MultiCharts: Trading Software for Automated Trading and Backtesting

TJ

TJ

What is your chart resolution?

TJ

It take more than 4 hours to open a 2-years 1 min bar chart! The refilling of data need more than 4 hours! I didn't expect such a turtle like speed. My board-band speed is 1000MB. Is it normal? IB is not a dataprovider. IB is a broker. IB provides quotes for trading purposes. If you are not a heavy...

TJ

You have to pay to get data.

TJ

>>it closes potion in a bigger loss (from -80 to -140...).

This could be caused by a lot of reasons.

eg.
fast market
you did not set IOG
coding logic
etc.,

TJ

Look up the keyword

SELLSHORT

TJ

You have to install either
1. the TWS Trader Work Station, or
2. the gateway.

TJ

Have you checked the scaling? . . . Make sure it is attached to the dataseries.

TJ

This is an EasyLanguage legacy problem . . .

You see, in EasyLanguage, VOLUME returns ticks,
and TICKS returns volume.

If you had used the keyword TICKS, you would not have encountered the problem.

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Rec_V = Rec_V + TICKS;

TJ

TJ

First step:

go through the code and find all the division operations.

TJ

Please post a screenshot of the error message.

TJ

Hello Dear Sirs.

I am still waiting for your support about this.

Thx.

You can use Live Chat to show techsupport this problem.
They can sort it out for you on the spot.

TJ

Dearl all, i'm facing a very strange issue, why the following does not work: LOT = LOT +1; buy ("buy adjustment") LOT contracts next bar at open; MC open the first contract but does not increase the position. There's a way to do that ? Thank you !! No Erocla Your description is not very clear: 1. M...

TJ

You can submit a feature request here:

https://www.multicharts.com/pm/public/m ... ssues/find

TJ

The following information might be needed by the tech support:

1. MultiCharts version and release number
2. Windows version
3. Hardware - CPU, RAM,
4. Other programs running - Anti-virus, etc.,
5. Data - does your ASCII include tick data with time-stamp?

TJ

You can start here:

Post #6. Developing Your Strategy
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

You can try a price projection.

TJ

I am not sure what you are asking for . . .

This might help:

Go to the Wiki,
go to
Section 8 PowerLanguage Keyword Reference

Look under
Data Information/General‎ (77 P)

Read up on:
GetRTSymbolName
GetSymbolName

TJ

Why are you not assigning the lowest function to a variable?

TJ

Not sure what you are asking . . .

TJ

I am not aware of any automatic conversion program.

You pretty well have to re-write the code from scratch.

What kind of indicators are these?
If they are popular ones (ie not custom made), you might find a conversion already exists on the web.

TJ

. . . it would help if you can draw a diagram (with notes explaining your vision).
After all, you are interested in a solution from a visual chart, it only makes sense that you convey your idea through a diagram.

TJ

You can declare an input, but it must begin with an non-number:

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Input: 
M1 ( 1000000 ),
_1m ( 1000000 );

TJ

You can start here:
[FAQ] Portfolio Trader / Portfolio Backtester
viewtopic.php?t=47045

TJ

You should look into the Portfolio Trader.

TJ

. . . Sorry, maybe I was unclear in the request. I need (above all) the futures 1 minute and 1 day. . . You still have NOT specified what you need. "Futures" is a very very very large domain. There are agriculture, financials, metals, forex . . . What are the specific symbols you need? Don't tell m...

TJ

. . . I'm interested (for the moment) in viewing the main index, exchange and commodity data. resolution: 1 day and 15 minuets Thanks Paolo The data comes in three formats: Daily 1 minute tick When you create a 15-min chart, MultiCharts will take your 1-min data and create a 15-min chart for you. O...

TJ

Good evening, I am writing here because I have not yet managed to obtain the data I am looking for. I discovered some services that offer data (even for free), but none of this offers futures data. Could any of you help me? Thanks so much. :-) You have not specified what exact data you are not able...

TJ

If I were to allocate parts of my strategy code to functions, would that slow down the calculation time? Let's say it's a pretty simple strategy and you move parts of the code to functions with all things pretty much being equal, what percent effect would this have on speed? No, it won't slow down ...

TJ

This is a Windows message.
Windows 10 security is a pain. But I guess it is for your safety.

You need to log in as Windows Administrator.

TJ

When you compile a study, MultiCharts would parse the codes and collect all the declarations.
The variables are initialized at compilation, not when you run the indicator.

TJ

. . . Dear TJ! Is there any chance to include such type of order into To-Do list for the next software builds at least for automated trading? I see that it could be easily released using TWS API: http://interactivebrokers.github.io/tws-api/basic_orders.html - Market On Open I'm sure it is also avai...

TJ

eg.

if you are using a 5 min chart, and the instrument opens at 9:30 am
You can set the session time to start at 9:25 am,
then your strategy can buy/sell market at next bar.

TJ

A workaround:

Set the session time one bar early.

TJ

See this wiki article
Importing Data
https://www.multicharts.com/trading-sof ... rting_Data

TJ

My understanding is, the function is a "human" short cut. When MC compiles the indicator, the function code is inserted back into the script wherever it appears. However, all is not lost. Good coding practice can speed up the execution. For example: If H < average( C, 20 ) then . . . If L > average(...

TJ

Hello,
. . .
This FAQ thread is awesome...viewtopic.php?t=10811
. . .

I am glad you find it useful.

Good trading to you.

TJ

What kind of instrument are you testing?
What kind of resolution? tick data? minutes? or daily?

You can import whatever data you already have into MultiCharts.

TJ

When you exit MultiCharts at the end of the day, MultiCharts would save the data to your computer's harddisk. This process might take a minute or two. Make sure you do not shut down the computer immediately. Open your TaskManager, make sure all the MultiCharts processes are completed (ie no longer o...

TJ

They should produce the same result. No advantage to either.

TJ

Another way to code this logic:

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If RSI > 70 and RSI [1] <= 70 then . . .

TJ

What you should be looking for is the first instance of RSI crossing into 70+.

TJ

This FAQ covers a lot of the beginners' questions.
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

Higher clock speed is preferred over more threads.
16 GB RAM minimum

TJ

MultiCharts does not use game-style 3D graphics, a high-performance gpu is not needed.

TJ

Thanks TJ. I've read both references and I understand that there are different means of representing volume based on how "build Volume On" is being set. Ultimately, I ended up embedding the logic from the Volume indicator itself and that gave me the accurate output. Thanks. I am glad you have it wo...

TJ

Hi, All my gmail alerts sent form MC are all failing to send. Anyone else seeing this or has a solution? Thanks, Will It depends on the point of failure. If your internet is down, or if your email server is down, then MC would not be able to send out emails. If your MC email has worked before, it i...

TJ

Go to the Wiki

Go to the section
8 PowerLanguage Keyword Reference

Look under
Data Information/General‎ (77 P)

Read up on the definition and usage examples of
TICKS
VOLUME

TJ

See posts #1 & #2
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

MultiCharts
Supported Data Feeds
https://www.multicharts.com/features/data-feeds/

TJ

I am a light user. I do not need a lot of data.

TJ

with IB I have the problem that the data is not loaded (error message )I always get dropouts that I load too much data That's right, IB is not a real dataprovider. It is only good for light users. You can pay extra to get more data. How many symbols do you follow? How often do you retrieve the data...

TJ

Interactive Brokers has a cheap feed, but only good for light users because it is a broker, not a read dataprovider.

TJ

Do you need real-time feed?

Most stock traders use EOD data.

How about delayed data (5 or 15 min delay)? They are cheaper.

TJ

You can open a papertrading acct with IB. It is free, it uses real data, and it mirrors your cash acct privileges. You should test your system before going live.

Good luck and good trading to you.

TJ

Have you checked the exchange's website?

TJ

See this thread:

viewtopic.php?t=52509&p=134771#p134771

TJ

See post #5
Data2
viewtopic.php?t=6929

TJ

See posts #1 & #2
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

Please post your codes.

TJ

See post #2, the third point.
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

You can try this:

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if time = 0915 then begin
  openv=Open;
  pass=true;
end;

TJ

Try counting from zero.

TJ

What is your session time?

TJ

I think you have got the idea.

see Post #5
viewtopic.php?t=6929

TJ

You can only trade from Data1.
That's why you always put the fastest fractal on data1.

You can use any data series to trigger your analysis.

TJ

Yes, use multi-data, that's how you control the timing.

You need to put the fastest fractal as data1.

see post #18
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

You can use this code:

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Begin

    sell ("EOD_LX") Next Bar at Market;

    buytocover("EOD_SX") Next Bar at Market;

End;

ps. Many brokers suggest you should allow 3 min for end of day orders.

TJ

See post #7
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

What symbols you have problem charting?

TJ

This is my personal observation, YMMV:

Due to the nature of the variable and temperamental beast, it is difficult to implement autotrading on non-time-based bars.

Again, YMMV.

TJ

MultiCharts version? release number?

TJ

Instead of using PlotPB, it would be easier to set out each individual plots separately. ie: Plot1( O, "Open", color, default, LineWidth ); Plot2( H, "High", color, default, LineWidth ); Plot3( L, "Low", color, default, LineWidth ); Plot4( C, "Close", color, default, LineWidth ); It might seem tedio...

TJ

check here:
search.php?keywords=Linux

TJ

The sub-window is there. You just need to expose it.

Point your mouse to the red line and push; you will see it.

TJ

Look up IntraBarOrderGeneration. (often referred to as IOG)

ps. No question is trivial. If everyone is an expert, there will be no need for this forum.

TJ

Look under the "View" tab.

TJ

When it happened over night, I tried the "send minidump" from the error dialog panel. In addition this is the dialog that comes up noting that it has gotten confused about the IB TWS process going away. The tsserver.exe process rises slowly to > 4GB. The TWS version in 978.1h The MC version is Mult...

TJ

1. Make sure you have data in your computer. When you open a chart, MC would first see if you have the quotes in your computer's database. If not, then it will request a download from your provider. Every time you close down MC, MC would save the quotes to your computer. This might take a minute or ...

TJ

Go to the Wiki,
See : 8 PowerLanguage Keyword Reference
Look under : Sessions‎ (18 P)

You can choose one of the session times that fits your application.
Or, you can hard code the time into your script.

TJ

Try this: var: HorLine(-1); If TIME = SessionStartTime(1,1) then begin TL.price = H; HorLine = TL_New( date, time, TL.price, date, time, TL.price); TL_SetColor ( HorLine, LineColor); TL_setsize ( HorLine, LineSize); TL_Setstyle ( HorLine, LineStyle); TL_SetExtRight ( HorLine, true); end; If TIME = S...

TJ

Go to the Wiki,
See : 8 PowerLanguage Keyword Reference
Look under : Sessions‎ (18 P)

TJ

Try this:

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if TIME = SessionEndTime then . . .

TJ

This has nothing to do with MultiCharts.

You can configure the look in your Windows setting.

TJ

Try this:

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if TIME = 2200 then begin

TJ

See post #1 & #2 . . . & post #4
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

Do you have a screenshot? or diagram?

TJ

You need to write notes on the picture to explain/illustrate the problem. The charts by themselves do not tell anything.

TJ

Here are the basics of auto-trading:

1. Your trading logics are evaluated at EOB, and the trading decisions are made for the next bar.
1a. except, if IOG is enabled, then the logic will be evaluated every tick, and the trading decision is made for the next tick.

TJ

//This works but will it wait for the next bar or execute immediately? //I am using 1 second bars. I guess I could put the code on 30 minute bars and see if it works immediately. If you are using a 1-sec chart, you should just use market-order. Because the time flies so quickly, your order will be ...

TJ

See post #7
7) This Bar on Close
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

As a practice, you should always use the fastest resolution as data1.

For more assistance, see post #18
[FAQ] Multiple Time Frame, Multi-Data Analysis
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

Please see post #1 & post #2.
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

Here are some of the criteria people use:

1. Roll when the new contract volume exceeded the old contract volume
2. Roll on the Thursday the week before expiration
3. Roll after expiration
4. Roll on the day before expiration

TJ

Let's start with some logic basics: Let's look at "Now". We are at the current bar. When performing an analysis, we can only be at the current bar. When performing an analysis, we can only compare the current situation with what has happened in the past. Anything in the future is not analysis , it i...

TJ

First, there is no such thing as a "Simple" idea. Your description is muddy. You have a complex idea, with multiple conditions. (If-then-else). You need to rewrite your logic in step-by-step instructions. Because the computer can only do one thing at a time, and you need to write out your logic in a...

TJ

Let me elaborate more the logic. When current bar close, I want to set next bar to buy if price > current bar high and set stop lose to current bar low. Let's begin with some trading strategy design basics. The evaluation of your logic happens in the current bar. You can ONLY compare the current si...

TJ

. . . I cannot use this bar to check exceed the high of last bar.

Why not?

Do you know the "High of this bar" before the bar is finished?

TJ

Refer to my below code, when reach high or low in next bar, then will place buy or sell order respectively. However, I want to buy only when reach high in next bar. Once order placed, I want to set stop loss when reach low, but not to place sell order even marketposition is 0, how to revise my code...

TJ

Your question is not definitive. All strategies are calculated at EOB (End of Bar). Unless IOG is enabled, then the strategy is calculated every tick. However, in your example above, you are setting a condition, not an order. What are you asking? Do you want to submit an order intra-bar? Or do you w...

TJ

You can protect your codes. See Wiki for detail.

You can also ask MultiCharts to handle the subscription for you. You have to contact MultiCharts for detail.

TJ

ps. see post #1 & post #2 on how to post codes
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

Try this:

input:
TOMA.Length( 50 ); // 50 days approx 10 weeks

vars:
Turnover( 0 ),
TOMA( 0 ); // Turnover moving average

Turnover = C * Volume ;
TOMA = Average( Turnover , TOMA.length );

TJ

What is your chart resolution?

TJ

Do you need an array?

If you want to know the average, then just calculate the moving average of the "Turnover".

TJ

Compile Error again in Power Language Editor . This occurred just after installation of MC 14 beta 3 and restore with studies backup from MC 12.0 R8 version. Same happen in different computers with different Lifetime License. "Compile Error Line 0, column 0" occurred even trying to compile blank pa...

TJ

i tried to solve like this FName3 = "C:\Temp\CheckList_BLSH"+datetostring(date)+".txt";
but i got error because i cannot create file with special character "/"
any idea?

Have you checked the Wiki for usage examples of datetostring ?

TJ

FYI: 128 threads

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk_fR9BsYZY
video not available

The video was too sensitive; they have withdrawn it.

TJ

See post #5
[FAQ] Built-In Stops / Profit Targets / OCO Orders
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

...and is it mandatory to use fastest time resolution for data 1?
In my study data1 is set at 240 minutes and time resolution for data2 is 1 hour with heinkin ashi

There are no hard rules against it. If you can make your logic work consistently for you, all the power to you.

TJ

Also, look for the indicator/function in its full name - Volume Weighted Average Price.

TJ

sorry was is PLE? TJ

PowerLanguage Editor

TJ

Does anyone perhaps have the code for a vwap or vwap channel

Have you checked your PLE?
or done a search in this forum?

TJ

hello all, I have been working on a futures signal using IQFeed - @ES# and @ES#C. I have found that over the exact same time frame these two return very different Profit and loss data. My backtest is only going back 10 days. 11-12-19 back to 11-2-19. I am using the CME: Equity Index Futs Combined s...

TJ

is there not already something ready to program I can unfortunately not

You have already done the programming above:

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var:

Delta(0);



Delta = InsideASK - insideBid;

Note: InsideAsk and InsideBid are quote fields.

TJ

You might find this FAQ useful:

[FAQ] Autotrade / Backtest / Optimization
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

Go to the Wiki

Look for the section:
PowerLanguage Keyword Reference

Under
Quote Fields‎ (36 P)

Look for:

InsideAsk
InsideBid

TJ

Go to the Wiki and look up the keyword:

SELLSHORT

TJ

Although what follows does not adhere entirely to the "party line" I have seen on this forum, I have found it to be accurate. It is possible to use the keyword "SetStopLoss" within a condition; however, you need to be very careful when doing so. 。。。 Nobody ever said it is impossible. If you read th...

TJ

What are the data series resolutions? including the ADE chart?

TJ

。。。 Appreciate the help though, workarounds around this bug exist as you say. Thanks Nope, I know nothing of the bug you are alluding to. I do not use IQ; I do not know why you are experiencing what you are experiencing. What I have shown you is NOT a workaround. This is the proper way to do a cont...

TJ

What do you mean by "need to build a new custom future"?

All you need is to set up the artificial symbol once, and MC will do the back adjusting for you on the fly.

ps. I am not trying to persuade you not to seek the solution you want.

TJ

Is there any reason you do not want to use MultiCharts' Custom Futures?

TJ

1: use a finer resolution.

TJ

First, you have to define what is "highest high".

It sounds simple . . . but have you tried to put it down on paper?

TJ

You need to start from Step-Zero . . .

Forget about whatever you have tried. Forget about LBOC . . .

Start by describing what do you want to achieve on the screen.
Draw a diagram(s) to illustrate your vision.

TJ

We don't know your background and experience, so it is difficult to find a starting point for this discussion. Have you checked out the FAQ in this forum? Have you read any of these articles? Relevant articles in Wiki: Fundamentals - Backtesting vs Live Trading - Understanding Backtesting - Why is D...

TJ

Sorry I do not understand what you are trying to achieve . . .

TJ

This is a coding question; You need to post your codes.

Please write some notes on the screenshot to illustrate:
1. What is wrong
2. What are you expecting to see

TJ

What are the resolutions of the 5 data series ?

Which is data1 ?

TJ

See post #5
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

What kind of calculations do you have in your strategy/study?

TJ

What is the instrument?
What is the chart resolution?
How much back data do you have? (ie many bars on the chart?)
How many data series?

Please take a screenshot of the error message.

TJ

I don't see why not.

Have you considered the Portfolio Trader?

TJ

What is the instrument?
What is the chart resolution?

Maybe indirectly related,
Look up the definition and usage example of the following keywords

Volume
Ticks

TJ

Why do you need 2,500 bars of MBB?

Please go to the wiki and study the purpose and usage of the MaxBarsBack.

TJ

Look up the definition of

MaxBarsBack

TJ

Already checked don’t have this indicator

Have you looked for the full name . . .

Volume Weighted Average Price

TJ

Lots of copies on the web.

Is there anything special you are looking for?

TJ

I saw some posts to customise it, but does it have build-in indicator?

What do you mean by "built-in" ?

Have you checked the PLE? under indicator as well as function?

TJ

@TJ
By the way, according to viewtopic.php?t=10811, I have to implement myself if I want to use stop loss or trailing with condition, is that correct?
But Multicharts built-in signals also put conditions on "Global Exits" like below:

If you can make the logic work, by all means do it.

TJ

After declared IntraBarPersist variable, most of the bar works to keep the value, but still have some bars reset the variable, any clue?

See post #2

TJ

Go to Wiki
Go to PowerLanguage Keyword Reference
Look under Declaration‎ (28 P)

IntraBarPersist

https://www.multicharts.com/trading-sof ... _Reference

TJ

See post #5
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

See post #1 & #2
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

See post #5
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

In 1 min timeframe, When Intra-Bar Order Generation (IOG) disabled, I set a variable, I could get it in next bar (next min).. When Intra-Bar Order Generation (IOG) enabled, I set a variable, but it will reset in next OHLC bar. Any idea? If this is a coding question, please post a snippet of your co...

TJ

Hello all, I know.....I know Renko! I’ve been using them successfully for years with manual trading and have been trying to creat some automated signals based on the indicators that I use visually. [snipped] Thanks everyone for some much needed help. GuppyDRV I have seen people successfully auto-tr...

TJ

Make sure you have set the scaling properly.

TJ

Start here:
viewtopic.php?t=6929

See the ebooks in the first post. Download those free ebooks. They have sample codes on making texts.

TJ

First Lesson in Coding:

See post #5
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

You can start here:
[FAQ] Autotrade / Backtest / Optimization
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

The strategy calculation is done at the end of a bar (EOB).
How soon do you want to trade AFTER the opening of the market?

Bear in mind, your vision might be trading on a daily bar, but in practice, you are actually trading intraday.
Therefore your analysis must include an intraday chart.

TJ

ComputerDateTime is your local time

TJ

Go to the Wiki, you will find the following sections on time:

Date and Time Routines‎ (54 P)
DateTime‎ (2 P)

TJ

Shut down the computer; start again.

TJ

See post #1 & #2
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

See this post:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=46216

TJ

Try this

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input:

Open.US( 30000 );



if time_s >= Open.us and time_s[1] < Open.us then

plot1 ( h*2, "Open.US" );    // plot style set as histogram

TJ

What is your chart resolution?
It makes a difference on how you program.

TJ

But what do you want to do ??? Do you want an arrow? Where do you want the arrow? Can you draw it out on your screenshot? Do you want a line? From where to where? Do you want a text saying "dealers in Europe start Start selling" ? Do you want to enter a log in a file that the time is 3:00 US time? W...

TJ

How do you want this " time stamp"?

What is your screenshot showing?

TJ

You will need to add this line of code to the respective plot:

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SetPlotColor[Displace+1]( 1,  UpColor );



SetPlotColor[Displace+1]( 1,  DnColor );

TJ

Please take a screen shot.

TJ

Two things:

1. Make sure you have configured your MC to save the data to your computer.

2. When you shut down the computer at the end of the day, make sure all the MC processes are completely finished and exited the Taskmanager.

TJ

From the Wiki

Go to
8 PowerLanguage Keyword Reference

Looking under
Execution Control‎ (14 P)

You will find the keyword
RecalcLastBarAfter

TJ

The print log is in the PowerLanguage Editor.
Look for the OUTPUT tab located near the bottom of the window.

TJ

Have you read post #5 above?
[Advanced Topic] MultiCharts 64 bit Resources (3rd Party)

This is not something new; I wrote the post in 2012 !!!
People have been using MC64 with ADE for years.

TJ

I would add the dll to ALL the possible directories... anywhere you see dll, add a copy there too, just in case MC is looking at that directory.

Failing the above, you can use LiveChat with techsupport, they can sort it out for you.

TJ

Please see:
[Advanced Topic] MultiCharts 64 bit Resources (3rd Party)
viewtopic.php?t=10094

TJ

Global Variable is included in the MC installation, not ADE.

TJ

Are you using the 64 bit version of ELCollections?

TJ

What is your question?

TJ

RGB Color Codes Chart

Color Picker

https://www.rapidtables.com/web/color/RGB_Color.html

TJ

It is good to know the problem has been solved.
Thank you for reporting back.
Good trading to you.

TJ

ListS.New?
Have you downloaded those functions and compiled them in your MC?
They are with the docs.

TJ

Sorry I do not use ELC; I do not have those sources.

TJ

Do you have the 64 bit version of ELCollections?

viewtopic.php?t=10094

TJ

. . .

Any way to do this change online/offline without closing the workspaces ?

Error.PNG

NO. You have to close all workspaces first.
I believe this is done to avoid accidental switching which can cause unintended trading activities.

TJ

Prob coding error

Can't even pass line 0, column 0.

TJ

See post #6
[FAQ] SetExitOnClose
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

You can submit a feature request here:

https://www.multicharts.com/pm/public/multicharts

TJ

You can try one of the drawing tools.
eg. Fibonacci grid

At the main menu, go to "View" and set the "Snap mode". The drawing will give you the exact price points.

TJ

Im using the code below to test the FileAppend function but nothing seems to happen. No file is created and if i manually create the file nothing is added to it.

Make sure your MC has the Right to write to the directory.

TJ

OK Svetlana I only have to set the IOG and nothing else, right?
Thank you

See post #5
viewtopic.php?t=10811

Pay special attention to note about IOG.

TJ

Try this

TJ

MC version and build number?

TJ

See post #1 & post #2
1. [FAQ] How to Post Codes ... so that people can read.
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

. . .

edit to answer to TJ

you are long 4 contrats, you want to be short 2, then sell 6 : 4 to close your buy position and 2 to be short 2 contract.

None of my examples have long 4 contrats.

TJ

See post #14
[FAQ] Multi-data strategy, Realtime-History Matching
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TJ

See post #18
[FAQ] Multiple Time Frame, Multi-Data Analysis
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TJ

Signals are calculated at the end of bar (OOB).

Unless the data2 is closed before Data1, you will not get the realtime quote as the "Close" of data2.

TJ

Mixing non-time-based analysis with time-based analysis is always a challenge -- you have to reconcile the timing difference.

TJ

Did you make sure all the MC components are closed before shutting down the computer?

TJ

See post #6
Developing Your Strategy
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TJ

hi got 2questions. 1. 2. is there function for round up or down for specific pricescale? like floor and ceiling functions in excel. if i use floor(333.4,0.25) then it gives back 333.25, and ceiling(333.4,0.25) then it gives back 333.5. thanks. In the Wiki, See Contents, Under -- 8 PowerLanguage Key...

TJ

Thanks TJ, that worked!

I guess I was to hasty.

Cheers,

Simon

I am glad to hear it works.
Good trading to you.

TJ

When you shut down the computer, make sure all the MC processes have closed.

MultiCharts operates in RAM; it flushes the quotes to your computer's database at the end of the session.

TJ

As I wrote above, not using iog and have no time related code

It is possible you have a hidden infinite loop.

Have you tried one chart only ?

How does the CPU respond?

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