How to Transfer the TWS Layout Settings via USB or Network Drive
The TWS layout settings can be saved on a USB or Network Drive, in order to import them from the same or from a different computer / TWS session. This article outlines the needed steps.
Please click one of the links below, according to your scenario:
B. I want to save my TWS settings on a USB or Network Drive and import them to a session with a different user
A. I want to save my TWS settings on a USB or Network Drive and import them to a session with the same user
1. Log in the Trader Workstation with the user whose layout settings you would like to export.
2. Click the top menu File > Layout Settings > Save Settings As...
3. Expand the Look In drop-down and select where you want to save the file (e.g. USB or Network Drive). Use a file name which would be easy to identify (e.g. migrate) and click Save. The file will be saved with the extension '.xml'.
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4. Proceed with the workflow, starting with step 5 in the following section.
B. I want to save my TWS settings on a USB or Network Drive and import them to a session with a different user
1. Log in the Trader Workstation with the user whose layout settings you would like to export.
2. Click the top menu File > Layout Settings > Save Decrypted Settings As...
3. Take notice of the information about the file format and click Yes.
4. Expand the Look In drop-down and select where you want to save the file (e.g. USB or Network Drive). Use a file name which would be easy to identify (e.g. migrate) and click Save. The file will be saved with the extension '.xml'.
5. Close the TWS and log in again with the user which should import the layout (that can be a different computer).
6. Connect the USB or Network Drive to the computer.
7. Click on the top menu File > Layout Settings > Layout/Settings Recovery...
8. Select Custom... and click OK
9. Expand the Look In drop-down and select the drive where you previously saved the TWS settings file (e.g. USB or Network Drive). Select the settings file (e.g. migrate.xml) and click Open.
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10. Click Open without reporting problem
11. Your TWS will automatically restart, applying the new layout settings.
Related articles
See KB3146 for instructions on overcoming the "Downloading settings from server failed" error
See KB2320 for instructions on transferring settings from one user to another
See KB2282 for instructions on how to transfer settings from one computer to another