CanadaPostRates Control

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Provides access to pre-ship rate information for a single package per your established Canada Post account rates.

Syntax

CanadaPostRates

Remarks

When providing origin, destination information, weight, and service, this control allows a user to obtain a rate quote for a specific service.

You can send a rate request to Canada Post by calling the GetRates method for a specific Canada Post service for a single package.

If you specify a CanadaPostContractId then your account rates will be provided, otherwise the standard list rates will be returned.

When requesting a rate quote, you should give as much detail as possible to get the most accurate quote. This should include the PackageLength, PackageWidth, PackageHeight, and PackageWeight as well as any ShipmentSpecialServices you wish to use.

Once you have made a successful call to GetRates, you can retrieve all rates returned in Services.

Please note that all rate quotes are estimates and may differ from the actual invoiced amount.

In order to use this control you will need to have a CanadaPost CanadaPostAccountNumber, which is your customer number. You will also need to have signed up for the Developer Program and obtained a CanadaPostUserId and CanadaPostPassword.

Property List

The following is the full list of the properties of the control with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

Method List

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Event List

The following is the full list of the events fired by the control with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

Config Settings

The following is a list of config settings for the control with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

CanadaPostAccountNumber Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

The shipper's account number.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.CanadaPostAccountNumber[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

The shipper's account number.

This field should be set to the customer number of the owner of the mail (mailed on behalf of customer).

Data Type

String

CanadaPostContractId Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property is used to specify the Contract Id of a Canada Post account and is used to identify a commercial contract.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.CanadaPostContractId[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property is used to specify the Contract Id of a Canada Post account and is used to identify a commercial contract.

When specified the negotiated rates for the contract will be used. If not specified the standard list rates will be used.

Data Type

String

CanadaPostPassword Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Password for logging in to the Server .

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.CanadaPostPassword[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

Password for logging in to the Server.

This property must be set to the login password for your Canada Post account.

Data Type

String

CanadaPostServer Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

URL for the server where the requests are sent.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.CanadaPostServer[=string]

Default Value

"https://soa-gw.canadapost.ca/"

Remarks

URL for the server where the requests are sent.

By default this is set to Canada Post's production server: "https://soa-gw.canadapost.ca/"

Data Type

String

CanadaPostUserId Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

User Id for logging in to the Server .

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.CanadaPostUserId[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

User Id for logging in to the CanadaPostServer.

This property must be set to the login username for your Canada Post account

Data Type

String

FirewallAutoDetect Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property tells the control whether or not to automatically detect and use firewall system settings, if available.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.FirewallAutoDetect[=boolean]

Default Value

False

Remarks

This property tells the control whether or not to automatically detect and use firewall system settings, if available.

Data Type

Boolean

FirewallType Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property determines the type of firewall to connect through.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.FirewallType[=integer]

Possible Values

fwNone(0), 
fwTunnel(1), 
fwSOCKS4(2), 
fwSOCKS5(3), 
fwSOCKS4A(10)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property determines the type of firewall to connect through. The applicable values are as follows:

Data Type

Integer

FirewallHost Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property contains the name or IP address of firewall (optional).

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.FirewallHost[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains the name or IP address of firewall (optional). If a FirewallHost is given, the requested connections will be authenticated through the specified firewall when connecting.

If this property is set to a Domain Name, a DNS request is initiated. Upon successful termination of the request, this property is set to the corresponding address. If the search is not successful, the control fails with an error.

Data Type

String

FirewallPassword Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property contains a password if authentication is to be used when connecting through the firewall.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.FirewallPassword[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains a password if authentication is to be used when connecting through the firewall. If FirewallHost is specified, the FirewallUser and FirewallPassword properties are used to connect and authenticate to the given firewall. If the authentication fails, the control fails with an error.

Data Type

String

FirewallPort Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property contains the transmission control protocol (TCP) port for the firewall Host .

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.FirewallPort[=integer]

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property contains the transmission control protocol (TCP) port for the firewall FirewallHost. See the description of the FirewallHost property for details.

Note: This property is set automatically when FirewallType is set to a valid value. See the description of the FirewallType property for details.

Data Type

Integer

FirewallUser Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property contains a user name if authentication is to be used connecting through a firewall.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.FirewallUser[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains a user name if authentication is to be used connecting through a firewall. If the FirewallHost is specified, this property and FirewallPassword properties are used to connect and authenticate to the given Firewall. If the authentication fails, the control fails with an error.

Data Type

String

PackageCount Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

The number of records in the Package arrays.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.PackageCount[=integer]

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property controls the size of the following arrays:

• PackageHeight
• PackageInsuredValue
• PackageLength
• PackageSignatureType
• PackageType
• PackageWeight
• PackageWidth

The array indices start at 0 and end at PackageCount - 1.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Integer

PackageHeight Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

The height of the package to be shipped.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.PackageHeight(PackageIdx)[=integer]

Default Value

0

Remarks

The height of the package to be shipped.

For FedEx, the PackageHeight is optional, but recommended, if "Your Packaging" is used as PackagePackagingType. This is required if PackageLength and PackageWidth are provided in the request. It is also required if a FedEx Express heavyweight service is selected for the shipment.

For UPS, this is the width of the package used to determine dimensional weight and therefore is recommended for all shipments.

It is required for GB to GB, and Poland to Poland shipments, and for 'Pallete' packaging type. For UPS packaging types: the length, width and height are defaulted.

Length + 2*(Width+Height) must be less than or equal to 130 IN or 330 CM. When PackageWidth is provided in the request, then all other dimensions (PackageLength and PackageHeight) are to be set as well.

For USPS, this only applies to GetRates and is only required if the package is irregular and the PackagePackagingType property is set to ptNonRectangular. (In this case PackageWidth and PackageHeight must still be set). For parcels, PackageLength is the measurement of the longest dimension and PackageWidth and PackageHeight make up the other two dimensions. PackageGirth is the measurement around the thickest part of the package, perpendicular to the length.

Except for Parcel Post, no mailpiece may measure more than 108 inches in length and girth combined. Parcel Post pieces measuring over 108 inches, but not more than 130 inches in combined length and girth are mailable at the applicable oversized rate.

Note that the PackageLength, PackageWidth, and PackageHeight are required for Priority Mail packages when the PackageSize is set to psLarge.

Note also that this applies to Endicia shipping label requests.

For Canada Post, this field should be set to the Shortest dimension (3.1 digits e.g. 999.9 pattern).

The PackageIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the PackageCount property.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Integer

PackageInsuredValue Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Amount of insurance requested for this package.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.PackageInsuredValue(PackageIdx)[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

Amount of insurance requested for this package. The value has 2 explicit decimal position and has a maximum of 11 characters including the decimal.

The PackageIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the PackageCount property.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

String

PackageLength Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

The length of the package to be shipped.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.PackageLength(PackageIdx)[=integer]

Default Value

0

Remarks

The length of the package to be shipped.

For FedEx, the PackageLength is optional, but recommended, if "Your Packaging" is used as PackagePackagingType. This is required if PackageWidth and PackageHeight are provided in the request. It is also required if a FedEx Express heavyweight service is selected for the shipment.

For UPS, this is the width of the package used to determine dimensional weight and therefore is recommended for all shipments. Length must be the longest dimension of the container.

It is required for GB to GB, and Poland to Poland shipments, and for 'Pallete' packaging type. For UPS packaging types: the length, width and height are defaulted.

Length + 2*(Width+Height) must be less than or equal to 130 IN or 330 CM. When PackageWidth is provided in the request, then all other dimensions (PackageLength and PackageHeight) are to be set as well.

Valid values are 0 to 108 IN and 0 to 270 CM.

For USPS, this is only required if the package is irregular and the PackagePackagingType property is set to ptNonRectangular. (In this case PackageWidth and PackageHeight must still be set).

Note: For parcels, the PackageLength is the measurement of the longest dimension and PackageWidth and PackageHeight make up the other two dimensions. PackageGirth is the measurement around the thickest part of the package, perpendicular to the length.

Except for Parcel Post, no mailpiece may measure more than 108 inches in length and girth combined. Parcel Post pieces measuring over 108 inches, but not more than 130 inches in combined length and girth are mailable at the applicable oversized rate.

Note that the PackageLength, PackageWidth, and PackageHeight are required for Priority Mail packages when the PackageSize is set to psLarge.

Note also that this applies to Endicia shipping label requests.

For Canada Post, this field should be set to the longest dimension (3.1 digits e.g. 999.9 pattern).

The PackageIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the PackageCount property.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Integer

PackageType Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

The packaging type of the package being rated and/or shipped.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.PackageType(PackageIdx)[=integer]

Possible Values

ptNone(0), 
ptPostcards(1), 
ptLetter(2), 
ptLargeEnvelope(3), 
ptFlatRateEnvelope(4), 
ptFlatRateLegalEnvelope(5), 
ptFlatRatePaddedEnvelope(6), 
ptFlatRateGiftCardEnvelope(7), 
ptFlatRateWindowEnvelope(8), 
ptFlatRateCardboardEnvelope(9), 
ptSmallFlatRateEnvelope(10), 
ptPak(11), 
ptBox(12), 
pt10kgBox(13), 
pt25kgBox(14), 
ptSmallExpressBox(15), 
ptMediumExpressBox(16), 
ptLargeExpressBox(17), 
ptFlatRateBox(18), 
ptSmallFlatRateBox(19), 
ptMediumFlatRateBox(20), 
ptLargeFlatRateBox(21), 
ptDVDFlatRateBox(22), 
ptLargeVideoFlatRateBox(23), 
ptRegionalRateBoxA(24), 
ptRegionalRateBoxB(25), 
ptRectangular(26), 
ptNonRectangular(27), 
ptTube(28), 
ptMatterForTheBlind(29), 
ptPallet(30), 
ptYourPackaging(31), 
ptDocument(32), 
ptFlats(33), 
ptParcels(34), 
ptBPM(35), 
ptFirstClass(36), 
ptPriority(37), 
ptMachinables(38), 
ptIrregulars(39), 
ptParcelPost(40), 
ptBPMParcel(41), 
ptMediaMail(42), 
ptBPMFlat(43), 
ptStandardFlat(44), 
ptRegionalRateBoxC(45), 
ptThickEnvelope(46), 
ptSmallBox(47), 
ptMediumBox(48), 
ptLargeBox(49), 
ptExtraLargeBox(50), 
ptPackageService(51), 
ptCubicParcels(52), 
ptCubicSoftPack(53)

Default Value

0

Remarks

The packaging type of the package being rated and/or shipped.

Possible values are:

If this is set to a value that is not applicable to a certain provider, it will automatically be set to ptNone (0).

For FedEx, this is required in a ship request when either the GetPackageLabel or GetShipmentLabels method is called. FedEx only supports one packaging type for the whole shipment, so only the PackagePackagingType for the first package is used in label requests.

If the PackagePackagingType is set to 31 (Your Packaging), then the dimensions of the package should be provided in the request by setting the following: PackageLength, PackageWidth, and PackageHeight.

If the ServiceType is set to any of the FedEx Ground services (Ground or Ground Home Delivery), then the PackagePackagingType will be automatically set to 31 (Your Packaging).

Please note that the types pt10kgBox (13) and pt25kgBox (14) are only meant for international shipments and domestic shipments outside of the United States.

For UPS, please note that when selecting PackagePackagingType make sure this is valid for all the following: SenderCountryCode, RecipientCountryCode, ServiceType, and all special services requested at both shipment and package level.

Also the following restrictions apply when using UPS Mail Innovations:

For USPS, this is used for getting rates and Endicia labels. For international shipments, the only valid values are: ptRectangular and ptNonRectangular.

For Canada Post, ptLetter (2) is only applicable if theContractId is set.

The PackageIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the PackageCount property.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Integer

PackageSignatureType Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Specifies one of the Delivery Signature Options requested for this package.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.PackageSignatureType(PackageIdx)[=integer]

Possible Values

stServiceDefault(0), 
stAdult(1), 
stDirect(2), 
stIndirect(3), 
stNoSignatureRequired(4), 
stUSPSDeliveryConfirmation(5), 
stAdult19(6)

Default Value

0

Remarks

Specifies one of the Delivery Signature Options requested for this package. Possible values are:

For FedEx Express shipments, the NoSignatureRequired option will not be allowed when the following special services are requested: Alcohol, Hold At Location or Dangerous Goods.

For residential FedEx Ground International shipments from Canada to the U.S., two valid signature options are allowed: NoSignatureRequired and Direct.

The impact of signature options fees may vary depending on your agreement with FedEx. Following are the definitions for FedEx:

• Service Default: In this case, the appropriate signature option will be selected for your shipping service. For example, if the package contains Dangerous Goods, the Direct signature option is chosen for you. The actual signature option applied to this package could be different than the signature option requested if a conflict occurred with other service features in the package. In this case, the value set in the request will be ignored.
• Indirect Signature Required: Indicates that an indirect signature is required upon delivery. This is allowed to residential addresses only. In this case, FedEx obtains a signature in one of three ways: from any person at the delivery address, from a neighbor, building manager, or other person at a neighboring address. The recipient can sign a FedEx door tag authorizing release of the package without anyone present. This might affect the shipping rates and/or service availability.
• Direct Signature Required: Indicates that a direct signature is required upon delivery. In this case, FedEx obtains a signature from any person at the delivery address. If no one is at the address, FedEx will reattempt delivery; Direct Signature Required overrides any recipient release that may be on file for deliveries to nonresidential addresses. This option is not available for Hold at FedEx Location shipments. This might affect the shipping rates and/or service availability.
• Adult Signature Required: Indicates that the adult signature is required upon delivery. In this case, FedEx obtains a signature from any person at least 21 years old (government-issued photo identification required) at the delivery address. If no one is at the address, FedEx will reattempt delivery. Adult Signature Required overrides any recipient release that may be on file for deliveries to nonresidential addresses. This might affect the shipping rates and/or service availability.

Note: In the server reply, this option may differ from that requested value due to other characteristics of the shipment.

For UPS, when delivery confirmation is requested for a package, the PackageSignatureType should be set to a value other than 0 (stServiceDefault). The availability of this special service depends on the ServiceType. The type stIndirect is not valid for UPS packages.

Also, when using UPS Mail Innovations, delivery confirmation can be requested by setting this to stUSPSDeliveryConfirmation.

Delivery Confirmation and COD cannot coexist on a single package. Also, Delivery Confirmation option cannot be combined with the Return Services option.

For USPS, if this is not set to stServiceDefault or stNoSignatureRequired, the Signature Confirmation service will be used. Also, for Express label shipments, set this to stNoSignatureRequired to waive the signature requirements.

This does not apply for Canada Post.

The PackageIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the PackageCount property.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Integer

PackageWeight Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Weight of this package.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.PackageWeight(PackageIdx)[=string]

Default Value

"0.0"

Remarks

Weight of this package.

For FedEx, this is required to be provided in the request. It requires one explicit decimal position in pounds or kilograms, depending on the value of the WeightUnit config, (i.e. N.N formatting).

For UPS, this is required to be provided in the request for each package contained in the shipment if PackagePackagingType is set to a value other than 0 (UPS Letter). For Ground shipments, if the actual weight is less than 150 pounds, then the billable weight is 150 pounds. Air and 3 Day Select shipments will not be subject to a minimum billable weight. Format: it requires one explicit decimal position in pounds or kilograms, depending on the value of the WeightUnit config, (i.e. N.N formatting).

Note that if the ServiceType stUPSSurePostLessThan1LB or stUPSFirstClassMail is used, or the ServiceType stUPSExpeditedMailInovations is used with the PackagePackagingType ptMachineables, ptIrregulars, or ptStandardFlat then the weight must be specified in ounces. The WeightUnit config will be set automatically to "OZS" if not set.

For USPS, this must be the weight in pounds and ounces of the package. Package weight cannot exceed 70 pounds. (First-Class Mail cannot exceed 13 ounces. Bound Printed Matter cannot exceed 15 pounds). On international shipments, weight limits vary by country.

The format must be in "N lbs N oz", or as an integer showing the number of ounces. For example, a package with weight 6 lbs, 8 oz can be specified as "6 lbs 8 oz" or as "104".

However, in USPS, if PostageProvider is set to ppEndicia, then the format must be one explicit decimal position in ounces (i.e. N.N formatting).

For Canada Post, the weight of the parcel should be specified in kilograms (e.g. 99.999).

The PackageIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the PackageCount property.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

String

PackageWidth Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

The width of the package to be shipped.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.PackageWidth(PackageIdx)[=integer]

Default Value

0

Remarks

The width of the package to be shipped.

For FedEx, the PackageWidth is optional, but recommended, if "Your Packaging" is used as PackagePackagingType. This is required if PackageLength and PackageHeight are provided in the request. It is also required if a FedEx Express heavyweight service is selected for the shipment.

For UPS, this is the width of the package used to determine dimensional weight and therefore is recommended for all shipments.

It is required for GB to GB, and Poland to Poland shipments, and for 'Pallete' packaging type. For UPS packaging types: the length, width and height are defaulted.

Length + 2*(Width+Height) must be less than or equal to 130 IN or 330 CM. When PackageWidth is provided in the request, then all other dimensions (PackageLength and PackageHeight) are to be set as well.

For USPS, this is only required if the package is irregular and the PackagePackagingType property is set to ptNonRectangular. (In this case PackageWidth and PackageHeight must still be set).

Note: For parcels, PackageLength is the measurement of the longest dimension and PackageWidth and PackageHeight make up the other two dimensions. PackageGirth is the measurement around the thickest part of the package, perpendicular to the length.

Except for Parcel Post, no mailpiece may measure more than 108 inches in length and girth combined. Parcel Post pieces measuring over 108 inches, but not more than 130 inches in combined length and girth are mailable at the applicable oversized rate.

Note that the PackageLength, PackageWidth, and PackageHeight are required for Priority Mail packages when the PackageSize is set to psLarge.

Note also that this applies to Endicia shipping label requests.

For Canada Post, this field should be set to the second longest dimension (3.1 digits e.g. 999.9 pattern).

The PackageIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the PackageCount property.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Integer

ProxyAuthScheme Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property is used to tell the control which type of authorization to perform when connecting to the proxy.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ProxyAuthScheme[=integer]

Possible Values

authBasic(0), 
authDigest(1), 
authProprietary(2), 
authNone(3), 
authNtlm(4), 
authNegotiate(5)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property is used to tell the control which type of authorization to perform when connecting to the proxy. This is used only when the ProxyUser and ProxyPassword properties are set.

ProxyAuthScheme should be set to authNone (3) when no authentication is expected.

By default, ProxyAuthScheme is authBasic (0), and if the ProxyUser and ProxyPassword properties are set, the component will attempt basic authentication.

If ProxyAuthScheme is set to authDigest (1), digest authentication will be attempted instead.

If ProxyAuthScheme is set to authProprietary (2), then the authorization token will not be generated by the control. Look at the configuration file for the control being used to find more information about manually setting this token.

If ProxyAuthScheme is set to authNtlm (4), NTLM authentication will be used.

For security reasons, setting this property will clear the values of ProxyUser and ProxyPassword.

Data Type

Integer

ProxyAutoDetect Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property tells the control whether or not to automatically detect and use proxy system settings, if available.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ProxyAutoDetect[=boolean]

Default Value

False

Remarks

This property tells the control whether or not to automatically detect and use proxy system settings, if available. The default value is .

Data Type

Boolean

ProxyPassword Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property contains a password if authentication is to be used for the proxy.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ProxyPassword[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains a password if authentication is to be used for the proxy.

If ProxyAuthScheme is set to Basic Authentication, the ProxyUser and ProxyPassword are Base64 encoded and the proxy authentication token will be generated in the form Basic [encoded-user-password].

If ProxyAuthScheme is set to Digest Authentication, the ProxyUser and ProxyPassword properties are used to respond to the Digest Authentication challenge from the server.

If ProxyAuthScheme is set to NTLM Authentication, the ProxyUser and ProxyPassword properties are used to authenticate through NTLM negotiation.

Data Type

String

ProxyPort Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property contains the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port for the proxy Server (default 80).

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ProxyPort[=integer]

Default Value

80

Remarks

This property contains the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port for the proxy ProxyServer (default 80). See the description of the ProxyServer property for details.

Data Type

Integer

ProxyServer Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

If a proxy Server is given, then the HTTP request is sent to the proxy instead of the server otherwise specified.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ProxyServer[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

If a proxy ProxyServer is given, then the HTTP request is sent to the proxy instead of the server otherwise specified.

If the ProxyServer property is set to a domain name, a DNS request is initiated. Upon successful termination of the request, the ProxyServer property is set to the corresponding address. If the search is not successful, an error is returned.

Data Type

String

ProxySSL Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property determines when to use a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for the connection to the proxy.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ProxySSL[=integer]

Possible Values

psAutomatic(0), 
psAlways(1), 
psNever(2), 
psTunnel(3)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property determines when to use a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for the connection to the proxy. The applicable values are as follows:

Data Type

Integer

ProxyUser Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This property contains a username if authentication is to be used for the proxy.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ProxyUser[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains a username if authentication is to be used for the proxy.

If ProxyAuthScheme is set to Basic Authentication, the ProxyUser and ProxyPassword properties are Base64 encoded and the proxy authentication token will be generated in the form Basic [encoded-user-password].

If ProxyAuthScheme is set to Digest Authentication, the ProxyUser and ProxyPassword properties are used to respond to the Digest Authentication challenge from the server.

If ProxyAuthScheme is set to NTLM Authentication, the ProxyUser and ProxyPassword properties are used to authenticate through NTLM negotiation.

Data Type

String

RecipientCountryCode Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Country code.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.RecipientCountryCode[=string]

Default Value

"CA"

Remarks

Country code. This identifies a country. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. Maximum length: 2.

Here is a list of country names and their codes. Code is the value that has to be provided in all requests sent where country code is to be entered.

Data Type

String

RecipientPostalCode Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This is identifies of a region (usually small) for mail/package delivery.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.RecipientPostalCode[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This is identifies of a region (usually small) for mail/package delivery. Format and presence of this field will vary, depending on country. The format for Canadian postal codes is A9A9A9.

In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. In all other requests, this element is required if both RecipientCity and RecipientProvince are not present.

Valid characters: A-Z; 0-9; a-z. Maximum length: 14.

Data Type

String

RequestedService Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Service type for which the shipping rate is requested.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.RequestedService[=integer]

Possible Values

stUnspecified(0), 
stFedExPriorityOvernight(10), 
stFedExStandardOvernight(11), 
stFedExFirstOvernight(12), 
stFedEx2Day(13), 
stFedExExpressSaver(14), 
stFedExGround(15), 
stFedExGroundHomeDelivery(16), 
stFedEx1DayFreight(17), 
stFedEx2DayFreight(18), 
stFedEx3DayFreight(19), 
stFedExInternationalPriority(20), 
stFedExInternationalEconomy(21), 
stFedExInternationalFirst(22), 
stFedExInternationalPriorityFreight(23), 
stFedExInternationalEconomyFreight(24), 
stFedExEuropeFirstInternationalPriority(25), 
stFedExSmartPost(26), 
stFedEx2DayAM(27), 
stFedExFirstFreight(28), 
stFedExInternationalGround(29), 
stFedExFreightEconomy(30), 
stFedExFreightPriority(31), 
stFedExInternationalPriorityExpress(32), 
stFedExInternationalConnectPlus(33), 
stUPSFirstClass(35), 
stUPSPriorityMail(36), 
stUPSExpeditedMailInnovations(37), 
stUPSPriorityMailInnovations(38), 
stUPSEconomyMailInnovations(39), 
stUPSNextDayAir(40), 
stUPSExpress(41), 
stUPS2ndDayAir(42), 
stUPSGround(43), 
stUPSWorldwideExpress(44), 
stUPSWorldwideExpedited(45), 
stUPSExpedited(46), 
stUPSStandard(47), 
stUPS3DaySelect(48), 
stUPSNextDayAirSaver(49), 
stUPSSaver(50), 
stUPSNextDayAirEarlyAM(51), 
stUPSExpressEarlyAM(52), 
stUPSWorldwideExpressPlus(53), 
stUPSExpressPlus(54), 
stUPS2ndDayAirAM(55), 
stUPSTodayStandard(56), 
stUPSTodayCourrier(57), 
stUPSTodayInterCity(58), 
stUPSTodayExpress(59), 
stUPSTodayExpressSaver(60), 
stUPSWorldwideExpressFreight(61), 
stUPSSurePostLessThan1LB(62), 
stUPSSurePost1LBOrGreater(63), 
stUPSSurePostBPM(64), 
stUPSSurePostMedia(65), 
stUSPSExpress(70), 
stUSPSFirstClass(71), 
stUSPSPriority(72), 
stUSPSParcelPost(73), 
stUSPSBPM(74), 
stUSPSMedia(75), 
stUSPSLibrary(76), 
stUSPSOnline(77), 
stUSPSGlobalExpress(78), 
stUSPSParcelSelect(79), 
stUSPSCriticalMail(80), 
stUSPSStandardMail(81), 
stUSPSExpressMailInternational(82), 
stUSPSFirstClassMailInternational(83), 
stUSPSPriorityMailInternational(84), 
stUSPSPriorityExpress(85), 
stUSPSRetailGround(86), 
stUSPSFirstClassPackageInternationalService(87), 
stUSPSPriorityMailExpressInternational(88), 
stCanadaRegularParcel(90), 
stCanadaExpeditedParcel(91), 
stCanadaXpresspost(92), 
stCanadaLibrary(93), 
stCanadaPriority(94), 
stCanadaPriorityEnvelopeUSA(95), 
stCanadaPriorityPakUSA(96), 
stCanadaPriorityParcelUSA(97), 
stCanadaXpresspostUSA(98), 
stCanadaExpeditedParcelUSA(99), 
stCanadaSmallPacketAirUSA(100), 
stCanadaTrackedPacketUSA(101), 
stCanadaTrackedPacketLVMUSA(102), 
stCanadaPriorityEnvelopeInternational(103), 
stCanadaPriorityPakInternational(104), 
stCanadaPriorityParcelInternational(105), 
stCanadaXpresspostInternational(106), 
stCanadaSmallPacketAirInternational(107), 
stCanadaSmallPacketLandInternational(108), 
stCanadaParcelAirInternational(109), 
stCanadaParcelLandInternational(110), 
stCanadaTrackedPacketInternational(111), 
stFedExSameDay(126), 
stFedExSameDayCity(127), 
stFedExSameDayMetroAfternoon(128), 
stFedExSameDayMetroMorning(129), 
stFedExSameDayMetroRush(130), 
stUPSWorldwideEconomyDDU(131), 
stUPSWorldwideEconomyDDP(132), 
stUSPSParcelSelectGround(133), 
stUSPSPriorityMailCubic(134), 
stUSPSGroundAdvantage(135), 
stUSPSGroundAdvantageCubic(136), 
stFedExFirst(140), 
stFedExPriority(141), 
stFedExPriorityExpress(142), 
stFedExPriorityExpressFreight(143), 
stFedExPriorityFreight(144), 
stFedExEconomySelect(145)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property is required to be entered in the request only if the rate request is made for a specific service type. In this case, the RequestedService should be set to a value different from 'stUnspecified'.

Otherwise, the rate request will be considered by the server as it has been made for all available services and respective rates.

Valid values for Canada Post are:

Data Type

Integer

SenderCountryCode Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Country code.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.SenderCountryCode[=string]

Default Value

"CA"

Remarks

Country code. This identifies a country. In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. Maximum length: 2.

Here is a list of country names and their codes. Code is the value that has to be provided in all requests sent where country code is to be entered.

Data Type

String

SenderPostalCode Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This is identifies of a region (usually small) for mail/package delivery.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.SenderPostalCode[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This is identifies of a region (usually small) for mail/package delivery. Format and presence of this field will vary, depending on country. The format for Canadian postal codes is A9A9A9.

In a ship request, this is required to be provided for both sender and recipient. In all other requests, this element is required if both SenderCity and SenderProvince are not present.

Valid characters: A-Z; 0-9; a-z. Maximum length: 14.

Data Type

String

ServiceCount Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

The number of records in the Service arrays.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ServiceCount

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property controls the size of the following arrays:

• ServiceAccountBaseCharge
• ServiceAccountNetCharge
• ServiceAccountTotalDiscount
• ServiceAccountTotalSurcharge
• ServiceAggregate
• ServiceDeliveryDate
• ServiceTransitTime
• ServiceType
• ServiceTypeDescription

The array indices start at 0 and end at ServiceCount - 1.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

Integer

ServiceAccountBaseCharge Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Transportation charges before surcharges and discounts applied to a ServiceType .

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ServiceAccountBaseCharge(ServiceIdx)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Transportation charges before surcharges and discounts applied to a ServiceType. This applies to FedEx only and is specific to the FedExAccountNumber. After calling the GetRates method, the ServiceAccountBaseCharge will be filled with the value of discounted base charge amount specific to the FedExAccountNumber (i.e. depending on the current rate schedule the FedExAccountNumber is receiving from FedEx).

For Canada Post, this field will contain the base cost of the shipment before taxes (numeric 99999.99).

The ServiceIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the ServiceCount property.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

String

ServiceAccountNetCharge Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Net charge amount applied to a ServiceType .

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ServiceAccountNetCharge(ServiceIdx)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Net charge amount applied to a ServiceType.

For FedEx, this is specific to the FedExAccountNumber. After calling the GetRates method, the ServiceAccountNetCharge will be filled with the value of discounted net charge amount specific to the FedExAccountNumber (i.e. depending on the current rate schedule the FedExAccountNumber is receiving from FedEx).

For UPS, this is the value of grand total charges for account based rating applied to a shipment when using the returned ServiceType

The UPS server response will contain negotiated rate(s) only for the qualified UPSAccountNumbers. If the user is authorized for negotiated rates, and if negotiated rates apply to the particular service, UPS returns those rates along with the published rates in its response. Otherwise, a warning message might be returned that indicates ineligibility and only the published rates are returned in the response. For more information on negotiated rates, including authorization to receive them, please check with your UPS account representative.

This property is not used by the USPS control.

For Canada Post, this field will contain the total cost of the shipment if sent using this service including the cost of selected or required options, surcharges, discounts and taxes.

The ServiceIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the ServiceCount property.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

String

ServiceAccountTotalDiscount Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Total discount amount applied to the shipment for a ServiceType .

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ServiceAccountTotalDiscount(ServiceIdx)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Total discount amount applied to the shipment for a ServiceType. This is for FedEx only and is specific to the FedExAccountNumber. After calling the GetRates method, the ServiceAccountTotalDiscount will be filled with the value of total discount applied, which is specific to the FedExAccountNumber (i.e. depending on the current rate schedule the FedExAccountNumber is receiving from FedEx).

For Canada Post, this field will contain the total amount of discounts.

The ServiceIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the ServiceCount property.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

String

ServiceAccountTotalSurcharge Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Total surcharge amount for all additional services applied to a ServiceType .

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ServiceAccountTotalSurcharge(ServiceIdx)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Total surcharge amount for all additional services applied to a ServiceType. This is only for FedEx, and is specific to the FedExAccountNumber. After calling the GetRates method, the ServiceAccountTotalSurcharge will be filled with the value of total surcharges applied, which is specific to the FedExAccountNumber (i.e. depending on the current rate schedule the FedExAccountNumber is receiving from FedEx).

For Canada Post, this field will contain the total amount of surcharges.

The ServiceIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the ServiceCount property.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

String

ServiceAggregate Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Aggregate of details and rates for the ServiceType in the list of available services.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ServiceAggregate(ServiceIdx)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Aggregate of details and rates for the ServiceType in the list of available services.

The ServiceIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the ServiceCount property.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

String

ServiceDeliveryDate Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This indicates the shipment delivery date for the ServiceType .

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ServiceDeliveryDate(ServiceIdx)

Default Value

""

Remarks

This indicates the shipment delivery date for the ServiceType.

In regards to International services, the delivery date availability is limited to some postal-code supported countries. The delivery date will be returned if available. Format: YYYY-MM-DD.

For UPS, this property is filled after a call to the GetShippingTime.

This is not applicable to USPS.

For Canada Post, this field will be populated after a GetRates call and will contain the estimated date of delivery, starting from the expected mailing-date.

The ServiceIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the ServiceCount property.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

String

ServiceType Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Indicates the service type in the list of available services returned.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ServiceType(ServiceIdx)

Possible Values

stUnspecified(0), 
stFedExPriorityOvernight(10), 
stFedExStandardOvernight(11), 
stFedExFirstOvernight(12), 
stFedEx2Day(13), 
stFedExExpressSaver(14), 
stFedExGround(15), 
stFedExGroundHomeDelivery(16), 
stFedEx1DayFreight(17), 
stFedEx2DayFreight(18), 
stFedEx3DayFreight(19), 
stFedExInternationalPriority(20), 
stFedExInternationalEconomy(21), 
stFedExInternationalFirst(22), 
stFedExInternationalPriorityFreight(23), 
stFedExInternationalEconomyFreight(24), 
stFedExEuropeFirstInternationalPriority(25), 
stFedExSmartPost(26), 
stFedEx2DayAM(27), 
stFedExFirstFreight(28), 
stFedExInternationalGround(29), 
stFedExFreightEconomy(30), 
stFedExFreightPriority(31), 
stFedExInternationalPriorityExpress(32), 
stFedExInternationalConnectPlus(33), 
stUPSFirstClass(35), 
stUPSPriorityMail(36), 
stUPSExpeditedMailInnovations(37), 
stUPSPriorityMailInnovations(38), 
stUPSEconomyMailInnovations(39), 
stUPSNextDayAir(40), 
stUPSExpress(41), 
stUPS2ndDayAir(42), 
stUPSGround(43), 
stUPSWorldwideExpress(44), 
stUPSWorldwideExpedited(45), 
stUPSExpedited(46), 
stUPSStandard(47), 
stUPS3DaySelect(48), 
stUPSNextDayAirSaver(49), 
stUPSSaver(50), 
stUPSNextDayAirEarlyAM(51), 
stUPSExpressEarlyAM(52), 
stUPSWorldwideExpressPlus(53), 
stUPSExpressPlus(54), 
stUPS2ndDayAirAM(55), 
stUPSTodayStandard(56), 
stUPSTodayCourrier(57), 
stUPSTodayInterCity(58), 
stUPSTodayExpress(59), 
stUPSTodayExpressSaver(60), 
stUPSWorldwideExpressFreight(61), 
stUPSSurePostLessThan1LB(62), 
stUPSSurePost1LBOrGreater(63), 
stUPSSurePostBPM(64), 
stUPSSurePostMedia(65), 
stUSPSExpress(70), 
stUSPSFirstClass(71), 
stUSPSPriority(72), 
stUSPSParcelPost(73), 
stUSPSBPM(74), 
stUSPSMedia(75), 
stUSPSLibrary(76), 
stUSPSOnline(77), 
stUSPSGlobalExpress(78), 
stUSPSParcelSelect(79), 
stUSPSCriticalMail(80), 
stUSPSStandardMail(81), 
stUSPSExpressMailInternational(82), 
stUSPSFirstClassMailInternational(83), 
stUSPSPriorityMailInternational(84), 
stUSPSPriorityExpress(85), 
stUSPSRetailGround(86), 
stUSPSFirstClassPackageInternationalService(87), 
stUSPSPriorityMailExpressInternational(88), 
stCanadaRegularParcel(90), 
stCanadaExpeditedParcel(91), 
stCanadaXpresspost(92), 
stCanadaLibrary(93), 
stCanadaPriority(94), 
stCanadaPriorityEnvelopeUSA(95), 
stCanadaPriorityPakUSA(96), 
stCanadaPriorityParcelUSA(97), 
stCanadaXpresspostUSA(98), 
stCanadaExpeditedParcelUSA(99), 
stCanadaSmallPacketAirUSA(100), 
stCanadaTrackedPacketUSA(101), 
stCanadaTrackedPacketLVMUSA(102), 
stCanadaPriorityEnvelopeInternational(103), 
stCanadaPriorityPakInternational(104), 
stCanadaPriorityParcelInternational(105), 
stCanadaXpresspostInternational(106), 
stCanadaSmallPacketAirInternational(107), 
stCanadaSmallPacketLandInternational(108), 
stCanadaParcelAirInternational(109), 
stCanadaParcelLandInternational(110), 
stCanadaTrackedPacketInternational(111), 
stFedExSameDay(126), 
stFedExSameDayCity(127), 
stFedExSameDayMetroAfternoon(128), 
stFedExSameDayMetroMorning(129), 
stFedExSameDayMetroRush(130), 
stUPSWorldwideEconomyDDU(131), 
stUPSWorldwideEconomyDDP(132), 
stUSPSParcelSelectGround(133), 
stUSPSPriorityMailCubic(134), 
stUSPSGroundAdvantage(135), 
stUSPSGroundAdvantageCubic(136), 
stFedExFirst(140), 
stFedExPriority(141), 
stFedExPriorityExpress(142), 
stFedExPriorityExpressFreight(143), 
stFedExPriorityFreight(144), 
stFedExEconomySelect(145)

Default Value

0

Remarks

Indicates the service type in the list of available services returned.

This is populated when the GetShippingTime or GetRates methods are called.

Valid values for FedEx are:

Valid values for UPS are:

Valid values for USPS are:

Please note that the RequestedService stUSPSBPM (74) is no longer supported by Endicia.

Valid values for Canada Post are:

The ServiceIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the ServiceCount property.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

Integer

ServiceTypeDescription Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Indicates the textual description of a service type in the list of available services returned.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ServiceTypeDescription(ServiceIdx)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Indicates the textual description of a service type in the list of available services returned.

Possible returned values for FedEx are:

The ServiceIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the ServiceCount property.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

String

ServiceTransitTime Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Expected number of days in transit from pickup to delivery for the ServiceType .

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ServiceTransitTime(ServiceIdx)

Default Value

""

Remarks

Expected number of days in transit from pickup to delivery for the ServiceType. This is an estimate only and depends on the customs clearance times. It is optional to be returned in the server reply.

The ServiceIdx parameter specifies the index of the item in the array. The size of the array is controlled by the ServiceCount property.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

String

ShipDate Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

The date on which the package will be tendered.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ShipDate[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property contains the expected ship date for the package(s).

Data Type

String

ShipmentSpecialServices Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

Contains the collection of special services offered.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.ShipmentSpecialServices[=long64]

Default Value

0

Remarks

To request any of the special services offered by Canada Post in a request, you must set the ShipmentSpecialServices to a set of flags as listed below (specified in hexadecimal notation). They can be or-ed together to include multiple conditions:

COD

When set, this will request that the amount specified in CODTotalAmount to be collected on delivery of the package, either in the form of cash, guaranteed funds, or by check, as specified in CODType.

This only applies for domestic shipments.

Return Shipment

This indicates that a return shipment is requested. If you wish to have the return shipment go to a different address, you can set the ReturnAddress and ReturnContact properties.

Card for Pickup

When this is set, the package will be held at the post office and the recipient will be notified that their package is ready to be picked up. The recipient must show ID before they can pickup the package.

Do Not Safe Drop

Indicates that if no one is available to accept the package when delivery is attempted, a Delivery Notice Card is left and the recipient must pick up the package at the post office.

Return at Sender's Expense

This indicates that if unable to delivery the package, the package should be returned to the sender at the sender's expense.

Return to Sender

This indicates that if unable to delivery the package, the package should be returned to the sender.

Abandon

This indicates that if unable to delivery the package, the package should be abandoned.

Data Type

Long64

SSLAcceptServerCertEncoded Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded).

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.SSLAcceptServerCertEncoded[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded). This property is used to assign a specific certificate. The SSLAcceptServerCertStore and SSLAcceptServerCertSubject properties also may be used to specify a certificate.

When SSLAcceptServerCertEncoded is set, a search is initiated in the current SSLAcceptServerCertStore for the private key of the certificate. If the key is found, SSLAcceptServerCertSubject is updated to reflect the full subject of the selected certificate; otherwise, SSLAcceptServerCertSubject is set to an empty string.

To read or write binary data to the property, a Variant (Byte Array) version is provided in .SSLAcceptServerCertEncodedB.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Binary String

SSLCertEncoded Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded).

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.SSLCertEncoded[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded). This property is used to assign a specific certificate. The SSLCertStore and SSLCertSubject properties also may be used to specify a certificate.

When SSLCertEncoded is set, a search is initiated in the current SSLCertStore for the private key of the certificate. If the key is found, SSLCertSubject is updated to reflect the full subject of the selected certificate; otherwise, SSLCertSubject is set to an empty string.

To read or write binary data to the property, a Variant (Byte Array) version is provided in .SSLCertEncodedB.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Binary String

SSLCertStore Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This is the name of the certificate store for the client certificate.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.SSLCertStore[=string]

Default Value

"MY"

Remarks

This is the name of the certificate store for the client certificate.

The SSLCertStoreType property denotes the type of the certificate store specified by SSLCertStore. If the store is password protected, specify the password in SSLCertStorePassword.

SSLCertStore is used in conjunction with the SSLCertSubject property to specify client certificates. If SSLCertStore has a value, and SSLCertSubject or SSLCertEncoded is set, a search for a certificate is initiated. Please see the SSLCertSubject property for details.

Designations of certificate stores are platform dependent.

The following designations are the most common User and Machine certificate stores in Windows:

When the certificate store type is PFXFile, this property must be set to the name of the file. When the type is PFXBlob, the property must be set to the binary contents of a PFX file (i.e., PKCS#12 certificate store).

To read or write binary data to the property, a Variant (Byte Array) version is provided in .SSLCertStoreB.

Data Type

Binary String

SSLCertStorePassword Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

If the type of certificate store requires a password, this property is used to specify the password needed to open the certificate store.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.SSLCertStorePassword[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

If the type of certificate store requires a password, this property is used to specify the password needed to open the certificate store.

Data Type

String

SSLCertStoreType Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This is the type of certificate store for this certificate.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.SSLCertStoreType[=integer]

Possible Values

cstUser(0), 
cstMachine(1), 
cstPFXFile(2), 
cstPFXBlob(3), 
cstJKSFile(4), 
cstJKSBlob(5), 
cstPEMKeyFile(6), 
cstPEMKeyBlob(7), 
cstPublicKeyFile(8), 
cstPublicKeyBlob(9), 
cstSSHPublicKeyBlob(10), 
cstP7BFile(11), 
cstP7BBlob(12), 
cstSSHPublicKeyFile(13), 
cstPPKFile(14), 
cstPPKBlob(15), 
cstXMLFile(16), 
cstXMLBlob(17), 
cstJWKFile(18), 
cstJWKBlob(19), 
cstSecurityKey(20), 
cstBCFKSFile(21), 
cstBCFKSBlob(22), 
cstPKCS11(23), 
cstAuto(99)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This is the type of certificate store for this certificate.

The control supports both public and private keys in a variety of formats. When the cstAuto value is used, the control will automatically determine the type. This property can take one of the following values:

Data Type

Integer

SSLCertSubject Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This is the subject of the certificate used for client authentication.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.SSLCertSubject[=string]

Default Value

""

Remarks

This is the subject of the certificate used for client authentication.

This property must be set after all other certificate properties are set. When this property is set, a search is performed in the current certificate store to locate a certificate with a matching subject.

If a matching certificate is found, the property is set to the full subject of the matching certificate.

If an exact match is not found, the store is searched for subjects containing the value of the property.

If a match is still not found, the property is set to an empty string, and no certificate is selected.

The special value "*" picks a random certificate in the certificate store.

The certificate subject is a comma-separated list of distinguished name fields and values. For instance, "CN=www.server.com, OU=test, C=US, E=support@nsoftware.com". Common fields and their meanings are as follows:

If a field value contains a comma, it must be quoted.

Data Type

String

SSLProvider Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This specifies the SSL/TLS implementation to use.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.SSLProvider[=integer]

Possible Values

sslpAutomatic(0), 
sslpPlatform(1), 
sslpInternal(2)

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property specifies the SSL/TLS implementation to use. In most cases the default value of 0 (Automatic) is recommended and should not be changed. When set to 0 (Automatic) the control will select whether to use the platform implementation or the internal implementation depending on the operating system as well as the TLS version being used.

Possible values are:

In most cases using the default value (Automatic) is recommended. The control will select a provider depending on the current platform.

When Automatic is selected the platform implementation is used by default. When TLS 1.3 is enabled via SSLEnabledProtocols the internal implementation is used.

Data Type

Integer

SSLServerCertEncoded Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded).

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.SSLServerCertEncoded

Default Value

""

Remarks

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded). This property is used to assign a specific certificate. The SSLServerCertStore and SSLServerCertSubject properties also may be used to specify a certificate.

When SSLServerCertEncoded is set, a search is initiated in the current SSLServerCertStore for the private key of the certificate. If the key is found, SSLServerCertSubject is updated to reflect the full subject of the selected certificate; otherwise, SSLServerCertSubject is set to an empty string.

To read or write binary data to the property, a Variant (Byte Array) version is provided in .SSLServerCertEncodedB.

This property is read-only and not available at design time.

Data Type

Binary String

Timeout Property (CanadaPostRates Control)

A timeout for the control.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.Timeout[=integer]

Default Value

60

Remarks

If the Timeout property is set to 0, all operations will run uninterrupted until successful completion or an error condition is encountered.

If Timeout is set to a positive value, the control will wait for the operation to complete before returning control.

The control will use DoEvents to enter an efficient wait loop during any potential waiting period, making sure that all system events are processed immediately as they arrive. This ensures that the host application does not "freeze" and remains responsive.

If Timeout expires, and the operation is not yet complete, the control fails with an error.

Please note that by default, all timeouts are inactivity timeouts, i.e. the timeout period is extended by Timeout seconds when any amount of data is successfully sent or received.

The default value for the Timeout property is 60 seconds.

Data Type

Integer

Config Method (CanadaPostRates Control)

Sets or retrieves a configuration setting.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.Config ConfigurationString

Remarks

Config is a generic method available in every control. It is used to set and retrieve configuration settings for the control.

These settings are similar in functionality to properties, but they are rarely used. In order to avoid "polluting" the property namespace of the control, access to these internal properties is provided through the Config method.

To set a configuration setting named PROPERTY, you must call Config("PROPERTY=VALUE"), where VALUE is the value of the setting expressed as a string. For boolean values, use the strings "True", "False", "0", "1", "Yes", or "No" (case does not matter).

To read (query) the value of a configuration setting, you must call Config("PROPERTY"). The value will be returned as a string.

GetRates Method (CanadaPostRates Control)

Returns rate information for a specified or all available services.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.GetRates 

Remarks

To get the courtesy rate quotes for Canada Post's services, call the GetRates method. If rates are needed for a specific service type, set the RequestedService property to the value you need the rates for (other than 0 : stUnspecified). The RequestedService property identifies the specific service for which you want to retrieve rate information.

If the rates are wanted for all available services, set RequestedService to 0 (stUnspecified). The server response will include a list of services, their associated rate, and guaranteed delivery time (if available).

The following properties are applicable:

• CanadaPostAccount (required)
• RequestedService (required)
• SenderAddress (required)
• RecipientAddress (required)
• Packages (required)

If the RecipientCountryCode is CA or US, the RecipientPostalCode is required.

The Service* properties are populated when this method returns.

Reset Method (CanadaPostRates Control)

Resets the internal state of the control and all properties to their default values.

Syntax

canadapostratescontrol.Reset 

Remarks

The Reset method does not have any parameters and does not return any value.

Error Event (CanadaPostRates Control)

Information about errors during data delivery.

Syntax

Sub canadapostratescontrol_Error(ErrorCode As Integer, Description As String)

Remarks

The Error event is fired in case of exceptional conditions during message processing.

ErrorCode contains an error code and Description contains a textual description of the error. For a list of valid error codes and their descriptions, please refer to the Error Codes section.

Notification Event (CanadaPostRates Control)

Notification returned by the server upon successful request (if applicable).

Syntax

Sub canadapostratescontrol_Notification(Message As String)

Remarks

When sending a request, the server may return with a successful reply or an error. However, even when a transaction is successful, a warning or a note might still be returned by the server. In such cases, the Notification event is fired.

Notifications returned through this event are non-fatal and shipments will still be processes, labels will still be printable, rates are still returned, etc. These notifications should be treated as informational only.

SSLServerAuthentication Event (CanadaPostRates Control)

Fired after the server presents its certificate to the client.

Syntax

Sub canadapostratescontrol_SSLServerAuthentication(CertEncoded As String, CertSubject As String, CertIssuer As String, Status As String, Accept As Boolean)

Remarks

During this event, the client can decide whether or not to continue with the connection process. The Accept parameter is a recommendation on whether to continue or close the connection. This is just a suggestion: application software must use its own logic to determine whether or not to continue.

When Accept is False, Status shows why the verification failed (otherwise, Status contains the string OK). If it is decided to continue, you can override and accept the certificate by setting the Accept parameter to True.

SSLStatus Event (CanadaPostRates Control)

Fired when secure connection progress messages are available.

Syntax

Sub canadapostratescontrol_SSLStatus(Message As String)

Remarks

The event is fired for informational and logging purposes only. This event tracks the progress of the connection.

Config Settings (CanadaPostRates Control)

CanadaPostRates Config Settings

HTTP Config Settings

TCPClient Config Settings

SSL Config Settings

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...
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F0I1XhM+pKj7FjDr+XNj
-----END CERTIFICATE-----
\r \n
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
MIIEFjCCAv6gAwIBAgIQetu1SMxpnENAnnOz1P+PtTANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQUFADBp
..
d8q23djXZbVYiIfE9ebr4g3152BlVCHZ2GyPdjhIuLeH21VbT/dyEHHA
-----END CERTIFICATE-----

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
MIIEKzCCAxOgAwIBAgIRANTET4LIkxdH6P+CFIiHvTowDQYJKoZIhvcNAQELBQAw
...
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F0I1XhM+pKj7FjDr+XNj
-----END CERTIFICATE-----
\r \n
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
MIIEFjCCAv6gAwIBAgIQetu1SMxpnENAnnOz1P+PtTANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQUFADBp
..
d8q23djXZbVYiIfE9ebr4g3152BlVCHZ2GyPdjhIuLeH21VbT/dyEHHA
-----END CERTIFICATE-----

Socket Config Settings

Base Config Settings

Trappable Errors (CanadaPostRates Control)

CanadaPostRates Errors

The control may also return one of the following error codes, which are inherited from other controls.