MultiCharts: Trading Software for Automated Trading and Backtesting

TJ

(message deleted by TJ)

TJ

I have done a number of copy and pastes in the last 2 days, with no problem. The save image function can save chart window, but not wsp. (I have 2 monitors.) The print image does not work the same as before. I cannot control the bar space width. eg. I want to squeeze alot of bars into a print page, ...

TJ

This is a generous customer arrangement.

Bravo !

TJ

here's the screen shot

TJ

you should click "Remove" to remove MultiCharts from your computer. the next screen will ask you if you want to Remove MultiCharts user data . DO NOT tick the check box (unless you want to remove your database) after this is done, you need to go back to the beta3 program you just downloaded and run ...

TJ

can you give an example of what you mean?

TJ

MC is only a charting program; you should get trading instructions from the source:

http://www.tradingtutor.com/

TJ

Why dosent the 'Floor Trader Pivots' show up on a point chart? They plot fine on a minute or more chart but when applied to a point chart they dont plot...and also the new high/low for day dosent plot on the point charts.... Any suggestions? superimpose an invisible daily chart in the background of...

TJ

at the top right corner of each chart window, there is an icon of square with an arrow pointing out. Click on it and the chart window will detach from MC. You can then drag the chart to any monitor you like.

TJ

TJ

I noticed that if TWS gets disconnected (could be due to faulty internet line, or IB server reset), some of my charts will lock up.

When the data resumes, the charts will remain locked up. They do not know how to restart.

TJ

Time_s Returns a numerical value indicating the closing time, including seconds, of the current bar. The time is indicated in the 24-hour HHmmss format, where 130000 = 1:00:00 PM. Usage Time_s Examples Time_s will return a value of 101525 for 10:15:25 AM Time_s will return a value of 154500 for 3:4...

TJ

Even after MC going Gold, I don't see why they would not continue to make competitive upgrade to their product. They are under no legal obligations, but I don't see why they would not make them available to existing licensees. Of course the keyword is competitive upgrade. (i.e. tweakings that make M...

TJ

I think you misunderstood bug fix with upgrades . Bug fix are corrections make to existing features that are not working properly. Upgrades are new features that are not available in the previous version. e.g. auto-trade was not available in v1... an upgrade to v2 gives your autotrade. Going Gold is...

TJ

I have got even more image saving ideas... They are low priority suggestions, but worth a consideration, and will make MC more attractive to new traders. 1. Quick Save Icon -- put an icon on the masthead (e.g. next to the map pin). If the user click on the icon, the chart image is saved instantly. T...

TJ

if you post the AB code here, maybe someone can do a translation for you.

TJ

How did you request history for this symbol? Was it 'to...from' or' bars back'? Regards. I requested ESH8, 4 days back from March 8, which I have been tracking this symbol with these resolutions, therefore I know I have the data in the computer. of 1m chart: came up ok of 5m chart: came up ok of 10...

TJ

The dancing effect has been identified and will be fixed in the release version.
Beta 2 is due this weekend.

The charts still dance... but stopped after approx 30 seconds.

TJ

There must be a trick to closing down MC 3.0 because rather than abort as 2.1 did it just locks up (twice today). I remember this now from earlier in the day. It comes up with "not responding". Maybe I should close the workspaces first rather than clicking the X in the top right. This time I closed...

TJ

I have my MC connected to IB. Data Server Mode is "Online" and "download missing data". I want to call up an old chart (ESH8) for review. The contract is expired, but I have been tracking this contract daily, so I know I have the data in the computer. I created a chart... the chart status line says ...

TJ

I started this new version MC. Somehow the first dialog box lost focus and got behind the MC window. The MC window is maximized, and I could not get the dialog box back to the front, so I had to use Task Manager shut down MC and start over again. note: I rebooted the computer to make sure I start wi...

TJ

ok, I got it. I gave it a test, and confirmed that the keyword Volume has nothing to do with layman's understanding of "true" and "total" volume. For true total "Volume", I need to add the Up Tick and Down Tick together. or simply use the Ticks keyword, which when " Build Volume On " is set to " Tra...

TJ

The dancing effect has been identified and will be fixed in the release version.

Beta 2 is due this weekend.

Fantastic !

Thanks you !

TJ

Volume Returns the volume of the current bar. For tick and volume-based charts, and time-based charts with resolutions of 24 hours or less: - the volume traded on Up ticks will be returned if Build Volume On is set to Trade Volume Does it mean I will only get half of the volume because Down tick is...

TJ

(post deleted by TJ.)

TJ

There is an EasyLanguage script that labels the name of the Candle stick right on the chart. If you Google it probably you can find it posted on one of those EL forums on the internet.

TJ

Geoff is correct. The number of significant digits changes for the output of the display on each tick. When the "Y" axis is set to auto it tries to compensate in real time every tick. I have tried to use a rounding function on some of my outputs, but sometimes, for reasons unknown, I notice the "Y"...

TJ

Andrew, It is possible to work around the problem by setting the Y-price scale to manual. When it is automatic it sometimes switches/alternates between 2 values as each tick comes through causing the size of the right margin to change. Then when the next bar is created it goes back to normal. I don...

TJ

Geoff is correct. The number of significant digits changes for the output of the display on each tick. When the "Y" axis is set to auto it tries to compensate in real time every tick. I have tried to use a rounding function on some of my outputs, but sometimes, for reasons unknown, I notice the "Y"...

TJ

or what happens if the MC server is down? then nobody can trade?

There used to be a 5 day grace period with the other version. Has that been changed?

TJ

you can use PlotPaintBar note: if you want it to highlight a specific regular price bar, simply set the bar to thick , then the visual order to the back . Description from Powerlanguage Built-in Dictionary: Plots the specified numerical expressions in the form of a bar chart. Plot name, color, and p...

TJ

The Save Image feature is very useful. I can save a chart window or wsp for later study.

It would be great if MC can insert filename automatically.

e.g. use the chart name plus the "YYYYMMDD mmss" format.

TJ

I just wish the dancing chart bug is fixed in the coming release.

TJ

edit: sorry... it does not work

TJ

the feature is called Study Template.

right click on the chart... it is half way down the pop up box.

TJ

go to Quotemanager,

right click on the symbol,

select edit symbol,

choose Sessions tab,

check the session time to make sure this is what you want.

TJ

V64/hpremium here working the same as XP/home

TJ

Speaking of which... Is't possible to create transparency in MC ? _________________ Janus C. H. Knudsen, Denmark It is not possible now, but we will keep it in mind! How about my suggestion of assign a number and/or Reserved Word to each of the colors on the Format Window Background color grid?

TJ

Andrew: thanks for considering it.

I have many objects on the chart, sometimes it is difficult to click and select the object I want.

The placement of this option in the Format Object window makes sense. The user can see all the orders in a glance.

TJ

can you add Visual Order option to Format Object?

The same option when you right click on an object in the chart?

TJ

it would be nice if MC can put some effort into their Integrated Playback promise.

I know this is a big job; it is not easy to make a good Integrated Playback.
I also know there are lots of competing priorities. This post is not meant to put undue pressure on the developers.

TJ

Hello, Apart from the colours listed in the table, there is one more colour - DarkYellow. This colour does not have a number, only the reserved word - DarkYellow. Most important, though is that in MultiCharts you can use the RGB model to plot over 16 million colours . Here are the details: Returns ...

TJ

MC collects 24hr data.

all you need is to set your chart to 24hrs or RTH.

right click on your chart,
select Format Symbol,
choose Settings tab,
in Sessions box, select 24 Hours or Regular.

note:

don't forget to go to Quotemanager to set your symbol's regular session times.

TJ

Uninstalling the program DOES NOT delete the database, nor delete the indicators/strategies you have written. I have always used the latest beta for live trading. I have faith in MC, if they can release it, it should be pretty solid. I can't say the same thing for auto-trading because I have no expe...

TJ

pls see attachment...

Text_Delete does not delete cleanly

I have even put id_text on intrabarpersist to no avail.

Code: Select all


var: intrabarpersist id_text(0);



if condition1 then

begin

	text_delete(id_text);

	id_text = text_new_self(date, time, stoch, "----Caution");



end;

TJ

Thanks
How is this done?

press the [F5] key

.

when you set up studies, in the Format Study window, select the property tab, then choose Base Study On to choose your data source.

TJ

just overlay the 1m chart on the 5m chart.

TJ

WOW... GV in MC... that would make it one unbeatable powerhouse.

TJ

Hello, I can not open a QuoteManager in a new workspace, the QM window is all the time outside as a separate window. I want it inside like in MC 2.1.999.999. :( QuoteManager is a "global" service. It does not matter where it resides, any modification is applied to all the symbols in all the charts.

TJ

Pivot Points are just assumptions and approximations.
Don't sweat too much over them.
If your profitability is dependent on the accuracy of approximations, you need to think about your assumptions again.

TJ

because the LAST trade price is not necessary the CLOSE price.

TJ

one more try:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TS Support\MultiCharts\Databases

replace All Users with your username.

TJ

try this place also:

C:\program files\common files\TS Support\Databases

TJ

to make your program easy to read, it is better to assign a variable first.

e.g.

var: close1(0), close2(0);

close1 = close data1;
close2 = close data2;

then you can use close1 and close2 without having to worry about assigning data1 and data2 again.

TJ

Hello Andrew, Would it be possible to have a feature that allows you to set up a chart that is used as a template for all charts? I use certain volume charts as well as a proprietary study for all my charts. However, I must set up each chart individually, as it stands, instead of being able to use ...

TJ

maybe make both methods available? user can choose in the chart set up. I know Bill has been asking for the new method for awhile. A choice on method would definitely satisfy both camps. p.s. same goes for the time stamp. Some people use beginning of bar as time stamp, TS uses end of bar as time sta...

TJ

I found that I occasionally lose my cross hair.
I have to reload MC to get it back.

TJ

is it possible to use seconds in arw_new or tl_new ?

TJ

it would be great if MC can extend the EL to retrieve Level II, so that we can incorporate LII data into our strategies.

p.s. it would be even better if we can plot LII on the chart!

TJ

go to this page:
http://www.tssupport.com/support/tutorials/

download the EasyLanguage Reference Guide
https://www.TS.com/support/bo ... _Guide.pdf

look under Chapter 2
Manipulating Dates and Times: page 15

TJ

Do you think coping NT is an answer?

We know MC will exceed NT's capabilities. (as well as Ami, QT, etc.,)

We have so much faith in you, we bought the program!

TJ

it might not be all of MC's fault. I have seen TWS showing pacing violation, even when I have started MC with only one chart and one symbol, and nothing else online in the QM. If this happens, the easiest remedy is to shut down TWS and start it again. p.s. this is not a cure all solution. Just one w...

TJ

an optional clock at each chart.

both count down and count up style would be nice.

e.g. on a 5min chart, the clock will show the time remaining until a new bar is formed.

TJ

it looks more like a reserved work space than a cache.

TJ

is the word "IntraBarPersist" supported ? I have tested this piece of code: ------------------------------------------------------------------- vars: IntraBarPersist intraBarcount(0), lastTime(0); if (Date <> Date[1]) and (lastTime <> Time) then begin lastTime = Time; intraBarcount = 0; end; if (la...

TJ

I think the best thing we can do is to allow users to add events, button, clicks and other things on a chart. So sophisticated programmers will be able to create (and sell?) a script that will interact with users via chart clicks or buttons and send orders via special functions and DLL calling (our...

TJ

is it possible to set the transparency of the color? (e.g. 50%)

I want to draw a THICK trendline across the chart, but I don't want it to cover the price bars.

The alternative would be to put the trendline behind the price bars, but I don't think that can be done.

TJ

i.e. after the data is fully loaded, go turn off the indicator/strategy, then turn it on again (through status). So that the indicator/strategy can do its calculation from the very beginning of the data series.

TJ

It would be great if MC can extend the plot function into plotting in different subcharts. I can have one indicator script, plotting arrows, lines, texts, etc., on the main chart as well as other subcharts. This would really put MC above TS. We allow users to plot trendlines, arrows and text in sub...

TJ

This would really put MC above TS. The real feature that puts MultiCharts above all existing backtesitng products is True Dynamic Portfolio Backtester which supports EL. I'm surprised that nobody on the forum is discussing it... that shows you how much we need it. Backtesting was hot in the early 9...

TJ

It would be great if MC can extend the plot function into plotting in different subcharts.

I can have one indicator script, plotting arrows, lines, texts, etc., on the main chart as well as other subcharts.

This would really put MC above TS.

TJ

Quick Alarm: Put an Alarm icon on the tool bar, How it works: if you click on the icon, then click on a price on the Y-axis, you get a price alarm. if you click on the icon, then click on a time on the X-axis, you get a time alarm. I know the same thing can be achieved by a trendline alert, but that...

TJ

but really, we are "testing" the software for MC, they should provide us with a free second license.

TJ

... There is also the licensing issue, I'm loath to buy another licence to beta. There is also the time to switch from one version of MC to another, even on separate fast machines its not fun in fast markets... in a "real" business, there is redundancy for everything. If you are a simple trader, sw...

TJ · I am running 3.0.1130.3300. It is running well.

I am running 3.0.1130.3300.

It is running well.

TJ

the latest beta fixed that.

TJ

if you are concerned, obviously you are, I would suggest you to install the beta in a different computer to try it out. After all, beta is a beta, and should be treated as such. Computers are cheap these day, I am sure serious traders would have more than one computer at their disposal. installing t...

TJ

Hello everybody, Old workspaces are not converted. Instead, MultiCharts creates their copies in the new format. The old workspaces will still be there in the same directory you saved them to. Only they will have extenstion .old: name.wsp.old. arh... ic... yes, they are there. Thank you. d drwar: mo...

TJ

if you want to learn to write in EasyLanguage, this group is full of resources:

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/MrEasyLanguage/

TJ

where do you want to draw the line? if you want to draw it in a subchart, ABC has provided the keyword here: http://forum.tssupport.com/viewtopic.php?t=4730 if you want to draw the line in price chart, you can use the key word: TL_NEW This reserved word adds a trendline with the specified starting a...

TJ

great! IT WORKS! Many thanks.

but... where did you find this keyword? where is the documentation?

I can't even find it in google !

TJ

PLEditor wish list:

when I type a Begin, I would automatically get a matching End.

TJ

The chart loading is fast.

The detachable charts are great.

The compiler can choose between quick compilation or fast execution.

The enhancements are too numerous to mention...

V3.0 Beta 1 is FANTASTIC.

To all the developers, you must have been working overtime for this.

Thank You! Thank You!

TJ

Can I draw a trendline on an indicator ?

e.g. I have a MACD indicator, and I want to draw a line on it.
(or write a text on it?)

I tried the tl_new keyword, it can draw on the price chart, but it doesn't seem to draw on the indicator subchart.

TJ

I have written a few indicators, but have not tried trading systems yet.

I have just got this book, you might be interested in it also.

http://www.amazon.com/Building-Winning- ... 725&sr=8-1

TJ

use a 30min bar chart?

TJ

try this:

Code: Select all


var: intrabarpersist playbar(0);



if playbar <> currentbar then 



begin



    playbar = currentbar;

    {statements}



end;

TJ

you can always go into the code with PLEditor and make changes. That's the beauty of Multicharts and Easylanguage script.

Go look for the keyword Playsound and change the parameters.

You can use Soundrecorder (comes with Windows) to recorder your own alert.

TJ

yes, that's annoying.

it was like this a couple of versions ago. It was disabled after people complained about it. I am surprised it returned.

TJ

this time the HSI volume bar chart would not increment. It stopped at HK time 15:50:33. Please see attached screen shot. (the system time is NA ET.)

The ES volume bar chart also stopped.

Is this the same bug?

The minute charts work OK.

TJ

when you install the program, a window will pop up with a list of highlights.

TJ

ic... thanks

TJ

What is the map pin icon for?

the one at the right top corner of the chart, next to the detach icon.

TJ

I love the new parallel line drawing method.

TJ

ver 3.0 beta

My charts are still jumping and dancing...

TJ

ok. Thanks.

TJ

It seems that there is an issue with "Days Back", if you switch to bars back instead, it should bring up the chart. This is at least a fix for the moment.

Best regards,
ABC

Does MC works more efficiently with "Bars back" instead of "Days back" on constant volume bar charts??

TJ

my HSI charts are working OK.

but my ESH8 2401 vol bar chart is getting the "Establishing Connection..." message on the chart heading.

TJ

(3.0 beta)

I have 3 charts in a wsp.

if I have 2 charts detached, on the 3rd chart that is NOT detached, I cannot increase/decrease the bar spacing.

TJ

Hi TJ, We'll try to reproduce the problem on our end and post the results. Best regards. I am happy to report the version 3.0.1120.3117 has fixed the PLEditor right mouse click problem. However, on the MC chart, when the chart is on screen 2, the right mouse click works on the chart body, BUT not o...

TJ

The detachable windows are great... (wild is more the word). I need to rearrange my wsp and working habit.

Thanks for implementing it. It has been a long time coming.

TJ

this happened again!!! I found out the problem. I have 2 monitors. I have my 2nd screen configured on the left side of my primary screen. (see attachment for screen arrangement) If I have the PLEditor on my main screen, the right mouse click works OK. If I have the PLEditor on my other screen, then ...

TJ

My HSI daily chart won't draw today's bar. The price on the top is updating, but the bar stays at yesterday's position. This has happened many times before. Last time tech support gave me a new module (a DLL or something) to downloaded and that fixed the problem. But the chart stopped working again....

TJ

I thougtht I had it working previously. But it hasn't been working lately. I thought my mind was going crazy.
Thanks for confirming that this function is available. I might have to reinstall MC; there must be a corruption somewhere.

TJ

I trade ES and HSI. They have different market hours, so it is easy to make comparison. I use similar charts and indicators for both symbols. On the HSI, I have never experienced CPU overload. On the ES, which has higher trade volume, I found that the CPU goes up to limit a few times a day. Especial...

TJ

PLEditor has no right mouse click options?

I am used to using the right mouse click to select copy and paste.

Can MC add this to the suggestions?

TJ

When a new tick arrives, MultiCharts does NOT calculate everything from the very first bar.
Regards.

I stand corrected.
Thanks.

TJ

ps. number of bars loaded makes a big difference. Every time there is a tick change, MC evaluates every bar from the beginning of the chart till the end, for each of the indicators, if you have 20 days loaded vs 10 days loaded, the computer has to work twice as hard for the 20 days chart. ps. for th...

TJ

I found my screen gets frozen quite a bit lately. I am using a 1.6ghz 2gb notebook. I think it is a bit under powered. I will upgrade my computer next week and see how things work out. I do have a gut feeling that the frozen screen is a combination of under power and some incorrect settings in my co...

TJ

thanks Marina for the speedy reply.

TJ

are you saying each chart will only use one core?

multi-core will be useful only if I have more than one chart.

(of course, I don't see any user would use only one chart)

TJ

Marina: It is ok even if I do not have the ability to assign which TWS to connect to, I do need to find out how (what mechanism) MC uses to latch on to TWS. Does MC take the TWS that was started first? Is there a port number or something that assigns to MC? Appreciate if you can find out. Thanks TJ

TJ

go to Format Study

under General tab, Inputs

scroll to Alert Type

change to "none"

TJ

If I have 2 TWS open, the first one being my cash account, the 2nd one a papertrading account.

Can I direct my autotrade to the papertrading account only?

Of course this is done for testing purposes.

Can you give detailed instruction on how to configure MC to do that?

TJ

my Quote Status window is often flashing RED.

yesterday when I was using playback with the universal DDE, it even flash red at some time.

TJ

"Date","Time","Price","Volume" 2007/09/17,04:01:24,1486.7500,2 2007/09/17,04:01:31,1486.7500,1 2007/09/17,04:01:38,1487.0000,47 Hi John, Try changing the date format: 17.09.2007 instead of 2007/09/17 Let me know if that doesn't help. Regards. The user can go to the "Regional Setting" in the compute...

TJ

you can compile another copy of this indicator with the following plots to see how your indicator trigger is doing:

plot1(Diff1, "diff1");
plot2(DiffTrig1, "difftrig1");

plot3(Diff2, "diff2");
plot4(DiffTrig2, "difftrig2");

TJ

I am using TWS 879.8 with no problem.

TJ

I hope the integrated playback is ready...

TJ

this is happening to me as well.

When I exit MC, I click on the "X" at the right top corner of the program, then select to save every wsp.

TJ

don't forget the content !

it would be nice if you can populate the new forum with examples.
esp auto trade examples.

TJ

No doubt. I am sure this has been answered umpteen times before. After wading through the first 4 or 5 pages of this forum I gave up and posted. Which brings me to: Is it possible to get a little more organizationinto this forum? There are almost 7600 posts and over 1600 separate threads as I write...

TJ

I know you can draw a dot (point) on the chart.

Can you make it Flash (blink) ?

I would like to do that when a signal occurs.

TJ

are these 2 problems related ?

http://forum.tssupport.com/viewtopic.php?t=4467

TJ

background discussion: http://forum.tssupport.com/viewtopic.php?t=4525 Please make the chart scale "Manual Step Size" truly manually configurable. As it is now, MC limits the numbers of grids on the chart, automatically overriding the "Manual" setting and impose a minimum step size bigger than the n...

TJ

Can you use PL to draw a RECTANGLE on the chart ?

Please see attached example.

TJ

I don't understand why MC put a restriction on the number of grids in the price scale. This is only a display, it does not affect MC functionalities or cost many excessive processing cycles !!! If the grids are too dense and people cannot see, then let them change the scale, or let them set the scal...

TJ

it has been most aggravating dealing with MC tech support. instead of telling me straight that it cannot be done, he lead me in circles for an hour, then at the end tells me to experiment to achieve what I want. (I don't need anybody to tell me to experiment. I have experimented for weeks before I c...

TJ

How do I get the scale to display a STEP SIZE of 1 ?

TJ

when MC crashes, not all the modules are released from memory. When you re-start MC, the old modules will create conflict with the new ones.

The best way to start with a clean slate is to re-boot the computer.

TJ

did you reboot the computer?

TJ

time to make a FAQ

TJ

RGB (Red,Green,Blue) Where: Red – a numerical value from 0 to 255, specifying the Red component of the RGB color Green – a numerical value from 0 to 255, specifying the Green component of the RGB color Blue – a numerical value from 0 to 255, specifying the Blue component of the RGB color Example Cr...

TJ

try "Close" the sunday session at 24:00, but don't check the "Session End" box.
then create a second line with "Open" at monday at 00:00... and "Close" at 06:00. Check the "Session Close" box...

and so on...

TJ

you need to input the time in 24:00 format.

TJ

Value1 = Average(Close, 9) of data2 ;

TJ

see attached.

TJ

Hi, It would be neat to have a display option to have the first bar of the day displayed towards the left edge of the chart with white space to the left. As the day progesses this white space would be filled in so that the last bar paints at the right edge of the chart. Some other scaling options w...

TJ

ABC:

This is great. Always learning something from you.
Many thanks!

TJ

TJ

instructions: To update your IB dll, 1. download tsIBDataFeed.zip from the above post. 2. Close MultiCharts and TWS. 3. Unzip the downloaded dll file and copy to the following folder: DRIVE:\Program Files\TS Support\MultiCharts\Datafeeds\tsibdatafeed.dll 4. if the computer asks, overwrite the old fi...

TJ

I wrote a little indicator. The scale shows up with 9 decimal places.

how do I change the scale to 2 decimal places?

I have attached an illustration.

TJ

yes it can be done. There was a thread on the subject with solution posted. You have to do a search to find it.

Basically you insert a statement to compare the triggered bar with the current time. If it matches then fire off the order.

TJ

Please extend the painting capability to the Painting of Background

TJ

I knew it !

because I thought one of the indicators might have caused it, so I spent this morning painstakingly working to eliminate the indicators one by one... but the jumping effect persists... then I knew it has to be a bug.

TJ

thanks

TJ

I have experienced the same thing. Try setting "Format Price Scale.." to manual rather than automatic, that did the trick for me.

thank you for reporting the same bug.

what you have suggested is not a solution.

TJ

the option you described does not do the job.

I have attached another example for you to see.

TJ

I want to include a 200 days moving average. but if I include it in the chart, and if the distance between the 200MA and the current price is very far, I will get a chart with small bar graph. some charting programs allow you to configure the Indicators so that it can Fall off the Scale. i.e. The in...

TJ

this does not happen to all the charts, and does not happen all the time. the chart would look as if it was trying to increment a bar, but switch back, and try to increment again, and switch back again. Thus giving the appearance of jumping and dancing. if I click on the "decrease Bar Spacing" or "I...

TJ

my charts are Jumping and Dancing.

What is wrong ?

TJ

would be good to include a Magnifying Glass.

user can use it to specify a small block of the screen to be magnified for close examination.

TJ

making the function keys programmable is a great idea. not just for drawing, but for anything the users need to do quickly.

TJ

can you add a Mute Button to MC?

I use IM and other squawk boxes during market hours.

I also have lots of audio signals programmed into the indicators.

It would be nice if I can hit a mute button so that I can mute the MC ONLY, and allow me to listen to my IM or squawk box.

TJ

Dear TJ, You only quoted part of what I mentioned in my post: HSI is not the only symbol we would have to check and adjust the session times for - that is what would it time consuming. how many people have reported errors to you? ONE? ten? hundred? I have reported this ONE error to you, and you do ...

TJ

I have 2 monitors -- a notebook and a LCD. yesterday I moved the notebook to the right hand side of the LCD. and set the screen property as attached screen shot. (#1=notebook, #2=LCD). I found that on my left monitor (#2, LCD), I can no longer reset my scale property. e.g. I point the mouse on the v...

TJ

Dear TJ, We do admit that there are errors in the session times which need to be eliminated. And indeed changing session times for just a couple of symbols is a matter of minutes (I have done that on many occasions)..... but you have never done it for HSI. it is a different animal. Go try it and se...

TJ

then MC should add the ability to replicate symbols.

TJ

if it does not take more than one minute, i won't be going through all the trouble of these threads. (and you have to do it every month during rollover). if it takes less than one minute to input the different trading time, i am sure it will take the same for your developers to correct the setting i...

TJ

ok, the data is still there, but how do i use it? i don't have the symbol anymore. not that i will use the old symbol often, but if i have to refer to the chart for research, i won't be able to do that. if i create a new symbol for the old data, the time will be wrong. if i rename the symbol, then i...

TJ

As ABC notes you can import DOM/Bid/Ask values from the TwsDDE.xls into Multicharts with the TS ELExcell.dll .

SP: thanks for the pointer. I will look into it.

TJ

is there any way to replicate the symbol?

when i edit the sept symbol to october... the sept symbol is removed.

TJ

it's too bad EL cannot access the DOM levels.

Maybe MC can step up and create these capabilities with PowerLanguage extensions ?

That would make MC really special.

TJ

is it possible to build a DOM with EasyLanguage ?

is it possible to display the depth of market right on the chart ?

TJ

Feature Suggestion:

can you add a access password to MultiCharts?

If someone stole my computer, I don't want them to access my MultiCharts program.

Also is there ways to control access to my wsp and indicators/strategies?

TJ

What you could do is edit the symbol. If you change the symbol name from the Sept. contract to the Oct. contract the settings for the Oct. contract will be the same as for the Sept. contract.

ok, that would do it. Thanks for the tip.

TJ

Thank you for the information. I will let our developers know. The HSI session time is still WRONG in the latest release. This is a big hassle because HSI has split session. If I have to edit it manually, it will take ages. Is there a way to copy the session time from the Sept contract and use it f...

TJ

please implement a fix. This should not be too difficult.

a 5 min bar chart should increment itself every 5 minutes, with or without data.

TJ

my internet was out for 10 min today. I left everything untouched. When the internet came back on, here's what happened: 5 min bar chart -- the bar jump from 10:40 to 10:50. The 10:45 bar is missing. is there a bug here? (ps: Volume Bar chart worked ok. it retrieved the missing data and plotted the ...

TJ

Dear users, There have been changes in TWS. With these changes, to plot daily data from IB a new dll needs to be downloaded. The dll is in the attachment. You should deliver this message through a pop up window when people start their MC in the morning. I wouldn't have known about this if I had not...

TJ

Hi Nick,

This is something we are going to implement in future.

I am very happy to hear this plan.

TJ

I am only trying to find a way to filter out inside bars, outside bars, etc. that type of elimination.

TJ

many thanks Marina, especially for your speedy response.

TJ

I have hundreds of these evaluations. Pls tell me which way is faster. (I have studied this in university years ago, but I do not remember which way) method 1: var: condition1(false); if H > H [1] and L < L[1] then condition1 = true; method 2: var: condition1(false); condition1 = H > H [1] and L < L...

TJ

Hello TJ, If you are only worried about the Hint window being transparent (am I right?) you can change it: go to View and uncheck 'Transparent Hint'. no, not the hint window, I know how to fix that. I am talking about the "date/time" box on the bottom scale that moves with the cross hair. Of course...

TJ

Hi TJ, Earlier we mentioned that we were going to add this option to our list of features to be considered. It is still on our list. However, I cannot tell when this feature would be implemented. one easy fix is to make the frame around the Date/Time a bit thicker, so that you can see the Date/Time...

TJ

Marina: I encounter high cpu usage as well. I have done the following tests: 1. 1xmc, 1xwsp, 1x symbol with volume and color bar -- no problem 2. as #1, with 47x MA of different lengths -- no problem 3. 1 symbol with 3 of jerry's indicators -- problem -- the CPU shot up to 95~100% Pls check to see i...

TJ

I have been charting YM for months.

This morning I open the wsp, there is no data in YM. The chart is starting from the minute I opened the wsp.

Where did the prior data go?
Did my database got corrupted?

TJ

Could you remind us what the problem is/was?

pls see this

http://forum.tssupport.com/viewtopic.ph ... rent#13211

TJ

i am disappointed the transparent cross-hair label was not fixed.

TJ

I found my CPU time is running close to 100% as well.
The biggest user is the MCACTI~1.EXE.

I have experimented with different indicators, the run rate is still very high. Even with just 1 wsp, 1 chart, 1 symbol, and 1 indicator, the CPU goes to 40% sometimes.

TJ

you have to uninstall the old version before you can install the new version.

do not try to install on top of the old version.

TJ

I realized my codes are not efficient.

How can i optimize my code ?

is there any books or tutorial out there?

any tips or trick? or FAQ on efficient coding ?

TJ

look at the sticky at the top of the forum page

TJ

Hello, How do you view alerts as they go off? They pop up for a few seconds but they disappear to fast to read. Is there a log that you can see all of the triggered alerts? Thanks you can configure the alert to stay on until you click on it. just right click on the chart to bring up the option wind...

TJ

it would be nice if MC can make a window showing a running list of alerts that has been triggered.

TJ

1. check your data feed. make sure it is online.
2. make sure you are subscribed to the exchange.
3. make sure the length of the data is available.
e.g. some data feed only provide 5 yrs of history, if you request 10 yrs, then you might not get a response.

TJ

one other thing you should check with your "old" method. (i.e. without the 5m overlay) Check the "Scaling" of the 1m chart and the scaling of the 5m-MA. Make sure they have the same Top Margins and same Bottom Margins. I gave this a thought again... no, it won't work. Because the 5m-MA will maximiz...

TJ

one other thing you should check with your "old" method. (i.e. without the 5m overlay)

Check the "Scaling" of the 1m chart and the scaling of the 5m-MA. Make sure they have the same Top Margins and same Bottom Margins.

TJ

one way you can do this is to overlay a 5m chart on the 1min chart. Set the 5m chart to appear invisible. Plot the 5m MA and the MA will ride on the 1m chart correctly.

TJ

on the MA, check "Last Price Marker".

YOu will see the MA is using a different scale than the price bar.

YOu have to fix the price bar scale, then fix the MA scale on top of it.

p.s. the scale to symbol does not help, because you are using data 2 on chart 1.

TJ

see attached.
Half of the last digit is hidden behind the window frame.

MC 2.1.928.1050
(same problem with prev version)

TJ

on drawing the indicator on the chart, one of the option is to draw a "point".

It would be nice if we can configure the appearance of the point.

e.g. up arrow, down arrow, cross, star, etc.

TJ

I can't get dash lines in indicators. Please help. Please see attached for example

p.s. the dash line work ok in drawings. However I cannot control the weight. when I change the dash line to a thicker weight, it reverts to a solid line.

TJ

I am using a touchpad though really that is not the point My point is that it woud be a superior design to use a single click to place anchor points. It is currently click hold and drag. This would allow a right click to cancel a point placed in error. My 'problem' is that it is poorly designed - r...

TJ

Quote manager should include important features such as: 2) back adjust historical futures data (add-subtrack a value from the data) I second that. I would deem this a very useful feature. I do not need to adjust ALL the historical data. I know some people keep a continuous running chart, spanning ...

TJ

Can you see the problem this simple error caused ??? this problem is even more pronounced if I have a thick bar ! HOW difficult is it to fix this problem? THis is only one small tick in the configuration box and the problem is solved !!!! TJ, Our developers would have fixed this problem long ago if...

TJ

TJ, These rounded bars will be fixed not in the next but in future releases. But it is only a visual effect and shouldn't influence indicators. This is what really got me frustrated dealing with MultiChart -- you people are so insensitive to the customer's needs. I have asked about this problem man...

TJ

Kate:

Please also fix the Bar trouble. The rounded corners just drive me up the wall. I keep on seeing ZERO values crossing the ZERO line !!!

Please see attachment for example.

TJ

is it true that data extracted from a 5 min chart can only be played back in a 5 min format ?

TJ

I would like to see that as well.

The total program should be integrated. i.e. MC, playback, trade management, etc.

I can see MC overtaking Neoticker if it has the same functionality.

Search found 7743 matches