Southwest Securities Import Instructions

NOTES:

• TradeLog™ imports the Daily Margin Report from Southwest Securities provided it has the proper format.  Click here to see a sample of the proper report format.
• Many online brokerages use variations of this report.  
• Any variation in format from the sample above will cause import errors.

General Procedure:

1.  Log on to your online trading web site and go to the customer reports section.

2.  Select "View Trade Reports" and click on the latest Trade report. 
     (ie: Trades-000809.txt)

3.  A new browser window will open with your Margin report.
     PLEASE WAIT FOR REPORT TO FINISH LOADING!

4.  Use Edit, Select All. (Ctrl-A shortcut) to select the entire page.
     ... or ...
     Use your mouse to select the report table. 
     Please make sure you select the field name header line. 
     For tips on selecting a report table with your mouse see:
     Selecting a report table with your mouse   

5.  Copy the report data using your web browsers Edit, Copy  command
     (Ctrl-C keyboard shortcut)

6.  Run TradeLog

7.  Click on the SWS Imp speed button and your trades will be automatically imported and matched.