May 18, 2014. Interactive Brokers Historical Data Downloader is a desktop Java application. It uses Java API to connect to Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation (TWS) to download historical data for stocks, futures, options, or currency pairs (FOREX). Downloader uses multiple CPU cores to download data for contracts in parallel to reduce overall download time.
TWS Installation Instructions
This instruction walks you through the standard installation procedure for installing TWS , and shows you the pop-up windows that you will encounter and need to take action on in each step throughout the process. The instructions are specific to the browser and operating system you are using. Images below are examples; the file name you see may vary slightly based on the version you're downloading.
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When you click the 'Download' button you will see the below:
Click your Downloads folder to see the list of available files, and double-click the tws file to open it.
The file name will vary based on the version you are downloading, it will be something like tws-versionname-macosx-x64.dmg .
If the Downloads folder is not in your dock, you may locate it under Macintosh HD > Users > yourusername > Downloads
The file name will vary based on the version you are downloading, it will be something like tws-versionname-macosx-x64.dmg .
If the Downloads folder is not in your dock, you may locate it under Macintosh HD > Users > yourusername > Downloads
Double-click the Trader Workstation icon to initiate installation.
Click 'Open' to confirm and start the installation.
A proprietary Java Runtime Environment is included with this package and may take a minute to install – please wait!
The Setup Wizard will display when the installation is complete.
A proprietary Java Runtime Environment is included with this package and may take a minute to install – please wait!
The Setup Wizard will display when the installation is complete.
Click the 'Next' button on the Setup Wizard to install TWS .
Click the 'Finish' button. A TWS icon is installed on your desktop.
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Find the TWS icon on your desktop and click to launch the Login box. You can also launch the TWS software from the Trader Workstation folder located under Macintosh HD > Users > yourusername > Applications > Trader Workstation .