PC-SPAN^® version 4 -- Online Guide

Welcome to the online documentation for the new Windows-based PC-SPAN version 4.  Here's what's available:

• Quick Installation Guide:  installation basics, for getting the program installed and running quickly.
  
• Quick Tour:  a walkthrough of how PC-SPAN version 4 works, illustrating the basics.
  
• Related Subjects:  starting with what to do if you can't FTP from within Internet Explorer version 5.
  
• Quick Reference Guide:  now that you've taken the tour, read the quick reference guide to gain a fuller understanding.
  • Introduction
  • Installation
  • Using PC-SPAN
  • Loading Risk Parameter Files
  • Defining Portfolios
  • Defining Positions
  • Calculating Performance Bond Requirements
  • Reports
  • Miscellaneous
    
• Technical Documentation:
  • Technical Installation Guide:  nitty-gritty details of installing PC-SPAN version 4, for the technically minded.
  • Scripting Language Reference:  complete specs for the new and improved scripting language for PC-SPAN version 4 and the spanit utility, which allows you to create simple script files for automated operation.
  • Batch Reports: complete instructions for running the three most important PC-SPAN reports in batch: the Performance Bond Requirements Report, the Positions Report, and the Performance Bond Requirements datafile.
  • Real-Time Component Interface:  technical details for the real-time component interface to PC-SPAN and the SPAN Risk Manager.
  • Pricing Model Component Interface:  technical details for the option pricing models component of the SPAN Risk Manager.
  • Option Pricing Models
  • Risk Manager Functions