Starting up
The first time you log in you will see this Account Setup dialogue. Type your Username and Password and click Go. The terminal then loads the Welcome page and you can start to build your workspace.
Opening workspace
First time users will be greeted by the Welcome page. Use the three boxes to choose between ready made desktops and build up your workspace. Remember to confirm that you want to save this when you close the terminal.
Tool bar
The tool bar is the starting point to access terminal features and content through Main menu, Go page and search functionality. In addition we have added symbol, news and clock widgets to bring the most relevant information for you to the forefront.
You can select which widgets you want to display in the tool bar and each widget is configurable via the right-click menu. You can also drag n' drop the symbols you want to display in the symbols widgets from your lists directly to the tool bar.
Main menu
The main menu (icon marked white below) has replaced an array of separate buttons in the top tool bar and gives the user an overview of the features and settings available in the terminal.
To find a specific market click the Market button. Start typing to filter and find specific markets.
Go page
On the Go page we have created direct links to a range of content overviews to make the most important information available at your fingertips The overview pages are split into two groups: Global and Regional. They are grouped by asset classes, data type and region. The ready-made desktops are also available from the Go page.
Search and Command (Ctrl+F)
Through the search field in the tool bar you can search for instruments by typing part or the whole ticker code or part of the long name/description. The powerful search functionality includes ranking mechanisms and instrument categorization which makes the displayed result more relevant and comprehensible . The sub menu navigation also makes it easier for you to get straight to what you are looking for.
Market window
To open a market window click Market from the Main menu or press Ctrl+M and start typing to perform the search in the search field in the tool bar.
All quotes
The All Quotes tab is where you can find all the instruments listed on the selected market place. If there are too many instruments on the specified market to list in one view the chains tab will be default, and all quotes will not be available.
Chains
Most Market windows have a chains tab, which allows you to access pre-defined lists for that market. Typically these lists will contain index constituents and other relevant lists such as futures within a certain expiry and instruments with option contracts.
Indices
Indices tab is most common on main exchange venues, and will give you a list of indices listed on the exchange.
Columns
Most users have one or more market windows open. A market window will give you an overview of a designated venue. Extensive column choices are available ranging from price values to historical and fundamental data. To change the column setup, you can right click on any column and choose select columns.
Custom lists
To open a composite window click the composite button on the main toolbar.
List
This tab allows you to compile lists from different markets. You can easily save different composite lists and change between them in one composite window. For example you could have one list compiled of oil companies and one for healthcare.
Chains
The composite window also has a chains tab, which consists of pre defined lists from different markets. Major commodities is one of these lists, it contains everything from precious metals and oils to agricultural futures depending on which markets you have access to. You can trial most markets by clicking Tools | My Profile.
News
To open a news window click the news button on the main overview. This will give you a list of available news sources, simply check the ones you want and they will open in a mixed news window.
Filter
You can filter on everything from region to industry, it is also possible to perform a headline text search.
Add alerts
The same filtering choices are available to define news alerts from the Add alert button.
Calendar
To access the calendar click the Calendar icon on the toolbar. The calendar displays both corporate and macro events from around the globe depending on accesses. You can view your current accesses by clicking Tools | My Profile.
Filter
In the filtering menu you can specify countries, categories and time period for the events.
Alerts
It is possible to set alerts for all events with a specified time, this will enable a countdown timer on the event.
Symbol specific windows
There is a large amount of symbol specific windows available in the Infront terminal. These windows are made to give you a better overview and access to important information such as the orderbook, charting, news and key figures.
Consolidated Orderbook
This orderbook combines all instruments with the same ISIN into one orderbook. In addition it will let you view volume distribution based on the markets you have realtime access to. The consolidated orderbook is available directly from the right click menu when an instrument is selected.
Symbol overview
The overview window is accessed by double clicking the instrument, as long as it is not linked. In that case it is accessed in the right click menu followed by symbol details. In addition to listing key figures and an orderbook if applicable, the tabs in this window will give you access to the trades list, historical prices and much more.
Charting
The charting module in the terminal contains advanced functionality, but it is simple in use. The quickest way to open a chart from a selected instrument is by using the shortcuts Ctrl+I for intraday chart and Ctrl+H for historical chart, but it is of course also available from the right click menu (more shortcuts are available here). In addition to a comprehensive list of studies available, it is also possible to compare instruments against each other in the same chart. It is recommended that you read through the chapter about charting if you are interested in what this module has to offer.
Focus Window
The focus window is a neat window which aims to give you an unique and quick overview of one instrument. Only the most vital information is displayed and this window is often used to follow high volatile instruments such as indices and futures contracts. You can reach this window from the symbol details menu by right clicking an instrument. You can read more about setting up your own focus window here.
Company analytics
If you have access to any services that provides fundamental data, it will be reachable from the fundamentals extension in the right click menu. Fundamental data is provided by third party vendors such as Factset, Direkt and Infinancials. This type of data can be an important supplement to the market information from the exchange, and help you to get the full picture with the help from advanced stock analysis and estimations.
Right-click on a symbol to access the Company analytics options where you fundamental data.
Here are some examples of useful view within the Company analytics group:
 
Trading
If your broker provides trading through the terminal, It is possible to place an order directly from the right click menu or by pressing + or - when an instrument is selected. This opens up the "New Order" window, order types available may differ between brokers. It is advised that you always have the main trading window saved in the workspace, this way you only have to log in once to the trading part of the application. In this window you can view your orders, trades and portfolio. For more information read the Guide to trading.
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