Questions about using TradingSolutions

Questions about Files

How do I save my work?

TradingSolutions operates directly from your hard disk. All of your changes are made directly to files as you enter them. You do not need to indicate to save changes since all of your changes are saved automatically.

What TradingSolutions files should I copy when I am backing up my system?

All of your work is saved in the Work subdirectory. By default, this subdirectory is located in your "My Documents" directory on your computer in the NeuroDimension\TradingSolutions directory. Backing up the contents of this directory will save all of your functions, data, and most customization settings.

Ä    Note: Prior to TradingSolutions v4.0 build 0703022, the Work directory defaulted to being placed under the TradingSolutions installation directory, typically in the "Program Files" directory tree on your computer.

I am running out of disk space on the hard drive with TradingSolutions on it. How can I move where my data is stored?

All of your work is saved in the Work subdirectory. By default, this subdirectory is located beneath the TradingSolutions directory on your system. To move where your data is stored, move this subdirectory to another location. Then, the next time you run TradingSolutions, select Change Work Directory… from the Tools menu to point to the new location.

I will be running TradingSolutions from a read only location on a computer running Windows NT. How can I set where my data will be stored?

All of your work is saved in the Work subdirectory. By default, this subdirectory is located beneath the TradingSolutions directory on your system. To change where your data will be stored, create a subdirectory (folder) where your work can be stored. When TradingSolutions is started, it will ask for a location that it can use for a Work directory.

Ä    Note: The location of the Work subdirectory is stored with the user settings. If multiple users will be logging onto the Windows NT system, the location of the Work subdirectory must be set for each user. Each user can be set to use a different subdirectory or they can all share the same subdirectory. However, multiple users should not be set to use the same Work subdirectory if they will be logged on at the same time.

Questions about Installation

How can I run TradingSolutions on both my workstation and my laptop?

NeuroDimension has special options for this type of installation. Please send mail to info@tradingsolutions.com for more information about this.

I just added a new hard drive to my computer and would like to move the TradingSolutions program to the new hard drive. What is the best way to do this?

The best way to move TradingSolutions to a new place on your computer is to uninstall it using the Windows Control Panel "Add/Remove Programs", then reinstall it from the CD or installation download. Prior to doing this, it is a good idea to backup any Work directories you may be using.

If you would simply like to move your work to a new hard drive, just move the Work subdirectory to the new hard drive. Then, the next time you run TradingSolutions, select Change Work Directory… from the Tools menu to point to the new location.

Questions about Starting TradingSolutions

Can I run multiple copies of TradingSolutions on a single machine?

Yes. You can run multiple copies of TradingSolutions on a single machine. Each copy must use a different Work directory. When you start a second copy of TradingSolutions, you will be informed that the current Work directory is in use and be able to select a second Work directory.

If TradingSolutions is running in the background in support of an external application, it will appear in the Windows System Tray. This copy of TradingSolutions can be opened by right-clicking on the icon in the system tray or by starting TradingSolutions normally.