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[[File:Aci-emanifest-settings.png | [[File:Aci-emanifest-settings.png|right|360px|thumb|ACI eManifest settings section on the Company Settings page]] | ||
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. | |||
These settings control defaults, automation, validation behavior, and display options for: | |||
* ACI eManifests | |||
* ACE Manifests | |||
* Shipments (ACI & ACE) | |||
* RNS / PARS workflows | |||
* Coversheets and driver copies | |||
* User, invoice, and API behavior | |||
Changes made on this page apply immediately to all users on the account. | |||
== Company Settings Overview == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Section | |||
! Controls | |||
|- | |||
| ACI eManifest Settings | |||
| Defaults and automation for ACI trips | |||
|- | |||
| ACE Manifest Settings | |||
| Defaults and automation for ACE trips | |||
|- | |||
| Shared eManifest Settings | |||
| Features shared by ACE and ACI | |||
|- | |||
| Detailed Driver’s Copy Settings | |||
| Columns shown on driver copies | |||
|- | |||
| ACI Shipment Settings | |||
| Cargo Control Number behavior and CSA options | |||
|- | |||
| ACE Shipment Settings | |||
| PAPS, in-bond, and shipment defaults | |||
|- | |||
| RNS Settings | |||
| PARS email and sticker warnings | |||
|- | |||
| Coversheet Settings | |||
| Footer branding for coversheets | |||
|- | |||
| User Account Settings | |||
| Password policies | |||
|- | |||
| Invoice Settings | |||
| Invoice delivery and totals | |||
|- | |||
| Document / Mobile / API Settings | |||
| Advanced account features | |||
|} | |||
== ACI eManifest Settings == | == ACI eManifest Settings == | ||
These settings affect how new ACI eManifests and ACI shipments are created. | |||
;Default Carrier Code | ;Default Carrier Code | ||
: | : Automatically applied when [[Start_New_ACI_eManifest_Page_(ACI_eManifest)|starting a new ACI eManifest]] or shipment. | ||
;ACI Trip Numbers Always Start With | ;ACI Trip Numbers Always Start With | ||
:Prefix applied to new ACI trip numbers. | : Prefix applied to all new ACI trip numbers (e.g. <code>1234 0000123</code>). | ||
;Auto Suggest ACI Trip Number | ;Auto Suggest ACI Trip Number | ||
: | : Automatically increments the next available trip number when creating a new ACI eManifest. | ||
;Enable ACI FAST Lane Notifications | ;Enable ACI FAST Lane Notifications | ||
: | : Sends FAST eligibility notifications when drivers have “ACI On File” enabled. | ||
;Exclude Driver Name From ACI | ;Exclude Driver Name From ACI Driver’s Copies | ||
: | : Removes the driver name from printed, faxed, or emailed ACI driver copies. | ||
;Display ACI Import Buttons | ;Display ACI Import Buttons | ||
: | : Enables JSON import for ACI trips and shipments and reveals the import button on the Start New ACI eManifest page. | ||
== ACE Manifest Settings == | == ACE Manifest Settings == | ||
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[[File:Ace-manifest-settings.png|800px]] | [[File:Ace-manifest-settings.png|800px]] | ||
These settings control how ACE Manifests are created and imported. | |||
;Default SCAC Code | ;Default SCAC Code | ||
: | : Automatically applied when [[Start_New_ACE_Manifest_Page_(ACE_Manifest)|starting a new ACE Manifest]] or shipment. | ||
;ACE Trip Numbers Always Start With | ;ACE Trip Numbers Always Start With | ||
:Prefix applied to | : Prefix applied to ACE trip numbers (e.g. <code>ABCD 0000123</code>). | ||
;Auto Suggest ACE Trip Number | ;Auto Suggest ACE Trip Number | ||
: | : Automatically increments the next ACE trip number. | ||
;Display ACE Import Buttons | ;Display ACE Import Buttons | ||
: | : Enables JSON imports and displays the import button on the Start New ACE Manifest page. | ||
;Require Existing Active SCAC for ACE Imports | ;Require Existing Active SCAC for ACE Imports | ||
: | : Requires imported SCACs to already exist and be active on the account. | ||
== Shared eManifest Settings == | == Shared eManifest Settings == | ||
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[[File:Shared-emanifest-settings.png|800px]] | [[File:Shared-emanifest-settings.png|800px]] | ||
These settings apply to both ACE and ACI workflows. | |||
;Display | ;Display “No Seal” Warnings | ||
: | : Warns users when no seal is entered for a truck or trailer. | ||
;Use Verification Features | ;Use Verification Features | ||
: | : Enables verification workflows for reviewing eManifests. | ||
;Auto Assign Last Driver | ;Auto Assign Last Driver | ||
: | : Automatically assigns the last driver used with the selected truck. | ||
;Auto Assign Last Trailer | ;Auto Assign Last Trailer | ||
: | : Automatically assigns the last trailer used with the selected truck. | ||
;Auto Fill ACE/ACI | ;Auto Fill ACE/ACI Port Based on Last Selection | ||
: | : Automatically uses the previously selected port. | ||
;Use Commodity | ;Use Commodity Suggestions | ||
: | : Suggests commodity details based on prior entries. | ||
;Show High Priority Listings | ;Show High Priority Listings | ||
: | : Displays eManifests requiring attention (e.g. late ETA, port mismatch). | ||
== Detailed | == Detailed Driver’s Copy Settings == | ||
[[File:Detailed-driver-copy-settings.png|800px]] | [[File:Detailed-driver-copy-settings.png|800px]] | ||
Controls which columns appear on detailed driver copies. | |||
'''Maximum of four options may be enabled at one time.''' | |||
;Show Release Type Column | ;Show Release Type Column | ||
;Show Total Quantity Column | ;Show Total Quantity Column | ||
;Show Consignee Column | ;Show Consignee Column | ||
;Show Commodity Column | ;Show Commodity Column | ||
;Show Weight Column | ;Show Weight Column | ||
== ACI Shipment Settings == | == ACI Shipment Settings == | ||
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[[File:Aci-shipment-settings.png|800px]] | [[File:Aci-shipment-settings.png|800px]] | ||
These settings affect ACI Cargo Control Numbers and shipment defaults. | |||
;ACI Shipments Always Start With | ;ACI Shipments Always Start With | ||
:Prefix applied to | : Prefix applied to ACI Cargo Control Numbers. | ||
;Include the word “PARS” in Cargo Control Number for ACI PARS Shipments | |||
;Include the word | : Automatically inserts “PARS” after the carrier code. | ||
: | |||
;Standard PARS Sequence Length | ;Standard PARS Sequence Length | ||
: | : Validates the number of characters used in PARS numbers. | ||
;Allow ACI “Reference Only” Shipments | |||
;Allow ACI | : Enables reference-only ACI shipments when another carrier transmits data. | ||
: | |||
;Default Shipper for ACI | ;Default Shipper for ACI | ||
;Default City of Acceptance | ;Default City of Acceptance | ||
;Default ACI Sub Location | ;Default ACI Sub Location | ||
;Enable CSA Features | ;Enable CSA Features | ||
;Always Display Consolidated Freight Indicator | ;Always Display Consolidated Freight Indicator | ||
;Auto Suggest ACI Shipment Number | ;Auto Suggest ACI Shipment Number | ||
== ACE Shipment Settings == | == ACE Shipment Settings == | ||
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[[File:Ace-shipment-settings.png|800px]] | [[File:Ace-shipment-settings.png|800px]] | ||
These settings control ACE shipment numbering and in-bond behavior. | |||
;ACE Shipments Always Start With | ;ACE Shipments Always Start With | ||
;Standard PAPS Sequence Length | ;Standard PAPS Sequence Length | ||
;Allow ACE “Split Shipments” | |||
;Allow ACE | |||
;Auto Suggest ACE Shipment Number | ;Auto Suggest ACE Shipment Number | ||
;Enable ACE Inbond Arrival Feature | ;Enable ACE Inbond Arrival Feature | ||
;Default ACE Shipment Type | ;Default ACE Shipment Type | ||
;Default ACE Inbond Entry Type | ;Default ACE Inbond Entry Type | ||
== RNS Settings == | == RNS Settings == | ||
[[File:Rns-settings.png|800px]] | [[File:Rns-settings.png|800px]] | ||
;Include Proof of Release in RNS Emails | ;Include Proof of Release in RNS Emails | ||
: | : Adds Proof of Release PDFs to RNS emails (approval required). | ||
;Warn When Driver’s Stickers Are Under | |||
;Warn When | : Sends warnings when assigned PARS stickers fall below a threshold. | ||
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== Coversheet Settings == | == Coversheet Settings == | ||
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[[File:Coversheet-settings.png|800px]] | [[File:Coversheet-settings.png|800px]] | ||
Controls branding on generated eManifest coversheets. | |||
;Default Coversheet Footer Phone Number | ;Default Coversheet Footer Phone Number | ||
;Default Coversheet Footer Fax Number | ;Default Coversheet Footer Fax Number | ||
;Default Coversheet Footer Email | ;Default Coversheet Footer Email | ||
;Default Coversheet Footer Logo | ;Default Coversheet Footer Logo | ||
: | : Logo is resized to 170×100 pixels. | ||
== User Account Settings == | == User Account Settings == | ||
[[File:User-account-settings.png|800px]] | [[File:User-account-settings.png|800px]] | ||
;User Passwords Expire | ;User Passwords Expire | ||
: | : Forces password updates after a defined time period. | ||
== Invoice Settings == | == Invoice Settings == | ||
[[File:Invoice-settings.png|800px]] | [[File:Invoice-settings.png|800px]] | ||
;Send Physical Invoice Copy to Billing Address | ;Send Physical Invoice Copy to Billing Address | ||
;Show Bundled Shipment Total On Invoice Lines | ;Show Bundled Shipment Total On Invoice Lines | ||
== Document Management Settings == | == Document Management Settings == | ||
Revision as of 17:21, 23 January 2026
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🔖 This article is part of the BorderConnect Software User Guide |

The Company Settings page in BorderConnect is accessed from the Account menu and allows users to configure how BorderConnect behaves when creating, editing, importing, and managing shipments.
These settings control defaults, automation, validation behavior, and display options for:
- ACI eManifests
- ACE Manifests
- Shipments (ACI & ACE)
- RNS / PARS workflows
- Coversheets and driver copies
- User, invoice, and API behavior
Changes made on this page apply immediately to all users on the account.
Company Settings Overview
| Section | Controls |
|---|---|
| ACI eManifest Settings | Defaults and automation for ACI trips |
| ACE Manifest Settings | Defaults and automation for ACE trips |
| Shared eManifest Settings | Features shared by ACE and ACI |
| Detailed Driver’s Copy Settings | Columns shown on driver copies |
| ACI Shipment Settings | Cargo Control Number behavior and CSA options |
| ACE Shipment Settings | PAPS, in-bond, and shipment defaults |
| RNS Settings | PARS email and sticker warnings |
| Coversheet Settings | Footer branding for coversheets |
| User Account Settings | Password policies |
| Invoice Settings | Invoice delivery and totals |
| Document / Mobile / API Settings | Advanced account features |
ACI eManifest Settings
These settings affect how new ACI eManifests and ACI shipments are created.
- Default Carrier Code
- Automatically applied when starting a new ACI eManifest or shipment.
- ACI Trip Numbers Always Start With
- Prefix applied to all new ACI trip numbers (e.g.
1234 0000123). - Auto Suggest ACI Trip Number
- Automatically increments the next available trip number when creating a new ACI eManifest.
- Enable ACI FAST Lane Notifications
- Sends FAST eligibility notifications when drivers have “ACI On File” enabled.
- Exclude Driver Name From ACI Driver’s Copies
- Removes the driver name from printed, faxed, or emailed ACI driver copies.
- Display ACI Import Buttons
- Enables JSON import for ACI trips and 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.
- Default SCAC Code
- Automatically applied when starting a new ACE Manifest or shipment.
- ACE Trip Numbers Always Start With
- Prefix applied to ACE trip numbers (e.g.
ABCD 0000123). - Auto Suggest ACE Trip Number
- Automatically increments the next ACE trip number.
- Display ACE Import Buttons
- Enables JSON imports and displays the import button on the Start New ACE Manifest page.
- Require Existing Active SCAC for ACE Imports
- Requires imported SCACs to already exist and be active on the account.
These settings apply to both ACE and ACI workflows.
- Display “No Seal” Warnings
- Warns users when no seal is entered for a truck or trailer.
- Use Verification Features
- Enables verification workflows for reviewing eManifests.
- Auto Assign Last Driver
- Automatically assigns the last driver used with the selected truck.
- Auto Assign Last Trailer
- Automatically assigns the last trailer used with the selected truck.
- Auto Fill ACE/ACI Port Based on Last Selection
- 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
Controls which columns appear on detailed driver copies. Maximum of four options may be enabled at one time.
- Show Release Type Column
- Show Total Quantity Column
- Show Consignee Column
- Show Commodity Column
- Show Weight Column
ACI Shipment Settings
These settings affect ACI Cargo Control Numbers and shipment defaults.
- ACI Shipments Always Start With
- Prefix applied to ACI Cargo Control Numbers.
- Include the word “PARS” in Cargo Control Number for ACI PARS Shipments
- Automatically inserts “PARS” after the carrier code.
- Standard PARS Sequence Length
- Validates the number of characters used in PARS numbers.
- Allow ACI “Reference 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
These settings control ACE shipment numbering and in-bond behavior.
- ACE Shipments Always Start With
- Standard PAPS Sequence Length
- Allow ACE “Split Shipments”
- Auto Suggest ACE Shipment Number
- Enable ACE Inbond Arrival Feature
- Default ACE Shipment Type
- Default ACE Inbond Entry Type
RNS Settings
- Include Proof of Release in RNS Emails
- 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
Controls branding on generated eManifest coversheets.
- Default Coversheet Footer Phone Number
- Default Coversheet Footer Fax Number
- Default Coversheet Footer Email
- Default Coversheet Footer Logo
- Logo is resized to 170×100 pixels.
User Account Settings
- User Passwords Expire
- Forces password updates after a defined time period.
Invoice Settings
- Send Physical Invoice Copy to Billing Address
- Show Bundled Shipment Total On Invoice Lines











