FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND ASYCUDA++
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The ASYCUDA++ Interface
Introduction
The ASYCUDA ++ System is made up of Modules, each with a distinct function. The Modules are
designed for normal use in the Customs Office for core tasks like declaration processing,
accounting functions, transaction reporting and Commodity Code controls, or are for use in
Customs Headquarters, for the initial set up and ongoing maintenance of the system.
Modules are consistent in screen appearance and equipped with a set of tools and options
enabling the user to carry out a variety of tasks.
Common Menu Options
The following options are common to all modules.
Displayed on the top status line: -
º
Window
Help
The date and time is displayed in the right hand corner.
Displayed on the bottom status line: -
F1 Help
(F9 Local Menu) F10 Menu
The bottom status line can display the amount of memory available. It also indicates if the client
machine is logged onto the server by a flashing symbol on the right corner. A "Wait..." message
appears when the system is processing.
The symbol 'º represents the Tools and Options sub-menus. This contains utilities such as
calculator and calendar and allows the user to set up their own terminal for display colours, sound,
printers, communication standards etc.
These 'Common Menu Options' are described in detail in the following sections. The Modules
that have day-to-day operational use in the Customs Offices also share a Reference' Menu option
on the top status line.
Local Menus
Many screens or windows within ASYCUDA++ give the user access to 'Local Menus'. These
provide a further range of actions or options that are unique to that screen and the particular
function being carried out.
If the Local Menu option is available, (i.e. if Local Menu on the status line is not grey), Local Menu
is activated by key <F9> . It may also be activated by clicking a mouse button on Local Menu
(bottom status line) or by a right mouse button click anywhere in the main screen area.
When activated, the Local Menu choices are displayed in the top status line, replacing the usual
display. (Top status line is restored and the 'Local Menu' display is cancelled by a mouse click
elsewhere on screen.)
The following screen is an example of a Local Menu that is active: