unable to connect to interactive brokers

i'm using MATLAB 2020b, i get this error message:

>> ib = ibtws('',7497);

Error using actxserver (line 93)

Server creation failed. Invalid ProgID 'TWS.TwsCtrl.1'.

Error in ibtws (line 37)

x.Handle = actxserver('TWS.TwsCtrl.1');

Any solutions?

[philip curran]

please note: i have enabled Active X and Socket Clients in the TWS settings, and have the most up to date API and TWS for interactve brokers.

Answer 1

[Akash]

Hi Philip,

For a solution to this issue, the MATLAB Central discussions in the links provided below will be helpful.

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/266296-why-do-i-get-error-error-using-actxserver-line-90-server-creation-failed-invalid-progid-tws-tws?s_tid=srchtitle

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/111625-trading-toolbox-connecting-to-interactive-broker

These resources will provide you with insights and potential solutions to resolve the error you're experiencing.