Setup reference

Install

Open Download and click Get it from Microsoft to install from the Microsoft Store. Launch Helm Trader Command Center from the Start Menu when the install completes.

License

Set your license key on the activation screen when you first launch Command Center (paste the key from your purchase email). Lost key? See Pricing FAQ or Support.

First session

1. Open Settings and complete the Getting started checklist.
2. Confirm core/optimization_config.json is present.
3. Run a backtest from the Backtest tab to verify the pipeline.
4. When ready, start Live Watcher in Paper mode.

Architecture and on-disk layout: Product.

Testnet keys

Paper live requires Binance testnet API credentials in Settings. Use paper testnet before live testnet. Keys stay in your local .env — never send them in support tickets.

Updates

When a newer v1.x build is available, Command Center shows an update notice at the top of the window. Applying an update preserves .env, market data, and outputs. A snapshot is saved to backups/product_snapshots/; restore a prior version from Settings if needed.

Reinstall from Download only when you are on a new machine or doing a clean reinstall.

Troubleshooting

• Install did not start — use the Microsoft Store button on Download; ensure you are on Windows 10/11 x64.
• License rejected — verify the key matches PRODUCT_LICENSE_KEY exactly (no extra spaces).
• Dashboard does not load — run scripts\setup_check.py from the install directory and note any failures before opening a ticket.

Still stuck? Open a support ticket with your fb-… reference.