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USPS Endicia for FileMaker - Release Notes

Released on 8/5/2023

  • Changes for USPS Ground Advantage
  • Updated to MBS 13.2

Released on 5/3/2023

  • Adjusted scan form decoding
  • Removed reliance on Troi plugins
  • Updated to MBS 13.1

Released on 1/2/2023

  • Updated to MBS 12.5

Released on 16/16/2022

  • Updated to MBS 12.4
  • Added Seagull to PrintNode list
  • Updated SCAN form logic

Released on 6/30/2022

  • Added support for Stamps.com via SERA API
  • Added support for Pitney Bowes API
  • Rewrote scale and billing calls
  • Fixed scan form issue
  • Renamed tables for consistency
  • Includes MBS reg for 12.2, Activator 801, Dialog 10.1.1, File 13.1

Released on 1/11/2021

  • Fixes for Void due to API changes
  • Changes to country code conversion
  • Added support for payonuse labels
  • Fix for logos on labels
  • Added printer override
  • Fixes for iDrive
  • Fixes for security to manage accounts
  • Includes MBS reg for 10.5, URL 7, Dialog 8, File 12

Released on 6/18/2019

  • Includes MBS reg for 9.x
  • Added back in old API rating functions

Released on 4/13/2019

  • Fixed scan form issues
  • Updated thermal print routines
  • Added suport for PrintNode
  • Now Installs Troi Dialog 7.5.1 and MBS 8.2 (Required for v18)

Released on 8/25/2018

  • Added support for logos on labels
  • Added support for Cubiscan and iDimensions scales
  • Added self-installing plugin support
  • Added delivery days and estimate delivery date
  • Added server-side processing for WebDirect/Go
  • Updated all networking functions
  • Adjusted field names for ID values - now are text UUID
  • Removed old USPS rating funtionality
  • Now installs MBS 8.1/Troi File 9.1

... Interim releases ...

Released on 4/13/2016

  • Added import of Endicia billing data
  • Adjustments for passphrase encoding
  • Adjustments for iDrive

Released on 1/18/2016

  • Updates for USPS January 17/Endicia API 8.4
  • MailClass value list updated - per API docs
  • MailPiece value list updated - no more Regional Box C
  • Added new Intl form fields - restriction type, senderscustomsreference, importerscustomreference, licensenumber, certificatenumer, invoicenumber, insurednumber, eelpfc, customssenderscopy
  • Updated country list
  • Removed GXG (Global Express Guaranteed) from rating/services since it's not a supported Endicia MailClass
  • Updates for consolidator rating

Released on 11/1/2015

  • Added support for NRG licensing system
  • Added support for NRG rating engine for postal consolidators
  • Uses MBS functions for file IO
  • Better OZ/LB logic

Released on 5/23/2015

  • Improved UI for non-integrated users
  • 64 bit compatibility for FMP v14. Includes Troi File 8.0, Serial 4.0, Url 4.0 and earlier licensing.
  • Uses MBS functions for decryption
  • Adjustments for country conversion
  • Uses Endicia API for rating
  • Includes address validation
  • Supports unlimited commodities with backward compatibility with old commodity fields

... Interim releases ...

Released on 5/23/2013

  • Added pref for PO Zip Code for proper rating during shipping

Released on 5/15/2013

  • Adjustments for customs forms due to USPS server shutdown

Released on 4/3/2013

  • Added standardpost to mailclass
  • Adjustments for FirstClass packaging
  • Misc internal changes due to API changes

Released on 12/11/2012

  • Added support for registered mail, 4x8 labels per API update
  • Added new user page setup/print scripts
  • Added external get weight script and scale prefs
  • Added NRG external auth group
  • Adjusted rating for First Class
  • Adjusted to external scan form script

Released on 9/11/2012

  • Adjusted scan form to use POST vs GET
  • Added show print dialog preference
  • Added setting for label orientation (laser)
  • Auto switches to Retail pricing if first-class
  • Adjusted apo/fpo/dpo to use domestic 2976 integrated
  • Adjusted to use 2976A instead of 2976
  • Added support for integrated intl
  • Adjustments to ship and scan form per xml spec 6.6
  • Added new external scan form for current day script, prints to laser

Released on 3/8/2012

  • Added support for Adult Signature and Adult Signature direct
  • Adjusted maintenance script for enhanced performance

Released on 1/25/2012

  • Adjustments due to Endicia API changes for Deliv and Sig Confirm
  • Added support for USPS Commercial Base rates
  • Added encoding of USPS response for alt characters
  • Added trimming of data sent to Endicia
  • Added support for Regional C boxes
  • Adjusted maintenance script to accept "days" param for purge
  • Added default values for Printer
  • Added test thermal option
  • Added support for addl Flat Rate options

Released on 1/21/2011

  • Added maintenance script for label purge

Released on 11/13/2010

  • Adjusted permissions so the end-user has basic edit and print privileges

Released on 10/25/2010

  • Adjusted weight to be ounces with no re-calc based on package UOM but still uses floor to round down

Released on 10/21/2010

  • Adjusted Endicia to use floor on international commodity weight so it doesn't round up

Released on 9/27/2010

  • Adjusted customs weight to convert to ounces

Released on 4/1/2010

  • Added XMLEncode to customs description 1-4

Released on 3/8/2010

  • Added one page international layout
  • Adjusted international print routine to print single page if image3 is blank
  • Adjusted USPS domestic rate script to delete line items correctly

Released on 1/27/2010

  • Adjusted void ship_id and void return_id scripts so that multiple voids can occur

Released on 1/22/2010

  • Adjusted USPS rates international request to put country in uppercase

Released on 12/14/2009

  • Adjusted ship script to pass correct bin data to decode for primary image

Released on 12/4/2009

  • Added future ship date capabilities to preferences
  • Adjusted so date advance gets auto set if ship date later than current date

Released on 11/4/2009

  • Adjusted void routine to check for image in 0/1 field

Released on 11/1/2009

  • Added new image field for first label image
  • Adjusted ship, print and clear routines for new label image
  • Adjusted 1-up layouts for new label image

Released on 10/26/2009

  • Mailpiece is auto-entered Parcel
  • Removed Package Size and Tracking Type elements
  • Removed Origin Country and Description fields

Released on 10/12/2009

  • Adjusted print button to print thermal and laser
  • Adjusted startup script to re-size window
  • Adjusted print script for laser labels based on size and destination