Configuring the Module

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After you have successfully installed the Canada Post add-on module, click on the 'Canada Post' module link to enter the module's settings page (Figure 3).

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Figure 3: Configuring CanadaPost module settings


Figure 3: Configuring CanadaPost module settings

In the settings page, specify the following details:

Canada Post Merchant ID: type in your business Canada Post Merchant ID in this field. If you do not have one, you can obtain it at http://www.Canada Post.ca/. For testing purposes you can use sample Merchant ID value of 'CPC_DEMO_XML' as shown in Figure 3.
Insured value: this field should contain the amount in Canadian dollars (CAD), for which Canada Post will insure the shipment.
Already packaged: choose 'Yes' if additional packaging is not required, 'No' if Canada Post packaging is required.
Package width (cm), Package height (cm), Package length (cm): default package dimensions in centimeters (1inch = 2.54 cm).
Currency rate (shop's currency/CAD): specify the exchange rate of your store's default currency to a Canadian dollar (CAD).
Use test server: select this option to use Canada Post test server (suitable for sample Merchant ID' CPC_DEMO_XML'), clear the check box to use the production server.

After you have filled in the form, click on the 'Apply' button to save the settings.