Executive Summary (TL;DR)

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the integrations between Orion Connect and the Orion Trading Platform (Eclipse). It explains how information syncs between the two systems, where each field is maintained, and the configuration required to keep data aligned across platforms. In this article, you'll find:

-The portfolios, accounts, transactions, models, securities, sleeves, and gain/loss data that integrate between the platforms

-The direction of each integration, including one-way and two-way synchronization

-Where to manage each field or setting for successful synchronization

-Setup requirements and preferences that support accurate data syncing

-Additional resources for configuring, reviewing, and troubleshooting integrations

By reviewing these sections, you'll gain a clear understanding of how data flows between Orion Connect and the Orion Trading Platform, helping you configure integrations correctly, maintain consistent information, and resolve synchronization issues efficiently.

Common Real-Life Questions Users Ask About the  Integration between Eclipse and Orion Connect

• Seamlessly manage and update portfolios and portfolio groups in Orion Connect and Eclipse.

• Auto-create portfolios = household, the portfolio names on initial creation are the Orion Connect Household “Last Name, First Name.”  The portfolio name is NOT edited when the household name is edited.
  
  
• Auto-create portfolios = account, the portfolio names on initial creation are the Orion Connect Household “Last Name, First Name_AccountID.”  The portfolio name is NOT edited when either the account or household name is edited.

• Accounts tab
  
  
• Right-click on the applicable account and select Edit Account
  
  
• Select Systematics, then Amount

• Accounts tab
  
  
• Right-click on the applicable account and select "Edit Account"
  
  
• Select Model Assignment and then Trading Instructions.

• Registrations tab
  
  
• Right-click on applicable registration and select Edit Registration
  
  
• Update Account Type dropdown menu. 

• Registrations tab
  
  
• Right-click on applicable registration and select Edit Registration
  
  
• Update SSN/Tax ID field 

• Accounts tab
  
  
• Right-click on the applicable account and select Edit Account
  
  
• On the Account - General tab, update the Custodian dropdown. 

• Each node in the model must contain an "Asset Class Type"
  
  
• Each account in the household in Orion Connect must be assigned to the Orion Trading model.
  
  
• Each account in the household must be assigned to the same Orion Trading portfolio.
  
  
• Choose the proper level that needs to be synced back to Orion Connect within preferences. The preference is "Level To Sync Target Allocation to Orion Connect".  The levels that sync back are asset category, asset class, and asset sub-class.
  
  
• Once you have completed/reviewed the above items, users should re-sync models by selecting “Re-sync all models to Orion” from the Models Grids triple dot menu.

The asset classifications for each product syncs from Orion Connect's Products and Prices app to Orion Trading. Use the following steps to review your classifications:

• Navigate to the Products & Prices app.
  
  
• Click the My Current Products tab and locate the product.
  
  
• View the asset category, asset class description, and risk category name columns. These columns may not be in your default grid. For help adding them, review Use Filters, Columns, and Groupings to Customize Your View

• Navigate to Orion Trading
  
  
• Click the Administration Tab
  
  
• Within the Securities Grid, find the applicable security/product
  
  
• Right-click on it to edit
  
  
• Update "Maintained in Eclipse" to Yes.

In Summary

• Verify the sync direction before updating portfolios, accounts, transactions, models, or securities.
  
  
• Configure the required preferences and integration settings to keep data synchronized across Orion Connect and Eclipse.
  
  
• Update information in the platform that serves as the source for each field or setting.
  
  
• Re-sync models after reviewing target allocation settings to keep model data aligned between both platforms.
  
  
• Use the integration reference to troubleshoot synchronization issues and maintain accurate trading data.