MultiCharts: Trading Software for Automated Trading and Backtesting

TJ

If this is a coding question, you have to post your codes.

TJ

I remember seeing this before,
but I don't remember the solution. (sorry blame the Alzheimer)

You can use LiveChat to connect to techsupport. They can sort it out for you.

TJ

check your session setting
if it is 24/7, then the day won't be closed until midnight.

TJ

Please go to Wiki and look up the usage example of PlotPaintBar. PlotPaintBar is the equivalent of: Plot1(BarHigh); Plot2(BarLow); Plot3(BarOpen); Plot4(BarClose); Try this: PlotPaintBar(O, H, L, C, "OHLC", default); if trend = 1 then begin SetPlotColor(1, Blue); SetPlotColor(2, Blue); SetPlotColor(...

TJ

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

TJ

you can first import the ASCII into the symbol
MC will append the real-time data into the symbol.

TJ

This is quite a complex undertaking; I would engage a professional programmer. It is better to make the money to pay the programmer than to save money but getting stuck.

As a practice, Data1 should not be longer than 1 day.

TJ

How many indicators/strategies you are running?
How much back data do they need?

eg. a 20 period moving average requires a minimum of 20 bars of data to do the first calculation.

TJ

What other software are you running?
Do you have anti-virus?

You can check your Taskmanager for opened processes.

TJ

MultiCharts is a tick driven software. Everytime a tick comes it, the indicator will recalculate itself, and updates the variables and redraws the plots. Trendline is different from Plots. A new Plot will replace the old plot. Your code as is, it draws a new line for every new tick that came in. If ...

TJ

You can use LiveChat to connect to MC techsupport; they can sort it out for you.

TJ

Can you open the IB Trader Workstation and see if you can open the TLSA chart?

TJ

See post #4
Session
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TJ

IOG = Intrabar Order Generation

TJ

What symbols have you subscribed in IB ?

TJ

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

TJ

Things you can check:

Time frame -- are you using 24 hr day? or RTH day?
Local time? or Exchange time?

IOG ?

TJ

What name did you use for this function?

TJ

Right click on the scale.

TJ

"Invisible" is the way to do it.

If you need to use the data, you must have it on the chart, whether visible or not.

TJ

is there any reason you do not want to use IB data?

TJ

What if Monday is a holiday? What would you like to do?

TJ

In EasyLanguage/PowerLanguage, VOLUME means ticks, and TICKS means volume. (It's a long story; This is a legacy problem that goes back 30+ years) For more info, please read the descriptions of each keyword in the PowerLanguage Keyword Reference: https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php...

TJ

MC/EL frequently triggered traps (how to avoid)

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TJ

See post #6
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TJ

If this is a coding question, you will need to post your codes.

ps. stoploss works intra-bar regardless whether IOG is used.

TJ

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

TJ

You can use LiveChat to connect to the techsupport, so that they can examin your files.

TJ

See post #4
(4) [FAQ] Symbol/Chart Sessions
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TJ

. . . I know that Multicharts can only treat the data received by the data providers but we are talking of such a tremendous difference that I can’t understand that such an issue hasn’t been addressed in some way. This baffling me that you are developing such a fantastic software leaving that aside...

TJ

Hi TJ, First of all, I just want to say thanks. There have been so many other posts that I have found your responses to be super helpful over the years, and you are probably one of the most common names that I recognize on here. So thanks for all you provide to this community! It is amazing! . . . ...

TJ

See post #13
[FAQ] Backtesting vs Optimization CPU Usage -- Single Core vs Multi-Core vs Hyperthread
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TJ

Virtual cores are not real money. It is like having 20-x$1 dollar bills. It takes longer to count. The key is the real core size. In an optimization, you want brute force, you want horsepower, real horsepower, not fake horses. Using virtual cores will add a layer of housekeeping by the OS and the CPU.

TJ

Which worth more money? a $20 bill? or 20x$1 dollar bill?

Which one takes longer to count?

TJ

Thanks for your answer TJ. Thanks for your answer Kate as well. But sincerely I can’t understand at all that such an important issue hasn’t been addressed yet. If the problem comes from LMax then, you, Multicharts as a professional company you should inform and protect your customers displaying a h...

TJ

most of the data feed only provide "Aggregated" ticks.

TJ

Thank you for the reply. But a stop order is not an alternative for a stoploss, because it expires after one bar, correct? On a 15 minute chart what good does it do to try to use a stop order as a stoploss if it expires after 15 minutes if the specified price isn't hit during that bar? After that b...

TJ

I don't trade CL. I haven't traded CL since 1980s. I afraid I don't have much experience or knowledge of the current market rhythm.

TJ

CL is a different animal. For most of the instruments, you simply roll one contract into another. For CL, there are contracts for every month, but not all the months are actively traded by most traders. People skip certain months when they roll over. You can check the volume to see which is the acti...

TJ

If this is a coding question, you will need to post your codes.

TJ

How did you do your testin?
Back test? or Forward test? Real time Papertrading account?

TJ

Anyone using TV as monitor?

Any tips?
I am not using it on my desk. I am planning to mount it on the wall where I can glance at a distance.

What size a TV are you using?
What kind of resolution?
Any thing to watch out for?

TJ

Go to Wiki
7 PowerLanguage Keyword Reference

under
Environment Information‎ (16 P)

Look up
GetAppInfo

TJ

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

TJ

Try this

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Var: close1(0);

if d>d[1] then Close1 = Close[1];

Plot10( Close1, "Close1");

TJ

How do you want to plot yesterday's close line?
Where do you want to plot yesterday's close line?

Please draw a mock up diagram with notes indicating the specifics.

TJ

I am glad you've got it working.
Thanks for the update.

TJ

. . . So if i wanted to simulate a limit order fill in an indicator I could calculate my entire signal on OHLCV[1] and see if the current bar fills it? would this be correct? for some context I am trying to track the PnL of a signal that I am not trading for observation purposes. I don't understand...

TJ

I am not sure if I understand what you are getting at. Allow me to explain the process. [IntrabarOrderGeneration=false] At the end of the bar (EOB), MultiCharts will calculate your trading logic, if your trading criteria is met, your order will be sent. (ie next tick will be the opening tick of next...

TJ

When I make changes to my wsp, I always make back up copies.

TJ

You should use LiveChat to connect to techsupport.
They can review you file and tell you what happened.

TJ

Call IB. This is a problem between you and IB.
Your MultiCharts program does not know the difference between a future contract and a stock order.

TJ

if CurrentBar = 1 then begin You can also use the keyword ONCE . It might save some processing cycles. Because MultiCharts will re-evaluate the IF statement at every new tick to see if it meets the criteria. While the ONCE statement is only evaluated once when you load the indicator into the chart....

TJ

A software can only calculate as fast as the CPU clock cycle A CPU can only process as fast as the internal bus can transfer The internal bus can only transfer as fast as the memory can read and write The memory can only take whatever the internet buffer can handle It is a cycle of a cycle, there is...

TJ

See post #1 & #2
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TJ

All exchanges have data services. You can either buy direct, or through their agents.

TJ

Please indicate your version and build number.

TJ

I have already tested for real time trade but failed. If do simple subtraction, it may have logical issue. For example, 135900 - 135859, the subtraction result is 41 second, but actually it is only 1 second. if currenttime_s - settle_s >5 then . . . Right, I forgotten about the 1/60 part. Please ch...

TJ

You do not need the convoluted codes.
All you need is a simple subtraction:

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if currenttime_s - settle_s >5 then . . .

Without seeing the whole code, this is the best I can suggest.

TJ

Please note: CurrentTime_s does not work in back test. It is for real time trade only.

TJ

There are many ways to achieve what you want to do . . .
You don't have to have data2.
You can try IOG IntraBarOrderGeneration.

TJ

Instead of Time_s
try CurrentTime_s

ps. Please check wiki for the CurrentTime_s format.

TJ

Please go to the Wiki

8 PowerLanguage Keyword Reference
Date and Time Routines‎ (55 P)
look up FormatDate

There are usage syntax examples

TJ

Correct. That's my intention. This is a print log function. I only want to do it while NOT in optimization. Quote: "aiOptimizing — returns a value of 1 if the calling application is currently performing an optimization, and a value of 0 in all other cases." https://www.multicharts.com/trading-softw...

TJ

Hi TJ, Thanks for the reply. I see that all codes within the first begin/end, including the two "GVGetName" should not be executed during optimization (when GetAppInfo(aioptimizing) = 0). Sorry, I don't know what you are trying to point out. Your codes says if GetAppInfo(aioptimizing) = 0 then do i...

TJ

I have formated your code for easy reading. You should indent the BEGIN to match the END, so that you can see which loop is operating. What do you see? Inputs: level(Numeric), s(string); Var: errorCode(0), printDir(0), content(""); if GetAppInfo(aioptimizing) = 0 then begin {B1} // GVGet 1 printDir ...

TJ

I would not even attempt to install the trial on the same PC. I would either use another PC or use VMWare and download the latest Windows 10 development environment from https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/virtual-machines/ I have already used the latter approach for previous ve...

TJ

Try this:

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var:  mp(0);
if mp > 0 and marketposition=0 then
begin
// reset variable
end;
if marketposition>mp then mp = marketposition;

TJ

Why are you using intrabarpersist ?

TJ

You an use any time frame; it does not matter.
As soon as the market reached X ticks of your price, you can start a counter.

I would suggest you to engage a professional programmer to help you with your project.

TJ

If you need help with a coding problem, please post your codes.

TJ

You have a situation. You have to describe WHAT or HOW do you want to handle this situation. There are millions of different ways . . . unless you can pinpoint a specific action, no one can help you. Let me give you an example: 1. if the market came within X ticks of your price (say 2 ticks), start ...

TJ

Tammy, your link is not working. Can you check and resend?

The link is fixed. Please try again.

TJ

It's not worth the trouble.
If you want to do well in options, you need an options software that has options data feed.
Analysing options data is a 3 dimensional endeavor.

TJ

You can use LiveChat with techsupport. They can give you help.

TJ

Your memory is at the limit.

Probably some process crashed. You need to reboot.

TJ

MultiCharts uses EOB (End of Bar) timing.

Most charting software use EOB timing.

TJ

There are a few possibilities for "missing" trades: 1. Coding error: You code was never triggered. (or triggered at the wrong place) 2. The trade was triggered, but was not sent. 3. The trade was triggered and sent, but never received by your broker. 4. The trade was triggered, sent, and received by...

TJ

Wiki
Go to 8 PowerLanguage Keyword Reference
Look under
Math and Trig‎ (29 P)

ROUND

TJ

Do you have an audit trail?

Do you know how to make one?

TJ

TJ

Don't worry, an email to techsupp and they will put you back in v12.

TJ

I am making an inquiry regarding this charting option and wondering what everyone's experience has been ? And please, especially TJ, do not send me a link to the wiki page that has Flex Renko outlined and explained. I just want to know if it's reliable and has no performance issues. There is only o...

TJ

Try this: Note: set plot style as Histogram Inputs: Line1(True), LineTime1(0830), LineColor1(DarkGray), Line2(True), LineTime2(1100), LineColor2(Red), Line3(True), LineTime3(1515), LineColor3(DarkGray); If Line1 and T >= LineTime1 and T[1] < LineTime1 then Plot11(c*2, "Line1", LineColor1) // set plo...

TJ

The code is not Easylanguage. It is in TS OOP extension.

It is impossible to make a translation or conversion to MultiCharts.
You have to rewrite the whole thing.

TJ

Please see post #1 & #2
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TJ

Again, the plot is totally correct, there's nothing wrong with the indicator's calculations. I'm only inquiring about why the color of the plots only prints when aligned with data1. I'm happy with the calculations, but not the colors that don't print. You need to write notes on the screen shot, wit...

TJ

@traderaaa : You can post the image directly to this forum. Just click on the "Attachments" button to upload.

TJ

Have you checked your data
count your bars/ticks
to make sure in every 24 hours period
you have the same number of (60X24/15) bars ?

TJ

Can you elaborate a bit more . . .

What is not correct?
How is it no correct?

What is triggering the count increment?

What is the chart resolution?

TJ

TJ

Do you have a mock up?

TJ

Thanks.

Would you have a screen shot ?

TJ

See post #1 & post #2
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TJ

See post #1 & post #2
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TJ

The only repeatable BT are on the time-based charts.

TJ

It is 1.000 ticks from IQFeed. You are right. I should have checked that, but the charts are not identical.. I guess I have to check with IQFeed. Thank you and sorry for bothering you with a non MC related issue. No problem. The bars between the charts are not identical because the starting tick is...

TJ

What is your chart resolution?

How many bars do you have on the chart?

Tick chart?
Take a look at the bars -- are they the same?

TJ

One trick you can try is to set your session end time at X minutes before the actual time.

TJ

. . .

Thanks for all the work you have put into your posts very helpful

You are welcome.

ps. How to post code -- see post #1 and post #2
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TJ

Your chart resolution is your analysis resolution.

TJ

A good place to start:

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TJ

You need to use LiveChat with techsupport.

TJ

Real trade? or Backtest?

What symbol?
What is the chart resolution?
Which built-in signal did you try?

TJ

Bear in mind the TL Starting Point and Ending Point convention.

TJ

What kind of changes did you do?

What kind of updates that are not updating?

TJ

This has been asked before . . . I have posted the code to do trick. Let me look.

TJ

What is your chart's session time?

What is your instrument's default session time?

Which session do you use?

TJ

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If ConditionLE and conditionLE4
then Buy ( "%RDipBuy" ) next bar at market;

TJ

Hi TJ,

Thank you for your input. I'd rally appreciate your help here...

I'm assuming that MC uses Data time stamps as the feed for TIME function. Not computer time… Am I correct in my assumption?
. . .

Anthony

You can sent an email to support@multicharts.com for a definitive answer.

TJ

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

TJ

Signal works in Data1.

Unless your code specifies otherwise, other data series are not consulted.

TJ

Please draw lines and write notes on the chart to illustrate your vision.

So far you have described a conceptual idea; we need to see EXACTLY what you want to see.

TJ

OK, I got your question wrong. These keywords won't work in your case.

You can try Global Variables
https://www.multicharts.com/trading-sof ... _Variables

TJ

Go to the Wiki
In Section 8
8 PowerLanguage Keyword Reference

Under
Plotting‎ (14 P)

Look up
I getplotvalue
I setplotvalue

TJ

Don't be disappointed.
MultiCharts has its own extension to the EasyLanguage. There are plenty you can do with what you have.
If you are a keen programmer, the MultiCharts .NET edition can do even more than the TS OOP.

TJ

This code is written with TS EasyLanguage with the OOP extension.
The new extension can do things the legacy EasyLanguage cannot do (or not easily done).

This is not a conversion exercise; this is a rewrite project.

TJ

For situations like this,
you should use Live Chat to connect to techsupport and let them sort this out for you.

TJ

This issue isn't IB realtime ticks data does not match histroy. The issue is the IB realtime ticks data for forex in Multicharts is actually 5 seconds data.

Have you read the specification in IB's website?

TJ

The problem is 8.Jan Sunday is missing from the X time scale, which is a trading for day for cryptos.

Please show us your:

default session setting
chart session setting

TJ

Are you talking about backtest?

TJ

I don't see what is the problem.

TJ

Each tick is a "trade".

A trade can be 500 shares, or 20 contracts . . .

TJ

It would be nice if there is a keyword called PlaySoundOnce.

TJ

Try this:

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Var:
intrabarpersist playonce(0);

if h crosses above wattever and playonce <> currentbar 
then
begin
	playonce = currentbar;
	playsound("c:\soundfiles\wattever.wav");
end;

TJ

See post #5
5. Stop Banging Your Head Against the Wall and Open Your Eyes.
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TJ

Not sure if this is the problem:

Check your counting . . .

Some counting start with ZERO,
Some counting start with ONE . . .

TJ

I don't install codes in my computer. You have to post the text file.

TJ

Hi. I have a very quick curiosity that the user manual does not fully clarify. Will "this bar at close" generate a market order during live trading? If a shorter custom session is used (eg on ES 17,00-15,55 instead of 17,00-16,00) and using daily or 1440 min chart will "this bar at close" send a ma...

TJ

Hi TJ, I know what a IF condition is. My IF condition above is not just about MP but other conditions too. . . . I am not criticizing your intention, nor questioning your ability to code. I am merely stating the mode of operation -- If your condition is not triggered, that is because the condition ...

TJ

Hi, I thought I should execute it right after an order is made, so that the Multicharts or broker will trigger the stop loss once the stoploss price is matched. Here is my previous code which works ok: if MarketPosition <> 0 then begin SetStopPosition; SetStopLoss(StopLossAmt); end; [sniped] . . . ...

TJ

Thanks! I am using IB and so all are supported at broker side. But I am just doing local backtesting/playback only now. I will verify the broker later. But about my puzzle around "logical error". I do place my OCO inside a IF as you can see above (and another bigger "if within trading hours"). Does...

TJ

[snip] . . . If not inside a condition, does it mean that the SetStopLoss call has to be appeared at the top level of the code - meaning it will be called at every bar/tick? Isn't this ineffective and will MC trigger this to Broker at every bar/tick too? I wonder if broker will block me by generati...

TJ

See post #5 https://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?t=10811 Don't quite understand - "To avoid logical errors, DO NOT place these keywords inside a condition". I do try to apply exit on the entire strategy. If not inside a condition, does it mean that the SetStopLoss call has to be app...

TJ

Hi, I thought I should execute it right after an order is made, so that the Multicharts or broker will trigger the stop loss once the stoploss price is matched. Here is my previous code which works ok: if MarketPosition <> 0 then begin SetStopPosition; SetStopLoss(StopLossAmt); end; however when I ...

TJ

See post #5
viewtopic.php?t=10811

TJ

Yes it is possible.

But FIRST you must get your chart to align with your mind.

Your mind says ONE-minute analysis.
But your chart is geared for 15 minute interval.

What gives?

TJ

You pdf makes no sense to me.
You need to draw diagrams.

Anyway, your code is not going to give you daily averages,
because your calculation is based on 30 min bars.

You can try 600 as your average input. ( 30 bars in a day X 20 periods )

(I am not at my work station, I can't test this for you.)

TJ

Have you tried plotting the CloseD on the 30 min chart?
(without the xavg)

Have you tried plotting the CloseD with average instead of xavg?

TJ

MC v14.0 (Build 20935) I expected CloseD to return the previous day's close on my intraday charts in order to plot Daily Moving Averages without inserting an invisible daily chart of the same instrument Using just CloseD, however, all time frames plot the 20ema of that particular time frame. I did ...

TJ

The CloseD function's description: CloseD (Series Function) The CloseD function allows you to reference the daily Close of previous days in an intraday chart (minute, second, or tick-based) or a daily chart. CloseD is a function in a family of functions that allows historical daily, weekly, monthly,...

TJ

There is an option to make only ONE trade per bar.

TJ

Are you aware that most traders skip a contract month with crude oil?

TJ

This is from the TS site: Tomorrow (Reserved Word) This word is retained for backward compatibility. Replaced by Next Bar . Remarks Tomorrow references the next bar, even when analyzing intraday bars. Tomorrow is no longer necessary as the following are equivalent: Buy at Open Tomorrow + Range Stop;...

TJ

See post #18
Pay attention to red highlighted notes at the end.
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TJ

See post #1 & post #2
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TJ

[snip] . . . tj are you in charge of platform design cause if you are you need to step aside and let me take over. or you need to spend 30 years using ts. I am not an employee of MultiCharts. I have nothing to do with the design or programming of MultiCharts. I am a user; I paid for my MultiCharts ...

TJ

https://dlcdnimgs.asus.com/websites/global/products/tt1jzvjitkwxzo6s/img/main/pic_4k.jpg Is this good for trading? Mini PC PN50 Ultra-compact computer with 4000 Series AMD Ryzen mobile processors, supports up to 4 displays in 4K resolution and up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, M.2 SSD, WiFi 6, Windows 10 and du...

TJ

( A or B ) and C

A or ( B and C )

TJ

You should have at least two sets of cloning media.
Every time you make back up, you overwrite the oldest copy.

SSD are cheap these days.

TJ

What is your intention?

1. To remove the indicator from the chart?

2. To temporarily suspend the indicator from the chart?

TJ

your brackets are inconclusive.

try harder.

TJ

Please add brackets to the following code:

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// Start bar
  if FullDate = DateStart  or FullDate > DateStart  and FullDate[1] < DateStart  then begin

TJ

Hi TJ, I have already studied the function of DATE from "Date and Time Routines (55 P)”, the example is quite simple, don't mention any comparison scenarios. Study again. Go to #8 in the table of contents 8 PowerLanguage Keyword Reference Look under: Data Information/General‎ (77 P) Please go to wi...

TJ

First, you need to study the definition of DATE.

TJ

Hi TJ, can you show me the wiki link? Go to the top of this page, Look for the SUPPORT tab, put your mouse over the tab, a new window will show up. The 4th heading from the left is " Online Help & Wiki " https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Main_Page Go to #8 in the table of conte...

TJ

Go to the Wiki
8 PowerLanguage Keyword Reference
Look under Plotting‎ (14 P)

I_getplotvalue
I_setplotvalue

TJ

Please go to wiki and look up the definition of DATE.

There usage examples you can copy.

TJ

Before you build your custom future contract, you must have the required data in your computer. Please go to your dataprovider to download the expired contracts. Please go to the Wiki to read up on how to set up your custom future chart. https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Main_Page

TJ

See post #1 & post #2
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TJ

What you see is what MultiCharts received from IB. Crude Oil is an unusual instrument. How would you like to build your so called continuous contract? 1. one contract expires and link with the next contract? 2. one contract expires, skips and contract, and link with the one after that? 3. before one...

TJ

See post #1 & post #2
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TJ

Try this: inputs: Length (50), { // Length of Linear Regression // } BeginDate ( 0), { // Choose Zero to use full length // } BeginTime ( 0), { // Choose Zero to use full time // } EndDate ( 0), { // Choos?e Zero for Current Day // } EndTime ( 0), { // Choose Zero for Current Time // } NumInnerCircl...

TJ

TJ Tell us how to store the data we receive if possible so that when you open a workspace the data will come faster please. The slowness of MC to load a chart is insane! I would think that MC would store the previously collected data and then append the new data rather than pull the entire data ser...

TJ

It sounds like the internet or gateway was disconnected for a moment, and order was sent when the connection was reactivated.

Do you have a heart-beat checker?

TJ

How are the accounts set up?
Two IB accts in one machine?
Two MultiCharts? or One MultiCharts sending orders to two accts?

Where are the machines?
At home/office?
or at a remote site? a shared server?

TJ

Your title is the IQFeed Cont. Contracts... Maybe there is a misunderstanding . . . ? ? ? Let me wipe the slate clean and start from the beginning: There are two ways to get Continuous Contracts on your chart. 1. Dataprovider supplied continuous contract. The dataprovider (eg IQFeed) creates an arti...

TJ

Why don't you use the MultiCharts' custom future?

MC can build back-adjusted continuous contract on the fly, and you don't have to reload the whole data series every time a contract rolls over.

TJ

See post #1 & post #2
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TJ

First, you have to identify what you want. You have written a lot in the above post, but I still do not know what you need. You must make a list -- not just narrations, but a LIST. You need to specify exactly which data you want to capture, and at what juncture . After that, people can help you to w...

TJ

Yes, just capture the data at the moment. Makes future analysis so much easier. You did not say what data you are interested in, so I can't give you any specifics. For example, if you want the price of the fast MA when it crosses above the slow MA, then just assign the price to a variable at that mo...

TJ

Yes, just capture the data at the moment. Makes future analysis so much easier. You did not say what data you are interested in, so I can't give you any specifics. For example, if you want the price of the fast MA when it crosses above the slow MA, then just assign the price to a variable at that mo...

TJ

To get a specific data, look back is one method.
But if this is a regular occurance, it is easier to capture the data while it happens.

eg. on a moving average cross over,
you should evaluate that situation on every bar.
If the MA have crossed, then immediately capture the data you want.

TJ

See post #1 & post #2
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TJ

See post #1 & post #2
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TJ

I've put a lot of instruments in Scanner windows and insert custom indicators to monitor status change. However, I've found that the indicator value is different in Scanner and Chart Windows. I've included a chart below. I've added " intrabarpersist " declaration to the indicator value. But it is n...

TJ

See post #1 and post #2
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TJ

See post #1 & post #2
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TJ

If this is a coding question, please post your codes.

If the code uses TS object oriented extension, it is not possible to convert into MC's PowerLanguage.

TJ

Strategies trade on Data1.
That's why you place your primary trading logic on Data1.

If the detail of a faster fractal is not important in your analysis, then you can forgo having it as Data1.

TJ

You need the Type Zero Library.

But it's been a long time; I haven't tested it on the MC64.

TJ

ADE does not work on sub-minute bars.

TJ

See post #5
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TJ

Interactive is not the only one who compresses data.
Check the small print in your data provider's spec. You might be surprised.

TJ

Who is your data provider?

Did you know most of the data provider streams compressed quotes?

ie. they are not true tick-by-tick streams. They are snapshots . . . periodic snapshots of xxx millisecond intervals.

TJ

TJ - I looked in quote manager and opened the "edit data window" a symbol I was interested in and loaded 1 minute data for a symbol (ES.D) I was interested in and I did have the data go all the way back to early 2000. I then exited Multicharts and made sure nothing was running including the TS serv...

TJ

Henry - I experience the same problem Mark Brown is having all the time - I'm saving 20 years of 1 minute data for system development from TS - I understood that cached data was stored to local database when I exit the chart/workspace but every time I reopen my workspace with the chart I go through...

TJ

Try this:

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switch (trigger) //INGRESSO A MERCATO
   begin
	
	case "F": 
               BEGIN	
                    buy ("Fa") next bar at open ;  
                    buy ("Fb") next bar at meta_candela limit;
               END;
   end;
end;

TJ

Well . . . you have wrapped yourself too deep.

You should try something simpler first.

Draw a diagram -- how do you want the line to look like on a chart.
What are the criteria for the line?

Let's start from there.

Forget about the array for now.

TJ

Have you read this article?

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

TJ

Try this: Inputs: Barsago(5); variables: intrabarpersist bool PreMarketCriteria(false); //PreMarketCriteria = false; if Time > 810 and Time < 920 then begin if Average(Close, 30) < Close then begin PreMarketCriteria = true; end else begin PreMarketCriteria = false; end; end; if Time > 940 and Time <...

TJ

See posts #1 & #2
1. [FAQ] How to Post Codes . . . so that people can read.
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TJ

Please see post #8
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TJ

8. Code Conversion If you need help with code conversion . . . Please don't just post the codes. You need to provide the following: (The more information you have, the easier it is for people to help you) 1. Where did you get the code? Link to the source? (Please give credit to the author) 2. What ...

TJ

See posts #1 & #2
1. [FAQ] How to Post Codes . . . so that people can read.
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TJ

I'm still learning my way around the system and I'm very grateful for your quick and incredibly helpful reply today. Thanks TJ!

You are welcome.
We are all here to help each other.

TJ

You need to go to Preferences
and take the Data Server off-line.

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

TJ

I always recommend people to use a separate machine for testing, backtesting and optimization.
Computers are not that expensive nowadays. There is no reason not to dedicate a computer for development purpose. That's how professional do it.

TJ

Look up the keyword (under Attributes section)

IntraBarOrderGeneration

TJ

Use London exchange time

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