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{{#ev:youtube|ua4n38oi9KY|960|center|How to use the company settings page in BorderConnect.}}
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[[File:Aci-emanifest-settings.png|right|360px|thumb|ACI eManifest settings section on the Company Settings page]]
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<h1>Company Settings</h1>
<p>Configure default behaviors, automation rules, and display options for your BorderConnect account.</p>
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<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-cogs"></i> Type: Configuration</span>
<span class="bc-article-pill"><i class="fas fa-users"></i> Scope: Global Account</span>
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The '''Company Settings''' page in [https://www.borderconnect.com BorderConnect] is accessed from the '''Account''' menu and allows users to configure how BorderConnect behaves when creating, editing, importing, and managing shipments.
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<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Overview</h2>


These settings control defaults, automation, validation behavior, and display options for:
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* ACI eManifests
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* ACE Manifests
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* Shipments (ACI & ACE)
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* RNS / PARS workflows
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* Coversheets and driver copies
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* User, invoice, and API behavior


Changes made on this page apply immediately to all users on the account.
<p>The <strong>Company Settings</strong> page in [https://www.borderconnect.com BorderConnect] is the central control panel for your account. Accessed from the <strong>Account</strong> menu, it allows administrators to configure how BorderConnect behaves when creating, editing, importing, and managing shipments.</p>


== Company Settings Overview ==
<p><strong>Key Capabilities:</strong></p>
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* <strong>Defaults & Automation:</strong> Set default ports, carrier codes, and auto-incrementing trip numbers.
* <strong>Validation:</strong> Control warning messages for missing seals or PARS stickers.
* <strong>Branding:</strong> Customize coversheets with your company logo and footer information.
* <strong>Workflow:</strong> Enable or disable specific features like RNS, detailed driver copies, and API integrations.
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{| class="wikitable"
<p><em>Note: Changes made on this page apply immediately to all users on the account.</em></p>
! Section
<div style="clear: both;"></div>
! Controls
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|-
| ACI eManifest Settings
| Defaults and automation for ACI trips
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| ACE Manifest Settings
| Defaults and automation for ACE trips
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| Shared eManifest Settings
| Features shared by ACE and ACI
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| Detailed Driver’s Copy Settings
| Columns shown on driver copies
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| ACI Shipment Settings
| Cargo Control Number behavior and CSA options
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| ACE Shipment Settings
| PAPS, in-bond, and shipment defaults
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| RNS Settings
| PARS email and sticker warnings
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| Coversheet Settings
| Footer branding for coversheets
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| User Account Settings
| Password policies
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| Invoice Settings
| Invoice delivery and totals
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| Document / Mobile / API Settings
| Advanced account features
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== ACI eManifest Settings ==
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<p>These settings affect how new ACI eManifests and ACI shipments are created.</p>


These settings affect how new ACI eManifests and ACI shipments are created.
[[File:Aci-emanifest-settings.png|800px|thumb|center|ACI eManifest settings section]]


;Default Carrier Code
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
: Automatically applied when [[Start_New_ACI_eManifest_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|starting a new ACI eManifest]] or shipment.
<tr>
;ACI Trip Numbers Always Start With
<th style="width: 30%;">Setting</th>
: Prefix applied to all new ACI trip numbers (e.g. <code>1234 0000123</code>).
<th>Description</th>
;Auto Suggest ACI Trip Number
</tr>
: Automatically increments the next available trip number when creating a new ACI eManifest.
<tr>
;Enable ACI FAST Lane Notifications
<td><strong>Default Carrier Code</strong></td>
: Sends FAST eligibility notifications when drivers have β€œACI On File” enabled.
<td>The Carrier Code automatically applied when [[Start_New_ACI_eManifest_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|starting a new ACI eManifest]].</td>
;Exclude Driver Name From ACI Driver’s Copies
</tr>
: Removes the driver name from printed, faxed, or emailed ACI driver copies.
<tr>
;Display ACI Import Buttons
<td><strong>Trip Number Prefix</strong></td>
: Enables JSON import for ACI trips and shipments and reveals the import button on the Start New ACI eManifest page.
<td>A static prefix applied to all new ACI trip numbers (e.g., <code>1234</code> to create <code>1234...</code>).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Auto Suggest Trip Number</strong></td>
<td>Automatically increments the next available trip number when creating a new ACI eManifest.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>FAST Lane Notifications</strong></td>
<td>Sends FAST eligibility notifications when drivers have "ACI On File" enabled.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Exclude Driver Name</strong></td>
<td>Removes the driver's name from printed, faxed, or emailed ACI driver copies for privacy.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Display Import Buttons</strong></td>
<td>Enables JSON import for ACI trips/shipments and reveals the import button on the Start New ACI eManifest page.</td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>


== ACE Manifest Settings ==
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">ACE Manifest Settings</h2>


[[File:Ace-manifest-settings.png|800px]]
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<p>These settings control how ACE Manifests are created and imported.</p>


These settings control how ACE Manifests are created and imported.
[[File:Ace-manifest-settings.png|800px|thumb|center|ACE Manifest settings section]]


;Default SCAC Code
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
: Automatically applied when [[Start_New_ACE_Manifest_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|starting a new ACE Manifest]] or shipment.
<tr>
;ACE Trip Numbers Always Start With
<th style="width: 30%;">Setting</th>
: Prefix applied to ACE trip numbers (e.g. <code>ABCD 0000123</code>).
<th>Description</th>
;Auto Suggest ACE Trip Number
</tr>
: Automatically increments the next ACE trip number.
<tr>
;Display ACE Import Buttons
<td><strong>Default SCAC Code</strong></td>
: Enables JSON imports and displays the import button on the Start New ACE Manifest page.
<td>Automatically applied when [[Start_New_ACE_Manifest_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|starting a new ACE Manifest]].</td>
;Require Existing Active SCAC for ACE Imports
</tr>
: Requires imported SCACs to already exist and be active on the account.
<tr>
<td><strong>Trip Number Prefix</strong></td>
<td>A static prefix applied to ACE trip numbers (e.g., <code>ABCD</code>).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Auto Suggest Trip Number</strong></td>
<td>Automatically increments the next available ACE trip number.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Display Import Buttons</strong></td>
<td>Enables JSON imports and displays the import button on the Start New ACE Manifest page.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Require Existing SCAC</strong></td>
<td>Requires that any SCAC code used in an import already exists and is active on your BorderConnect account.</td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>


== Shared eManifest Settings ==
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Shared eManifest Settings</h2>


[[File:Shared-emanifest-settings.png|800px]]
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<p>These settings apply to both ACE and ACI workflows to streamline data entry.</p>


These settings apply to both ACE and ACI workflows.
[[File:Shared-emanifest-settings.png|800px|thumb|center|Shared settings section]]


;Display β€œNo Seal” Warnings
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: Warns users when no seal is entered for a truck or trailer.
* <strong>Display β€œNo Seal” Warnings:</strong> Warns users when no seal is entered for a truck or trailer.
;Use Verification Features
* <strong>Use Verification Features:</strong> Enables verification workflows for reviewing eManifests before submission.
: Enables verification workflows for reviewing eManifests.
* <strong>Auto Assign Last Driver/Trailer:</strong> Automatically assigns the last driver or trailer used with the selected truck.
;Auto Assign Last Driver
* <strong>Auto Fill Port:</strong> Automatically defaults to the previously selected port of entry.
: Automatically assigns the last driver used with the selected truck.
* <strong>Use Commodity Suggestions:</strong> Suggests commodity details based on prior entries.
;Auto Assign Last Trailer
* <strong>Show High Priority Listings:</strong> Displays eManifests requiring immediate attention (e.g., late ETA, port mismatch) at the top of the dashboard.
: Automatically assigns the last trailer used with the selected truck.
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;Auto Fill ACE/ACI Port Based on Last Selection
</div>
: Automatically uses the previously selected port.
;Use Commodity Suggestions
: Suggests commodity details based on prior entries.
;Show High Priority Listings
: Displays eManifests requiring attention (e.g. late ETA, port mismatch).


== Detailed Driver’s Copy Settings ==
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Shipment Settings</h2>


[[File:Detailed-driver-copy-settings.png|800px]]
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<h3>ACI Shipment Settings</h3>
<p>Controls Cargo Control Numbers (CCN) and CSA options.</p>


Controls which columns appear on detailed driver copies.
[[File:Aci-shipment-settings.png|800px|thumb|center|ACI Shipment options]]
'''Maximum of four options may be enabled at one time.'''


;Show Release Type Column
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;Show Total Quantity Column
* <strong>Prefix:</strong> Text automatically added to the start of ACI CCNs.
;Show Consignee Column
* <strong>"PARS" Inclusion:</strong> Automatically inserts "PARS" after the carrier code.
;Show Commodity Column
* <strong>Sequence Length:</strong> Validates the character count of PARS numbers.
;Show Weight Column
* <strong>Reference Only:</strong> Enables creation of reference-only shipments (for when another carrier transmits data).
* <strong>Defaults:</strong> Set default Shipper, City of Acceptance, and Sub Location.
* <strong>CSA Features:</strong> Enable options for Customs Self Assessment.
</div>
</div>


== ACI Shipment Settings ==
<div class="bc-card" style="margin-top: 40px;">
<h3>ACE Shipment Settings</h3>
<p>Controls Shipment Control Numbers (SCN) and In-Bond behavior.</p>


[[File:Aci-shipment-settings.png|800px]]
[[File:Ace-shipment-settings.png|800px|center|ACE Shipment options]]


These settings affect ACI Cargo Control Numbers and shipment defaults.
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
* <strong>Prefix:</strong> Text automatically added to the start of ACE SCNs.
* <strong>Sequence Length:</strong> Validates the character count of PAPS numbers.
* <strong>Split Shipments:</strong> Allows the creation of ACE "Split Shipments".
* <strong>In-Bond Arrival:</strong> Enables the ACE In-Bond Arrival/Export feature.
* <strong>Defaults:</strong> Set default Shipment Type and In-Bond Entry Type.
</div>
</div>


;ACI Shipments Always Start With
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Driver & RNS Configuration</h2>
: Prefix applied to ACI Cargo Control Numbers.
;Include the word β€œPARS” in Cargo Control Number for ACI PARS Shipments
: Automatically inserts β€œPARS” after the carrier code.
;Standard PARS Sequence Length
: Validates the number of characters used in PARS numbers.
;Allow ACI β€œReference Only” Shipments
: Enables reference-only ACI shipments when another carrier transmits data.
;Default Shipper for ACI
;Default City of Acceptance
;Default ACI Sub Location
;Enable CSA Features
;Always Display Consolidated Freight Indicator
;Auto Suggest ACI Shipment Number


== ACE Shipment Settings ==
<div class="bc-card">
<h3>Detailed Driver’s Copy Settings</h3>
<p>Controls which columns appear on detailed driver copies. <strong>Maximum of four options may be enabled at one time.</strong></p>


[[File:Ace-shipment-settings.png|800px]]
[[File:Detailed-driver-copy-settings.png|800px|thumb|center|Driver copy options]]


These settings control ACE shipment numbering and in-bond behavior.
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
* Show Release Type Column
* Show Total Quantity Column
* Show Consignee Column
* Show Commodity Column
* Show Weight Column
</div>


;ACE Shipments Always Start With
<h3 style="margin-top: 20px;">RNS Settings</h3>
;Standard PAPS Sequence Length
;Allow ACE β€œSplit Shipments”
;Auto Suggest ACE Shipment Number
;Enable ACE Inbond Arrival Feature
;Default ACE Shipment Type
;Default ACE Inbond Entry Type


== RNS Settings ==
[[File:Rns-settings.png|800px|thumb|center|RNS options]]


[[File:Rns-settings.png|800px]]
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
* <strong>Proof of Release:</strong> Adds Proof of Release PDFs to RNS emails (Requires CBSA approval).
* <strong>Sticker Warnings:</strong> Sends warnings when the remaining stock of PARS stickers falls below a set threshold.
</div>
<div style="clear: both;"></div>
</div>


;Include Proof of Release in RNS Emails
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Additional Configurations</h2>
: Adds Proof of Release PDFs to RNS emails (approval required).
;Warn When Driver’s Stickers Are Under
: Sends warnings when assigned PARS stickers fall below a threshold.


== Coversheet Settings ==
<div class="bc-card">
<h3>Coversheet Settings</h3>
<p>Customize the footer branding on generated eManifest coversheets.</p>


[[File:Coversheet-settings.png|800px]]
[[File:Coversheet-settings.png|800px|thumb|center|Coversheet branding]]


Controls branding on generated eManifest coversheets.
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
* <strong>Contact Info:</strong> Set default Phone, Fax, and Email.
* <strong>Logo:</strong> Upload a company logo (Resized to 170Γ—100 pixels).
</div>


;Default Coversheet Footer Phone Number
<h3>User Account Settings</h3>
;Default Coversheet Footer Fax Number
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
;Default Coversheet Footer Email
* <strong>Password Expiry:</strong> Forces password updates after a defined time period (e.g., every 90 days).
;Default Coversheet Footer Logo
</div>
: Logo is resized to 170Γ—100 pixels.


== User Account Settings ==
<h3>Invoice Settings</h3>
<div class="bc-cleanlist">
* <strong>Physical Copy:</strong> Send physical invoice copies to the billing address.
* <strong>Bundled Totals:</strong> Show bundled shipment totals on invoice lines.
</div>
</div>


[[File:User-account-settings.png|800px]]
<h2 style="margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Advanced Integrations</h2>


;User Passwords Expire
<div class="bc-card">
: Forces password updates after a defined time period.
<table class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;">
<tr>
<th style="width: 30%;">Section</th>
<th>Description</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Document Management</strong></td>
<td>Configure settings related to document retention and upload behaviors.<br>[[File:document-management-settings.png|300px]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Mobile Settings</strong></td>
<td>Configure behavior for the BorderConnect Driver Mobile App.<br>[[File:mobile-settings.png|300px]]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>API Settings</strong></td>
<td>Manage API keys and integration endpoints for third-party software connections.<br>[[File:api-settings.png|300px]]</td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>


== Invoice Settings ==
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[[File:Invoice-settings.png|800px]]
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;Send Physical Invoice Copy to Billing Address
;Show Bundled Shipment Total On Invoice Lines
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== Document Management Settings ==
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[[File:document-management-settings.png|800px]]
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== Mobile Settings ==
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[[File:mobile-settings.png|800px]]
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== API Settings ==
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[[File:api-settings.png|800px]]


[[Category:BorderConnect Software User Guide]]
[[Category:BorderConnect Software User Guide]]

Latest revision as of 16:52, 10 February 2026

πŸ”– This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide

Company Settings

Configure default behaviors, automation rules, and display options for your BorderConnect account.

Overview

Tutorial: How to use Company Settings

The Company Settings page in BorderConnect is the central control panel for your account. Accessed from the Account menu, it allows administrators to configure how BorderConnect behaves when creating, editing, importing, and managing shipments.

Key Capabilities:

  • Defaults & Automation: Set default ports, carrier codes, and auto-incrementing trip numbers.
  • Validation: Control warning messages for missing seals or PARS stickers.
  • Branding: Customize coversheets with your company logo and footer information.
  • Workflow: Enable or disable specific features like RNS, detailed driver copies, and API integrations.

Note: Changes made on this page apply immediately to all users on the account.

ACI eManifest Settings

These settings affect how new ACI eManifests and ACI shipments are created.

ACI eManifest settings section
Setting Description
Default Carrier Code The Carrier Code automatically applied when starting a new ACI eManifest.
Trip Number Prefix A static prefix applied to all new ACI trip numbers (e.g., 1234 to create 1234...).
Auto Suggest Trip Number Automatically increments the next available trip number when creating a new ACI eManifest.
FAST Lane Notifications Sends FAST eligibility notifications when drivers have "ACI On File" enabled.
Exclude Driver Name Removes the driver's name from printed, faxed, or emailed ACI driver copies for privacy.
Display Import Buttons Enables JSON import for ACI trips/shipments and reveals the import button on the Start New ACI eManifest page.

ACE Manifest Settings

These settings control how ACE Manifests are created and imported.

ACE Manifest settings section
Setting Description
Default SCAC Code Automatically applied when starting a new ACE Manifest.
Trip Number Prefix A static prefix applied to ACE trip numbers (e.g., ABCD).
Auto Suggest Trip Number Automatically increments the next available ACE trip number.
Display Import Buttons Enables JSON imports and displays the import button on the Start New ACE Manifest page.
Require Existing SCAC Requires that any SCAC code used in an import already exists and is active on your BorderConnect account.

Shared eManifest Settings

These settings apply to both ACE and ACI workflows to streamline data entry.

Shared settings section
  • Display β€œNo Seal” Warnings: Warns users when no seal is entered for a truck or trailer.
  • Use Verification Features: Enables verification workflows for reviewing eManifests before submission.
  • Auto Assign Last Driver/Trailer: Automatically assigns the last driver or trailer used with the selected truck.
  • Auto Fill Port: Automatically defaults to the previously selected port of entry.
  • Use Commodity Suggestions: Suggests commodity details based on prior entries.
  • Show High Priority Listings: Displays eManifests requiring immediate attention (e.g., late ETA, port mismatch) at the top of the dashboard.

Shipment Settings

ACI Shipment Settings

Controls Cargo Control Numbers (CCN) and CSA options.

ACI Shipment options
  • Prefix: Text automatically added to the start of ACI CCNs.
  • "PARS" Inclusion: Automatically inserts "PARS" after the carrier code.
  • Sequence Length: Validates the character count of PARS numbers.
  • Reference Only: Enables creation of reference-only shipments (for when another carrier transmits data).
  • Defaults: Set default Shipper, City of Acceptance, and Sub Location.
  • CSA Features: Enable options for Customs Self Assessment.

ACE Shipment Settings

Controls Shipment Control Numbers (SCN) and In-Bond behavior.

ACE Shipment options
ACE Shipment options
  • Prefix: Text automatically added to the start of ACE SCNs.
  • Sequence Length: Validates the character count of PAPS numbers.
  • Split Shipments: Allows the creation of ACE "Split Shipments".
  • In-Bond Arrival: Enables the ACE In-Bond Arrival/Export feature.
  • Defaults: Set default Shipment Type and In-Bond Entry Type.

Driver & RNS Configuration

Detailed Driver’s Copy Settings

Controls which columns appear on detailed driver copies. Maximum of four options may be enabled at one time.

Driver copy options
  • Show Release Type Column
  • Show Total Quantity Column
  • Show Consignee Column
  • Show Commodity Column
  • Show Weight Column

RNS Settings

RNS options
  • Proof of Release: Adds Proof of Release PDFs to RNS emails (Requires CBSA approval).
  • Sticker Warnings: Sends warnings when the remaining stock of PARS stickers falls below a set threshold.

Additional Configurations

Coversheet Settings

Customize the footer branding on generated eManifest coversheets.

Coversheet branding
  • Contact Info: Set default Phone, Fax, and Email.
  • Logo: Upload a company logo (Resized to 170Γ—100 pixels).

User Account Settings

  • Password Expiry: Forces password updates after a defined time period (e.g., every 90 days).

Invoice Settings

  • Physical Copy: Send physical invoice copies to the billing address.
  • Bundled Totals: Show bundled shipment totals on invoice lines.

Advanced Integrations

Section Description
Document Management Configure settings related to document retention and upload behaviors.
Mobile Settings Configure behavior for the BorderConnect Driver Mobile App.
API Settings Manage API keys and integration endpoints for third-party software connections.
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