=== Advanced USPS Shipping Calculator for WooCommerce === Contributors: AuctionInc Tags: shipping,shipping rates,shipping calculator,shipping estimate,estimator,carriers,USPS,flat rate boxes,cubic rates,regional boxes,woocommerce,woocommerce shipping,wcshipping,auctioninc,advanced shipping Requires at least: 3.0 Tested up to: 4.6 Stable tag: 1.6 License: GNU General Public License v3.0 Accurate real-time shipping rates from USPS. Advanced features for managing use of flat rate boxes. Subscription required; free two week trial. == Description == **Advanced USPS Real-time Shipping Rate Management for WooCommerce** Registration at [AuctionInc](https://www.auctioninc.com/info/page/usps_advanced) required to begin your free trial. Our Advanced USPS Plugin for WooCommerce provides highly accurate real-time rates from USPS in your WooCommerce store, with features including advanced management for USPS flat rate boxes and envelopes, drop-shipping from multiple origins,insurance calculations, flexible handling fees, packaging material weight, and more. Our technology is especially unique in its capability to accurately generate rates for products or quantities that must be packed into multiple boxes. **Features Include:** * Intelligent packaging for multiple products and quantities * Domestic and international services supported from any origin * Separate configuration for packing materials weight * Automatically determines dimensional weight pricing * Supports both flat rate and carrier-calculated rates * Configure handling per product, package, or order * Charge handling by flat fee or percentage * Determine insurance cost based on value * Restrict products to selected carrier services * Discounts or free shipping based on the order price * Supports shipping from multiple locations by product * Offer pickup or delivery based on zip code range **Advanced Flat Rate Box Management Includes:** * Ability to select which flat rate box sizes you use * Finds smallest box size which fits cart contents * Configure the "percentage utilization" for fitting single and multiple items * Control whether a comparison is made between box cost and the weight-based rate * Rate regional Boxes if you qualify for Commercial Base rates * Rate "Cubic" pricing if you qualify for Commercial Plus rates * Select the best price between standard flat rate, regional boxes, and cubic rates This plugin requires the WooCommerce plugin as well as a subscription to AuctionInc. == Installation == **1. Install Plugin:** *Automatic*: In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins => Add New. Search for "Advanced USPS for WooCommerce" and click Install Now. *Manual*: Upload the folder 'usps-advanced-shipping-calculator-for-woocommerce' to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory **2. Subscribe to AuctionInc:** Go to [AuctionInc](https://www.auctioninc.com/info/page/usps_advanced) and register for our "USPS Advanced Plugin". Two Week Free Trial after you register! **3. Complete AuctionInc Setup Wizard:** Complete the brief [AuctionInc Setup Wizard](https://www.auctioninc.com/center/setup_wizard) after you register. **4. Activate Plugin:** In your WordPress dashboard, go to WooCommerce => Settings => Shipping => USPS Advanced and enable the Shipping Method **5. Enter your Plugin Configuration Settings:** Enter the required fields. You will find your AuctionInc Account ID on your [AuctionInc Product Subscription page](https://www.auctioninc.com/account/subscription_info#usps_advanced). == Frequently Asked Questions == = Do I need an AuctionInc account to use this plugin? = Yes. To register, please go [here](https://www.auctioninc.com/info/page/usps_advanced). You must register first before you can begin to utilize the plugin. = Which AuctionInc product should I subscribe to? = You should subscribe to our [USPS Advanced Plugin](https://www.auctioninc.com/shop/registration#usps_advanced). This is the only subscription that you need. = Do I need to complete the AuctionInc Setup Wizard? = Before our plugin can begin to generate rates in your cart, you need to complete our brief Setup Wizard in your AuctionInc account. This will collect your prefrerred shipping services and other settings that drive the rate calculations. = Where can I find my AuctionInc Account ID? = You can find your Account ID on your [AuctionInc Product Subscription page](https://www.auctioninc.com/account/subscription_info#usps_advanced). = I have completed the Setup Wizard, enabled the Plugin, filled in the settings on the Plugin configuration page, and I am not seeing any shipping rates in my cart. What is wrong? = If you have selected Carrier Rates as your default Calculation Method, you must have product weights configured for your WooCommerce products. = How can I specify calculation settings for some products that are different from the default plugin configuration settings? = Any AuctionInc settings that you configure on your Product page will override your default plugin configuration settings. = How can I get more Help? = Please consult our [HelpDesk](http://auctioninc.helpserve.com), email , or just give us a call toll-free at 866.323.8833. = I love your plugin! How can I tell others about it? = Thanks! Please consider [posting a review](https://wordpress.org/support/view/plugin-reviews/usps-advanced-shipping-calculator-for-woocommerce). == Screenshots == 1. Enable Shipping Method 2. Default plugin configuration settings 3. Product-level plugin configuration settings 4. Configure USPS settings in your AuctionInc account == Changelog == = version 1.6 [8-17-16] = * Bugfix: updated form validation for alpha-numeric fields = version 1.5 [6-24-16] = * Bugfix: revised function signature for WooCommerce 2.6 = version 1.4 [3-28-16] = * Improved: revised error management = version 1.3 [2-25-16] = * Improved: added default module configuration selections = version 1.2 [2-3-16] = * Bugfix: no shipping for countries that do not require postal code = version 1.1 [1-19-16] = * Improved: Lot Size support added to product-level configuration = version 1.0 [12-8-15] = * initial release == Upgrade Notice == = 1.1 = This version includes a new product-level configuration option: Lot Size.