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Overview |
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This Installation Guide is the starting point to install and use DirectFN TWS. Please read it carefully before you proceed with the installation. |
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System Requirements |
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Hardware Configuration |
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Recommended hardware configuration for DirectFN TWS is given below. Please make sure that you have the recommended configuration before you proceed with the installation. |
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- A 2GHz Standard PC (Dual Core recommended) with minimum 1 GB of RAM for Windows 2000, Windows 2003 and Windows XP with Service Pack 2.
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- A 2GHz Standard PC (Dual Core recommended) with minimum 2 GB of RAM (32 & 64 bit) for Windows Vista with Service Pack 1, and Windows 7 Professional.
- 10/100 Network card if it is on a network or 56 kbps modem if it is a standalone PC.
- 1024 x 768 screen resolution (software can run on higher or lower resolution). For optimum use, we recommend to use a 17” monitor and a minimum 1024 x 768 resolution.
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Software Pre-requisites |
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Please make sure that you have the following pre-requisite software installed in your PC before you proceed with the installation of DirectFN TWS. |
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- Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86).
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher.
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- Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0, if not found in your machine, will be automatically installed by the setup at the time of installation.
- However, if it is not available with the installation disk / files, the setup program will download it via the internet. Depending on your internet connection speed, it may take several minutes to complete the installation of DirectFN TWS. If you cancel the download process, the installation process will be aborted and you will have to re-run it.
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Installing DirectFN TWS |
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Installation on Windows Vista |
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- Insert the Installation Disk or download the DirectFN TWS Setup.exe file from the internet.
- Right-click on the DirectFN TWS Setup.exe file and click Run as administrator to start the installation process.
Note: If you do not select the Run as administrator option, your installation might not be successful.
- Follow the instructions on the screen and proceed with the installation process.
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Important |
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When installing DirectFN TWS on Windows Vista, it is essential to install it in C:\ DirectFN \ DirectFN TWS, which is the default location used by the setup for Vista. Do not install DirectFN TWS in C:\Program Files\ DirectFN as it could affect the performance of the software and it may not work as expected. However, you may install the software in any other location other than C:\Program Files\ DirectFN |
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Installation on Windows XP |
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- Insert the Installation Disk or download the DirectFN TWS Setup.exe file from the internet.
- Double-click on the DirectFN TWS Setup.exe file to start the installation process.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with the installation process.
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- You need to be logged on as the Administrator or have Sufficient Administrative Privileges to successfully install DirectFN TWS in your machine.
- When installing DirectFN TWS, you can install it in any location as per your requirement. However, it is recommended to install the application in C:\Program Files\ DirectFN, which is the default location used by the setup, for easy troubleshooting.
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Username and Password |
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You are provided with a username and a password to login to the application. |
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Once you successfully logged in to DirectFN TWS, you can change your login password at any given time. |
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Configuration |
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You can view /edit the current configuration details without logging out of the application. |
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To view/ edit Configuration Settings: |
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- Click the Main menu button and click Options. The Settings window opens.
- Click the Connection Settings
tab.
- Edit the required settings.
- Click Apply to save and Ok to close the window.
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Notes: DirectFN Server IPs are pre- saved, please do not change this information unless advised by the Help Desk. |
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Connecting to DirectFN TWS for the first time |
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After successfully installing the application, the DirectFN TWS icon appears on the desktop. |
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- On the Desktop, double-click on the DirectFN TWS icon to open the application.
- Click the I Agree button to accept the User Agreement. The User Login window opens.
- Enter your username and password.
- Optional: To save your login information, select the Remember Username, Remember Password check boxes in the Login window.
- Click Ok to connect to the server.
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If your connection is successful and you are receiving price information, the colour of the Price Connection Status and Trade Connection Status turn Green. Furthermore, you will see the Download button in the Status Panel. |
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Uninstalling DirectFN TWS |
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You may uninstall DirectFN TWS using one of the following methods: |
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Method I |
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- Click the Start button and click Programs. Click DirectFN and then DirectFN TWS. Click Uninstall DirectFN TWS. The Installation Wizard opens.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed.
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Method II |
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- Click the Start button and click Control Panel. Click the Add or Remove Programs button. In the list of programs installed, select DirectFN TWS and click the Change/Remove button. The Installation Wizard opens.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed.
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Important |
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For Windows Vista |
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You must login to Windows Vista as the Administrator to successfully uninstall DirectFN TWS from your machine.
Please note that a User with Administrative Privileges would not be able to successfully uninstall DirectFN TWS from the machine. |
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For Windows XP |
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You must login to Windows XP as the Administrator or have Sufficient Administrative Privileges to successfully uninstall DirectFN TWS from your machine. |
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Help Desk |
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If you require further support regarding DirectFN TWS, contact the Help Desk as per the contact details given here:
Level 4, Millennium House,
46/58, Nawam Mawatha,
Colombo 02,
Sri Lanka.
Tel: (+94) 11 2429 100
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| Copyright DirectFN Ltd. 2010 |