CanadaPostRates Class

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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 class 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 class 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 class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

Method List

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Event List

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Config Settings

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

CanadaPostAccountNumber Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

The shipper's account number.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetCanadaPostAccountNumber();
int SetCanadaPostAccountNumber(const char* lpszCanadaPostAccountNumber);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetCanadaPostAccountNumber();
INT SetCanadaPostAccountNumber(LPCWSTR lpszCanadaPostAccountNumber);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getcanadapostaccountnumber(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setcanadapostaccountnumber(void* lpObj, const char* lpszCanadaPostAccountNumber);

QString GetCanadaPostAccountNumber();
int SetCanadaPostAccountNumber(QString qsCanadaPostAccountNumber);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetCanadaPostContractId();
int SetCanadaPostContractId(const char* lpszCanadaPostContractId);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetCanadaPostContractId();
INT SetCanadaPostContractId(LPCWSTR lpszCanadaPostContractId);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getcanadapostcontractid(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setcanadapostcontractid(void* lpObj, const char* lpszCanadaPostContractId);

QString GetCanadaPostContractId();
int SetCanadaPostContractId(QString qsCanadaPostContractId);

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 Class)

Password for logging in to the Server .

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetCanadaPostPassword();
int SetCanadaPostPassword(const char* lpszCanadaPostPassword);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetCanadaPostPassword();
INT SetCanadaPostPassword(LPCWSTR lpszCanadaPostPassword);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getcanadapostpassword(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setcanadapostpassword(void* lpObj, const char* lpszCanadaPostPassword);

QString GetCanadaPostPassword();
int SetCanadaPostPassword(QString qsCanadaPostPassword);

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 Class)

URL for the server where the requests are sent.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetCanadaPostServer();
int SetCanadaPostServer(const char* lpszCanadaPostServer);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetCanadaPostServer();
INT SetCanadaPostServer(LPCWSTR lpszCanadaPostServer);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getcanadapostserver(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setcanadapostserver(void* lpObj, const char* lpszCanadaPostServer);

QString GetCanadaPostServer();
int SetCanadaPostServer(QString qsCanadaPostServer);

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 Class)

User Id for logging in to the Server .

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetCanadaPostUserId();
int SetCanadaPostUserId(const char* lpszCanadaPostUserId);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetCanadaPostUserId();
INT SetCanadaPostUserId(LPCWSTR lpszCanadaPostUserId);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getcanadapostuserid(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setcanadapostuserid(void* lpObj, const char* lpszCanadaPostUserId);

QString GetCanadaPostUserId();
int SetCanadaPostUserId(QString qsCanadaPostUserId);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetFirewallAutoDetect();
int SetFirewallAutoDetect(int bFirewallAutoDetect);

Unicode (Windows)
BOOL GetFirewallAutoDetect();
INT SetFirewallAutoDetect(BOOL bFirewallAutoDetect);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getfirewallautodetect(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setfirewallautodetect(void* lpObj, int bFirewallAutoDetect);

bool GetFirewallAutoDetect();
int SetFirewallAutoDetect(bool bFirewallAutoDetect);

Default Value

FALSE

Remarks

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

Data Type

Boolean

FirewallType Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

This property determines the type of firewall to connect through.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetFirewallType();
int SetFirewallType(int iFirewallType);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetFirewallType();
INT SetFirewallType(INT iFirewallType);

FW_NONE(0), 
FW_TUNNEL(1), 
FW_SOCKS4(2), 
FW_SOCKS5(3), 
FW_SOCKS4A(10)

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getfirewalltype(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setfirewalltype(void* lpObj, int iFirewallType);

int GetFirewallType();
int SetFirewallType(int iFirewallType);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetFirewallHost();
int SetFirewallHost(const char* lpszFirewallHost);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetFirewallHost();
INT SetFirewallHost(LPCWSTR lpszFirewallHost);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getfirewallhost(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setfirewallhost(void* lpObj, const char* lpszFirewallHost);

QString GetFirewallHost();
int SetFirewallHost(QString qsFirewallHost);

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 class fails with an error.

Data Type

String

FirewallPassword Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetFirewallPassword();
int SetFirewallPassword(const char* lpszFirewallPassword);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetFirewallPassword();
INT SetFirewallPassword(LPCWSTR lpszFirewallPassword);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getfirewallpassword(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setfirewallpassword(void* lpObj, const char* lpszFirewallPassword);

QString GetFirewallPassword();
int SetFirewallPassword(QString qsFirewallPassword);

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 class fails with an error.

Data Type

String

FirewallPort Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetFirewallPort();
int SetFirewallPort(int iFirewallPort);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetFirewallPort();
INT SetFirewallPort(INT iFirewallPort);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getfirewallport(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setfirewallport(void* lpObj, int iFirewallPort);

int GetFirewallPort();
int SetFirewallPort(int iFirewallPort);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetFirewallUser();
int SetFirewallUser(const char* lpszFirewallUser);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetFirewallUser();
INT SetFirewallUser(LPCWSTR lpszFirewallUser);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getfirewalluser(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setfirewalluser(void* lpObj, const char* lpszFirewallUser);

QString GetFirewallUser();
int SetFirewallUser(QString qsFirewallUser);

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 class fails with an error.

Data Type

String

PackageCount Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

The number of records in the Package arrays.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetPackageCount();
int SetPackageCount(int iPackageCount);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetPackageCount();
INT SetPackageCount(INT iPackageCount);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getpackagecount(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setpackagecount(void* lpObj, int iPackageCount);

int GetPackageCount();
int SetPackageCount(int iPackageCount);

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 Class)

The height of the package to be shipped.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetPackageHeight(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageHeight(int iPackageIdx, int iPackageHeight);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetPackageHeight(INT iPackageIdx);
INT SetPackageHeight(INT iPackageIdx, INT iPackageHeight);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getpackageheight(void* lpObj, int packageidx);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setpackageheight(void* lpObj, int packageidx, int iPackageHeight);

int GetPackageHeight(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageHeight(int iPackageIdx, int iPackageHeight);

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 Class)

Amount of insurance requested for this package.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetPackageInsuredValue(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageInsuredValue(int iPackageIdx, const char* lpszPackageInsuredValue);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetPackageInsuredValue(INT iPackageIdx);
INT SetPackageInsuredValue(INT iPackageIdx, LPCWSTR lpszPackageInsuredValue);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getpackageinsuredvalue(void* lpObj, int packageidx);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setpackageinsuredvalue(void* lpObj, int packageidx, const char* lpszPackageInsuredValue);

QString GetPackageInsuredValue(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageInsuredValue(int iPackageIdx, QString qsPackageInsuredValue);

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 Class)

The length of the package to be shipped.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetPackageLength(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageLength(int iPackageIdx, int iPackageLength);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetPackageLength(INT iPackageIdx);
INT SetPackageLength(INT iPackageIdx, INT iPackageLength);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getpackagelength(void* lpObj, int packageidx);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setpackagelength(void* lpObj, int packageidx, int iPackageLength);

int GetPackageLength(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageLength(int iPackageIdx, int iPackageLength);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetPackageType(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageType(int iPackageIdx, int iPackageType);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetPackageType(INT iPackageIdx);
INT SetPackageType(INT iPackageIdx, INT iPackageType);

PT_NONE(0), 
PT_POSTCARDS(1), 
PT_LETTER(2), 
PT_LARGE_ENVELOPE(3), 
PT_FLAT_RATE_ENVELOPE(4), 
PT_FLAT_RATE_LEGAL_ENVELOPE(5), 
PT_FLAT_RATE_PADDED_ENVELOPE(6), 
PT_FLAT_RATE_GIFT_CARD_ENVELOPE(7), 
PT_FLAT_RATE_WINDOW_ENVELOPE(8), 
PT_FLAT_RATE_CARDBOARD_ENVELOPE(9), 
PT_SMALL_FLAT_RATE_ENVELOPE(10), 
PT_PAK(11), 
PT_BOX(12), 
PT_10KG_BOX(13), 
PT_25KG_BOX(14), 
PT_SMALL_EXPRESS_BOX(15), 
PT_MEDIUM_EXPRESS_BOX(16), 
PT_LARGE_EXPRESS_BOX(17), 
PT_FLAT_RATE_BOX(18), 
PT_SMALL_FLAT_RATE_BOX(19), 
PT_MEDIUM_FLAT_RATE_BOX(20), 
PT_LARGE_FLAT_RATE_BOX(21), 
PT_DVDFLAT_RATE_BOX(22), 
PT_LARGE_VIDEO_FLAT_RATE_BOX(23), 
PT_REGIONAL_RATE_BOX_A(24), 
PT_REGIONAL_RATE_BOX_B(25), 
PT_RECTANGULAR(26), 
PT_NON_RECTANGULAR(27), 
PT_TUBE(28), 
PT_MATTER_FOR_THE_BLIND(29), 
PT_PALLET(30), 
PT_YOUR_PACKAGING(31), 
PT_DOCUMENT(32), 
PT_FLATS(33), 
PT_PARCELS(34), 
PT_BPM(35), 
PT_FIRST_CLASS(36), 
PT_PRIORITY(37), 
PT_MACHINABLES(38), 
PT_IRREGULARS(39), 
PT_PARCEL_POST(40), 
PT_BPMPARCEL(41), 
PT_MEDIA_MAIL(42), 
PT_BPMFLAT(43), 
PT_STANDARD_FLAT(44), 
PT_REGIONAL_RATE_BOX_C(45), 
PT_THICK_ENVELOPE(46), 
PT_SMALL_BOX(47), 
PT_MEDIUM_BOX(48), 
PT_LARGE_BOX(49), 
PT_EXTRA_LARGE_BOX(50), 
PT_PACKAGE_SERVICE(51), 
PT_CUBIC_PARCELS(52), 
PT_CUBIC_SOFT_PACK(53)

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getpackagetype(void* lpObj, int packageidx);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setpackagetype(void* lpObj, int packageidx, int iPackageType);

int GetPackageType(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageType(int iPackageIdx, int iPackageType);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetPackageSignatureType(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageSignatureType(int iPackageIdx, int iPackageSignatureType);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetPackageSignatureType(INT iPackageIdx);
INT SetPackageSignatureType(INT iPackageIdx, INT iPackageSignatureType);

ST_SERVICE_DEFAULT(0), 
ST_ADULT(1), 
ST_DIRECT(2), 
ST_INDIRECT(3), 
ST_NO_SIGNATURE_REQUIRED(4), 
ST_USPSDELIVERY_CONFIRMATION(5), 
ST_ADULT_19(6)

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getpackagesignaturetype(void* lpObj, int packageidx);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setpackagesignaturetype(void* lpObj, int packageidx, int iPackageSignatureType);

int GetPackageSignatureType(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageSignatureType(int iPackageIdx, int iPackageSignatureType);

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 Class)

Weight of this package.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetPackageWeight(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageWeight(int iPackageIdx, const char* lpszPackageWeight);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetPackageWeight(INT iPackageIdx);
INT SetPackageWeight(INT iPackageIdx, LPCWSTR lpszPackageWeight);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getpackageweight(void* lpObj, int packageidx);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setpackageweight(void* lpObj, int packageidx, const char* lpszPackageWeight);

QString GetPackageWeight(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageWeight(int iPackageIdx, QString qsPackageWeight);

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 Class)

The width of the package to be shipped.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetPackageWidth(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageWidth(int iPackageIdx, int iPackageWidth);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetPackageWidth(INT iPackageIdx);
INT SetPackageWidth(INT iPackageIdx, INT iPackageWidth);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getpackagewidth(void* lpObj, int packageidx);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setpackagewidth(void* lpObj, int packageidx, int iPackageWidth);

int GetPackageWidth(int iPackageIdx);
int SetPackageWidth(int iPackageIdx, int iPackageWidth);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetProxyAuthScheme();
int SetProxyAuthScheme(int iProxyAuthScheme);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetProxyAuthScheme();
INT SetProxyAuthScheme(INT iProxyAuthScheme);

AUTH_BASIC(0), 
AUTH_DIGEST(1), 
AUTH_PROPRIETARY(2), 
AUTH_NONE(3), 
AUTH_NTLM(4), 
AUTH_NEGOTIATE(5)

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getproxyauthscheme(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setproxyauthscheme(void* lpObj, int iProxyAuthScheme);

int GetProxyAuthScheme();
int SetProxyAuthScheme(int iProxyAuthScheme);

Default Value

0

Remarks

This property is used to tell the class 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 class. Look at the configuration file for the class 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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetProxyAutoDetect();
int SetProxyAutoDetect(int bProxyAutoDetect);

Unicode (Windows)
BOOL GetProxyAutoDetect();
INT SetProxyAutoDetect(BOOL bProxyAutoDetect);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getproxyautodetect(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setproxyautodetect(void* lpObj, int bProxyAutoDetect);

bool GetProxyAutoDetect();
int SetProxyAutoDetect(bool bProxyAutoDetect);

Default Value

FALSE

Remarks

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

Data Type

Boolean

ProxyPassword Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetProxyPassword();
int SetProxyPassword(const char* lpszProxyPassword);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetProxyPassword();
INT SetProxyPassword(LPCWSTR lpszProxyPassword);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getproxypassword(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setproxypassword(void* lpObj, const char* lpszProxyPassword);

QString GetProxyPassword();
int SetProxyPassword(QString qsProxyPassword);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetProxyPort();
int SetProxyPort(int iProxyPort);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetProxyPort();
INT SetProxyPort(INT iProxyPort);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getproxyport(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setproxyport(void* lpObj, int iProxyPort);

int GetProxyPort();
int SetProxyPort(int iProxyPort);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetProxyServer();
int SetProxyServer(const char* lpszProxyServer);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetProxyServer();
INT SetProxyServer(LPCWSTR lpszProxyServer);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getproxyserver(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setproxyserver(void* lpObj, const char* lpszProxyServer);

QString GetProxyServer();
int SetProxyServer(QString qsProxyServer);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetProxySSL();
int SetProxySSL(int iProxySSL);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetProxySSL();
INT SetProxySSL(INT iProxySSL);

PS_AUTOMATIC(0), 
PS_ALWAYS(1), 
PS_NEVER(2), 
PS_TUNNEL(3)

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getproxyssl(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setproxyssl(void* lpObj, int iProxySSL);

int GetProxySSL();
int SetProxySSL(int iProxySSL);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetProxyUser();
int SetProxyUser(const char* lpszProxyUser);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetProxyUser();
INT SetProxyUser(LPCWSTR lpszProxyUser);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getproxyuser(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setproxyuser(void* lpObj, const char* lpszProxyUser);

QString GetProxyUser();
int SetProxyUser(QString qsProxyUser);

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 Class)

Country code.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetRecipientCountryCode();
int SetRecipientCountryCode(const char* lpszRecipientCountryCode);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetRecipientCountryCode();
INT SetRecipientCountryCode(LPCWSTR lpszRecipientCountryCode);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getrecipientcountrycode(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setrecipientcountrycode(void* lpObj, const char* lpszRecipientCountryCode);

QString GetRecipientCountryCode();
int SetRecipientCountryCode(QString qsRecipientCountryCode);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetRecipientPostalCode();
int SetRecipientPostalCode(const char* lpszRecipientPostalCode);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetRecipientPostalCode();
INT SetRecipientPostalCode(LPCWSTR lpszRecipientPostalCode);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getrecipientpostalcode(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setrecipientpostalcode(void* lpObj, const char* lpszRecipientPostalCode);

QString GetRecipientPostalCode();
int SetRecipientPostalCode(QString qsRecipientPostalCode);

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 Class)

Service type for which the shipping rate is requested.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetRequestedService();
int SetRequestedService(int iRequestedService);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetRequestedService();
INT SetRequestedService(INT iRequestedService);

ST_UNSPECIFIED(0), 
ST_FED_EX_PRIORITY_OVERNIGHT(10), 
ST_FED_EX_STANDARD_OVERNIGHT(11), 
ST_FED_EX_FIRST_OVERNIGHT(12), 
ST_FED_EX_2DAY(13), 
ST_FED_EX_EXPRESS_SAVER(14), 
ST_FED_EX_GROUND(15), 
ST_FED_EX_GROUND_HOME_DELIVERY(16), 
ST_FED_EX_1DAY_FREIGHT(17), 
ST_FED_EX_2DAY_FREIGHT(18), 
ST_FED_EX_3DAY_FREIGHT(19), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_PRIORITY(20), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_ECONOMY(21), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_FIRST(22), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_PRIORITY_FREIGHT(23), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_ECONOMY_FREIGHT(24), 
ST_FED_EX_EUROPE_FIRST_INTERNATIONAL_PRIORITY(25), 
ST_FED_EX_SMART_POST(26), 
ST_FED_EX_2DAY_AM(27), 
ST_FED_EX_FIRST_FREIGHT(28), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_GROUND(29), 
ST_FED_EX_FREIGHT_ECONOMY(30), 
ST_FED_EX_FREIGHT_PRIORITY(31), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_PRIORITY_EXPRESS(32), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_CONNECT_PLUS(33), 
ST_UPSFIRST_CLASS(35), 
ST_UPSPRIORITY_MAIL(36), 
ST_UPSEXPEDITED_MAIL_INNOVATIONS(37), 
ST_UPSPRIORITY_MAIL_INNOVATIONS(38), 
ST_UPSECONOMY_MAIL_INNOVATIONS(39), 
ST_UPSNEXT_DAY_AIR(40), 
ST_UPSEXPRESS(41), 
ST_UPS2ND_DAY_AIR(42), 
ST_UPSGROUND(43), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_EXPRESS(44), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_EXPEDITED(45), 
ST_UPSEXPEDITED(46), 
ST_UPSSTANDARD(47), 
ST_UPS3DAY_SELECT(48), 
ST_UPSNEXT_DAY_AIR_SAVER(49), 
ST_UPSSAVER(50), 
ST_UPSNEXT_DAY_AIR_EARLY_AM(51), 
ST_UPSEXPRESS_EARLY_AM(52), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_EXPRESS_PLUS(53), 
ST_UPSEXPRESS_PLUS(54), 
ST_UPS2ND_DAY_AIR_AM(55), 
ST_UPSTODAY_STANDARD(56), 
ST_UPSTODAY_COURRIER(57), 
ST_UPSTODAY_INTER_CITY(58), 
ST_UPSTODAY_EXPRESS(59), 
ST_UPSTODAY_EXPRESS_SAVER(60), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_EXPRESS_FREIGHT(61), 
ST_UPSSURE_POST_LESS_THAN_1LB(62), 
ST_UPSSURE_POST_1LBOR_GREATER(63), 
ST_UPSSURE_POST_BPM(64), 
ST_UPSSURE_POST_MEDIA(65), 
ST_USPSEXPRESS(70), 
ST_USPSFIRST_CLASS(71), 
ST_USPSPRIORITY(72), 
ST_USPSPARCEL_POST(73), 
ST_USPSBPM(74), 
ST_USPSMEDIA(75), 
ST_USPSLIBRARY(76), 
ST_USPSONLINE(77), 
ST_USPSGLOBAL_EXPRESS(78), 
ST_USPSPARCEL_SELECT(79), 
ST_USPSCRITICAL_MAIL(80), 
ST_USPSSTANDARD_MAIL(81), 
ST_USPSEXPRESS_MAIL_INTERNATIONAL(82), 
ST_USPSFIRST_CLASS_MAIL_INTERNATIONAL(83), 
ST_USPSPRIORITY_MAIL_INTERNATIONAL(84), 
ST_USPSPRIORITY_EXPRESS(85), 
ST_USPSRETAIL_GROUND(86), 
ST_USPSFIRST_CLASS_PACKAGE_INTERNATIONAL_SERVICE(87), 
ST_USPSPRIORITY_MAIL_EXPRESS_INTERNATIONAL(88), 
ST_CANADA_REGULAR_PARCEL(90), 
ST_CANADA_EXPEDITED_PARCEL(91), 
ST_CANADA_XPRESSPOST(92), 
ST_CANADA_LIBRARY(93), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY(94), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_ENVELOPE_USA(95), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_PAK_USA(96), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_PARCEL_USA(97), 
ST_CANADA_XPRESSPOST_USA(98), 
ST_CANADA_EXPEDITED_PARCEL_USA(99), 
ST_CANADA_SMALL_PACKET_AIR_USA(100), 
ST_CANADA_TRACKED_PACKET_USA(101), 
ST_CANADA_TRACKED_PACKET_LVMUSA(102), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_ENVELOPE_INTERNATIONAL(103), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_PAK_INTERNATIONAL(104), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_PARCEL_INTERNATIONAL(105), 
ST_CANADA_XPRESSPOST_INTERNATIONAL(106), 
ST_CANADA_SMALL_PACKET_AIR_INTERNATIONAL(107), 
ST_CANADA_SMALL_PACKET_LAND_INTERNATIONAL(108), 
ST_CANADA_PARCEL_AIR_INTERNATIONAL(109), 
ST_CANADA_PARCEL_LAND_INTERNATIONAL(110), 
ST_CANADA_TRACKED_PACKET_INTERNATIONAL(111), 
ST_FED_EX_SAME_DAY(126), 
ST_FED_EX_SAME_DAY_CITY(127), 
ST_FED_EX_SAME_DAY_METRO_AFTERNOON(128), 
ST_FED_EX_SAME_DAY_METRO_MORNING(129), 
ST_FED_EX_SAME_DAY_METRO_RUSH(130), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_ECONOMY_DDU(131), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_ECONOMY_DDP(132), 
ST_USPSPARCEL_SELECT_GROUND(133), 
ST_USPSPRIORITY_MAIL_CUBIC(134), 
ST_USPSGROUND_ADVANTAGE(135), 
ST_USPSGROUND_ADVANTAGE_CUBIC(136), 
ST_FED_EX_FIRST(140), 
ST_FED_EX_PRIORITY(141), 
ST_FED_EX_PRIORITY_EXPRESS(142), 
ST_FED_EX_PRIORITY_EXPRESS_FREIGHT(143), 
ST_FED_EX_PRIORITY_FREIGHT(144), 
ST_FED_EX_ECONOMY_SELECT(145)

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getrequestedservice(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setrequestedservice(void* lpObj, int iRequestedService);

int GetRequestedService();
int SetRequestedService(int iRequestedService);

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 Class)

Country code.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetSenderCountryCode();
int SetSenderCountryCode(const char* lpszSenderCountryCode);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetSenderCountryCode();
INT SetSenderCountryCode(LPCWSTR lpszSenderCountryCode);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getsendercountrycode(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setsendercountrycode(void* lpObj, const char* lpszSenderCountryCode);

QString GetSenderCountryCode();
int SetSenderCountryCode(QString qsSenderCountryCode);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetSenderPostalCode();
int SetSenderPostalCode(const char* lpszSenderPostalCode);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetSenderPostalCode();
INT SetSenderPostalCode(LPCWSTR lpszSenderPostalCode);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getsenderpostalcode(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setsenderpostalcode(void* lpObj, const char* lpszSenderPostalCode);

QString GetSenderPostalCode();
int SetSenderPostalCode(QString qsSenderPostalCode);

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 Class)

The number of records in the Service arrays.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetServiceCount();

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetServiceCount();

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getservicecount(void* lpObj);

int GetServiceCount();

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 Class)

Transportation charges before surcharges and discounts applied to a ServiceType .

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetServiceAccountBaseCharge(int iServiceIdx);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetServiceAccountBaseCharge(INT iServiceIdx);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getserviceaccountbasecharge(void* lpObj, int serviceidx);

QString GetServiceAccountBaseCharge(int iServiceIdx);

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 Class)

Net charge amount applied to a ServiceType .

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetServiceAccountNetCharge(int iServiceIdx);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetServiceAccountNetCharge(INT iServiceIdx);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getserviceaccountnetcharge(void* lpObj, int serviceidx);

QString GetServiceAccountNetCharge(int iServiceIdx);

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 class.

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 Class)

Total discount amount applied to the shipment for a ServiceType .

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetServiceAccountTotalDiscount(int iServiceIdx);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetServiceAccountTotalDiscount(INT iServiceIdx);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getserviceaccounttotaldiscount(void* lpObj, int serviceidx);

QString GetServiceAccountTotalDiscount(int iServiceIdx);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetServiceAccountTotalSurcharge(int iServiceIdx);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetServiceAccountTotalSurcharge(INT iServiceIdx);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getserviceaccounttotalsurcharge(void* lpObj, int serviceidx);

QString GetServiceAccountTotalSurcharge(int iServiceIdx);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetServiceAggregate(int iServiceIdx);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetServiceAggregate(INT iServiceIdx);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getserviceaggregate(void* lpObj, int serviceidx);

QString GetServiceAggregate(int iServiceIdx);

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 Class)

This indicates the shipment delivery date for the ServiceType .

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetServiceDeliveryDate(int iServiceIdx);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetServiceDeliveryDate(INT iServiceIdx);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getservicedeliverydate(void* lpObj, int serviceidx);

QString GetServiceDeliveryDate(int iServiceIdx);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetServiceType(int iServiceIdx);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetServiceType(INT iServiceIdx);

ST_UNSPECIFIED(0), 
ST_FED_EX_PRIORITY_OVERNIGHT(10), 
ST_FED_EX_STANDARD_OVERNIGHT(11), 
ST_FED_EX_FIRST_OVERNIGHT(12), 
ST_FED_EX_2DAY(13), 
ST_FED_EX_EXPRESS_SAVER(14), 
ST_FED_EX_GROUND(15), 
ST_FED_EX_GROUND_HOME_DELIVERY(16), 
ST_FED_EX_1DAY_FREIGHT(17), 
ST_FED_EX_2DAY_FREIGHT(18), 
ST_FED_EX_3DAY_FREIGHT(19), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_PRIORITY(20), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_ECONOMY(21), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_FIRST(22), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_PRIORITY_FREIGHT(23), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_ECONOMY_FREIGHT(24), 
ST_FED_EX_EUROPE_FIRST_INTERNATIONAL_PRIORITY(25), 
ST_FED_EX_SMART_POST(26), 
ST_FED_EX_2DAY_AM(27), 
ST_FED_EX_FIRST_FREIGHT(28), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_GROUND(29), 
ST_FED_EX_FREIGHT_ECONOMY(30), 
ST_FED_EX_FREIGHT_PRIORITY(31), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_PRIORITY_EXPRESS(32), 
ST_FED_EX_INTERNATIONAL_CONNECT_PLUS(33), 
ST_UPSFIRST_CLASS(35), 
ST_UPSPRIORITY_MAIL(36), 
ST_UPSEXPEDITED_MAIL_INNOVATIONS(37), 
ST_UPSPRIORITY_MAIL_INNOVATIONS(38), 
ST_UPSECONOMY_MAIL_INNOVATIONS(39), 
ST_UPSNEXT_DAY_AIR(40), 
ST_UPSEXPRESS(41), 
ST_UPS2ND_DAY_AIR(42), 
ST_UPSGROUND(43), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_EXPRESS(44), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_EXPEDITED(45), 
ST_UPSEXPEDITED(46), 
ST_UPSSTANDARD(47), 
ST_UPS3DAY_SELECT(48), 
ST_UPSNEXT_DAY_AIR_SAVER(49), 
ST_UPSSAVER(50), 
ST_UPSNEXT_DAY_AIR_EARLY_AM(51), 
ST_UPSEXPRESS_EARLY_AM(52), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_EXPRESS_PLUS(53), 
ST_UPSEXPRESS_PLUS(54), 
ST_UPS2ND_DAY_AIR_AM(55), 
ST_UPSTODAY_STANDARD(56), 
ST_UPSTODAY_COURRIER(57), 
ST_UPSTODAY_INTER_CITY(58), 
ST_UPSTODAY_EXPRESS(59), 
ST_UPSTODAY_EXPRESS_SAVER(60), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_EXPRESS_FREIGHT(61), 
ST_UPSSURE_POST_LESS_THAN_1LB(62), 
ST_UPSSURE_POST_1LBOR_GREATER(63), 
ST_UPSSURE_POST_BPM(64), 
ST_UPSSURE_POST_MEDIA(65), 
ST_USPSEXPRESS(70), 
ST_USPSFIRST_CLASS(71), 
ST_USPSPRIORITY(72), 
ST_USPSPARCEL_POST(73), 
ST_USPSBPM(74), 
ST_USPSMEDIA(75), 
ST_USPSLIBRARY(76), 
ST_USPSONLINE(77), 
ST_USPSGLOBAL_EXPRESS(78), 
ST_USPSPARCEL_SELECT(79), 
ST_USPSCRITICAL_MAIL(80), 
ST_USPSSTANDARD_MAIL(81), 
ST_USPSEXPRESS_MAIL_INTERNATIONAL(82), 
ST_USPSFIRST_CLASS_MAIL_INTERNATIONAL(83), 
ST_USPSPRIORITY_MAIL_INTERNATIONAL(84), 
ST_USPSPRIORITY_EXPRESS(85), 
ST_USPSRETAIL_GROUND(86), 
ST_USPSFIRST_CLASS_PACKAGE_INTERNATIONAL_SERVICE(87), 
ST_USPSPRIORITY_MAIL_EXPRESS_INTERNATIONAL(88), 
ST_CANADA_REGULAR_PARCEL(90), 
ST_CANADA_EXPEDITED_PARCEL(91), 
ST_CANADA_XPRESSPOST(92), 
ST_CANADA_LIBRARY(93), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY(94), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_ENVELOPE_USA(95), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_PAK_USA(96), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_PARCEL_USA(97), 
ST_CANADA_XPRESSPOST_USA(98), 
ST_CANADA_EXPEDITED_PARCEL_USA(99), 
ST_CANADA_SMALL_PACKET_AIR_USA(100), 
ST_CANADA_TRACKED_PACKET_USA(101), 
ST_CANADA_TRACKED_PACKET_LVMUSA(102), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_ENVELOPE_INTERNATIONAL(103), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_PAK_INTERNATIONAL(104), 
ST_CANADA_PRIORITY_PARCEL_INTERNATIONAL(105), 
ST_CANADA_XPRESSPOST_INTERNATIONAL(106), 
ST_CANADA_SMALL_PACKET_AIR_INTERNATIONAL(107), 
ST_CANADA_SMALL_PACKET_LAND_INTERNATIONAL(108), 
ST_CANADA_PARCEL_AIR_INTERNATIONAL(109), 
ST_CANADA_PARCEL_LAND_INTERNATIONAL(110), 
ST_CANADA_TRACKED_PACKET_INTERNATIONAL(111), 
ST_FED_EX_SAME_DAY(126), 
ST_FED_EX_SAME_DAY_CITY(127), 
ST_FED_EX_SAME_DAY_METRO_AFTERNOON(128), 
ST_FED_EX_SAME_DAY_METRO_MORNING(129), 
ST_FED_EX_SAME_DAY_METRO_RUSH(130), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_ECONOMY_DDU(131), 
ST_UPSWORLDWIDE_ECONOMY_DDP(132), 
ST_USPSPARCEL_SELECT_GROUND(133), 
ST_USPSPRIORITY_MAIL_CUBIC(134), 
ST_USPSGROUND_ADVANTAGE(135), 
ST_USPSGROUND_ADVANTAGE_CUBIC(136), 
ST_FED_EX_FIRST(140), 
ST_FED_EX_PRIORITY(141), 
ST_FED_EX_PRIORITY_EXPRESS(142), 
ST_FED_EX_PRIORITY_EXPRESS_FREIGHT(143), 
ST_FED_EX_PRIORITY_FREIGHT(144), 
ST_FED_EX_ECONOMY_SELECT(145)

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getservicetype(void* lpObj, int serviceidx);

int GetServiceType(int iServiceIdx);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetServiceTypeDescription(int iServiceIdx);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetServiceTypeDescription(INT iServiceIdx);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getservicetypedescription(void* lpObj, int serviceidx);

QString GetServiceTypeDescription(int iServiceIdx);

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetServiceTransitTime(int iServiceIdx);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetServiceTransitTime(INT iServiceIdx);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getservicetransittime(void* lpObj, int serviceidx);

QString GetServiceTransitTime(int iServiceIdx);

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 Class)

The date on which the package will be tendered.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetShipDate();
int SetShipDate(const char* lpszShipDate);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetShipDate();
INT SetShipDate(LPCWSTR lpszShipDate);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getshipdate(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setshipdate(void* lpObj, const char* lpszShipDate);

QString GetShipDate();
int SetShipDate(QString qsShipDate);

Default Value

""

Remarks

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

Data Type

String

ShipmentSpecialServices Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

Contains the collection of special services offered.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int64 GetShipmentSpecialServices();
int SetShipmentSpecialServices(int64 lShipmentSpecialServices);

Unicode (Windows)
LONG64 GetShipmentSpecialServices();
INT SetShipmentSpecialServices(LONG64 lShipmentSpecialServices);

int64 dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getshipmentspecialservices(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setshipmentspecialservices(void* lpObj, int64 lShipmentSpecialServices);

qint64 GetShipmentSpecialServices();
int SetShipmentSpecialServices(qint64 lShipmentSpecialServices);

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 Class)

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded).

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded(char* &lpSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded, int &lenSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded);
int SetSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded(const char* lpSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded, int lenSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded(LPSTR &lpSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded, INT &lenSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded);
INT SetSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded(LPCSTR lpSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded, INT lenSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getsslacceptservercertencoded(void* lpObj, char** lpSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded, int* lenSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setsslacceptservercertencoded(void* lpObj, const char* lpSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded, int lenSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded);

QByteArray GetSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded();
int SetSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded(QByteArray qbaSSLAcceptServerCertEncoded);

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.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Binary String

SSLCertEncoded Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded).

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSSLCertEncoded(char* &lpSSLCertEncoded, int &lenSSLCertEncoded);
int SetSSLCertEncoded(const char* lpSSLCertEncoded, int lenSSLCertEncoded);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSSLCertEncoded(LPSTR &lpSSLCertEncoded, INT &lenSSLCertEncoded);
INT SetSSLCertEncoded(LPCSTR lpSSLCertEncoded, INT lenSSLCertEncoded);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getsslcertencoded(void* lpObj, char** lpSSLCertEncoded, int* lenSSLCertEncoded);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setsslcertencoded(void* lpObj, const char* lpSSLCertEncoded, int lenSSLCertEncoded);

QByteArray GetSSLCertEncoded();
int SetSSLCertEncoded(QByteArray qbaSSLCertEncoded);

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.

This property is not available at design time.

Data Type

Binary String

SSLCertStore Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSSLCertStore(char* &lpSSLCertStore, int &lenSSLCertStore);
int SetSSLCertStore(const char* lpSSLCertStore, int lenSSLCertStore);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSSLCertStore(LPSTR &lpSSLCertStore, INT &lenSSLCertStore);
INT SetSSLCertStore(LPCSTR lpSSLCertStore, INT lenSSLCertStore);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getsslcertstore(void* lpObj, char** lpSSLCertStore, int* lenSSLCertStore);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setsslcertstore(void* lpObj, const char* lpSSLCertStore, int lenSSLCertStore);

QByteArray GetSSLCertStore();
int SetSSLCertStore(QByteArray qbaSSLCertStore);

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).

Data Type

Binary String

SSLCertStorePassword Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetSSLCertStorePassword();
int SetSSLCertStorePassword(const char* lpszSSLCertStorePassword);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetSSLCertStorePassword();
INT SetSSLCertStorePassword(LPCWSTR lpszSSLCertStorePassword);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getsslcertstorepassword(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setsslcertstorepassword(void* lpObj, const char* lpszSSLCertStorePassword);

QString GetSSLCertStorePassword();
int SetSSLCertStorePassword(QString qsSSLCertStorePassword);

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 Class)

This is the type of certificate store for this certificate.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSSLCertStoreType();
int SetSSLCertStoreType(int iSSLCertStoreType);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSSLCertStoreType();
INT SetSSLCertStoreType(INT iSSLCertStoreType);

CST_USER(0), 
CST_MACHINE(1), 
CST_PFXFILE(2), 
CST_PFXBLOB(3), 
CST_JKSFILE(4), 
CST_JKSBLOB(5), 
CST_PEMKEY_FILE(6), 
CST_PEMKEY_BLOB(7), 
CST_PUBLIC_KEY_FILE(8), 
CST_PUBLIC_KEY_BLOB(9), 
CST_SSHPUBLIC_KEY_BLOB(10), 
CST_P7BFILE(11), 
CST_P7BBLOB(12), 
CST_SSHPUBLIC_KEY_FILE(13), 
CST_PPKFILE(14), 
CST_PPKBLOB(15), 
CST_XMLFILE(16), 
CST_XMLBLOB(17), 
CST_JWKFILE(18), 
CST_JWKBLOB(19), 
CST_SECURITY_KEY(20), 
CST_BCFKSFILE(21), 
CST_BCFKSBLOB(22), 
CST_PKCS11(23), 
CST_AUTO(99)

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getsslcertstoretype(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setsslcertstoretype(void* lpObj, int iSSLCertStoreType);

int GetSSLCertStoreType();
int SetSSLCertStoreType(int iSSLCertStoreType);

Default Value

0

Remarks

This is the type of certificate store for this certificate.

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

Data Type

Integer

SSLCertSubject Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* GetSSLCertSubject();
int SetSSLCertSubject(const char* lpszSSLCertSubject);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR GetSSLCertSubject();
INT SetSSLCertSubject(LPCWSTR lpszSSLCertSubject);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getsslcertsubject(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setsslcertsubject(void* lpObj, const char* lpszSSLCertSubject);

QString GetSSLCertSubject();
int SetSSLCertSubject(QString qsSSLCertSubject);

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 Class)

This specifies the SSL/TLS implementation to use.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSSLProvider();
int SetSSLProvider(int iSSLProvider);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSSLProvider();
INT SetSSLProvider(INT iSSLProvider);

SSLP_AUTOMATIC(0), 
SSLP_PLATFORM(1), 
SSLP_INTERNAL(2)

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getsslprovider(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_setsslprovider(void* lpObj, int iSSLProvider);

int GetSSLProvider();
int SetSSLProvider(int iSSLProvider);

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 class 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 class will select a provider depending on the current platform.

When Automatic is selected, on Windows the class will use the platform implementation. On Linux/macOS the class will use the internal implementation. When TLS 1.3 is enabled via SSLEnabledProtocols the internal implementation is used on all platforms.

Data Type

Integer

SSLServerCertEncoded Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

This is the certificate (PEM/Base64 encoded).

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetSSLServerCertEncoded(char* &lpSSLServerCertEncoded, int &lenSSLServerCertEncoded);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetSSLServerCertEncoded(LPSTR &lpSSLServerCertEncoded, INT &lenSSLServerCertEncoded);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getsslservercertencoded(void* lpObj, char** lpSSLServerCertEncoded, int* lenSSLServerCertEncoded);

QByteArray GetSSLServerCertEncoded();

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.

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

Data Type

Binary String

Timeout Property (CanadaPostRates Class)

A timeout for the class.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetTimeout();
int SetTimeout(int iTimeout);

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetTimeout();
INT SetTimeout(INT iTimeout);

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_gettimeout(void* lpObj);
int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_settimeout(void* lpObj, int iTimeout);

int GetTimeout();
int SetTimeout(int iTimeout);

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 class will wait for the operation to complete before returning control.

The class 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 class 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 Class)

Sets or retrieves a configuration setting.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
char* Config(const char* lpszConfigurationString);

Unicode (Windows)
LPWSTR Config(LPCWSTR lpszConfigurationString);

char* dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_config(void* lpObj, const char* lpszConfigurationString);

QString Config(const QString& qsConfigurationString);

Remarks

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

These settings are similar in functionality to properties, but they are rarely used. In order to avoid "polluting" the property namespace of the class, 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.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a String value; after it returns, call the GetLastErrorCode() method to obtain its result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message.

GetRates Method (CanadaPostRates Class)

Returns rate information for a specified or all available services.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int GetRates();

Unicode (Windows)
INT GetRates();

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_getrates(void* lpObj);

int 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.

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Reset Method (CanadaPostRates Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
int Reset();

Unicode (Windows)
INT Reset();

int dshippingsdk_canadapostrates_reset(void* lpObj);

int Reset();

Remarks

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

Error Handling (C++)

This method returns a result code; 0 indicates success, while a non-zero error code indicates that this method encountered an error during its execution. If an error occurs, the GetLastError() method can be called to retrieve the associated error message. (Note: This method's result code can also be obtained by calling the GetLastErrorCode() method after it returns.)

Error Event (CanadaPostRates Class)

Information about errors during data delivery.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireError(CanadaPostRatesErrorEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  int ErrorCode;
  const char *Description;
  int reserved;
} CanadaPostRatesErrorEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireError(CanadaPostRatesErrorEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  INT ErrorCode;
  LPCWSTR Description;
  INT reserved;
} CanadaPostRatesErrorEventParams;

#define EID_CANADAPOSTRATES_ERROR 1

virtual INT DSHIPPINGSDK_CALL FireError(INT &iErrorCode, LPSTR &lpszDescription);

class CanadaPostRatesErrorEventParams {
public:
  int ErrorCode();

  const QString &Description();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void Error(CanadaPostRatesErrorEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass CanadaPostRates and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireError(CanadaPostRatesErrorEventParams *e) {...}

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 Class)

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

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireNotification(CanadaPostRatesNotificationEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  const char *Message;
  int reserved;
} CanadaPostRatesNotificationEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireNotification(CanadaPostRatesNotificationEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  LPCWSTR Message;
  INT reserved;
} CanadaPostRatesNotificationEventParams;

#define EID_CANADAPOSTRATES_NOTIFICATION 2

virtual INT DSHIPPINGSDK_CALL FireNotification(LPSTR &lpszMessage);

class CanadaPostRatesNotificationEventParams {
public:
  const QString &Message();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void Notification(CanadaPostRatesNotificationEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass CanadaPostRates and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireNotification(CanadaPostRatesNotificationEventParams *e) {...}

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 Class)

Fired after the server presents its certificate to the client.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireSSLServerAuthentication(CanadaPostRatesSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  const char *CertEncoded;
  int lenCertEncoded;
  const char *CertSubject;
  const char *CertIssuer;
  const char *Status;
  int Accept;
  int reserved;
} CanadaPostRatesSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireSSLServerAuthentication(CanadaPostRatesSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  LPCSTR CertEncoded;
  INT lenCertEncoded;
  LPCWSTR CertSubject;
  LPCWSTR CertIssuer;
  LPCWSTR Status;
  BOOL Accept;
  INT reserved;
} CanadaPostRatesSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams;

#define EID_CANADAPOSTRATES_SSLSERVERAUTHENTICATION 3

virtual INT DSHIPPINGSDK_CALL FireSSLServerAuthentication(LPSTR &lpCertEncoded, INT &lenCertEncoded, LPSTR &lpszCertSubject, LPSTR &lpszCertIssuer, LPSTR &lpszStatus, BOOL &bAccept);

class CanadaPostRatesSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams {
public:
  const QByteArray &CertEncoded();

  const QString &CertSubject();

  const QString &CertIssuer();

  const QString &Status();

  bool Accept();
  void SetAccept(bool bAccept);

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void SSLServerAuthentication(CanadaPostRatesSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass CanadaPostRates and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireSSLServerAuthentication(CanadaPostRatesSSLServerAuthenticationEventParams *e) {...}

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 Class)

Fired when secure connection progress messages are available.

Syntax

• C++
• C
• Qt

ANSI (Cross Platform)
virtual int FireSSLStatus(CanadaPostRatesSSLStatusEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  const char *Message;
  int reserved;
} CanadaPostRatesSSLStatusEventParams;


Unicode (Windows)
virtual INT FireSSLStatus(CanadaPostRatesSSLStatusEventParams *e);

typedef struct {
  LPCWSTR Message;
  INT reserved;
} CanadaPostRatesSSLStatusEventParams;

#define EID_CANADAPOSTRATES_SSLSTATUS 4

virtual INT DSHIPPINGSDK_CALL FireSSLStatus(LPSTR &lpszMessage);

class CanadaPostRatesSSLStatusEventParams {
public:
  const QString &Message();

  int EventRetVal();
  void SetEventRetVal(int iRetVal);
};

// To handle, connect one or more slots to this signal.
void SSLStatus(CanadaPostRatesSSLStatusEventParams *e);

// Or, subclass CanadaPostRates and override this emitter function.
virtual int FireSSLStatus(CanadaPostRatesSSLStatusEventParams *e) {...}

Remarks

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

Config Settings (CanadaPostRates Class)

CanadaPostRates Config Settings

HTTP Config Settings

TCPClient Config Settings