Instances
Multiple Instances of Excel
Opening the Estimator through the Start Menu starts an instance of Excel, accesses Estimator, and loads the default case. Double clicking on a saved Estimator file (*.nfei) or return series (*.nfrs) similarly opens an instance of Excel, accesses Estimator, and loads your saved file. If you perform both of these actions, or repeat these actions, two instances of Excel with Estimator will be open. Opening separate instances of Excel means that closing one instance will not close the others, that you can run two instance of Estimator simultaneously, and that you cannot use New Frontier’s copy and paste tools between the two. The same advantages and limitations apply to Optimizer and LifeCycle instances operating within separate instances of Excel.
One Instance of Excel
To open multiple instances of LifeCycle, Optimizer, or Estimator within the same instance of Excel, use the launch tool. With only one instance of Excel open, New Frontier copy and paste works. However, only one application can run at a time.
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From Estimator |
From Optimizer |
From LifeCycle |
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Launch Estimator |
Copies current Estimator case into a new Estimator instance |
Launches Estimator with the default case |
Launches Estimator with the default case |
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Launch Optimizer |
Copies Estimator data into a new Optimizer instance |
Copies current Optimizer case into a new Optimizer instance |
Launches Optimizer with the default case |
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Launch LifeCycle |
Launches LifeCycle with the default case
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There are three ways to launch. Each copies the Optimizer data (frontier and portfolios) into LifeCycle. The LifeCycle case depends on the option chosen:
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Copies the entire LifeCycle information file except for the efficient frontier |
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New |
New Estimator copies the current data into a new Estimator. |
Opens a blank, eight asset Optimizer case |
Opens a blank LifeCycle case |