User Guide - Thompson Ahern International
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1. me wn The column fields that display are directly related to the columns presented in the Results frame At the top right hand corner define the relationship between each line of criteria you wish to include in your search by selecting the And or the Or radio button These are defined as follows And The search 1s based on the combination of all defined criteria This means that the search through your data set is restricted to meeting all of the criteria specified For example you might search for shipment records that match the following criteria Transaction XXXXXXXXX l6lPage ShipmentsWeb User Guide AND Estimated Date of Arrival between 8 18 2008 and 8 25 2008 The search is based on any of the defined criteria This means that the search through your data set is widened and can meet any of the criteria specified Or 3 Select the appropriate radio button if more than one corresponding to the field second column you are defining as part of your criteria This selection defines how you wish to match the value for which you are searching against the selected field Possible options are Is The field you wish to match must equal the value entered Starts The field you wish to match starts with the value entered Like The field you wish to match contains the value entered Between The value2. esssseeeseesessesseeeeeeeeeeeeeee nn nnn nnne nennen 13 Pertormimbe a rDplIe SECs erint etos RUT NR ett rete ener aera TUNNUR 14 Pertornimip an Advanced S CA sueco esos n neiaie erno E En TEE EEEE OE i katad andi 15 ShipmentsWeb User Guide INTRODUCTION The Shipments Web application allows you to locate filter edit and perform various functions related to your live shipments through a user friendly interface Based on your access privileges you can view details on your shipments according to the domain categories available to you and your selection One or more of the following domain categories may or may not be available e Canadian Brokerage imports e US Brokerage imports e North American Freight shipments e International Freight shipments e B2 B3X customs documentation For customs definitions refer to Imanet s Glossary of terms located on our website at www imanet net System Requirements Prior to logging into Shipments Web ensure that you have your system configured as follows e Browser Internet Explorer 6 0 or greater required e JavaScript must be enabled e 1280 X 1024 resolution recommended e Turn off all popup blockers in the Internet Explorer browser e To view your CCI reports ensure that you have Adobe s Acrobat Reader installed prior to logging into Shipments Web If not click the Adobe link to download and install the latest version of Adobe Reader freeware directly from the Adobe com
3. There are several caveats that you should be aware of when entering search criteria on the Main Shipments Web page e If you enter a Ref Type as part of your criteria the Ref Number field becomes a mandatory entry field If you do not enter a ref number and click Submit a flashing error icon appears beside the Ref Number field You must make an entry before your search is processed Ref Type chtrx Ei Ref Number J e If you entered criteria in a field and you did not receive the results desired you can return to the Main Shipments Web page type or select a Ref Type from the Search window to enter the appropriate value in the corresponding Ref Number field For example select PO Number as your Ref Type and enter the desired PO number in the Ref Number field 6lPage ShipmentsWeb User Guide Search Results Page All shipments records display on this page according to the search criteria entered on the Main Shipments Web page if any and or the selected domain category Canadian Brokerage B2 B13X Exit Menu Toggle Fullscreen CHRIS STANLEY is currently logged in B2 B3X B2 B3X Query All Records Search Bil To Code vw using ike Find test 260 FY Transaction Number Bill To Code Release Date PO Number Vendor Code Estimated Date of Arrival lt 1 gt Number of records 1 Refresh CSVExport Invoice Reference Numb
4. k P 4 is E a En THOMPSON AHERN 8 co LTD International Trade amp Mee e Servi Shipments Web User Guide Powered by ShipmentsWeb User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS PIN MEO TERI OA EOD c 1 SRS aa enters E AB iue NS E PI ED MU NONU MUN TOTIS DE HM PQm GN 1 Logging In to Shipments Web 00 000000ee eee eee r rns rr err rnnrrr str rr err rn rr rr LL LL LE Rr 2 Main smpments Web PaO NN RT a 3 Filtering from the Main Shipments Web Page iiie a a aldanna basa aaa 4 ar 6 bearcb ISesulis Pd acti dues to E E 7 Navi cating Shipments WD 99 59959999929 9552090204920 999 0990 0204908995520 2 0 04209 8 595 0 00 0 0 40808 00 03 054925008024 7 eMe leri RE T E 8 Navigation Menu and Header users pet daneuesacceseumessideeeaecenessuylaveneeedaucouseausnneseceuabeurtaneneeccansuece 8 ST AIC qM OO AE RN RE ERO Emo T 8 pase INavISquom T GOD co ss ete tigers EI i n E 8 Sorting Results DUE OE a NN I INN ET RI 9 PCT Ott TO ONG c 6595655 05905525200565505 05000 005000052 658080009 0 00 0 50 005 080052 058080 5000800 095009085 00 0820200 099 9 ES TAD M 11 IB UM D a a sa sn n un dal 11 View mo an Aac hod Ee eese RE ON 11 Attaching a SN saran 12 Uso tie salla Functionally AR RV ST A SA TR 13 Searching on the Main Shipments Web Page
5. advanced search option to reduce the number of records as required Otherwise use the navigation arrows to move through the pages of results Sorting Results by Column Within your search results in the Results frame you can click a column heading to sort your data set by field Each time you sort within your data set you are returned to the first page if not already there The number of records are recounted and displayed again Due to the large amount of data presented there are many fields of data provided and therefore it is not possible to display all fields columns in the Results frame at the same time To view additional fields to the right of the main field set you need to use the navigation bar located at the bottom of the Results frame by simply dragging it right or left to view the fields desired Function Toolbar The Function toolbar provides a number of buttons pertaining to specific functions you can perform on your search results Refresh CSVExport Filters Invoice Reference Number Reports Import Permits Missing Info Billing Print Options EventLog Track By Reference Linked Shipments Dates Field Description Refresh Click Refresh to refresh the sort order of your search results displayed in the Results frame back to their default display order CS VExport Click CSVExport to export your shipment data in a CSV format A File Download window displays allowing you to open directly or specify
6. being shipped Enter the commercial invoice number you wish to include in your include in your search Enter the billing invoice number you wish to include in your search Enter the blanket purchase agreement number for which you are searching Enter the project number for the shipment Enter the container number for which you are searching Enter the master way bill number for which you are searching Enter a reference number associated to another document for which you are searching Enter the house way bill number for which you are searching Enter the sales order number for which you are searching Enter the bill of lading number associated to the shipment for which you are searching Enter the exporter s reference number for which you are searching SlPage ShipmentsWeb User Guide Field Description Ref Type Enter or search for the reference type on which you are basing your search The Ref Number field automatically becomes a mandatory field entry Ref Number Enter the number of the reference type document on which you are basing your search Indicates that you can perform a search for a value by clicking the Binoculars icon Indicates that you can select an option from the associated drop down list provided for the field Once you are satisfied with the search criteria you have entered if any click Submit to perform your search Your results display on the Search Results page Caveat
7. contains three buttons and a display field top right Exit Menu Toggle Fullscreen CHRIS STANLEY is currently logged in e Exit closes the application and returns you to the Shipments Web Login page There is also an Exit button on the Main Shipments Web page as well e Menu returns you to the Main page where you can enter search criteria e Toggle Full screen closes or reopens the Search Results frame to display only the Details frame for the selected shipment record e User login field displays the name of the user currently logged into Shipments Web Navigation Menu and Header Upon selecting a domain category from the Navigation menu located in the left frame the second line displays the description header based on your selection For example selecting the Canadian Brokerage domain category may display Canadian Brokerage Query Released 7 Not Released Search Toolbar The Search toolbar allows you to further filter your currently available data set by entering a single line of search criteria using the fields provided See Performing a Simple Search on page 14 Search Transaction Number w using lke w Find 00000000454748 GO RemoveFiter Advanced Search Engine You can also click the Advanced Search button to perform a search by entering multiple criteria See Performing an Advanced Search on page 15 Page Navigation Toolbar The number of pages i e 1 37 means you are currently viewin
8. description 4 18 Page N navigation domain category 8 menu 8 next page display 8 page navigation toolbar 8 previous page display 8 results frame 8 search results page 7 search toolbar 8 O or radio button 15 P page navigation toolbar record count 9 R results frame sorting 9 search drop down list 14 search results page 7 advanced search 15 elements 7 menu 8 navigation menu 8 navigation toolbar 8 record count 9 search toolbar 8 13 simple search 14 toggle fullscreen 8 top toolbar 8 ShipmentsWeb User Guide search toolbar advanced search 8 15 simple search 8 14 searching 13 advanced search 14 15 binoculars icon 13 main shipments web page 13 search toolbar 13 simple search 13 14 shipments attaching a file 12 shipments web colour scheme 2 exit 4 8 login 2 main page 3 navigating 7 searching 13 system requirements 1 simple search field entries 14 search results page 14 sorting by column 9 results 9 system requirements 1 T toggle fullscreen details tab 11 U using drop down list 14 operator 14 V viewing attached file 11 browser plug in 11 document list 11 19 Page
9. shipment movement of cargo MoTs can be one of Air Highway Mail Pipeline Railway or Water marine Vendor Code Enter the code assigned to the customer for which you wish to include in your search Shipment Status Enter the status of the shipment for which you are searching Shipment Date Enter the date the shipment was shipped 4lPage 01 Field Carrier Code Release Date Voyage Number Transaction Number Port of Exit Code File Number Port of Unloading Code Cargo Control Number PO Number Commercial Invoice Number Bill Invoice Number Blanket Purchase Agreement Number Project Container Number Master Way Bill Number Other Reference Number House Way Bill Number Sales Order Bill of Lading Number Exporter s Reference ShipmentsWeb User Guide Description Enter the code assigned to the carrier for which you wish to include in your search Enter the date the shipment was released from customs Enter the vessel number of the ship containing the cargo Enter the transaction number associated to the shipment that you wish to include in your search Enter the code for the port from which the shipment left Enter the transaction number for the shipment Enter the code for the port at which the shipment is unloaded Enter the cargo control number associated with the shipment that you wish to include in your search Enter the purchase order number for the goods
10. the selected field The display of this window is a combination of the Results frame Search toolbar and Advanced Search button as found on the Search Results page To perform a search 1 From the Main Shipments Web page click the Binoculars icon associated to the field for which you want to search and enter specific criteria le HelpScreen Webpage Dialog Com http www imanet net ajaxsw Route 1 754 7 ie en U5 V ista Resources Gizmox WebGUI Forms Commons Dialogs Dialog htm wax v i w using like v Find GO Remove Filter Advanced Search Engine z Transaction Number Client Code Estimated Date of Arrival Release Date r I E 00000800004557 10 30 2007 00000800004568 10 30 2007 00000800004580 11 2 2007 00000800004591 11 1 2007 00000800004626 11 2 2007 00000800004637 11 2 2007 00000800004648 11 2 2007 00000800004659 11 2 2007 v 4 b 1 4 Number of records 32 v Refresh Accept http www imanet net ajaxsw Route 1 754 7 ieJen LIS Vista Resources Gizmox WebGUI Forms Commons Dialogs Dialog hkm vwgx Q Internet The Result frame displays all shipments available to you based on the selected field 2 Perform one of the following searches if you cannot easily locate the record containing the value you need 14 Page ShipmentsWeb User Guide e Perform a Simple search by defining the criteria to be used on the current shipment data set using the available Search fields
11. website llPage ShipmentsWeb User Guide Logging In to Shipments Web After clicking the Client Sign In link on Thompson Ahern s website you are presented with the Shipments Web Login page Login Username ris Password LEETE Vista v Save Password Continue Clear n Adobe Acrobat Reader plug in is a required to view the CCI reports F i The Login page is typical of any other login page except that you can choose the skin that you wish you apply while accessing Shipments Web Making a selection changes the colour scheme used Currently there are three theme selections This application is optimized for Internet Explorer 6 Best viewed in atleast 1280 x 1024 resolution All Popup Blockers in the browser must be disabled Javasnnt must he enahled for this annlicaton to nin e Black e Vista e Default Once you have successfully entered your username and password and clicked Continue the Main Shipments Web page appears e Select the Save Password checkbox to save your username and password for subsequent logins so that you do not have to retype them each time Caution should be taken if you are using a computer used by more than just you Should that be the case do not select the Save Password checkbox A Page ShipmentsWeb User Guide Main Shipments Web Page Once you have successfully logged into the Shipments Web application the first page Main Shi
12. where you wish to save the file Filters Click Filters to pick a quick filter option from the drop down list lOl Page oo Field Invoice Reference Number Reports Import Permits Missing Info Billing Print Options Event Log Track by Reference Linked Shipments Dates ShipmentsWeb User Guide Description Click Invoice to display the custom commercial invoice for the selected shipment transaction record Detail lines from the Canadian Customs Invoice CCI header displays Click Lines to display all lines from the invoice Click Back to return to the previous page Click Reference Number to display all related reference numbers associated to the selected shipment transaction record Click Back to return to the previous page Click Reports to open a Reports window From this window you can choose which report you wish to create and the necessary criteria that the report is to be based on Your report can then be generated in a CSV or PDF file format Click Import Permits to view all associated permits to the selected shipment transaction record Click Back to return to the previous page Click Missing Info to view lines of data that is flagged as missing You can print and respond as required Click Back to return to the previous page Click Billing to display all associated billing invoice for the selected shipment transaction record Detail lines from the Billing Invoice CCI header
13. Search Using and Find e Perform an Advanced search to narrow the data set to a limited number of records and select the record you wish to base your search on 3 Once you locate the desired value in your data set click to highlight the associated record containing the value you wish to use in your search 4 Click Accept The selected field on the Main Shipments Web window 1s populated with the chosen value Proceed with completing your search criteria as required on the Main Shipments Web page 6 Once you have finished defining your search criteria click Submit Your search results display on the Search Results page Performing a Simple Search The Search toolbar is located on the Search Results page above the Results frame Remove Filter Advanced Search Engine Search Transaction Number w using like v Find 00000000454748 GO To perform a simple search on your current data set I Click the down arrow V from the Search drop down list 2 Selecta field that you want to use as criteria to filter your data set For example select Transaction Number to base your search on a specific transaction number for a shipment 3 Click the down arrow V to open the using drop down list 4 Select a operator from the using drop down list The two operators most people will use are highlighted below Operator X Description lt Search in the selected field for a value less than the value specified gt Sea
14. aching to the selected shipment from your computer or network 5 Click Submit The full name and extension of the document displays in the Document list and is now available for viewing by other users with access privileges to do so 13 Page ShipmentsWeb User Guide Using the Search Functionality The Shipments Web application provides robust Search functionality to aid in your search for specific shipment data records You can search to narrow the number of data records returned as follows e Use the Main Shipments Web page to enter a specific set of criteria using the fields provided to return a limited or specific number of data records The results are presented on the Search Results page e Click the Binoculars icon associated to a field entry to locate and retrieve a value you wish to use in your search Clicking the Binoculars icon displays a Search window e Use the available search fields on the Search toolbar Search Results page to enter a single line of search criteria to filter your current data set e Use the Advanced Search functionality by clicking theAdvanced Search button located on the Search toolbar in the Search Results page Clicking Advanced Search displays an Advanced Search window Searching on the Main Shipments Web Page In the Main Shipments Web page a number of fields have a corresponding Binoculars icon Clicking on the Binoculars icon displays all related shipment records available to you based on
15. displays Click Lines to display all lines from the invoice Click Print to print the billing invoice Click Back to return to the previous page Click Print Options to generate and print Client Statements or a Canada Customs Invoice Click Event Log to display all events that have taken place on the selected shipment transaction record since it was initially created Click Back to return to the previous page Click Track by Reference to track the selected shipment by reference code reference type and number Click Linked Shipments to view all linked shipments to the selected shipment Click Dates to display all relevant dates for the selected shipment record lliPage ShipmentsWeb User Guide Details Tab The Details tab displays the details of the chosen shipment record from the Results frame Details Help DocView The values from each field displays if available If you wish to obtain a more complete view click Toggle Fullscreen located on the top toolbar to collapse the Results frame exposing more of the contents within the Details tab DocView Tab The DocView tab lists all associated documentation for the selected shipment transaction Details Help svi Show File Attach File ah LS i 5 amp amp 65 E AEN 5e E Ft O Sample document visible in DocView window From the DocView tab you can do the following e Click Show File to view a file attached t
16. er Reports Import Permits Missing Info Billing Print Options EventLog Track By Reference Linked Shipments Dates Details Help DocView Transaction Number 14969400500365 Bill To Code TEST1 test Client Name 1 Release Date PO Number 243423423 Vendor Name BRITANNIMI BRITANNIA MILLS CROSLAND MOOR Estimated Date of Arrival 10 25 2002 12 00 00 AM Estimated Date of Arrival 10 25 2002 12 00 00 AM Canadian Brokerage US Brokerage North American Freight International Freight Cargo Control Number 423432423432 Gross Weight 5 Trailer Number 217878378 Bill of Lading Number 34903298023 Mode of Transport Code a Location Cart False Refer to the following topics related to the Search Results page e For basic navigation of Shipments Web refer to Navigating Shipments Web on page 7 e For shipments web functions refer to Function Toolbar on page 9 e For simple searching refer to Performing a Simple Search on page 14 e For advanced searching refer to Performing an Advanced Search on pagel5 Navigating Shipments Web The Search Results page layout for Shipments Web contains the following elements 7 Page Top Toolbar on page 8 Navigation Menu and Header on page 8 Search Toolbar on page 8 Page Navigation Toolbar on page 8 ShipmentsWeb User Guide S lPage ShipmentsWeb User Guide Top Toolbar The Top toolbar
17. g page 1 of 37 pages containing your data records displays below the Results frame on the Page Navigation toolbar The Results frame is limited to displaying a maximum of 10 data records per page lt 1 4 gt Number of records 40 To display the previous page of shipment records click the less than sign located to the left of the page reference if a previous page exists To display the next page of shipment records click the greater than sign gt located to the right of the page reference if a subsequent pages exists 9 Page ShipmentsWeb User Guide Record Count The number of resulting records included in the available data set is counted and displays to the far right of the number of pages If there are a considerably large number of records it may take some time to sum the total number of records and display the total Prior to the total being displayed on the Page Navigation toolbar a progress bar displays to the far left while the system is counting the records Once the count is complete the total displays in the Number of Records field If the total does not display or you wish to refresh the count click the Count Records button e While the system is counting in the background the shipment records being returned you can proceed with performing other functions as needed The total number of records spans over the total number of pages If the total number of records is too large you can use the simple or
18. o the shipment transaction record e Click Attach File to open the UploadForm window Viewing an Attached File To view a document that has been attached to a shipment 1 Select the Shipment record from the Results frame whose associated documents you wish to view 2 Select highlight the document from the Document list located in the left column of the DocView frame 3 Click Show File The details of the selected document displays in the window to the right of the Document list provided you have the required browser plug in i e PDF reader plug in If not the document opens in its native application format 1 e a csv document may open in MS Excel 1l2 Page ShipmentsWeb User Guide Attaching a File to a Shipment To attach a document to a shipment 1 Select the Shipment transaction record from the Results frame to which you wish you add a document 2 Click Attach File located in the DocView frame An UploadForm window appears 3 Select the type of document you are attaching 1 e AWB B13 Packing FAX from the Document Type drop down list a UploadForm Webpage Dialog Saks ig http imanet net ajaxsw Route 1 754 Fliefen US ista Resources Gizmos WebGUI Forms Commons Dialogs Dialog htm wg hull Document Type AWB we http imanet netlajaxsw Raube 1 754 7fiefen Us vistalResources Gizmos WebGUI Forms Camme Internet 4 Click Browse to locate and select the document file you are att
19. pments Web page that displays allows you to define and Submit your search criteria by entering specific data in the fields provided Client Code Mode of Transportation code v vendor Code NENNEN Shipment Status v Shipment Date 8 8 2008 ww Release Date 8 8 2008 Voyage Number PF Cargo Control Number PO Number Ee emu Number Container Number a Master Way il Number S Other Reference Number Bil of Lading Number Po cd 1777 Ref Type Ref Number Number of Packages DUE Alternately you have the choice of not entering any search criteria and simply click Submit to display the Search Results page with all shipment records available to your team and user profile Once on the Search Results page you can then filter using simple or advanced search functionality the resulting shipment records as needed See Performing a Simple Search on pagel4 and Performing an Advanced Search on pagel5 3 Page ShipmentsWeb User Guide Subsequently if you did not receive the desired results you can do one of the following e Return to the Main Shipments Web page and redefine and or void your search criteria and Submit again e Filter the results on the Search Results page using the simple or advanced search functionality Filtering from the Main Shipments Web Page You can perform a search by entering specific criteria on the Main Shipments Web page to display a set of shipments yo
20. rch in the selected field for a value greater than the value specified lt Search in the selected field for a value less than or equal to the value specified gt Search in the selected field for a value greater than or equal to the value specified lt gt Search in the selected field for a value between the range specified 5 Type the value in the selected fields for which you are searching in the Find field 1I5 Page ShipmentsWeb User Guide 6 Click Go to perform the search The shipment results appear in the Results frame If you decide to void your search criteria click Remove Filter Performing an Advanced Search If a simple search definition single line is not enough to narrow down your results you can either return to the Main Shipments Web page or click Advanced Search on the Search Results page to define your search criteria as required e The Advanced Search feature is more robust in functionality than searching from the Main Shipments Web page To perform an advanced search l Click Advanced Search located in the Search toolbar on the Search Results page IE Search Transaction Number using like Find 00000000454748 GO Remove Filter Advanced Search Engine The Advanced Search window appears Columns Criteri and or ee Ois stats Ot Client Code Ois Oum One
21. u would initially like to view The following applies e If you choose to not enter any search criteria on this page you can simply click Submit All shipments available to your profile displays on the Search Results page which spans over one to multiple pages e If you are unsure what code or value to enter or select you can do one of the following if the option is available e Click the Binoculars icon if available corresponding to the desired field This displays its related Search window You can then locate and select the value you wish to use for your search e Click a down V arrow if available to select a field option from the associated drop down list e If you are unsure of a field entry place your mouse pointer over a field to view its description e If you wish to redefine your criteria use the Clear button to refresh all field entries back to their default values blank or valued e f you wish to exit from Shipments Web click Exit located at the bottom of the page You are returned to the Shipments Web Login page The fields made available on the Main Shipments Web page allow you to narrow the resulting number of shipment records returned and subsequently displayed on the Search Results page Each field 1s described as follows Field Description Client Code Enter the code assigned to the customer for which you are searching Mode of Transportation Code Enter the modes of transportation MoT used for the Tm
22. you are searching for must fall within the defined range 1 e date range 4 Enter or select the value or range of values in the corresponding field which you are trying to match within the associated field 5 Click Submit Your search results display in the Results frame according to the criteria entered through the Advanced Search window 17 Page INDEX A advanced search search results page 15 advanced search window columns 15 and radio button 15 B binoculars icon 4 buttons accept 14 advanced search 13 15 attach file 12 exit 8 go 15 menu 8 record count 9 remove filter 15 show file 11 submit 14 16 toggle fullscreen 8 C caveat ref number 6 clear button 4 field values 4 colour scheme selection 2 criteria relationship 15 D details tab toggle fullscreen 11 docview tab attach file 11 documents 11 show file 11 ShipmentsWeb User Guide E exit button 4 F find field value 14 function toolbar domain category 9 functions 9 functions billing 10 CSVExport 9 dates 10 event log 10 filters 9 import permits 10 invoice 10 linked shipments 10 missing info 10 print options 10 reference number 10 refresh 9 reports 10 track by reference 10 L login save password 2 M main shipments page caveat 6 main shipments web page 3 field descriptions 4 filter 4 searching 13 mouse over field
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