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About
the Editor
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How does the ASBA CP Editor
differ from other or similar products?
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This software is designed
specifically to be extremely easy and intuitive to use - very
similar in operation to MS Word, offering a variety of features
that are unique to this product, such as:
- you type directly into the document itself
- you can cut/paste text from a recap/text document directly
in the CP form
- you can save the form as draft or master, master is a
final, un-editable version
- you can link the rider clauses directly to the cp form
for instant review
- you can email both the executed cp form as well as the
rider clause to a 3rd party
- you can offer your Principle a "read only" version
of the editor for checking the draft forms on-line, without
the ability to edit the form itself!
- and you improve upon the time-line to a completed, signed
cp
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How will this product benefit my organization and me?
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- Quick and easy typing up of cp forms, directly onto the form itself
- Draft forms can be displayed on the brokers' desk without having to first printout the entire form(read only version)
- Broker can make comments on the forms and send back to the Administrator
- Filing is quick and easy, as is retrieval: by Vessel name, Fixture, Charterer and Date
- CP Forms and their relevant rider clause documents are filed as linked forms for rapid retrieval and review
- Embed your Company logo on front page of CP form for emailing
- Unlimited printing of forms
- Ability to print to almost all Windows-recognised printers (not dot-matrix!)
- Email both the executed cp form as well as the rider clause to a 3rd party. You can offer your Principle a "read only" version of the editor for checking the draft forms on-line and improve the time-line to signed cp
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How does this product retain the integrity of the standard printed forms we use?
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- New inserts stand out in bold, against the original document
- The strikeout feature is the only way to 'delete' redundant text, the original wording remains viewable
- Line numbering and format remain exactly as per the original format, even after editing
- Licensing by means of software checksum keeps control over the product and unauthorised access
- Final copy option saves the executed document and disallows further editing
- ASBA has itself proof-read the charter parties for correctness
- ASBA warrant the format to be exactly that reflecting the original and should there be a discrepancy, the original wording applies
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Technical
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Do I need Windows on my PC?
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Yes, Microsoft Windows
98 and later is required to run the ASBA CPE correctly, as well
as MS Word 98+
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Can I print to an existing Printer?
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Yes, as long as the
printer conforms to a Microsoft standard print-driver and its
either Laser or Inkjet design
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Do I need a special piece of hardware,
like a 'Dongle' to run the CPE?
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No, the ASBA
CPE software is a licensed product and annually renewed, therefore
it does not require any 3rd party hardware or other devices
to be inserted into your PC.
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Support
and Maintenance
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Do you offer annual support (annual subscription services) for your products?
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Yes, support is provided via direct support telephone line or email communication to Oceancalm.com. A renewal license fee provides for the annual support and help-line so to ensure maximum usage of your CP Editor
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What happens when my Licence expires?
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- CP Forms will be inaccessible, however, 30 days prior to expiry we will contact you to remind you to renew your software licence through an annual support contract
- We send you a new software licence file via email, and you continue the usage of the CP Editor and your associated forms
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