TAI-PAN Downloader: How to Install, Configure, and Export Historical Market Data

For quantitative analysts, algo developers, and professional traders, having raw access to precise, historical market data is paramount. 

The **TAI-PAN Downloader** is a highly versatile tool designed to let you extract tick, intraday, and end-of-day (EoD) data directly into customizable text or Excel formats.

Whether you need data for backtesting, training machine learning models, or processing charts in third-party software, this comprehensive guide will take you from installation to your first custom data export.

Video Tutorial: How to Use the TAI-PAN Downloader

Step 1: Installation and Extraction

The TAI-PAN Downloader is delivered as a compressed folder via a download link in your welcome email [00:00:16].

1. Locate the downloaded ZIP file and double-click it [00:00:16].
2. Click **Extract All** (or use drag-and-drop) to move the files into a dedicated directory on your local machine (e.g., `C:\Temp1`) [00:00:24].
3. Open the newly extracted folder and launch the executable file named **TPR Export.exe** [00:00:59].
4. *Windows SmartScreen Note:* If a Windows security warning appears, click **"More Info"** and then select **"Run anyway"** to bypass the alert and launch the Downloader [00:01:10].

Step 2: Logging In and Connecting

Upon registering or ordering your TAI-PAN feed, you will have received a unique user ID/customer number from Lenz+Partner [00:01:20].

1. Enter your **User ID / Customer Number** and your self-assigned **Password** into the login fields [00:01:20].
2. Check the box **"Save credentials"** (Zugangsdaten speichern) for faster logins in the future [00:01:38].
3. Click **Login**. Ensure that the status indicator switches to **"Connected"** before moving forward [00:01:46].

Step 3: Navigating Catalogs and Searching Securities

The data interface is neatly structured by asset classes and markets based on your active subscription package [00:01:57].

• Browsing: You can navigate through categories like *Stocks* > *German Markets* > *DAX* to instantly view complete indices with current quotes [00:01:57].
• Searching: Use the built-in search bar to find specific assets. You can refine your search by **Symbol, Name, Asset Type, or Specific Exchange** [00:02:34].
• Export Selection: You can choose to export either a single highlighted security or an entire selected catalog simultaneously [00:02:14].

Step 4: Customizing Your Data Export Format

Double-click on your selected security (e.g., *Adidas*) to open the powerful Export Configuration suite [00:02:59]. TAI-PAN allows you to fine-tune exactly how your raw data is structured:

1. Choose Your Export Type

• Intraday Chart: Perfect for obtaining raw tick-by-tick data [00:03:09].
• Period Chart: Allows you to compress timeframes (e.g., a 5-minute or 15-minute bar chart) [00:04:52].
• End-of-Day (EoD) Chart: Best for long-term daily historical analysis [00:03:09].

2. Define the Time Range

Set a specific start/end date or extract relative to the current date (e.g., pulling the last 10 days or the last 180 days dynamically) [00:03:21].

3. Structure the Layout (Formatting Options)

• Data Fields: Select which parameters to output (e.g., Datetime, Open, High, Low, Close, Volume, or Bit/Ask quotes) [00:03:34].
• Separators & Notation: Choose whether your columns are separated by **Tabs, Semicolons, or custom characters. You can also define the date formatting and select between dots (`.`) or commas (`,`) as decimal separators [00:04:12].
• Headers & Path: Specify your target export folder path. Check the **"Output headers"** box to include column titles (`high, low, close, volume`) at the top of your file [00:04:25].

Click "Data Export" (Datenexport). The system will generate a precisely formatted CSV/text file instantly, using the security's ticker ID and export type within the filename [00:05:23].

⚠️ Crucial Security & Usage Terms

All data extracted via the TAI-PAN Downloader is strictly licensed for **your private and individual professional use only** [00:08:18].

You are **strictly prohibited** from redistributing, communicating, sharing, or selling these extracted data files to any third parties [00:08:18]. 

The raw files must remain solely on your localized systems for your personal quantitative analysis [00:08:18].

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why am I unable to pull historical data past a certain date?

The depth of your historical export depends directly on your active subscription plan. If your download cuts off earlier than your specified range (e.g., limiting your period charts to a specific date), please check your Lenz+Partner contract or contact support to upgrade your historical data depth packages [00:06:01].

Can I include Bid and Ask quotes in the export?

Yes. When configuring an Intraday or raw tick data export, you can check the box to include structural Bid and Ask quotes alongside traditional transaction volume and pricing fields [00:03:34].

Can I export data directly to an Excel-readable format?

Absolutely. By configuring your field separator to a semicolon (`;`) or tab, and naming your output path file extension as `.csv`, you can instantly open and manipulate the downloaded data inside Microsoft Excel or any programming environment (like Python or R) [00:04:12].