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How do I...?
Know what the Icons on the Toolbar mean?
Add or amend a port code?
Add new client details?
Add a new carrier?
View tariff information?
Update my GeMS tariff?
Find a record?
Find a record in ERTs?
Re-print an entry?
Re-print a Release Note?
Set my system to print more than 1 copy of an entry?
Change the default printer?
View details of the Duty & VAT paid on an entry?
Create a Non-Inventory Linked Entry?
Check that an Export MUCR is Closed?
Cancel an Entry?

What does it mean when my Screen shows...?
User already logged in?
Password Invalid?

What do I do when...?

I stop receiving responses to entries?
I have to keep refreshing my screen to get entry updates?
I lose my toolbar?
   

 



How do I know what the Icons on the toolbar mean?

New Record New Record

Short cut = CTRL + Insert
This will add new records for example new items to entries or new clients
Enter Edit Mode Enter Edit Mode
Short cut = CTRL + E
This will edit records
Cancel All Changes Cancel all Changes
Short cut = ALT + Z
This will cancel all changes made since the last time you saved
Delete Record Delete Record
Short cut = CTRL + DEL
This will delete records
Refresh Form Refresh Form
Short cut = F5
This will refresh the form
Find a Record Find a Record
Short cut = CTRL + F
This will bring up a search screen to find records
Save Changes Save Changes
Short cut = CTRL + F
This will save all changes
Print Print
Short cut = CTRL + P
This will print
Transmit Message to Designated Recipient Transmit Message to Designated Recipient
Short cut = CTRL + N
This will commit any details to Customs/CCSUK
Close Form Close Form
Short cut = CTRL + F4
This will close the form you are currently viewing
   

The toolbar is only available when you are in a form which can be edited, for example the toolbar will not be shown when you are on the Events Recorded screen, but will show if you open a job or are in Import Consignments. Below is an example of what the toolbar looks like on the screen.

Toolbar

   
How do I add or amend a Port Code?


If a Port changes name or code, or a new Port needs to be added

1. Click on 'Standing Data'>'Data Maintenance'

Data maintenance menu

To amend a Port

1. Click on the + next to the Country
2. Select the Port
3. Click on 'Enter Edit Mode' Select the Port again
4. The fields at the bottom of the screen will become enabled
5. Make the amendments here
6. Click on 'Accept Location'
7. Click on 'Save'

Countries and Ports

To add a new Port

1. Select the Country the Port needs to be added to
2. Click on 'Enter Edit Mode'
3. Click on 'Add Location'
4. Add the new Port details in the blank fields at the bottom of the screen
5. Click on 'Accept Location'
6. Click on 'Save'
Countries and Ports
How do I add new Client details?


1. Click on 'Standing Data'>'Client Maintenance'

Client Maintenance

2. Click on 'New Record' on the toolbar
3. Complete the Client details
4. Click on 'Save'

Client Maintenance

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How do I add a new Carrier?


1. Click on 'Standing Data'>'Data Maintenance'

Data Maintenance

2. Click on the + next to Carriers to expand the list of Carriers
3. Click on 'New Record' on the toolbar

Carriers

4. Click on 'Save'

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How do I view Tariff Information?


1. Click on 'Standing Data'>'Customs Tariff'

Customs Tariff

Customs Tariff

How do I Search in the Tariff?

1. Click on 'Find a Record' on the toolbar
2. Type in Description
3. Click on Search

Tariff Search

How do I view Commodity details?

1. Click on a Commodity Code
2. Click 'Commodity details'
3. Click 'Preferential Rates'

Customs Tariff

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How do I update my GeMS Tariff?


You will need a machine with Internet access to update the Electronic Tariff.

1. Go in to 'My Computer' on the GeMS Server
2. Click 'Local Disk'
3. Program Files>ASM GeMS
4. Double click on 'Updateagent.exe'

Update Agent

Update Agent

To run a 'Manual Download'

1. Click on 'Stop Download Scheduler'
2. Click on 'Manual Download'

Update Agent

Update agent configuration

1. Click on 'Stop Download Scheduler'
2. Click on 'Configuration'

Update Agent

3. Tick 'Run Application on Startup'
4. All other information can be left as default
5. Click on 'Update Configurations'

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How do I find a Record?


1. 'Events Recorded' Screen
2. Click on 'Find a Record'

Events

Find a Job

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How do I find a Record in ERTs?


1. Open 'CCSUK Import ERTs Consignment List' Screen
2. Type the AWB in the Filter
3. Click on 'Find a Record' on the toolbar

ERTS Consignment List

ERTS Consignment List

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How I Re-print an Entry?


1. Go into the Job
2. Click on 'Consignment Detail' tab
3. Click on 'SAD'

Consignment Detail

4. Click 'Reports'

SAD Header

5. Select the Report you want to re-print

Declaration Report

6. Click on 'Print'
7. Select the printer you want to print to
8. Click on Print

Printer Setup

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How do I re-print a Release Note?


1. Open 'CCSUK Import ERTs Consignment List'
2. Select the AWB you need to re-print the Release Note for
3. Click on 'Goods Out'

ERTS Consignment Details

4. Click 'New' to the following Question

Goods Out

5. Once in the Goods out screen, click on 'Print' on the toolbar
6. Click on 'Yes' to reprint Release Note

Reprint

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How do I set my system to print more than 1 copy of an entry?


To do this we recommend that you call the ASM Helpdesk on 01784 240400 for assistance; you will need access to the server.

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How do I change the Default Printer?


To do this we recommend that you call the ASM Helpdesk on 01784 240400 for assistance; you will need access to the server.

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How do I view details of the Duty & VAT paid on an entry?


There are 2 ways of viewing the Duty & VAT details on an entry.

1. Open the job and click on 'Consignment Detail' tab

Consignment Detail

2. Double click on the 'Clearance Message'
3. Another window will open showing Duty & VAT details

Duty and VAT

Another way of viewing the Entry details is by printing a Job Report.

1. Open the 'Job' and click on 'Cognsignment Detail'
2. Click on 'Print'

Click here for a sample Job Report

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How do I create a Non-Inventory Linked Entry?


1. Click on 'File'>'Job'
2. Click on 'New Record' on the toolbar
3. Change 'Job Type' to 'Import'
4. Fill in 'Job Ref', 'Customer Details' and 'Origin' as normal
5. Click on 'Generate Job File'

Job/Customer Detail

6. Click 'Yes' to the warning

Non-Inventory Linked Import Job

7. Fill in 'Pieces', 'Weight' and 'Goods Description'
8. Click on 'SAD' and complete entry as normal

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How do I check that an Export MUCR is Closed?


If you use the 'Finalise & Print ADS' option in ASM GeMS, there is a field on the 'Shipment Detail' screen called 'MUCR Closed' which will be completed with the date and time that the MUCR was closed.

Shipment Detail

If this field remains blank you can check the MUCR on CHIEF. If you are un-sure if you have CHIEF access then please contact the ASM Helpdesk for assistance.

1. Login to HCI
2. Type in 'DCON'

DCON

3. After typing DCON hit the 'Enter' button on the keyboard
4. On next screen type in the MUCR details

Display Consolidation Details

5. After typing in MUCR details, hit the 'Enter' button on the keyboard
6. The next screen shows the details of the MUCR

Display Consolidation Details

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How do I cancel an Entry?


1. Open the job for the entry that you need to cancel and click on 'Consignment Detail'
2. Then click on the entry type you are cancelling, e.g. 'SAD'

3. Once in the SAD, click on the 'Delete' Delete Record icon
4. A message will be displayed, asking you if you want to submit a request to delete this Declaration


5. Click on 'Yes'
6. You will be asked if you want to give a reason


7. Click 'Yes' to this
8. You will now need to give a reason for cancelling the entry


9. Once you have entered the reason click on 'OK'
10. This will now send the request for cancellation to Customs

11. When Customs has authorised the cancellation request you will then be able to delete the job by clicking on the 'delete' icon

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What does it mean when my screen shows User already logged in?


If GeMS was not closed properly then it can assume that you are still 'logged in'. To prevent this, please ensure that you close GeMS by clicking on 'File'>'Exit' or by clicking "X" in the top right hand corner. You will also get this message if someone else has logged in with your GeMS User name and Password, we therefore recommend that you make sure that no-one else is logged in as you before you reset (instructions below) as this will cause messaging problems.

Server Access - (To access the GeMS server you may need to speak to your System Administrator)
1. Click on Start>Programs>ASM GeMS>ASM GeMS User Manager
2. Click on 'User Configuration'>'Configure Users'
3. Click on + next to Company Name
4. Select User Name that needs to be 'reset'
5. Click on 'Reset User Lock' on right side of the screen
6. If you are sure that no-one else is logged in with your user name and password then click 'Yes' to warning
7. Close the User Manager screen and log back in to GeMS

Agency/User Configuration

Reset User Lock

No Server Access:

1. Go into 'My Computer' select 'Local Disk'
2. Program files>ASM GeMS double click on 'Resetsuserlock.exe'

Reset User Lock

Reset User Lock

3. Select 'Agent Code', 'User Name' and put in 'Password'
4. Click on 'Reset User Lock'.

To create a 'Shortcut' to 'Reset User Lock'

1. Right click on the 'Resetuserlock' icon
2. Select 'Send to'>'Desktop (create shortcut)'
3. Double click the icon from the desktop.

Reset User Lock shortcut

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What does it mean when my screen shows Password invalid?


Your GeMS password is case sensitive, if your password is in capital letters and you try to login with caps lock off you will receive the following warning

Password Invalid

You may also need to make sure that the cursor is in the Password box before you start typing the password.

Login

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What do I do when I stop receiving responses to entries?


The first thing to check is that the ASM GeMS Message Processor is running. To do this you will need to be on the machine that runs the ASM GeMS Message Processor. First check that you have 3 diamonds showing in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.

Task Bar

The programs may still be running but could be hidden, if your system tray has an arrow like the example below, click on the arrow and it will show any hidden programs that are running.

Show Hidden Programs

If all 3 of these are running you can test your communications by trying a Query of CCS-UK from your GeMS User Application. This should always be done before attempting to resend entries. If you don't receive a response back to the Query then you may have a communications problem and will need to contact the ASM Helpdesk for further assistance.

If none of the diamonds are showing then load the ASM GeMS Message Processor by either double clicking the ASM GeMS Msg Processor icon on the Desktop

ASM GeMS Message Processor Icon

or click on Start>Programs>ASM GeMS>ASM GeMS Msg Processor

ASM GeMS Msg Processor

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What do I do when I have to keep refreshing my screen to get entry updates?


If you keep having to click 'Refresh' to receive a response to an entry, first of all close out of the GeMS User Application and re-load it. If you still have to click 'Refresh' then you may need to re-start the GeMS Message Processor. If you have access to the server follow the instructions above, if you don't have server access, you will need to speak to your System Administrator and ask them to re-start the message processor, or ask them to call the ASM Helpdesk for assistance.

If after re-starting both the User Application and Message Processor you still have to click 'Refresh' to get responses back please contact the ASM Helpdesk for further assistance.

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What do I do when I lose my toolbar?


1. Close all open screens within GeMS User Application
2. Click on 'Tools'>'Utilities'
3. 'Reset Toolbar/Column Orders and Windows'

Reset Toolbar

4. Click OK to the message advising they have been reset, and your toolbar will be returned.

Reset Window Positions

5. You can also use 'Reset Toolbar/Column Orders and Windows' to reset the order of the Import Consignment list.

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