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AES Broadcast  12/21/2006          Broadcast  #  2006046

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 AESPcLink Version 6.7 Is Now Available

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 Effective December 22, 2006 an upgrade version of AESPcLink, 
               Version 6.7, is available to be downloaded.

 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
               C56

Alphanumeric Suffix in USPPI Profile

Version 6.7 allows users to enter alphanumeric characters in the 
               Suffix field of the USPPI ID Number.  Previously, when entering an 
               11 character USPPI ID Number, AESPcLink validations would not allow 
               for alphanumeric characters in the Suffix field. 
             

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

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

For further information or questions, contact the U.S. Census Bureau's
               AES Branch at 1-800-549-0595, menu option 1 or at [email protected].