Changes since USPS Methods v4.1 BETA
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NEW FEATURES
*Can now have both DOMESTIC Priority Mail, Priority Flat Rate Envelope, and Priority Flat Rate Box.
*NEW for 4.1.2: I have added a weight threshold for FirstClass and ParcelPost packages so you can now have the option to change the "container"when a certain weight is reached. So say you are using FirstClass Letters to mail stickers and someone buys 100. If the weight exceeds the set ammount, you can have it change the package type to Parcel instead of Letter.

FIXES
*All mail types now have estimated delivery times
*Changed all uppercase domestic mail descriptions to lowercase
*International shipments now work with USPS v3 API after their May 12th update.
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What we could use help on:
1. I'd like to figure out how to sort the shipping methods from lowest to highest cost (I can't get it to do this properly using sort) But I have found out that it sorts from quickest to longest delivery time, which I would like to change.
2. I want to split the weight entry for new products into lbs and oz.
3. I want to add package options to new products to use: envelope, parcel, non-machineable, etc.

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