Install Gateways as Services

Issue

How to install and run gateways in Services mode in OC or Flow ?

Solution

Gateways can run in foreground or Services mode. Below are the steps to create gateway services in OC or Flow.

1. Right Click and run as admin SrvInstl.exe from the path where application is installed - ..\Flow\Prog\    [ The install path differs for each client ]
2. Below is a sample to create Service for  WMROASYS gateway 46.
   
3. Click on 'Create' tab once the details are filled.
4. Once the service is created, open the Registry by typing "regedit" after opening the Windows Start-Menu (or choose "Start-Menu -> Run") and navigate to:
   HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
   
   Find the service you just created  - Optitrade OAS 46 ION  and Add speech marks around the ImagePath as shown below. Click on OK.
   
5. Start the gateway service from Services.msc 

Level of Complexity 

Moderate

Applies to