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Originally Posted by nightfreight
I tried the program and still got Vips server busy. I had synched the time and everything, I think it probably goes to the fastest internet provider at that point. I think next time I will do it manually....
There are 2 time syncs: the First uses the Windows software to get your computer close to On-time; the Second compares your computer time to the time on the FedEx mainframe. The program will then adjust a maximum of 15 seconds to get you as close to the execute time as possible without undershooting.
Other variables that affect the outcome besides the speed of your ISP service include your connection (node) on the server, firewalls (guys on the FDX intranet have a slight time advantage). Not to mention that you are using a middle-man webpage interface to the mainframe. And don't forget the internal checks that are done to validate a trade; a single MakeUp trip will validate faster than a 3-leg Trade. Just too many variables to be able to promise anything other than an honest try (see philosophy above).
Auto-trading using mainframe VIPS was the best way to go because there was no "Server Busy" and you had a direct connection to the mainframe instead of having to deal with a webpage interface. Alas it was closed down some time ago.
PS: Even the programmer didn't get the trip trade he wanted. Wasn't there to hit the Enter key, but it did go through and the timestamp was 0202z, so it had to be a "Server Busy" thing that bit me too
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Latest version is 1.50. And don't forget it helps you avoid Disputed Pairings.
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