To find out if this is the latest version, and to get other information about bulk mailing, check out our web site at http://www.scotthochberg.com/psinfo.html
Here's what's new for v3.5.6:
POSTAGE $AVER NOW HANDLES FIRST CLASS BARCODED LETTERS!
The most significant change to this version of Postage $aver is the addition of first class automated letters as a sorting option. (This also includes first class automated postcards.) We have had many requests for this feature, and we hope you like it. To use the first class option, simply choose it on the Mail Type window under the Settings menu. Note that there is no nonprofit discount for first class mail.
CITY/STATE CHECKER ELIMINATED
With the requirement that all mailing lists be CASS certified, it seemed no longer worthwhile to maintian the city/state checking feature, that sometimes irritated users by issuing a large number of "questionable" notes. We hope this deletion will not cause a problem for anyone. Postage $aver will still exclude zip codes that do not have the correct number of digits, or that correspond to nonexistent three-digit areas.
MAILER INFORMATION AND MAIL TYPE SETTINGS NOW DISPLAYED AT THE START OF EACH SORT
(effective with release 3.5.6b)
Many of the questions we receive about apparent incorrect sorting turn out to be the result of incorrect settings on the mailer information screen or mail type screen. To encourage users to check these settings for accuracy before sorting, Postage $aver now displays these screens each time "Sort One List" or "Sort Several Lists" is chosen from the Sort menu. This feature can be turned off or on by changing a setting on the Preferences screen on the Settings menu.
SCF BUG FIXED
The previous version had a bug that crashed the program if the SCF entry option was selected when using certain zip codes as the mailer's home zip. We have fixed this problem (we hope). Thanks to those who reported it and thank you for your patience in getting it fixed.
FASTER READING OF ASCII FILES
The routine for inputting ascii files has been rewritten, resulting in an approximate 2X improvement in input speed.
POSTAGE CALCULATIONS NOT ROUNDED UNTIL TOTAL
In accordance with USPS requirements, fractional pennies are now retained to 2 extra decimal places until the postage lines are totalled. The extra fractional cents are shown in the rate chart on the front page of the sort report.
OVERFLOW TRAYS AND SACKS NOW SPLIT
In previous versions, if there were several trays or sacks for a specific destination, they were listed as a single listing. In version 3.5.6, all mail is sorted to a specific tray or sack, so the same destination may appear on several tray/sack labels.
TRAYS DESIGNATED AS 1' OR 2'
To comply with specifications for the USPS qualification report, Postage $aver now indicates the tray length if standard mm trays are used for letter-sized mail. Tray type is selected on the Mail Type window.
OTHER CHANGES, CORRECTIONS:
v3.5.6e
Updated with 5/98 changes in postal lists.
Added software settings to front page of bulk mail report.
Corrected bug that caused screen freeze on rare auto flats.
v3.5.6d
Internal release only.
v3.5.6c
Correct printing error on summary page for mixed-presort auto flats.
v3.5.6b
Updated with 12/97 changes in postal lists.
Corrected printing error for some zip codes when running non-auto and upgradable sorts.
Added short file warning on qualification report.
v 3.5.6
Incorrect handling of overfull five-digit trays corrected.
Short packages eliminated in accordance with USPS interpretation.
Incorrect truncation of city names - corrected
Errors expanding label for three-digit zips below 100 - corrected
Sort report sometimes listed wrong form number - corrected.
Missing parenthesis on sort report - corrected
Error trying to read past the end of fields in certain formats - corrected
Error when reading reprint file if city names left blank - corrected
Printed off bottom of some pages - corrected.
Groups now shown for three-digit scheme trays.
Some SCF discounts not taken - corrected.
Auto-update feature eliminated.
New files shown as applcations rather than documents - corrected
Minimum allowed for sack based mailings rewritten to allow smaller minimums for heavy pieces, per USPS regs.
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