Activate Software Dialog
The activate software dialog allows you to activate the full functionality of the TradingSolutions software using an activation code that you obtain through the purchase of the software.
When you purchase TradingSolutions, you will be provided with a username and password that you can use to log into the customer section of the TradingSolutions web site. From the customer section of the web site, you can obtain an activation code that can be used to convert the Evaluation Version of the software to the full version of the software.
Controls on this Dialog
The following information is displayed on this dialog:
p Current Level
This value indicates the level the software is currently activated at (Evaluation, End-of-Day, or Real-Time).
p Optional Hardware Key
This value indicates whether an optional hardware key is currently detected as being installed. For more information about hardware keys, see Using Hardware Keys, below.
Ä Note: If you are using the optional hardware key and will be accessing TradingSolutions using Windows Remote Desktop, you will need to add the additional parameter NETWORKKEY to the Target in the properties of your TradingSolutions shortcut. This makes TradingSolutions aware that it will need to interact with the local network during security checks. For more information, contact TradingSolutions support.
p Serial Number
This value indicates the unique serial number associated with this installation of TradingSolutions. Each computer TradingSolutions is installed on (or each optional hardware key) has its own serial number.
¨ Activation Code
This box is used to enter the activation code used for activating TradingSolutions. Activation codes are unique to each serial number and product. For more information about activation codes, see Activating TradingSolutions, below.
¨ Optional SDK Add-on
This box is used to enter the activation code used for activating the TradingSolutions SDK. Activation codes are unique to each serial number and product. For more information about activation codes, see Activating TradingSolutions, below.
Purchasing TradingSolutions
TradingSolutions can be converted from the Evaluation Version to the full version of the software without having to visit a store or wait for package delivery. For information on purchasing TradingSolutions, visit the TradingSolutions web site by pressing the Order TradingSolutions button.
Activating TradingSolutions
TradingSolutions can be converted from the Evaluation Version to the full version of the software by placing a valid value in the Activation Code box.
Ä Important Note: If you are using TradingSolutions or NeuroSolutions (4.1 or later) with a hardware key, see the information on hardware keys below before continuing.
To obtain an activation code for TradingSolutions, you must first purchase the software. When you purchase TradingSolutions, you will be provided with a username and password. This username and password can be used to log into the Licensed User Center on the TradingSolutions web site. You can visit this section directly by pressing the Obtain Activation Code button.
Ä Note: You must be connected to the Internet in order to visit the TradingSolutions web site.
In the customer section of the web site, enter the value from the Serial Number box of the Activate Software Dialog. You can copy the value directly from this box by selecting the value in the box and pressing Ctrl Insert to copy it. Then, on the web site, put the cursor in the Serial Number box and press Shift Insert to paste the value.
Ä Note: The TradingSolutions web site will notify you if you enter an invalid serial number.
Now, request the activation code for TradingSolutions. Once this value is returned, copy the value from the web site into the Activation Code box on the Activate Software Dialog. Then, press the Activate TradingSolutions button. If everything has been done correctly, the Current Level will update to reflect the version of the activated software.
The same process can be used to activate the TradingSolutions SDK. After purchasing and installing the SDK, you can obtain an activation code for your TradingSolutions serial number to activate the TradingSolutions SDK, which you paste into the Optional SDK Add-on box.
Using Hardware Keys
TradingSolutions and NeuroSolutions (v4.16 or later) support the option to use a hardware key to make it easier to transfer software registrations between multiple machines. A hardware key, also known as a "dongle", is a small device that attaches to your computer via the USB connection or the parallel port. This device acts as a "key" to unlock the purchased software.
Ä Note: A hardware key is not necessary to use current NeuroDimension products. However, some customers find them to be a convenient way to transfer their registered software between multiple machines.
NeuroDimension software activation is based on a serial number. When you install NeuroDimension software, a serial number is stored on your computer identifying it to the software. Based on that number, software activation codes can be issued that are unique to your machine.
NeuroDimension hardware keys also have a serial number. When they are installed in your computer, NeuroDimension software will read the serial number from the hardware key rather than from the computer itself. It is important to understand this when using hardware keys since the hardware key temporarily "changes" the serial number associated with a computer.
If you have requested to use a hardware key with the software, it is essential that this hardware key be installed on the computer when you request your activation code. This is so that the activation code you receive is based on the serial number on the hardware key rather than the serial number on that single computer.
Ä Note: If the hardware key is properly installed on the computer, the Activate Software Dialog will display Optional Hardware Key: Detected. If you have the key inserted in your computer, but this does not appear, check the directions accompanying the key to ensure no additional drivers need to be installed. If you continue to encounter problems, please contact NeuroDimension.
After you have activated the software with the hardware key installed, you will only be able to run the software with the hardware key installed. To use the software on another machine, move the hardware key to that machine and activate the software on that machine using the same activation code.
Ä Note: If you activate the software with the hardware key installed and then remove the key, the program will run in evaluation mode until the hardware key is replaced.
If you would like more information about using hardware keys with TradingSolutions or other NeuroDimension products, please contact NeuroDimension.
What Do I Do Next?
When you are finished with this dialog, press the Done button. If you arrived here from the evaluation panel, you will be returned to the Welcome Dialog. If you arrived here from the help menu, you will be returned to the program. In either case, once you have activated the software, you will now be able to import all of the data sources supported by TradingSolutions.
How Did I Get Here?
The Activate Software Dialog appears when you select Activate/Purchase Software… from the Help menu. It also appears if you select Activate / Purchase from the evaluation panel.