KISS-Conversion
Alongside the ESS formats, ComCT processes older KISS files. When reading KISS schedules, the files are automatically converted into ESS format.

Validation
When reading the schedules, they are validated according to the known specifications and rules. Incorrect files are displayed separately. Errors are listed in detail.

Replies
The TSO replies (ACK, ANO, CNF) are assigned automatically to the associated schedules and presented in context. The schedules receive their current status. Errors or deviations are displayed directly in the schedule.

Status-Request
To request current status at the TSO, a so-called status requests can be sent. The replies are automatically assigned to the associated schedules, the status information is updated and any error or deviation is displayed.

Communication
The import of the TSO replies is done via a central import directory. The schedules and status requests respectively are automatically transferred, via email or FTP, to the TSO or made available by saving them in a dispatch directory. All import and transit operations are logged.

Schedule changes / versioning
Changes are done by importing new schedule files. In this case, ComCT compares the current version numbers against the version and status information already present and then checks the contents.

Configuration / parameterisation
All settings for Excel conversion and communication are set and stored in ComCT special dialogues.

With a maintenance contract you benefit continously from new features and enhancements:

1. More Performance
   The data processing speed has been significantly improved in the new ComCT version. In particular, the import and copy operations of schedule files have been accelerated, which is noticeable when you copy multiple files to a network drive.
2. Microsoft Excel file format support “.xlsx”
   It is now possible to import KISS schedules into ComCT in the new Microsoft Excel format with the extension “.xlsx”.
3. Cross-border scheduling
   Many enhancements have been carried out in ComCT in the context of cross-border scheduling. This includes the requirement to support the new reason codes and capacity contract types for the schedule dispatch and for a qualified display of TSO replies.
4. Further development and support
   Unlike the free version, the commercial version is continuously improved, technologically updated and adapted to the trends and requirements of the market.
5. Support of the new Java runtime environment
   The underlying Java version has evolved since the deployment of the last ComCT version 1.1.3 and offers, among other things, improved support for modern Windows operating systems. The commercial version always contains the latest version of the Java runtime environment and thus offers all the benefits that this brings to the user.
6. Digitale signature of emails
   ComCT can digitally sign emails when dispatched. With a digital signature, the message recipient can verify whether the email comes from the correct sender and be sure that it has not been changed during transmission to the recipient.