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This guide provides '''instructions on how to upload a large volume of shipments into an ACE Manifest''', using BorderConnect's CSV upload feature in an [https://www.borderconnect.com/ace-e-manifest/index.htm ACE Manifest]. The CSV upload feature is designed for users who have a significant amount of shipments on a single trip and would like to avoid entering data separately for each shipment. A common use case in ACE is used for Section 321 shipments.
[[File:Company-pref.jpg|thumb|360px|right|Selecting Company Settings from the Account menu]]This guide provides '''instructions on how to upload a large volume of shipments into an ACE Manifest''', using BorderConnect's CSV upload feature in an [https://www.borderconnect.com/ace-e-manifest/index.htm ACE Manifest]. The CSV upload feature is designed for users who have a significant amount of shipments on a single trip and would like to avoid entering data separately for each shipment. A common use case in ACE is used for Section 321 shipments.


== Enabling Import Buttons ==
== Enabling Import Buttons ==


The first step is to enable the ability to upload shipments. By default, companies will have this option disabled. To enable this option, once logged into BorderConnect, navigate to the top right corner and hover over the menu option '''Account''', and select '''Company Settings'''.  
The first step is to enable the ability to upload shipments. By default, companies will have this option disabled. To enable this option, once logged into BorderConnect, navigate to the top right corner and hover over the menu option '''Account''', and select '''Company Settings'''.  
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Within the '''Company Settings''' page navigate down to '''Display ACE Import Buttons''' under the section '''eManifest Preferences'''. Once the option is selected to 'Yes', click 'Save' on the top left and your company has now enabled the ability to upload shipments.
Within the '''Company Settings''' page navigate down to '''Display ACE Import Buttons''' under the section '''eManifest Preferences'''. Once the option is selected to 'Yes', click 'Save' on the top left and your company has now enabled the ability to upload shipments.
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== CSV File Format ==
== CSV File Format ==


Before uploading your .csv file, you will need to download the .csv template file that [https://www.borderconnect.com/dist/ace-shipment-csv-template.csv BorderConnect provides here]. The headers in this file must remain intact and un-modified as they are required for the upload to be successful.
[[File:Display-ace-import.png|360px|thumb|right|Enabling ACE import buttons from Company Settings]]Before uploading your .csv file, you will need to download the .csv template file that [https://www.borderconnect.com/dist/ace-shipment-csv-template.csv BorderConnect provides here]. The headers in this file must remain intact and un-modified as they are required for the upload to be successful.


When saving your file, you will need to make sure that it is saved in CSV format, even if you are using a spreadsheet program to edit the file. Only CSV file format can be used for this feature.
When saving your file, you will need to make sure that it is saved in CSV format, even if you are using a spreadsheet program to edit the file. Only CSV file format can be used for this feature.
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