Note: If the csv file opens in your web browser, or opens in Microsoft Excel, rather than importing, then there is likely a problem with your Windows file associations for csv files. For instructions on how to fix this click here

 

General Procedure:

 

1. Run TradeLog and click on the Schwab Imp button.

 

2. A popup dialog box may ask you to select your import method. Select BrokerConnect and click OK.

 

Please note that this dialog box will only popup if you selected "Select each time" as your default import method from Options, Import Filters. You can make brokerConnect your default import method to save one keystroke when importing. To do so go to the Options menu and choose Import Filter.

 

3. A popup dialog box allows you to enter your User Name, Password, and Account Number.

 

Please make sure you enter a dash in your account number!

 

 

 

The From date pick box shows the from date that will be used for this import. You can use the default date or if you want to import a specific day or you can select the first of the month date from the drop down calendar for a specific month.

 

The To date pick box allows you to select your own end date for a custom date range import. The maximum date range is 13 months.

 

If you are a very active trader, please select 1 Month to import one month at a time.

 

Clicking on the Timeout button allows you to increase the time TradeLog will wait for a response. This may be necessary if you have a slow internet connection or large amounts of data. You may also have to reduce the date range as well and import in smaller chunks.

 

This information gets encrypted and is stored in your TradeLog data file. It only needs to be entered once for each brokerage account.

 

The next time you click the Schwab Imp button your information will be displayed in the box and you simply click the OK button to continue.

 

4. Click OK and TradeLog will connect to Schwabs web site to get your most current trade information. TradeLog will automatically login to your account.

 

Please do not click any keys while TradeLog gets your data!

 

5. Your trades will be automatically imported and matched.