ATS Desktop Apps is an update for all desktop apps – as it moves from the cloud click once deployment to local installation- this applies to:
- AFT-Desktop
- AWT-Desktop
- NT-BootStrapper
AFT8 for NinjaTrader – now communicates with these apps on a locally installed basis instead of cloud launch and run- which is a far better experience, going forwards will we will be updating to the latest Windows UI technology ahead of any future NinjaTrader desktop move from WPF to Win UI, so we can embrace the latest cutting edge tech and be ahead of the curve – this will use new installers and updating methods which have replaced the now legacy technology WPF desktop, and MSI installer technology.
ATS Desktop Apps version 2025.2.20 will fetch all the latest updates for the ATS/AFT/AWT suite of desktop trading systems and tools.
The ATS Desktop Apps installer will download the following installers to your “downloads\algotradingsystems” folder:
- Net Desktop Runtime
- ATS.AlphaWebTrader.Desktop
- ATS.AlgoFutureTrader.Desktop
- ATS.AFT8.BootStrapper.Desktop
- AFT8 for NinjaTrader 8 Desktop
- AFT8 Settings & Workspaces 01
- AFT8 Settings & Workspaces 02
- ATS AlgoFuturesTrader Downoads.pdf
Each installer will be run and installed – if your system requires .NET 8.0 installed this will be installed but there are caveats to look for!
.NET 8 Desktop Runtime
ATS Desktop Apps installer will also install .Net 8.0.13 which is the latest long-term supported technology from Microsoft we use to power the desktop apps.
This means during installation Windows will display a warning -UAC – when installing the dot net 8 package – due to a Windows buq with MSI this can hide the “Shield” minimized on the taskbar and can be easily missed – this will need to click to accept the installation of .NET 8 or the installers will wait and cycle until canceled as they cannot complete until the UAC permission is received by the user or declined.
