MultiCharts: Trading Software for Automated Trading and Backtesting

morpheous

Hi Svetlana, I sent you a response email.

morpheous

I get the above error message when trying to place trades thru FXCM. I am connected and can see trades on the chart when placed thru the FXCM trading software but can not place trades thru Multicharts. I note that the tick size on the MC is much smaller i.e. 1 tick in FXCM = 1000 ticks on MC; I'm pr...

morpheous

Is there a way to stop the Symbols from flashing in the watchlist?
Jim

morpheous

I have a workspace with multiple charts on it and I like to hide the title bar for a clean appearance, however whenever I want to maximize a window I have to double click the chart go to appearance.. display title bar and then hit the maximize button on the title bar.. so my question is isn't there ...

morpheous

Windows 10
Jim

morpheous

Sorry I can't find that, is it within Multicharts software or Windows?
Jim

morpheous

Is there a way to disable the "order submitted" voice function? If I submit options I get that message repeated multiply times even if the order doesn't get filled, I only need to hear the "order filled" confirmation.

Regards,

Jim

morpheous

Installed, so far so good.
Jim

morpheous

It's a real problem and for me at least I'm in trial mode so I won't be purchasing this software unless this issue is resolved. There needs to be a hotfix to address this issue soon. I don't know why it's such a big deal, MC just needs to get out of the way and let the TWS Bid/Ask prices thru.

Jim

morpheous

Thanks but how do I know what the variables are? Is there a glossary on how to use this?
Morph

morpheous

Other then the standard arw_new is there a way to draw dots or triangles or different types of arrows on charts?

Morpheous

morpheous

I have a signal that paints bars red and green that I use on a bar chart. If I try to increase the thickness of the bars the default green color comes through and I no longer see the red or green signals. Is there a way to correct this?
Jim

morpheous

Hello, I'm sure this is an easy one for you guys, How do I add an alert to the below partial script? I know the text should be Alert ("Bullish") or Alert ("Bearish") but if I insert this after the arw_new I get an error? condition1 = var2 crosses over 0 and Price > var3 ; if condition1 then value1=a...

morpheous

I have sent the log files and emailed screen shots as requested.
Jim

morpheous

When will this issue be resolve?

morpheous

No I never had a need to before. Just did in TWS but still no effect. Interesting though when I switch over to my PaperTrade account with the same data feed my BiD/Ask updates correctly. Seems to only occur when IB is selected as my broker. Also the Bid/Ask updates correctly in the Market Analyzer w...

morpheous

Well this is certainly unacceptable.

What does Multicharts support have to say about this?

Jim

morpheous

Definitely an issue, if I switch data feeds from IB to IQ it works temporarily as you said but then stops working, same if I reverse feed from IQ to IB.
Jim
See attached shot with MC and TWS side by side

morpheous

Hello Henry,

Yes I am comparing with IB main grid, thats how I discovered the discrepancy. I happens whether I use IQ feed or IB as data fed. As I'm writing now AAPL last price is 111.09 but Ask is showing 111.16 and Bid 111.15 in chart trader.
In fact the bid ask is not moving at all.
Jim

morpheous

Is there a reason the bid/ask prices do not update on chart trading when trading CL futures? The chart last price seems to be updating of but not the Bid/Ask. Stocks seems to be ok.

Jim

edit:
Actually all bid ask prices for all instruments are lagging but last price seems to be real time.

morpheous

Well that was easy..
thanks
Jim

morpheous

Great thanks
Jim

morpheous

Is there a way of creating an alert that is triggered from multiply indicators without getting into custom script writing?

Jim

morpheous

Is there a way to stop this alert from popping up? I can tell there is a pacing violation by looking at the chart, I don't need the pop up notification.
Jim

morpheous

I currently use Esignal and have the EURUSD@FXCM A0-FX instrument on my signal charts, when I try to use that feed in Multicharts and try to add this symbol thru the data feed I can't find it? I get the EUR A0-FX but that price action is to intense for tick charts.. Does anyone use the @FXCM instrum...

morpheous

Ok thanks, looks like you can copy/paste to an excel spreadsheet as well so you always have a backup.

Cheers,

Jim

morpheous

Is there a way to save a watchlist? Jim . What to you mean by saving? If you create a watchlist it will be saved with your workspace. Everytime you open that workspace the watchlist it's there, the same way a chart window is. I was wondering is there was a way to save and open up the watchlist in o...

morpheous

Is there a way to save a watchlist?
Jim

morpheous

Does anyone know how I can plot Caramilla pivot points? Is there a database of indicators somewhere not included in the standard set?

Thanks
Jim

morpheous

Have others experienced this? When using IB for back testing data on 60 minute charts (1 year) I get good results Same signals/chart/length with IQ feed and the results are way different.. Which is correct? Obviously there is a difference in data from the two which is disappointing. What do others ...

morpheous

Have others experienced this? When using IB for back testing data on 60 minute charts (1 year) I get good results Same signals/chart/length with IQ feed and the results are way different.. Which is correct? Obviously there is a difference in data from the two which is disappointing. What do others u...

morpheous

Hello Jim, You need to add symbols for both data feed and broker using the lookup. Please re-add the symbols from the data source: In the Quote manager go to Instrument tab->Add symbol->From data source-> IB. Then do the same for IQFeed symbols. To do the symbol mapping you need to do the following...

morpheous

I'm switching data feeds from IB to IQFeed, when I switch data sources I also use the symbol mapping but when I close the mapping menu I get the "invalid destination exchange specified"

Do I not just match the broker symbols of IQFeed to Interactive brokers in Symbol Mapping?

Jim

morpheous

The issue was resolved doing a complete reinstall.
Jim

morpheous

Jim, please do the following: 1. close all charts/DOMs/Scanners for this IB instrument; 2. Disconnect IB broker profile; 3. Delete the symbol mapping for this instrument (File->Broker profiles->Symbol mapping) - both IQfeed to IB and IB to IB; 4. Re-add the symbol from the data source: In QuoteMa...

morpheous

Jim, please do the following: 1. close all charts/DOMs/Scanners for this IB instrument; 2. Disconnect IB broker profile; 3. Delete the symbol mapping for this instrument (File->Broker profiles->Symbol mapping) - both IQfeed to IB and IB to IB; 4. Re-add the symbol from the data source: In QuoteMa...

morpheous

How many accounts do you have in the TWS you are connecting to? Please go to File->Broker profiles->Manage->IB->Edit. Which "Unrealized profit calculation mode" is selected? Do you have realtime data subscription for the instrument you are having issue with? I have 2 accounts under the same login I...

morpheous

Hello Jim, Which data provider and broker do you use for this chart? Do you have multiple accounts under your broker login? What exact version and build number of MultiCharts are you running? (in MultiCharts go to Help tab-> About) I use IB and I've recently opened a second account with them so tha...

morpheous

Is there a setting that turns the PnL/tick/% function on/off on the charts?
Reason I ask is that it use to work for me but now it does, just shows zero all the time even though price has moved away from my entry.

I don't remember changing anything in my settings.

Thanks

Jim

morpheous

Thanks guys.

Jim

morpheous

Is there a chart ruler function for MC? I suspect not, so if there isn't how do we vote for one?

Happy New Year

Jim

morpheous

Is there a way to program the centre mouse button? Would be nice if it were the background dragging function on the charts.

Jim

morpheous

ok thanks

morpheous

Merci!

morpheous

Hello,

I've managed to connect my charts to FXCM as my broker and IQ feed as my data but I can't connect the DOM to my FXCM broker. It shows my account number but will not let me lookup a symbol or type a symbol in.

Does DOM require a different login?

Jim

morpheous

Is there a way to automatically save the workspace and desktop settings when you close the program? Seems like when I make a change i.e. changed the chart resolution from minute to tick, I have to make that change again when I start up a new session.

Am I missing something?

Jim

morpheous

I've downloaded and installed the full version, it's asking me to register again, do i need to purchase it again? is there credit for the tws version i have?

is there a phone number i can call to get some live help?
Jim

morpheous

ok but not with Multicharts for TWS correct? When I try to set the resolution it says I can't.
If that's the case for TWS is it best to use the other version of Multicharts? If so how do I convert over?

Sorry for all the questions,

Jim

morpheous

Hello,

Can i get tick charts in candlestick form with multicharts?

thanks

Jim

morpheous

systemed worked fine this afternoon, now I get "API client has been disconnected since verifcation failed"

what changed?

Jim

morpheous

Sorry, my fault, I don't think I'm being clear. When I was referring to add ons I was referring to signals. Yes I've used the ones that come with Multicharts, they are good signals but what I'm trying to do is use Heikin Ashi as the signal. i.e. buy at open of next bar when Heiken Ashi 5min candle t...

morpheous

Thanks for the reply MAtricks, I actually am autotrading using standard charts a couple of other trading plans but wanted to use one that employee's heikin ashi as a trigger signal to buy sell. Does this need to be programmed from scratch (which I have no clue to do) or is there one out there that s...

morpheous

Hello,

I'm new to Multi charts and autotrading in general. I'm wondering where I could find an autotrade signal that will buy/sell based on Heikin Ashi Charts?
i.e. buy on green bar sell on red sort of thing.

Thanks

Jim

morpheous

Is there anyway to tell by looking a chart if you're in autotrade mode or not? i know you can see in the order and position track window but would be nice to see on a chart.

thanks
Jim

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