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by Roman MultiCharts
22 Jan 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Please Fix MSN Money Data [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 1306

Re: Please Fix MSN Money Data [SOLVED]

Hello cridd,

The problem is caused by the fact that MSN changed the format of data requests.
We contacted MSN technical support in order to check the correct format and have not received any reply from their representatives yet.

I'm sorry for inconveniences.
by Roman MultiCharts
14 Jan 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Trend line trading
Replies: 22
Views: 8699

Re: Trend line trading

Hello PD Quig,

Could you please be more specific in your request? What exact aspects of TL coding would you like the community to help you with?
by Roman MultiCharts
08 Jan 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Switch/ Case Compile error [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 1780

Re: Switch/ Case Compile error [SOLVED]

Hello arjfca, The only way to acheive your goal is to separate cases. Switch (vclickprice) begin Case >= upperpart : Button_1 = true; Case <= Lowerpart : Button_5 = true; Case <= Button_3_High : Button_3 = true; Case >= Button_3_Low : Button_3 = true; end;
by Roman MultiCharts
08 Jan 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Autotrading Futures with IB and MC [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 1424

Re: Autotrading Futures with IB and MC [SOLVED]

Hello StefanoSF, We would suggest to chart a continuous contract @ES# and map in on the current IB contract manually. For autotrading the sequence of actions should be as follows: 1) turn Autotrading off and manually close auto traded position. 2) Re-map IQFeed chart to the new front month IB contra...
by Roman MultiCharts
08 Jan 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Recognize the "last value" of a data array from any bar
Replies: 12
Views: 4767

Re: Recognize the "last value" of a data array from any bar

Hi bowlesj3, Symbol_CurrentBar can be used for getting OHLC prices of ANY bar on the chart. The code will be like: vars: var0(0), var1(0), var2(0), var3(0); if Symbol_CurrentBar = 5 then begin var0 = open; var1 = high; var2 = low; var3 = close; end; print("Current Bar is ", Symbol_CurrentBar, " O = ...
by Roman MultiCharts
07 Jan 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Recognize the "last value" of a data array from any bar
Replies: 12
Views: 4767

Re: Recognize the "last value" of a data array from any bar

Hello bowlesj3,

You can try the Symbol_CurrentBar keyword. It returns a numerical value indicating the number of the current bar plus Maximum Bars Back setting for the study.
by Roman MultiCharts
03 Jan 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Recognize the "last value" of a data array from any bar
Replies: 12
Views: 4767

Re: Recognize the "last value" of a data array from any bar

Hello OZ Trade, That in essence is my question, if we can see lastcalcdate and lastcalctime from a previous bar, is it possible to see the OHLC values or the value of some other calculation occurring at the last bar? The last calculation on the previous bar is always performed on the close of that b...
by Roman MultiCharts
25 Nov 2013
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Volume Avg indicator to show %? [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 2621

Re: Volume Avg indicator to show %? [SOLVED]

Hi Jlonn,

Could you please provide a screenshot of the scanner window with incorrect readings?

Thanks.
by Roman MultiCharts
25 Nov 2013
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Performace Report Equity Curve - Does not show all trades? [SOLVED]
Replies: 7
Views: 3105

Re: Performace Report Equity Curve - Does not show all trade [SOLVED]

Hello mefTrader, The thing is that the Equity Curve Close To Close is built on bar basis. As the daily bars are used, there are a lot of occasions when the trades are performed on the same day for several instruments. So on the Equity Curve Close To Close graph you will see only 1 point with the sum...
by Roman MultiCharts
19 Nov 2013
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Volume Avg indicator to show %? [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 2621

Re: Volume Avg indicator to show %? [SOLVED]

Hello Jlonn, I've modified your script and added the third column that shows % difference between the Vol and VolAvg. If Vol > VolAvg then a green precent value is shown. Red percent value will be shown when VolAvg > Vol. I may suggest you to play around with the style of this indicator. Right click...
by Roman MultiCharts
21 Oct 2013
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Missing 2 days of data
Replies: 1
Views: 1164

Re: Missing 2 days of data

Hello plaforte, If these instructions do not help, please rename the instruments in QuoteManager, then add them once again via the lookup. Then create the charts for the "fresh" instruments. If the data cannot be downloaded, please come to our Live Chat Mon-Fri 6.30AM - 4PM EST so one of our operato...
by Roman MultiCharts
14 Aug 2013
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: indicator wrong scaled?
Replies: 2
Views: 1804

Re: indicator wrong scaled?

Hello FutureTrader, As soon as you put the indicator on the main subchart it may not have the same scaling as the instrument has. To change the scaling of the indicator, please Right click on the chart --> format indicators --> double click your indicator --> turn to the scaling tab. Select "same as...
by Roman MultiCharts
20 Mar 2013
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Ghostposition [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 2364

Re: Ghostposition [SOLVED]

siscop,

please install the latest build of MultiCharts 8.5 from here and if the problem still persists, please send me the logs and screenshots of Order and Position Tracker Window --> orders tab to my e-mail.

Thank you.
by Roman MultiCharts
20 Mar 2013
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Ghostposition [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 2364

Re: Ghostposition [SOLVED]

Hello siscop, I beleive there's some miscommunication here. On February 25, 2013 I sent you an e-mail with the possible reason of this behavior: "The engineers say that the ghost trade came from “ChangeMarketPosition” command. Do you use it in your strategy?" And no reply has been received yet. Prob...
by Roman MultiCharts
11 Feb 2013
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Strategy position with MC8.5 [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 4438

Re: Strategy position with MC8.5 [SOLVED]

Hello siscop,

Thank you for reporting. This issue has aready been fixed and the fix will be implemented in the next version. I'll send you the hotfix directly.
by Roman MultiCharts
20 Nov 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Interogation: Sell All Shares Next Bar At StopLong Stop;
Replies: 1
Views: 906

Re: Interogation: Sell All Shares Next Bar At StopLong Stop;

hello Martin, Only the actual instrument used on the chart will be closed. You can trade only one instrument from one chart. Sell All Shares Next Bar At StopLong; will be applied only to a currently held position for an instrument on the chart. If your position consists of several shares (contracts,...
by Roman MultiCharts
16 Aug 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Problems with loading Custum Future [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 1780

Re: Problems with loading Custum Future [SOLVED]

Hello PK1,

We're glad to hear that the hot fix solved the issue. This hot fix will be included into the next version.

If needed, both hot fixes (x32 and x64) are attached.
by Roman MultiCharts
15 Aug 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: candlestick border in an indicator
Replies: 8
Views: 2562

Re: candlestick border in an indicator

Hello lisa,

Please find the paintbar border sample configuration attached.
by Roman MultiCharts
14 Aug 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Refresh Strategy Positions window?
Replies: 5
Views: 1796

Re: Refresh Strategy Positions window?

Hello Splint, It looks like I have really confused Multicharts. Is there any way to refresh the screen so that it is representative of the actual broker and strategy positions? Strategy Position values are not to be saved. Please turn the automated trading off and disconnect IB broker profile. Resta...
by Roman MultiCharts
25 Jul 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Logic for Multi timeseries signals
Replies: 2
Views: 2127

Re: Logic for Multi timeseries signals

Hello buylosellhi, Calculation of a study based on several data series can be done in two ways. Realtime-History Matching option allows selection of calculation type: 1. When Realtime-history matching option is enabled the signal/indicator is calculated on the latest bar of the main data series and ...
by Roman MultiCharts
01 Jun 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multi line text and location
Replies: 10
Views: 3256

Re: Multi line text and location

Thanks Roman. Is this full script? DisplayLocation, TimeAdd seems to be functions which are missing and also CurDate variable declaration missing. Would you please export in pla and attach?

Thanks
I'm sorry. Here is the .pla archive.
by Roman MultiCharts
01 Jun 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multi line text and location
Replies: 10
Views: 3256

Re: Multi line text and location

Hello tozwp, The following script will plot 3 lines of the text that will be alligned to the corner that you choose in the inputs. When you scroll the chart, the text will be still indicated in the corner. [RecoverDrawings = false]; Inputs: Location(1), ShiftY(12), ShiftX(5), FontSize(14), FontColor...
by Roman MultiCharts
16 Apr 2012
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: Number of Trades per day
Replies: 6
Views: 3686

Re: Number of Trades per day

Hello Steve, You may use the following script. inputs:Price(C), FastLength(12), SlowLength(26), CapitalDivisor_HCL(c); variables: var0( 0 ), var1( 0 ), var2( 0 ) ; Value1 = (InitialCapital + netprofit)/CapitalDivisor_HCL; var0 = XAverage( Price , FastLength ); var1 = XAverage( Price ,SlowLength ); c...
by Roman MultiCharts
13 Apr 2012
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: Number of Trades per day
Replies: 6
Views: 3686

Re: Number of Trades per day

Does anyone have a script that limits the number of trades per trading day .Meaning ,being able to set it to one trade per day , then at a later date ,two etc. Steve Steve, you may try to use this script in order to limit the number of trades per day: inputs: Trades_Per_Day(5); variables: EntryCoun...
by Roman MultiCharts
11 Apr 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Exclude trading times
Replies: 1
Views: 875

Re: Exclude trading times

Hello yonobarn, Here's the samle code that you can use in your strategy inputs: Date_To_Trade(1120411),Start_Time(900); variables: Trading_Time(True); If date = Date_To_Trade then begin If Time > Start_Time-70 and Time < Start_Time then Trading_Time = false; If Time > Start_Time and Time < Start_Tim...
by Roman MultiCharts
30 Mar 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: importing .csv file
Replies: 29
Views: 7275

Re: importing .csv file

Hello tozwp,

Could you please tell me what version (build) of MultiCharts are you using?
Please send the sample of your .csv file to my e-mail rcherkashin@multicharts.com for further investigation.
by Roman MultiCharts
08 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts FAQ
Topic: My friend had bought one copy of life time version MC7
Replies: 1
Views: 3091

Re: My friend had bought one copy of life time version MC7

Hello lishan,

Please contact us directly at support@multicharts.com with your purchase order number and full name.
by Roman MultiCharts
08 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts FAQ
Topic: I need to download an older version of MultiCharts
Replies: 1
Views: 2939

Re: I need the download exe file for Version: 7.0.4510.400.

Hello FHTrader,

Please contact us directly at support@multicharts.com regarding this question.
by Roman MultiCharts
06 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: PFGBest and EUREX futures symbols
Replies: 6
Views: 5876

Re: PFGBest and EUREX futures symbols

Hello CrazyNasdaq, This issue was caused by incorrect symbol multiplier. It will be changed in the next version of MultiCharts. At the moment I can suggest you the workaround. Please: 1. Close MultiCharts and all its processes. 2. Open the logs folder. (You can access the log folder by pasting the l...
by Roman MultiCharts
03 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: PFGBest and EUREX futures symbols
Replies: 6
Views: 5876

Re: PFGBest and EUREX futures symbols

Hello CrazyNasdaq,

We’ve confirmed this issue and our team is in the process of fixing it.
Thank you for reporting.
by Roman MultiCharts
02 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: PFGBest and EUREX futures symbols
Replies: 6
Views: 5876

Re: PFGBest and EUREX futures symbols

Hello CrazyNasdaq, Currently all PFGBest futures symbols available in MultiCharts have CME exchange set by default. PFGBest directs the orders to the proper exchange itself. In order to add the EUREX symbols (FDAX, FESX, etc) please: 1. open QuoteManager --> tools tab --> symbol dictionary. 2. selec...
by Roman MultiCharts
25 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: SetStopLoss on Entry Bar
Replies: 6
Views: 6429

Re: SetStopLoss on Entry Bar

Hello escamillo,

The behavior that you described cannot be reproduced on our end. Please come to our Live Chat Mon-Fri 6.30AM - 1 PM EST, the main engineer dealing with this subject will be available to investigate this issue on your end.
by Roman MultiCharts
24 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Data Playback, no more update between the 10 minutes tick.
Replies: 5
Views: 1399

Re: Data Playback, no more update between the 10 minutes tic

Hi Emmanuel, In this case it is necessary to disable the "Realtime-History Matching" feature. To do that, please: 1. open the Format Indicator window. 2. click the Format button. 3. select the Properties tab. 4. in the Advanced section, uncheck the Realtime-History Matching checkbox. 5. click OK to ...
by Roman MultiCharts
23 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Data Playback, no more update between the 10 minutes tick.
Replies: 5
Views: 1399

Re: Data Playback, no more update between the 10 minutes tic

Hi I use the Data Playback with a 10 minutes charts: As soon as I use a second dataseries ( for example : close of Data2 or Time of Data2 ), I have no more update minute by minute in the Data playback I have no more update between the 10 minutes tick. How do I keep the update of the indicators betw...
by Roman MultiCharts
19 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Stop Limit Orders [SOLVED]
Replies: 2
Views: 1925

Re: Stop Limit Orders [SOLVED]

Hello, Stop Limit Used in signal entry or exit statements to specify a level of stop and a limit price for an entry or an exit. Usage at Price1 stop Price2 limit Where: Price1 - a numerical expression, specifying the Stop Price Price2 – a numerical expression, specifying Limit price level at - a ski...
by Roman MultiCharts
19 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: data question [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 987

Re: data question [SOLVED]

Hello wu,

Unfortunately this feature has not been implemented yet. At the moment you can refer to the security data only if it is added to a chart.
You may want to submit a feature request to the Project Management of our web site so other users can vote for it:

http://www.multicharts.com/pm/
by Roman MultiCharts
18 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: FXCM connection? [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 888

Re: FXCM connection? [SOLVED]

Hello fxtrader72, You can connect MCDT to your FXCM Micro Account. In order to use FXCM as broker you need to install FxOrder2go from this link: http://www.fxcorporate.com/Order2Go/FXOrder2Go.EXE FXCM cannot be used as a data source. You can get FXCM data only through our servers. This subscription ...
by Roman MultiCharts
12 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: quotemanager setting for US Tresury Notes
Replies: 3
Views: 1486

Re: quotemanager setting for US Tresury Notes

Hello rhodan,

Could you please name the data feed that you're using at the moment?
by Roman MultiCharts
06 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Intrabarordergeneration
Replies: 8
Views: 2392

Re: Intrabarordergeneration

Hi I am pretty new at this so sorry if don't make much sense. I have noticed that after your entry position is placed it takes a few bars for you exit signals to get into the market(trailing stop, stop loss etc) the profit target gets entered right away however so I am wondering if there is away to...
by Roman MultiCharts
19 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Placing trades manually in a chart sometimes doesn't work
Replies: 2
Views: 1278

Re: Placing trades manually in a chart sometimes doesn't wor

Hello jek, Please make sure you have added the symbol from the data source. In the Quote manager please go to Instrument tab->Add symbol->From data source-> IB. IB provides this symbol as "ZB MAR 12", but not as "ZBH2". Please type ZB into lookup field, click the "lookup" button, select the correct ...
by Roman MultiCharts
09 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: currentbar and MaxBarsBack
Replies: 7
Views: 2035

Re: currentbar and MaxBarsBack

Hi Squib, We have analyzed your script and found out that the MB output values that you had were caused by the cycle: begin HighValue=0; For cnt=0 to (10+currentbar) end; Please substitute the line: For cnt=0 to (10+currentbar) with the line: For cnt=0 to MaxBarsBack It will solve this problem.
by Roman MultiCharts
06 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Stop <> Stop Close Only
Replies: 1
Views: 803

Re: Stop <> Stop Close Only

Hello Heiner, I see that replacing a stop order such as: Sell("SCLExit") next bar at Value3 stop; with a stop close only order such as: Sell("SCLExit") next bar at Value3 stop close only; It won't compile because "only" is not a keyword. Am I missing something or do I really have to write some stupi...
by Roman MultiCharts
06 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Help with Exiting Positions at IB with PowerLanguage
Replies: 1
Views: 946

Re: Help with Exiting Positions at IB with PowerLanguage

Hello konrad7,

Unfortunatelty, in PowerLanguage there's no such a command for flattering all positions, regardless of which account they are.

You may want to submit a feature request to the Project Management of our web site so other users can vote for it: https://www.multicharts.com/pm/
by Roman MultiCharts
06 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: bar countdown counter doesn't start
Replies: 2
Views: 1013

Re: bar countdown counter doesn't start

Hello simon007, Please check the session settings for the symbols in Quote Manager --> right click on the symbol --> Edit Symbol --> Sessions. Try to set sessions to 24/7 on the chart: right click on the chart --> Format Instrument --> Settings --> Sessions --> 24/7. Also, please check that your loc...
by Roman MultiCharts
02 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Symbol mapping with continuous contracts?
Replies: 2
Views: 1757

Re: Symbol mapping with continuous contracts?

Hello Xyzzy, If you use custom continuous futures for trading, you should change the symbol mapping settings for this symbol in accordance with the current traded contract. These settings will be saved into the broker profile. Then when it is the rollover date, you should manually change the symbol ...
by Roman MultiCharts
01 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Setting up MultiCharts behind a firewall through proxy serve [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 1507

Re: Setting up MultiCharts behind a firewall through proxy s [SOLVED]

Dear Sir,

You may set the proxy settings for MultiCharts. Please right click on the authorization button at the bottom right corner of MultiCharts window to call context menu, then select Proxy settings...

Please set the proxy settings or ask your IT specialist to do it.
by Roman MultiCharts
30 Nov 2011
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: Useful functions to be used in custom studies
Replies: 2
Views: 8482

Useful functions to be used in custom studies

Here you can find some useful Power Language functions that can be used as a part of your custom script.
by Roman MultiCharts
28 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: LastHour built-in function - 2 questions
Replies: 1
Views: 759

Re: LastHour built-in function - 2 questions

Hello Nicolas23,

1) It's reasonable to replace SessionEndTime(1,1) by SessionEndTime(1, CurrentSession(1)) in case if the session hours vary.

2) It seems that in the script the switching to the following day is not foreseen (swithching over "0:00").

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