Softpedia >Mac >DTP/Prepress >Postage $aver >  Changelog

Postage $aver Changelog

What's new in Postage $aver 11.1.6

Sep 12, 2019
  • Postal Updates:
  • Updated for September and October USPS routing changes required for mail sent on or after October 1, 2019. (May be used before then). Includes addition of new Sectional Center Facility for Colorado Springs.
  • Software changes :
  • Improved print quality of barcode on tray and sack tags.
  • Corrected a bug that caused wrong page of user guide to appear when Get Help button is clicked from some screens.
  • Corrected a bug that could prevent reports from printing if an unreadable character was included in the zip code or delivery point code. (Mac version only).
  • Fixed various other minor, uncommon bugs.

New in Postage $aver 11.1.5 (Sep 12, 2019)

  • Postal Updates:
  • Updated for July and August USPS routing changes required for mail sent on or after August 1, 2019. (May be used before then).
  • Software changes:
  • For precanceled stamps for First Class presort, the statement form now allows the default stamp value to be overridden, to account for USPS shortage of First Class presort precanceled stamps for postcards.
  • Fixed bug that affected the Column Identification dropdown lists when using large .dbf format files.

New in Postage $aver 10.1.4 (Jul 20, 2018)

  • Postal Updates:
  • Updates and Changes
  • Updated for July and August USPS routing changes required for mail sent on or after August 1, 2018. (May be used before then).
  • Software changes:
  • Corrected a bug that only affected mailings of Bound Printed Matter irregular parcels weighing less than 10 pounds. For this category, bundles are made before sacking but Postage $aver incorrectly turned off the "thickness" setting, so whatever was in that setting previously was used for bundle preparation.

New in Postage $aver 10.1.3 (May 24, 2018)

  • Updates and Changes:
  • Updated for May and June USPS routing changes required for mail sent on or after June 1, 2018. (May be used before then).
  • Software changes:
  • If the user selects "Informed Delivery tracking" on the Extra Services screen, Postage Saver will now provide the complete 20-digit USPS tracking number for each piece, instead of just the serial number. The tracking number (which includes the serial number) can be used to identify each specific mailpiece in the Informed Delivery tracking report provided by USPS.
  • Updated the error messages shown when there are not enough valid records in a user's file for the type of mail the user is trying to prepare, to show that the problem can sometimes be invalid delivery point codes or invalid user-provided serial numbers, in addition to invalid zip codes.
  • Corrected a bug where Optional Endorsement Lines (OELs) were sometimes added to the user's file even though the user selected "using bundle stickers instead of OELs".
  • Corrected a bug that caused the header line to be removed from the user's file when using tab-delimited or bar-delimited files.
  • Corrected that caused tab-delimited and bar-delimited files to be listed as comma-delimited format on the Column Identification screen. (This affected only the wording on the screen, not the operation of the software.)
  • Corrected a bug that caused a formatting error when sorting bar-delimited files (Macintosh only).

New in Postage $aver 9.1.4 (Nov 14, 2017)

  • Updated for November and December USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 12/1/2017. (May begin using before then.)
  • Fixed a bug that could cause the price qualification report not to print if no weight was entered.

New in Postage $aver 9.1.3 (Nov 14, 2017)

  • Updated for September and October USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 10/1/2017. (May begin using before then.)
  • Change the wording "First Class Parcels" to "First Class Package Service - Commercial" to reflect USPS wording change.
  • Updated "Here's how much you saved" section on Mail Preparation Instructions to reflect USPS price increase for First Class Package Service Retail parcels. Since commercial parcel prices were not changed, that means a greater savings for bulk First Class parcel mailers compared to retail.
  • Fixed a bug that caused a small number of Excel files to become corrupted.

New in Postage $aver 9.1.2 (Jul 27, 2017)

  • Updated for July and August USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 8/1/2017. (May begin using before then.)
  • Fixed a bug in the way the software guesses which columns to use.
  • Fixed a bug in the printing of the USPS sorting lists.
  • Fixed a bug that caused an incorrect OEL for pieces in some FSS packages when using dBase files.
  • Fixed a bug that caused an incorrect Periodical Class in-county rate for pieces in some FSS bundles.

New in Postage $aver 9.1.1 (May 15, 2017)

  • Updated for May and June USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 6/1/2017. (May begin using before then.)
  • For mail using precancelled stamps, Postage $aver now automatically fills in the correct denomination on the postage statement form.

New in Postage $aver 8.13.11 (Jan 22, 2017)

  • Updated for postage price changes effective 1/22/17.
  • Updated for postage statement form changes effective 1/22/17
  • Updated for changes in weight limits, effective 1/22/17.
  • Updated to eliminate 3-digit trays for Standard and First Class automation and machinable letters.
  • Updated to eliminate special FSS pricing for Standard, Periodical and Bound Printer Matter flats, moved FSS bundles/sacks to appropriate pricing categories, and revised price qualification reports accordingly.
  • Updated to reflect new OEL wording for pieces within FSS bundles.
  • Changed name of Standard Class to Marketing Mail, on screens, postage statements and price qualification reports, but not on tray tags, as per USPS.
  • Updated for February routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 3/1/2017. (May begin using before then.)

New in Postage $aver 8.13.10 (Dec 9, 2016)

  • Updated for December and January USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 1/1/2017. (May begin using before then.)

New in Postage $aver 8.13.9 (Oct 18, 2016)

  • Updated for October and November USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 11/1/2016. (May begin using before then.)

New in Postage $aver 8.13.8 (Aug 14, 2016)

  • Updated for August and September USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 9/1/2016. (May begin using before then.)

New in Postage $aver 8.13.7 (Aug 14, 2016)

  • Updated for June and July USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 7/1/2016. (May begin using before then.)
  • Added Bound Printed Matter to types of mail supported by Postage $aver.
  • Updated Smart Barcoder for new address correction options offered by USPS for Bound Printed Matter.
  • Updated Smart Barcoder for new "MID-based" reply mail option

New in Postage $aver 8.13.6 (Apr 4, 2016)

  • Updated for April 10, 2016, postage rate reductions.
  • Updated for April, 2016 revisions to forms 3602-N, 3602-R and 3541. Mailers are to continue using January, 2016 versions of forms 3600-FCM and 3605.
  • Updated for April and May USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 5/1/2015. (May begin using before then.)

New in Postage $aver 8.13.5 (Mar 10, 2016)

  • Updated for March and April USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 4/1/2015. (May begin using before then.)

New in Postage $aver 8.13.4 (Jan 8, 2016)

  • Updated for January and February USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 2/1/2015. (May begin using before then.)
  • Updated for pricing changes effective 1/17/16 for First Class parcels and Parcel Select Lightweight
  • Updated for new January, 2016 versions of postage statement forms 3605 and 3600-FCM.
  • Updated for elimination of presort requirement for First Class parcels, effective 1/17/16.
  • Added new feature to save postage statement setup information for multiple organizations.

New in Postage $aver 8.13.3 (Nov 11, 2015)

  • Updated for November and December USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 12/1/2015. (May begin using before then.)
  • Corrected bug that caused rounding error in Periodical Class weight charges in occasional circumstances.
  • Corrected bug affecting the weight limit for Periodical Class parcels.
  • Corrected bug affecting certain field selections on the field identification screen.

New in Postage $aver 8.13.2 (Sep 15, 2015)

  • Updated for September and October USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 10/1/2015. (May begin using before then.)
  • Improved reporting of rejected zip codes at the end of the Mail Preparation Report.

New in Postage $aver 8.13.1 (Sep 8, 2015)

  • Updated for July and August USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 8/1/2015. (May begin using before then.)
  • Postage $aver now prepares Periodical Class parcels.
  • Removed FSS bundle and sack preparation from Periodical Class non machinable flats and Standard Class non automation-compatible flats. This corrects an error in USPS published rules.
  • Smart Barcoder updated to add new Change Service Option 2 service for Standard Mail and Bound Printed Matter.
  • Fixed various minor bugs.

New in Postage $aver 8.12.3 (Sep 8, 2015)

  • Updated for June USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 6/1/15.
  • Updated with new May 2015 USPS postage statement forms effective 6/1/15.
  • Updated with new USPS postage prices effective 6/1/15.
  • Updated to reflect USPS price changes for FSS bundles and sacks for Standard Class flats and Periodical Class flats.
  • Updated price qualification report to show FSS bundle/sack pricing.
  • Updated to reflect changes by USPS in the options and combinations of options available as extra services for parcel mailings.
  • Fixed bug that would show incorrect tray/sack number in Excel spreadsheets in some Periodical Class mailings.
  • Fixed bug that showed delivery statistics file date as a required field on postage statement (Mac version only).
  • Fixed bug that caused printing error on qualification report for First Class Auto Flats (Mac version only).
  • Fixed text that ran off end of line on mail categories screen (Mac version only).
  • Fixed bug that caused the first page of mail preparation instructions report to run off the bottom of page for some mailings. (Mac version only.)
  • Fixed other minor bugs.
  • Smart Barcoder updated for tag content changes effective 6/1/15.

New in Postage $aver 8.12.2 (Mar 13, 2015)

  • Updated for January and February USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 4/1/2015. (May begin using before then.)

New in Postage $aver 8.12.1 (Mar 12, 2015)

  • Updated for January and February USPS routing changes and zone charts required for mail sent on or after 2/1/2015. (May begin using before then.) Version 8.12.1 will automatically use Jan-Feb lists through 1/31, and switch to Feb-March lists on 2/1.
  • Added the following First Class mail categories: Nonbarcoded letters/cards, barcoded flats, nonbarcoded flats, machinable parcels, irregular parcels.
  • Added the option to include extra services on postage statements for parcel-sized mailings.
  • Where Postage $aver and Smart Barcoder ask for the same information, Smart Barcoder will automatically retrieve and fill in the information from Postage $aver, when Smart Barcoder is run from Postage $aver.
  • Removed option to edit postal sorting lists, and moved printouts of postal sorting lists to the Information/Help menu.
  • Removed option to edit postal price lists, added prices for additional First Class mail categories and extra services for parcels, and added a link to the complete USPS postal price list.
  • Changes wording on main menu from "Sort" to "Sort Your List", and from "Rates" to "Postage Rates" for clarity.
  • Fixed bug that caused some information on Periodicals price qualification report to print off the bottom of the page.
  • Fixed bug that could prevent app from running as demo if a non-US-standard date format was provided by the system.
  • Fixed bug that could let the same field be automatically selected twice on the field identification screen. Named field will always have priority over calculated field.
  • Smart Barcoder for Macintosh now automatically displays the IMB setup screen and chooses the correct file when run from Postage $aver.
  • Smart Barcoder now creates IMBs for the new USPS First Class Secure Destruction service.

New in Postage $aver 8.11.3 (Oct 15, 2014)

  • Updated for USPS routing changes required by 11/1/14. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Front page of Mail Preparation Instructions report now shows savings from using presorted mail compared with First Class retail prices.
  • Added Page Setup option to the File menu.
  • Fixed bug that caused Postage $aver to not open in some circumstances on the next run after update code was entered.

New in Postage $aver 8.11.2 (Sep 6, 2014)

  • Updated for revised postage statement forms effective 9/7/14
  • Updated for USPS routing changes required by 10/1/14. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)

New in Postage $aver 8.10.5 (Apr 23, 2014)

  • Updated for USPS routing changes required by 5/1/14. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Postage $aver will automatically select IMB tray/sack tags whenever barcoded mail is selected, per USPS rule change, regardless of what type of tag is specified on the Tag Style and Font screen.
  • Added option to turn off origin 3-digit trays/sacks where not required.
  • Added option to turn off FSS Facility sacks where not required.
  • Postage $aver now recognizes header lines (lines with just field names) at the top of tab-separated text files, and leaves those lines in place.
  • Postage $aver now automatically recognizes the correct fields in files that have been processed by ListCleanup.com
  • Corrected bug that ignored selection of 24 pc/sack minimum for Periodical Class flats FSS Facility sacks.
  • Corrected Optional Endorsement Line wording for FSS bundles.
  • Corrected bug that caused a crash when attempting to print if no default printer had been designated.

New in Postage $aver 8.10.4 (Jan 21, 2014)

  • Updated for postage price increases effective 1/26/14
  • Updated for revised postage statement forms effective 1/26/14
  • Add new required Flats Sequencing System (FSS) sort level for standard and periodical class flats
  • Updated for USPS routing changes required by 1/31/14. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Corrected extra blank page that sometimes printed before qualification report and tray/sack tags.
  • Corrected mis-numbered pages in mail preparation instructions report for periodicals.

New in Postage $aver 8.10.3 (Oct 16, 2013)

  • Updated for USPS routing changes required by 10/31/13. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Improved print quality for gray areas of postage statements.
  • Redesigned statement information entry to show entire front page of statements, and to allow user entry of most optional fields.
  • Changed print sizes on Mail Preparation Instructions report to reduce paper use.

New in Postage $aver 8.10.2 (Jul 4, 2013)

  • Updated for USPS routing changes required by 7/31/13. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Postage $aver for Mac now reads and sorts Excel worksheets directly, without needing to export the information to a .csv file.
  • Green screen not shown until sorting begins.
  • Corrected bug that caused crashes when using drop-down menus in some circumstances.
  • If you save your sorting information in a separate file of just sorting data, and you let Postage $aver automatically name the file as p$sort1.txt, that file will now be automatically saved in your Documents folder rather than in the Applications folder.

New in Postage $aver 8.10.1 (Jul 4, 2013)

  • Updated for USPS routing changes required by 4/30/13. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • For Standard Class mail, DSCF entry discounts are now provided for ADC and AADC trays/sacks when the service area of the ADC or AADC matches the service area of the SCF where the mail is submitted.
  • For Periodical Class mail, DDU entry discounts for in-county and outside-county containers will now be provided for 5-digit and 5-digit scheme trays/sacks, when the tray/sack destination matches the 5-digit zip or scheme of the post office of mailing.

New in Postage $aver 8.9.4 (Mar 14, 2013)

  • Updated for new postage prices effective 1/28/13
  • Updated for new postage statement forms effective 1/28/13
  • Updated for USPS routing changes required by 1/31/13. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Includes new 24-or-72 minimum pieces per sack option for Periodical Class flats.
  • Periodical Class zone charts now are automatically updated with each software update.
  • Removed obsolete reference to "FastFwd" move update method
  • Locked out button for selecting obsolete Postnet barcoding.

New in Postage $aver 8.9.3 (Dec 14, 2012)

  • Updated for USPS routing changes required by 10/29/12. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated for additional USPS routing changes required by 12/29/12. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • User can now enter specific weight for any mailing, or can still just check the minimum weight category where applicable. If weight is entered, weight-per-piece and total weight will be printed on postage statement.
  • Users may add a cutting box around each tag on the tray/sack tag printout, by checking a box on the Tag Style and Fonts screen in the Settings menu.
  • Periodical Class mailers can now add Frequency of Publication, Publication Number, Edition/Code and Issue Date for printing on the postage statement. Entries are on the Periodicals Settings screen in the Settings menu.
  • For very heavy periodical flats, weight of sacks are now limited to 70 pounds max regardless of whether 24-piece minimum is met, per USPS advice.
  • Bug that misaligned tray/sack tags on page has been corrected.

New in Postage $aver 8.9.2 (Aug 20, 2012)

  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 7/29/12. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated for additional USPS routing list changes required by 8/29/12. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated for optional new June versions of USPS postage statements.

New in Postage $aver 8.9.1 (Mar 20, 2012)

  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 3/31/12. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated for additional USPS routing list changes required by 5/29/12. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Allows periodical flats OMX and MXD sacks to be split below 24-pc minimum needed for other sack levels.
  • Corrected bug that caused one-penny rounding difference on some Form 3541 front page calculations.

New in Postage $aver 8.8.5 (Jan 17, 2012)

  • Updated for USPS price changes effective 1/22/12.
  • Updated with January, 2012 postage statements.
  • Added E-Mail field to statements.
  • Added Standard Class Marketing Parcels.
  • Deleted Machinable and Irregular Parcels, except for Nonprofit Standard Mail, per USPS rule change.
  • Deleted references to Not Flat-Machinables (NFMs) per USPS rule change.
  • Moved In-County page in form 3541 postage statement to print in correct order as page 2.
  • Changed label lists used for NDC and ASF entry discounts, per USPS rule change.
  • Changed wording on Mail Preparation Instructions and Label List printouts to reference NDCs instead of BMCs.
  • Removed discount incorrectly given for DADC entry on Periodical Class Automation Letters.
  • Corrected error to allow barcoding of Periodical Class Nonautomation Flats that can be processed on older USPS sorters.
  • Eliminated chart with all zero values on form 3541 when advertising percentage is 0 (or less than 10% when allowed by USPS rule).
  • Updated for USPS city-state scheme list changes required by 4/1/12. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)

New in Postage $aver 8.8.4 (Dec 9, 2011)

  • Updated for additional USPS routing list changes required by 12/17/11. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 1/28/12. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated for USPS NDC entry discount list changes required by 1/28/12. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)

New in Postage $aver 8.8.3 (Oct 7, 2011)

  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 10/15/11. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 12/17/11. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)

New in Postage $aver 8.8.2 (Jun 25, 2011)

  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 7/2/11. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 8/20/11. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Removed "x" from Combined Mailing box on postage statements
  • Net Postage Due no longer prints when using indicia

New in Postage $aver 8.8.1 (May 3, 2011)

  • Updated postage prices with April 17, 2011 revisions
  • Updated postage statements with April, 2011 versions. (For use with April 17 price revisions.)
  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 4/23/11. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)

New in Postage $aver 8.7.1 (Dec 31, 2010)

  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 2/17/11. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated postage statements with January, 2011 versions. Includes changes to forms 3602R/N, and replaced form 3600R with 3600FCM.
  • Now allows machinable parcels weighing less than 6 ounces in accordance with USPS standards.
  • Added option to print IMB Full Service Tray Tags.
  • Added option to show IMB Full Service barcoding discount on postage statements.
  • Corrected bug on postage statements that reversed meter and stamps payment boxes.
  • Improved explanation and flagging of origin 3-digit containers on qualification report.

New in Postage $aver 8.6.6 (Oct 9, 2010)

  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 10/14/10. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 12/16/10. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Added warning if stamps or meter are selected as postage method without entering postage amount.

New in Postage $aver 8.6.5 (Jun 8, 2010)

  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 6/17/10. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated for USPS routing list changes required by 8/19/10. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Added a notation to the price qualification report to refer USPS personnel to the proper USPS document for an explanation of low-quantity 3-digit origin trays/sacks that are prices at AADC/ADC level.
  • Mailing date on statement will be the date entered on the statement information screen, or the date when the statement is printed, whichever is later.

New in Postage $aver 8.6.4 (Mar 1, 2010)

  • Updated for new postage statement forms effective 3/14/10. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updated for USPS routing list changes effective 4/5/10. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Changed "bulk mail center" to "network distribution center" and changed "BMC" to "NDC" to reflect changes in USPS terminology
  • Limit bundles for flat-sized pieces to maximum of 20 pounds, in accordance with USPS rule.

New in Postage $aver 8.6.3 (Dec 30, 2009)

  • Updated for new postage statement forms effective 1/01/10.
  • Updated for USPS routing list changes effective 2/10/10. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Added rejected piece count to the "verify only" report.
  • Corrected bug caused by USPS assigning sorting center zip codes in otherwise non-existent 3-digit areas.

New in Postage $aver 8.6.2 (Nov 23, 2009)

  • Updated for new postage statement forms effective 11/29/09.
  • Revised the Move Update entries on the Statement Information Screen to match changes on the postage statements.
  • Updated for USPS routing list changes effective 12/17/09. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)

New in Postage $aver 8.6.1 (Aug 10, 2009)

  • Now includes sorting for all weights of "Not Flat-Machinables" (NFMs) and for Standard Class parcels!
  • Lite version now handles pieces weighing up to 3 ounces.
  • Redesigned mailing categories screen for easier input and more help.
  • For Periodicals Class, now fills in subscriber/requester columns on postage statement if all recipients are subscribers or requesters.
  • Now calculates postage for NFMs with or without barcodes.
  • Maximum sack weight can now be as low as 35 pounds, or 25 pounds for parcels.
  • Updated for USPS routing list changes effective 8/19/09 and 10/15/09. Includes new 851 zip code area. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Postage statements updated for 7/09 revisions. (No revision to pages used by Postage $aver except for date change.)
  • Corrected incorrect reference on form 3602R.
  • Corrected minor errors in qualification report format.

New in Postage $aver 8.5.1 (May 11, 2009)

  • Rates updated for 5/11/09 postal rate increase.
  • Postage statements updated for 5/09 revisions.
  • Changed NFM sorting to comply with 5/11/09 changes.
  • Removed instructions to group various pieces in letter trays, in compliance with 5/11/09 changes.
  • Updated for USPS routing list changes effective 6/18/09. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Corrected various minor bugs.

New in Postage $aver 8.4.3 (Dec 12, 2008)

  • Updated for USPS routing list changes effective 12/21/08 and 2/17/09. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Added support for the Move Update checkboxes and Nonprofit Authorization # for the applicable postage statements.
  • Updated form 3600r to January 2009 version.

New in Postage $aver 8.4.1 (May 8, 2008)

  • Rates updated for 5/12/08 postal rate increase.
  • Postage statements updated for 5/08 revisions.
  • Reference to postal "rates" changed to "prices", per USPS change.
  • References to "regular" rates changed to "commercial", per USPS change.
  • Updated 5-digit city/state scheme chart for May, 2008, revisions.
  • Corrected ZAP note on statement and qualification report.

New in Postage $aver 8.3.2 (Mar 6, 2008)

  • Updates USPS 5-digit scheme list for changes that are required as of 4/1/08. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)
  • Updates USPS labeling lists for changes that are required as of 4/27/08. (May begin using them at any time before that date.)