MultiCharts: Trading Software for Automated Trading and Backtesting

datamonkey

Hello, Please set the Commission and Slippage values in Strategy Properties to 0. The first trade may not be a multiple of 5$ if the trades do not correspond to those in the Positions History tab of the Order and Position Tracker window. In this case MultiCharts generates a Position Matching order ...

datamonkey

On the trading performance report for my live account trading Nasdaq (NQ) that has $5 tick increments, the figures reported for wins/losses end in either $2 or $3 and not in $5 as expected. How can this be when the market is $5 per 0.25 point move? Is it a broker thing or a setting in MC I'm not awa...

datamonkey

As the title says, I'd like to use the SAR to exit my positions automatically (I will enter manually) and am trying to work out how to achieve this. In the "Signals" folder there exists "Parabolic_m_Trail_LX" and "Parabolic_m_Trail_SX", anyone know if these are what I need and if so how I'd set them...

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey,

Please go to Format Instrument -> Settings tab -> Chart Type section, is the option "Break on Session" enabled?

No it wasn't. Now resolved, thank you very much!

datamonkey

As the title suggests the session breaks do not appear on my charts using Renko. (yes the option is ticked under "Format Window > Background")

I have version 10 installed and actually thought this was one of the versions fixed issues?

Anyone have the same problem or a solution please?

Thanks

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey,

Can you please specify the Build number of your MultiCharts (Help => About MultiCharts)?

Hi Angelina, it's Version: MultiCharts .NET64 Version 10.0 Release (Build 13559)

Thanks

datamonkey

Attached screenshot example...

datamonkey

Since updating to version 10 my cross pointer has broken. When selecting the cross pointer to use on my chart I get the usual horizontal and vertical lines as usual, however if I scroll the chart and do other things with the cursor, I lose the horizontal line completely and am just left with a verti...

datamonkey

Thanks for the share

datamonkey

MESSAGE FOR ADMIN - seeing as a countdown timer existed for Renko charts before Version 7 can you please request to the developers to add the feature back in please? I presume the coding for it must still exist so would be easy to do, especially as it's already present on other chart types. Why it ...

datamonkey

I can't see the option on the Trading Performance Report to set the data for a specific time period. How is this done please?

For example I just want to display the last weeks data for "List of Trades"...?

datamonkey

datamonkey, how can you tell how many ticks are left in a Renko bar? For a tick bar this is simple, but for a Renko bar it could take 10 or 1000 ticks until the bar is finished. This is how I understand "ticks left" in a bar at least, which makes me think you are looking for something else. Maybe y...

datamonkey

Are you saying that the countdown timer should work with Renko charts then? (...) So bottom line is. I used to have a countdown on my charts. Then it stopped. Then I was told it couldn't/shouldn't have happened. The suggested fix ruins my charts. No admin seem to want to actually help even though t...

datamonkey

I need one to show the number of ticks remaining in a bar using Renko charts as the included one only works on bar/candlestick charts. That should not happen, I think, because `RecalcLastBarAfter()` works with a `TimeSpan` interval and is independent from the chart/resolution. What MultiCharts .NET...

datamonkey

Hi,

Does anyone happen to know of or have a countdown timer for MC.net they can share please?

I need one to show the number of ticks remaining in a bar using Renko charts as the included one only works on bar/candlestick charts.

Thanks in advance

datamonkey

datamonkey, you can download it here: https://www.multicharts.com/net/trading-software-download/ "Check for updates" notifies regarding new Release versions only. MC .NET current version is 10.0 Beta 2. Is it safe to trade live on a Beta version? It is pretty stable but we recommend testing it usin...

datamonkey

datamonkey, you can download it here:
https://www.multicharts.com/net/trading ... -download/
"Check for updates" notifies regarding new Release versions only. MC .NET current version is 10.0 Beta 2.

Is it safe to trade live on a Beta version?

datamonkey

Such issue has been resolved in MultiCharts 10.0. Please update.

Ok thanks. What is the update installer file page as when I click on "Help > Check for Updates" I get "You are currently using the latest version of Multicharts".

Thanks

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey,

Which version of MultiCharts are you running?

Hi it's 9.1 build 12589...

datamonkey

It is possible to add another data series to the chart with regular bars and select "Invisible bars" in Format Instrument -> Style tab. Then select the necessary data series via right click on the Price Scale. Right. That's all I wanted, thank you. I've got the countdown on the chart but by adding ...

datamonkey

it might be a countdown of another data series of the chart, that is not Renko.

Does that mean I can effectively add it to the Renko chart using some other data series then?

datamonkey

It might be an issue in a previous version. But correct behavior is that countdown for Renko charts should not be working by design. Why on earth not? I used it as it helps me determine when a bar may or may not form for entry/exit. Now i have to guess at what point the tick count is at and basical...

datamonkey

they are not time-based, in fact. That is why countdown was disabled. i agree with your comment however I use Renko with tick data, not time data, that's the countdown I use so maybe that's where the confusion has come from. To clarify - I have been using Renko charts (after version 7) with a count...

datamonkey

Hi Alex, Thanks for your reply. I have replied and added a screenshot to the "bug" page: http://www.multicharts.com/pm/viewissue.php?issue_no=MC-2129 I said over there: "I have been using the countdown on Renko charts. Also it works on the free version you give away with Amp Futures... Either way wh...

datamonkey

I just seem to be having problem after problem with MC.net at the moment. Another thing that used to work has just randomly stopped. This time it's the countdown marker. I use tick charts and it's useful to see how many ticks remain in the current bar. Except on the Renko charts it has disappeared. ...

datamonkey

The only other thing I can think of is to confirm the X-Time Scale settings match, although I don't know if the extra decimal places in the one chart would account for the plot differences. Cheers Yeah it's an odd situation for sure and can't find any discrepancy in the settings. Nevermind I guess ...

datamonkey

Hi datamonkey, the indicator plots are different too. Are both charts referencing the same bars back?

Hi, yes this occurs when the charts are set to the same date/time or number of bars back...!

Any ideas?

datamonkey

It looks like both charts have a different starting bar and thus making them have a different starting price. Try using the exact same starting price on both charts and they should mirror each other. With kind regards, MK Thanks MK, that made total sense and was something I hadn't thought of. In fa...

datamonkey

Hi, I have an unusual situation where 2 charts using the same resolution, data feed, chart type etc are drawing different charts for the same market. As you can see on the attached image, both charts are NQZ6 contract, Renko 1.5 bars, 233 tick. Both have Ichimoku trend lines drawn on. Problem is bot...

datamonkey

You're welcome. Actually looks like displace works afterall, should have tried it first..

Cheers

Yeah works perfectly. Again thank you very much for your help. Much appreciated!

datamonkey

Hi datamonkey, here's a non-coder's effort that you can try until someone does it properly. Note don't even think about entering a displacement value. Also the alert still references the close, I don't know how to change that. Good luck. Wow really appreciate you dong that. I'll test it out today a...

datamonkey

That is surprising to hear as I thought it would be a basic feature of one of the most used technical indicators... In .NET version such inputs are not available due to C# and VB .NET specifics. MultiCharts .NET version was designed for experienced programmers and in some areas it is more complicat...

datamonkey

Hello, In .NET version it is not possible to set it up in the indicator inputs, will need to modify the script to achieve that. That is surprising to hear as I thought it would be a basic feature of one of the most used technical indicators... Oh well, thanks for your reply anyway. Would be really ...

datamonkey

Hi, not sure if I'm being dopey here but I'm looking to have a few moving averages set on my charts calculated from different data. One I want applied to the bar 'close' price and one applied to the median price (HL/2). I can't see where these adjustments are made though in the MA formatting window....

datamonkey

Screen Shot 2016-08-01 at 6.11.46 PM.png There's some supplied exit signals in MC.Net called Parabolic_m_Trail_LX/SX. I've just placed them on a 15 min chart with the Parabolic SAR and the default setting seems to match. Could these be what you're looking for? Thanks darob it quite possibly is exac...

datamonkey

Excuse the complete noob question, I'm a total novice at coding and software. I'd like to use the Parabolic SAR as an automatic exit to my trades (I will enter manually) but am unsure what I need to do to accomplish that? I know the indicator included with MC doesn't have that function and there's n...

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey, What is the error message you get? Please attach a screenshot of it. Please also PM or email me the email settings you are using (for ex. for Gmail). Hi Henry, I managed to get it working again with a different email client so at the moment have no issue. Will update if that chang...

datamonkey

I have been using an indicator I had programmed a few months ago with an email alert to send when certain parameters are met. I used the Yahoo smtp server settings and had no problem for months. All of a sudden yesterday they stopped working and I get an error message saying it didn't work. I've cha...

datamonkey

Here you go:

Many thanks Josh, appreciate it.

I'll try and be more careful with my code in future!

datamonkey

Hi,

Would someone be so kind to upload the 'Price_Channel' indicator that comes with MC.NET as I have messed mine up in the Powerlanguage editor and now it won't compile... Oops!

Thanks in advance...

datamonkey

Thanks for your post but what you described would work if I had the data locally stored already. As I have been away and not loaded my charts up for a period loading say the last 10 days won't work as there's no data to load from. Actually no. If you have the option shown on the image below selecte...

datamonkey

When I go on holiday or am away from my PC for a number of days what's the best way to get all data loaded to my charts so I can load them with full history on my return? In other words save the data locally to my PC for the trading I've missed? I use the Rithmic feed. Thanks :) Just open the chart...

datamonkey

When I go on holiday or am away from my PC for a number of days what's the best way to get all data loaded to my charts so I can load them with full history on my return? In other words save the data locally to my PC for the trading I've missed?

I use the Rithmic feed.

Thanks

datamonkey

Are the files that are related to the MC database the following and therefore the ones I need to copy for a backup? - FBPORTFOLIO.GDB - TSCACHE.GDB - TSSTORAGE.GDB - Dictionary & Dictionary.ucs2 excel files Yes, those are all the files. I think you might do without the 'TSCACHE' file, but to err on...

datamonkey

Are the files that are related to the MC database the following and therefore the ones I need to copy for a backup? - FBPORTFOLIO.GDB - TSCACHE.GDB - TSSTORAGE.GDB - Dictionary & Dictionary.ucs2 excel files I have seen the knowledge base page on this at https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/i...

datamonkey

So the thing that most people usually find most interesting in such products, the high res screens, is in fact the biggest problem here.

Exactly.

This is the issue I have when I sometimes use Splashtop streamer to my PC remotely. You need a damn magnifying glass to see what you're doing!

datamonkey

Just updated my Surface Pro to Windows 10. All's running fine. My desktop haven't received the update yet but when it becomes available I'll wait a couple of weeks before installing it. Windows 10 was released 2 days ago and apparently there's already a 1gb update for it. Need to see first if my gr...

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey, The data for each instrument is stored individually and does not overlap. Building a continuous futures data series in MultiCharts is called Custom Futures. Please refer to this guide to learn how to configure it: https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Custom_Futur...

datamonkey

When I trade from my charts each day I realise the data from Rithmic is saved in my C:\\...\MultiCharts .NET64\Databases\ directory. However when the contract rolls over for the next 3 month contract period, does the new data simply get added to the old contract data in the database file or does the...

datamonkey

Hello Erik, MultiCharts is a Windows application and is running fine on any Windows, supported and released by Microsoft, including Windows 8.1. And we have multiple customers running MultiCharts 9 on Windows 8.1. As far as I am concerned, there was no Final Release version of Windows 10 announced,...

datamonkey

That's great if you don't mind using AMP but what if we want the feature and also want to use a different broker? We have to make do without or will this change in a future update? Wouldn't it be better if your loyal lifetime customers were rewarded from our payment to you rather than getting into ...

datamonkey

Thanks Henry. What is "MultiCharts.Net Special Edition"? I have a .NET lifetime licence and don't remember seeing any different "versions" when I purchased. Do not all .NET versions have the Rithmic+ API functionality and if not, why? MultiCharts .NET Special Edition is a white label of MultiCharts...

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey, OCO orders are emulated on application end for Rithmic in MultiCharts and MultiCharts.Net. Server side OCO orders are supported by Rithmic+ API which is implemented only in MultiCharts.Net Special Edition. Thanks Henry. What is "MultiCharts.Net Special Edition"? I have a .NET life...

datamonkey

As Rithmic support server-side OCO orders when using the R|Trader platform, does anybody know if there are any plans to support server-side OCO orders for Rithmic on Multicharts? Seeing as Rithmic has the capability, it would be very useful to traders holding over-night orders if these capabilities ...

datamonkey

Here is one I wrote that is working well for me.

Thanks tito, just what I was looking for

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey,

Please enable the option "Break on session" in Format->Settings.

Perfect, thank you.

datamonkey

Is there any way to get session breaks to work on Renko charts? I have them on my tick charts but for some reason they do not appear on my Renko charts even though I have the setting ticked positive in Formt Window > Background > Show Session Breaks. The colour, style and weight are also set so that...

datamonkey

I use the "Auto Attach as Exit Strategy" setting on Bracket Orders which I manually select once I've loaded my workspace, however when I close MC and reboot it the next day the software does not remember my selection and I have to do it again. My question was wondering if there is a way for this to ...

datamonkey

Mac support (maybe once Microsoft fully port .NET Framework over to it) That's something I'd definitely like in the future also. As it stands I do use MC on my iMac with zero issues through Parallels 10/Windows 7, however a native Mac version of Multicharts would be preferential as I'd then be able...

datamonkey

Thanks my friend. Have installed it and will check it out!

I don't suppose you have the %b indicator for .net as well do you?!

(Info here: http://www.incrediblecharts.com/indicat ... _width.php)

datamonkey

As the title suggest I'm looking for the Bollinger BandWidth & Bollinger %b indicators for MC.net but hav had no luck. Does anyone have them please? Would really appreciate it... :) I do have the code for BandWidth in a text file however have no idea how to import it. I have tried doing so through P...

datamonkey

If you can capture a video demonstration of the issue - that will be helpful. Please also do the following when the issue is replicated: - Go to Start->All programs->MultiCharts NET 64 ->LogsCollector. The tool will collect the logs, create dump files, zip them and upload to our FTP. Please let me ...

datamonkey

License conversion is $199.

Thanks for the info.

Can I just please ask why is this option not available in .NET MC? Shouldn't the feature list be identical?

datamonkey

Please contact us directly if you want to convert your MultiCharts .NET license into MultiCharts license.

Henry, thanks.

Is it a free conversion?

datamonkey

MultiCharts with PowerLanguage has this feature without programming: Study on study . That's exactly what I need but looks like I chose the wrong version... Why is this option not available in .NET MC? I thought the feature list was supposed to be identical? I don't want to purchase another lifetim...

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey,

Please see MultiCharts .NET FAQ post #15:
How to access objects of one study from the another one.

Thanks Henry,

Is that the only way? To code the indicator?

I have zero .NET coding knowledge so would appear to be stuck! :/

datamonkey

In sub-chart 2 I have MACD open and I want to add a Moving Average which is calculated on the histogram values, not price action. When adding an MA to the sub-chart all I seem to be able to get is the MA calculated on price, not the MACD itself. I've looked in the 'Format Study' options window but c...

datamonkey

If you are able to replicate this behavior - please come to our live chat Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 2 pm EST to demonstrate it remotely. We will do our best to help you. That would mean someone would have to watch me live trading in real time waiting for it to happen. Could be 5 minutes, could be 5 h...

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey, Please go to File -> New -> Order and position tracker window- >Orders tab. Can you see the bracket orders in the list? What is the State of these orders? If they are rejected - please check the reason at the Logs tab. Hi, yes the bracket orders are under the list in the 'Orders' ...

datamonkey

When my order gets filled on a trade I have bracket orders set to deploy automatically for set stop loss and take profit levels. Most of the time these execute as intended, however recently there have been times, seemingly at random, where they have failed to work at all so I have to drag the bracke...

datamonkey

I have re-started the software so suppose I'm out of luck.

If I have another, un-related issue can I ask you here or would you prefer I start another thread? It's regarding bracket orders not always executing in live trades (even though 'Auto Attach As Exit Strategy' is selected)?

datamonkey

Have you tried reloading the chart? Did you contact your broker? If you have not restarted MultiCharts after this behavior has appeared - please send us the logs for analysis. Yeah tried reloading the charts and got the same result. I closed the program yesterday for the night, though does the 'Log...

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey, Rithmic provides historical tick data for the last trading session only. If current session is already open - you won't be able to access the tick data from the previous session. Yeah thanks I'm aware of that. I was accessing data yesterday to load the data from yesterday but it d...

datamonkey

As the title suggests I am missing historical data on all instruments [YM, NQ, 6E] from 5pm - 11pm GMT and not sure why. This was a period where I had logged off and turned my PC off and on again. I am using tick charts on the Rithmic feed and the data usually loads fine. Not sure why it hasn't this...

datamonkey

If I was able to justify a desktop setup (imac or mac pro) I'd definitely go this route. But I've been too spoiled with being mobile.. My Lenovo W series (best mobile windows based computer for this line of work imo) goes with me everywhere. I have a massive monitor setup and a docking station at h...

datamonkey

And right on cue.... Parallels announces another upgrade with the same spin and same price as last year: - 50% faster - upgrade $49.99 http://www.parallels.com/au/upgradepd10/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=pd9u&utm_campaign=pd10launch I wonder what statistical proof they have for 50% faster. I will b...

datamonkey

I'm curious if MC would consider an alternative MC for Macs..

Yeah it's a shame admin haven't replied here but I'd consider that a sign the answer would be negative.

Having said that I am now more than happy with my setup running Windows MC on my iMac. It's a beautiful partnership!

datamonkey

Welcome to the world of Macs ! I highly recommend the magic trackpad over any mouse. I mark up all my charts and it's quicker and more accurate than the trackball I use on my windows machine Yeah I might look into that as that way I'd be able to use all the multi-gestures that the OS has. I use key...

datamonkey

Is it just the 'database" I need to move or is there more to it than that? See How to Backup User Data (there's also info there about restoring MultiCharts). If you changed the locations of MC files/directories, see here for how to re-find that setting and to locate the files. If your old pc was 32...

datamonkey

Ok so I've got new computer and want to move the historical data saved on my old PC to my new one.

What's the easiest way to do this please? Is it just the 'database" I need to move or is there more to it than that?

Thanks in advance for your help...

datamonkey

Yes, Parallels upgrades look unkind to users. How does your machine perform while doing optimizations or other compute-intensive tasks in MC? I would think that the Mac would have a difficult time keeping up as it has to simultaneously share its resources with two operating systems. My iMac has bee...

datamonkey

Unfortunately, the number of traders on Macintosh computers is probably less than 2% of the total market (the number of total Macintosh computers out there is less than 5% of the total desktop market). See http://www.netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx?qprid=10&qpcustomd=0 Guess t...

datamonkey

I'd love this :) The only reason I own a PC is because MC and most other trading software isn't OS X friendly. Yeah that's what has prevented me for so long too but now my Windows PC is on its last legs I'm going to take the plunge for a high spec iMac. Ironically I heard that Macs run Windows bett...

datamonkey

Just wondering if there will ever be a release of MC for OS X seeing as Apple PC's are becoming more popular over Windows machines? I realise the overall PC market is shrinking due to tablets, however as traders I'm sure we will ensure there will be a market for desktops/laptops at least for the for...

datamonkey

Ok thank you.

The only issue is that it's probably happened about 7 times in the last 3 hours so you may have to wait a while to witness it!

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey,

We have not received any reports regarding Rithmic connection today. Have you tried contacting your broker directly?

Yes my broker said there are no known issues either so not sure what my problem is?!

My Internet seems fine otherwise...

datamonkey

A bit late to the party but I agree a mobile app for tablets etc would be great. Even if it's just cut down with features to offer basic charting etc. There are some excellent examples already out there such as TradeInterceptor which allow for technical analysis. Something similar for MC would be gr...

datamonkey

I am using the live Rithmic feed and it was fine however today I keep getting cut off for no apparent reason. The connection seems to cut out for a second or two and then immediately re-connects itself... This has probably happened five or so times in the last couple of hours. I've made no changes t...

datamonkey

What happened to the promise of continued support for the SE platform when it launched?

Was that just a lie as it has now been replaced with the TWS? That's fine is great unless you don't use IB...

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey, In MultiCharts please go to File tab->Preferences->Data server mode; Make sure you are in online mode, "download missing historical data" is enabled. Rithmic provides the following amount of historical data: Tick-by-tick for the last trading session, minute bars 5 month back, dail...

datamonkey

I have been away for a week and have come back to load my charts but have no historical data since 21st Feb. I'm using MC.net x64 with Rithmic feed through Amp Futures. Have tried View > Reload > Reload all data and some other suggestions from here: https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index...

datamonkey

Hello datamonkey, If your PC crashes or blue-screens then the orders will remain active at broker. The orders will remain active according to their Time In Force. I believe the broker will not perform any actions himself, you need to contact him directly to cancel the orders or access your account ...

datamonkey

...my PC crashes or blue-screens? For example if I am in a trade and have set my TP and SL limits then my PC crashes and I am then unable to manage the trade manually, do my limit and stop orders get cancelled or do they remain? Or does my broker even flatten my position once the feed has been lost ...

datamonkey

Is there anywhere that we can request features? Can I just post them on the forum somewhere?
See the site.

Thanks for that appreciate it.

For some reason it won't let me log in. Can I not use my login details from this forum there?

EDIT - realised I have register again! Grrrr.....

datamonkey

Hi all,

MC is the best trading software I have ever used, however there are a few features I would love to see added that would make it even better!

Is there anywhere that we can request features? Can I just post them on the forum somewhere?

Many thanks...

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