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July 2, 2009

This page is for VCM Trader platform downloads dedicated for traders on VCM Order Server 1. If your VCM ACCOUNT NAME is in the format VCMXXXX or CMXXXXX i.e. starts either with a VCM or a CM, stay on this page.

For VCM ACCOUNT NAMES that are in the format VC2XXXXX i.e. start with VC2, click here.
For VCM ACCOUNT NAMES that are in the format VC3XXXXX i.e. start with VC3, click here.

This release of the VCM Trader platform addresses many of the critical fixes and refinements that had been requested for the platform, including the following:

  • Trailing and OCO (Range) stops have now been added to EDGX stop server.
  • New command called EXSHORT is now available for use with hot keys.
  • New command stop order using hot keys.

There are two sets of instructions. One for new installations and the other one for existing user upgrades. The new user installation is recommended instead of the upgrade procedure, which requires the user to have an understanding of computer file commands. If you are not concerned about saving either customized screen layouts or customized stock lists, then you can use the new user installation even if you are an existing user.

Remember that, if you have saved your trading page under the name "default", you should save a copy of it under another name in order to avoid having it overwritten during the download. If you wish to save any stock lists in your market watch windows rather than downloading the default lists, you can use the upgrade procedures below.

PC System Requirements
  1. Windows 2000, Windows XP
  2. Processor: Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or better
  3. RAM: 1 GB
  4. Monitor: 17" or larger dual monitors with 1280 x 1024 resolution
  5. Internet connection: DSL or cable modem with Internet Service Provider
  6. Bandwidth: at least 150kbps
New installation (Recommended)
  1. If you are a new VCM Trader user, please jump to step #5.
  2. If you are an existing VCM Trader user, first write down your login and password, since you will need this to log in again after the installation. If you want a clean install, and are not concerned about retaining any customized screens or stock lists, then please jump to step #4.
  3. If you want to save both your "default" screen and stock lists, the please go to the "Existing user upgrade installation" below. If you want just to save your "default" screen, you should save a copy of it under another name like "mybackupdefault" in order to avoid having it overwritten during the download.
  4. Uninstall your existing VCM Trader by closing and exiting VCM Trader first. Then, go to "Control Panel", and remove the old version of VCM Trader.
  5. For a new installation, please click on the link below that corresponds to your operating system:
  6. The next step in the process should depend upon the speed of your internet connection.
    • Click "run" if you have a fast internet connection and jump to step 7.
    • Click "Save" if you have a slow internet connection. Save the file "VCMTrader_Setup.exe" on your desktop and double click on the icon to run the installation file.
  7. You are done and you should see the VCM Trader icon on your desktop.
  8. Please be aware that, if you had screen names saved under VCM Trader, then they will be in a different file directory because of the name change to VCM Trader. You can use the File/Open Screen command, but should then change the directory under Program Files from VCM Trader to VCM Trader in order to find your old screen. Then you can use the File/Save Screen command to resave it under the VCM Trader directory.

Existing user upgrade procedure
  1. Write down your user login and password. You might need this information later.
  2. Click the link below for installation.
  3. If you saved your trading default screen page under the name "default", you should save a copy of it under another name in order to avoid having it overwritten during the upgrade.
  4. The next step in the process should depend upon the speed of your internet connection.
    • Click "run" if you have a fast internet connection and jump to step 6.
    • Click "Save" if you have a slow internet connection. Save the file "VCMTrader_Setup.exe" on your desktop and double click to run the installation file.
  5. You are done and you should see the VCM Trader icon on your desktop.

To download the User Guide, please click the link below.

If you encounter difficulties that require a reversion back to the previous release, please click on the link below.

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