Installation

Sierra++ uses the features provided by Sierra Chart for custom study distribution :

• Sierra Chart User Management System
• Sierra Chart Automated File Distribution System

This makes the installation safe and straightforward :

1. send Sierra++ your Sierra Chart User Name, so that your access can be activated
2. wait for Sierra++ confirmation email
3. restart Sierra Chart (this will download Sierra++ files)

Step by step

Before starting, ensure the requirements are met.

1. Activate your access

After purchasing a license, or if you want to activate your free demo/trial, please send an email to [email protected] specifying your Sierra Chart User Name.

Within 24 hours I’ll register your account and send you back an email to confirm your access is enabled.

2. Ensure you have received Sierra++ files

After receiving a confirmation email from Sierra++ :

1. Restart Sierra Chart (this will download the binary files on your computer),
2. Open the Sierra Chart Data Folder using Windows Explorer.

Where is the Sierra Chart Data Folder ?

You can find the path in Sierra Chart : >> Global Settings >> General Settings >> [Paths] tab

Or check the Sierra Chart documentation about Sierra Chart Data Folder.

In the Sierra Chart Data Folder you should find two added files :

You can check that both files are digitally signed (right-click, Properties, “Digital Signatures” tab).

In case of any issue, check Sierra Chart documentation about custom study distribution or contact me.

3. Create a shortcut to the application

1. Right-click on Sierra++.exe
2. Click “Pin to taskbar”, so that you can start it quickly.

4. Enjoy using it !

Start Sierra++ application and follow the Welcome screen indications.

First execution of the application (AV & Windows Smartscreen Filter)

As the product is new, it may not be recognized by antivirus publishers or Microsoft yet. It is very likely that your antivirus will recommend blocking it, and Windows Smartscreen Filter may issue a warning due to the “Unknown Publisher”.

In case of any doubt, ensure that the software binaries are digitally signed.

First execution of the application (missing VCRUNTIME140_1.DLL)

If the first launch indicates that VCRUNTIME140_1.DLL is missing, then you need to install the Microsoft VC Redist 2015-2022 package, which is a small set of DLLs available on Microsoft website (Select the X64 Architecture).
The package to download is less than 25MB and the setup does not require a reboot.
The direct link is here : https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe

Technical reason : the Sierra++ application is compiled with the Microsoft C++ compiler which relies on a couple of extra dlls that may not always be included in a default Windows installation.