FIXSIM
Configuring A New FIX Session
Each FIXSIM session represents a single FIX connection between your system and FIXSIM. Here you can define the parameters of the session, including the FIX Version, CompIDs, session times and more.
New FIX Settings
| Setting | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Session Name | Name for this FIX Session | |
| FIXVersion | Selected FIX Version (4.0 - 5.0Sp2) | Select FIX Version to use (see below for custom FIX versions) |
| AppDataDictionary | Define version of Application Dictionary | For FIX 5.0 and higher (FIXT.1) |
| IPAddress | IP4 address. | For FIXSIM as Acceptor, this will be a readonly value. When FIXSIM is an Initiator, you may enter the target IP address. |
| Port | Port used for this session. | For FIXSIM as Acceptor, this will be a readonly value. When FIXSIM is an Initiator, you may enter the target port. |
| SenderCompID | FIXSIM's SenderCompID (49) for this session. | NOTE: This will be the SenderCompID (49) sent by FIXSIM. |
| SenderSubID | FIXSIM's SenderSubID (50) for this session. | NOTE: Optional, however if set the other side must populate TargetSubID with this value. |
| TargetCompID | FIXSIM's TargetCompID (56). | NOTE: Required value for the TargetCompID sent by FIXSIM |
| TargetSubID | FIXSIM's TargetSubID (57). | NOTE: Optional, however if set the other side must populate SenderSubID with this value. |
| Timezone | Timezone of Session start and end times. | |
| Start Time | Session start time (in specified timezone). | |
| End Time | Session end time (in specified timezone). | |
| FIXUser | FIX tag User (553) | NOTE: Optional in version FIX 4.4 or higher |
| FIXPwd | FIX tag Pwd (554) | NOTE: Optional in version FIX 4.4 or higher |
Configure your FIX engine
Configure your OMS/FIX Application to connect to the FIXSIM server address and port provided above. If FIXSIM is acting as an Initiator, then enter the IP address and port for FIXSIM to connect to.
NOTE: The CompIDs listed in this form are from the perspective of FIXSIM. Your application''s Sender/TargetComp IDs are reversed from what is presented in FIXSIM.
