MultiCharts: Trading Software for Automated Trading and Backtesting

kinkeadfx

I am trying to setup my FXCM account with multicharts and have the platform connected but when i go to the quote manager to setup my datafeed i find no symbol lookups for FXCM. Is there a different way of setting this up?

kinkeadfx

I have downloaded custom moving average indicators from other websites and would like to know how to use the already included moving average crossover signals to work with them for an automated trading system or would i need to custom code the signal to that indicator?

kinkeadfx

So once i setup all the broker profiles for the different exchanges they can all be connected at once right?

kinkeadfx

I am setting up a new broker profile with Rithmic 01. It is asking for the Default Order Settings: Exchange: Trade Route:
What do i put if i am trading different instruments from three different exchanges? I trade crude oil, gold and the mini russell 2000.

kinkeadfx

I am running Multicharts 9.0 Beta 2. Can you run multiple CQG connections now that the API is integrated into the platform or are we still limited to one connection? Was wondering if it was possible to run a live account and a demo account to test strategies.

kinkeadfx

I was trying to AutoTrade this morning and i kept getting this Warning Error saying that: This account is not authorized to trade futures. Have i configured the autotrading settings wrong or do i need to contact my broker for this?

kinkeadfx

I am auto trading with a strategy on a chart with a custom time session template.
How do i make sure that that the position closes whether long or short at the end of the session time? Do i need to do this manually or automated somehow?

kinkeadfx

Is it possible to code or program a custom exit automated strategy and use it with chart trader for discretionary trading along with the other automated exit strategies?

kinkeadfx

How do you disable and enable IntraBar Order Generation on the multicharts preinstalled signals?

kinkeadfx

I have downloaded the new Multicharts 9.0 beta 2 and no problems yet, will keep everybody posted if problems occur. Just make sure and uninstall the CGQ API since its already installed on Multicharts 9.0. So far the new platform is working great!

kinkeadfx

I am using CQG to trade with thru Amp Futures and maybe once or twice a week during the middle of the night i lose connection and my data feed will stop. How do i resolve this problem?
I am worried about being in a trade and the market going against me!

kinkeadfx

Where is the download for the latest Multicharts. NET Starter Edition?

kinkeadfx

What would the code look like if the market were to move up 10 price ticks for a buy order?

kinkeadfx

How would you code a market entry to buy if the market moves up by 10 ticks?

kinkeadfx

Where can i find a Stop & Reverse Signal based on price ticks just like how the chart trader works with price data?

kinkeadfx

Can you also help automated trading with renko charts by using renko bar indicator?
I have been seeing different post on other forums where other people have found different ways to overcome this problem.
Just wanting to post to see what anybody can share on this subject.

Thanks!

kinkeadfx

I have been playing around with Heikin-Ashi charts and AutoTrading with some strategies.
Are the results correct when backtesting or are they miscalculated due to using heikin-ashi charts?

kinkeadfx

Where can i find information on how to read and understand the Strategy Performance Report?
Also i have been trying to change the account size and commission rate by using the settings button but it will not let me. What am i doing wrong?

kinkeadfx

I am looking into automated trading with renko charts.
What are the pros and cons of this type of trading?
My concerns are with the order entry and exits.
Does anybody have any success with automated trading with renko bars?

kinkeadfx

When using the LE and SE entry signals, is it possible just to use a long entry or just a short entry instead of using both of them together?

kinkeadfx

Can you use two signals at the same time to confirm a trade entries and exits?

kinkeadfx

I use Rithmic 01 data feed and i mainly use tick charts and range bars.

kinkeadfx

I have been trying to load up renko charts but only so many bars load up on the chart, do i have to make changes on data range or am i missing something?

kinkeadfx

Where can i find the Trix code for the function and signal so i can make a working strategy with the powerlanguage editor, The Trix indicator already comes with the multicharts platform.

Thanks!

kinkeadfx

I just found out that Amp Futures will not be supporting ZenFire in the near future. What do i have to do to get CQG to work with Multicharts? It says to install CQG adapter plugin before installing Multicharts but what if i already have Multicharts installed? Is there another way of doing this? Tha...

kinkeadfx

What the best way to copy an Indicator/Signal and then to make changes to the code to suit me?

Thanks.

kinkeadfx

Would i use this exact code in the PowerLanguage Editor and then compile it, then use it with the other signals that i would use for automated trading?

kinkeadfx

I am looking for a algorithm script that would allow automated trading only during certain hours of the day.

Any help would be appreciated.

kinkeadfx

Could someone please help me understand the settings for Pivot High and Pivot Low, the settings are LeftStrength and RightStrength?

Any help would be appreciated.

kinkeadfx

I mainly use the indicator on a 100 tick gold chart and works fine, but when i switch the instrument it wont plot on some markets. But right now my main concern is finding a strategy signal for the indicator.

kinkeadfx

Where can i find a strategy signal for the ZigZag Pnts indicator?
I am also having trouble with the indicator not plotting on some instruments.

Any ideas?

kinkeadfx

I have looked in the PowerLanguage Editor under signals and can only find pivot reversal and pivot extension. Do these signals work with the pivot high/low indicator or am i missing something.
Any help would be appreciated.

kinkeadfx

Where can i find the strategy signal for the Pivot High and Pivot Low Indicator?

kinkeadfx

I am using displaced moving averages on my charts but how do i get the moving average cross signal to match the trade execution?

kinkeadfx

What is the purpose of Chart_Toolbar_Example as an indicator and ChartToolBar_Trading as a signal? How do you use them?

Any information would be appreciated.

kinkeadfx

When i connect to zenfire my charts and indicators load up. My account tab shows nothing. Where can i find the date settings?

kinkeadfx

I have downloaded the newest version of multicharts .net 8.7 and have connected to zenfire and all my charts and indicators load up!
When i load up my Order and Position Tracker window nothing shows up at all.
What can i do to fix this?

kinkeadfx

What are the correct settings and the proper way to trade using the Price_Reversal Indicator?
Any information would be helpful!

kinkeadfx

So basically when you put $50 input on the breakeven stop signal it will move your stop to breakeven plus 1 tick once your position moves to $50 profit?

kinkeadfx

How do i increase the setting for MaxBarsBack for a signal study?

kinkeadfx

The Percent Trailing has 2 settings? FloorAmt and TrailingPct, How would you set it to start trailing by one tick after you have 5 ticks in profit?

The Dollar_Trailing has 1 setting? Do you put the amount of profit before it trails or is it based on the tick value of what you are trading?

kinkeadfx

Can you use the trailing stop and breakeven features without using the stops or targets features?

kinkeadfx

Does anybody know where i can find a trailing stop signal strategy for Multicharts. Net?

kinkeadfx

Whats the difference between the breakeven stop thats used in the signal list for autotrading than the one that is used in chart trading as an automated exit strategy?

kinkeadfx

Do you need a plugin to connect Multicharts.Net to FXCM?

kinkeadfx

What does it mean to Format the instrument, study, signal and charts?

kinkeadfx

When i add an autotrading signal from the signal list for autotrading, whats the difference with all the prebuilt signals with different endings such as: LX, SX, LE, and SE?

kinkeadfx

So basically i would just add the Synchronizer script to the strategy list, but which Synchronizer script will allow me to manually close a position that was opened by the automated strategy?
Would i use the tradebar or the chart trader to close the positions?

kinkeadfx

If i had an automated strategy running on a chart, Is it possible to manually close the position before the strategy closes it?

Any help would be appreciated.

kinkeadfx

I have installed multicharts 8.5 and setup my broker profile for zenfire and for the quote manager, but when i try to create a new chart it will not load up.
Any help will be appreciated.

kinkeadfx

I am using Multicharts DT to trade 2 Zenfire accounts with Ampfutures. I have used my 2 logins and can connect to zenfire to my accounts. The question i have is i have used my login for the 1st account for data feed on the quotemanager, but how and where do i sign in for the 2nd account for data fee...

kinkeadfx

I am wanting to setup my demo account thru Amp Futures. My feed is thru Zen-Fire.
My question is, do i use the same username and password that they gave me to
connect using Multicharts DT?
Thanks any help will be appreciated!

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