PREFACE Ó UNCTAD – SITE (V1.15) I Preface. _____________________________________________________________________________ An ASYCUDA++ Functional User manual was first produced in 1994 and was re-written in 1998. This  Reference  Document  is  the  result  of  a  complete  revision  of  the  ASYCUDA++  Functional Documentation  that  was  undertaken  after  release  of  Version  1.15  and  includes  the  functionality first  available  in  that  version.  Amendments  will  be  issued  to  cover  future  system  changes  and upgrades. This Reference Document is designed and written by members of the ASYCUDA Training team and  other  functional  and  technical  experts.  The  main  purpose  of  the  document  is  as  a  complete reference   to   the   Functional   and   Operational   aspects   of   the   ASYCUDA++   Customs   computer system.   It   will   also   be   used   as   the   primary   source   of   reference   for   ASYCUDA++   Functional training. This   Functional   Reference   Document   should   be   used   in   conjunction   with   the   ASYCUDA++ Technical   documentation.   In   any   areas   of   conflict   between   the   information   contained   in   this document    and    the    Technical    Documentation,    the    Technical    documentation    should    take precedence. This Reference Document is designed in a modular format to allow Countries to use sections as the basis of their own National User documentation. ·     Part 1 gives an Overview and Introduction, ·     Part 2 is concerned with using the system and ·     Part 3 is written for National Project Teams and covers building and maintaining the system. The following symbols are used throughout: Note:  Hints or advice, and where to find more information on the topic.   Example:  An example of the practical use of a system function. Process steps: A series of step-by-step instructions, in sequential order, to follow for a procedure Warning!  A  warning  to  take  particular  care,  or  to  pay  special  attention  to system security implications