Upgraded Version of AESPcLink Now Available

The Census Bureau (Census) has issued an Automated Export System (AES) broadcast announcing that effective December 22, 2006, an upgraded version of AESPcLink (version 6.7) is available to be downloaded.

According to Census, AESPcLink version 6.7 contains the following new features:

Proper validation of license types. Version 6.7 will further validate the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and the License Number. Previously, the ECCNs were primarily validated for their format while License Numbers were validated based on whether they were required, not required or conditional. Recent additions have required the expansion of the AESPcLink validations to include specific values in these fields.

The update affects the following License Types: C53, C54, C55, and C56.

Alphanumeric suffix in USPPI profile. Version 6.7 allows users to enter alphanumeric characters in the Suffix field of the U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) ID Number. Previously, when entering an 11 character USPPI ID Number, AESPcLink validations would not allow for alphanumeric characters in the Suffix field.

Instructions for updating AESPcLink Software to Version 6.7

To update AESPcLink software to the latest 6.7 Version, go to the "Tools" Menu in AESPcLink and select "Update AESPcLink Software" and follow the instructions provided.

Once the latest 6.7 Version is downloaded, update the AES Code Tables - Other (License, Export, Unit Codes) from the "Tools" Menu in AESPcLink in order to fully utilize these new features.

Census contact - AES Branch (800-549-0595, menu option 1) or askaes@census.gov.

AES broadcast 2006046, dated 12/21/06, available via email by emailing documents@brokerpower.com.