MultiCharts: Trading Software for Automated Trading and Backtesting

TJ

Please see post #1 & post #2.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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TJ

See post #1 & #2
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TJ

See post #5
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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:
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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
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TJ

You can start here:
[FAQ] Autotrade / Backtest / Optimization
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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
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TJ

See this post:

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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)
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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?

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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
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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
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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.
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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?

TJ

What are the chart resolutions?

How much back history on the chart?

TJ

Usually it is a coding error.

Are you running IOG?

Please check to see if you have a snippet that sends an order, then cancels it immediately, and resubmits it again.

TJ

Do you have any PL code created drawing objects?

eg. Trendlines, arrows, texts, etc.,

TJ

If you switch it on, QM will automatically collect data for you even if you have not opened a chart.

TJ

Do you save your data or is it OFF with you?

Don't understand your question.

TJ

Your MaxBarsBack might be different.

Have you checked to see which trades are missing?

TJ

the problem lies with ORB system
ORB indicator is OK

das Problem liegt bei ORB System
ORB Indikator ist OK

Please use LiveChat with techsupport; they can sort this out for you.

TJ

You need to click the Compile button on the PLEditor.

TJ

Jimmyrakete：

This indicator and strategy require TWO data streams.

You can try adding another data stream to the chart.

eg. add a 5 min data and a 15 min data in the same chart.

TJ

Please ALWAYS post a screenshot of the error messages.

TJ

For the current MC version,
all the operating data are stored in RAM.
The data is flushed to your harddisk when you shut down MC.

As the first debug step, I would run the memory test to check the memory integrity.

TJ

What is your chart resolution?

Can you draw a diagram to illustrate your thoughts?

What are the "What-if" scenarios you will encounter?

TJ

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

TJ

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

MaxBarsBack caused the recalc.

TJ

I have tried your code.
I do not get your error message.

Please post your complete code if you need help debugging.

TJ

Please get a screenshot of the error message

TJ

See post #1 & #2
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TJ

Perfect, it works! Thank you very much for your appreciated help TJ.
Kind regards, LRP

You are welcome.

Where there is a will, there is a way.

TJ

Try this:

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var: price.at.1730(0), temp(0);



if time = 1730 then temp = Close;



if time = 2200 then price.at.1730 = temp;

TJ

Thanks a lot TJ, but as soon 17:30 is reached (today) I will get a new but unwanted value. Instead I do like to keep the close 17:30 value from yesterday until the end of the session. I tried a lot but can not find the solution to keep that 17:30 Close value from yesterday until the session ends to...

TJ

Thanks a lot TJ for the reply , as some of the discussion i looked at earlier were from 2012 i was hoping that it was something that was resolved already.

i will google the workaround.

Since the API came out, virtually nobody is asking about the reconnection problem again.

TJ

Hello Traders, I have just setup MC on autotrading nd have a problem with MC/IB connection at night , when i check the logs it seems that Multicharts tries to connect IB gateway at 5.31am every night 5.31AM Information "Connecting to TWS" and then it shows 5.31AM Error "Connectivity between IB and ...

TJ

OK, this is a simple requirement.

All you need is to set up a variable,
then at 1730 every day, assign the close price to the variable.
this variable is available for you to recall at any time in the future.

eg.

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var: price.at.1730(0);



if time = 1730 then price.at.1730 = Close;

TJ

A few questions:

1. Do you only need the data from the previous session?

2. Is this a recurring request?

3. Do you need a specific time? or the time is different for every request?

4. When do you make the request?
eg at 1730 today, you want to know the close of 1730 the previous day?

TJ

ps. ABC's sample code is for offline educational use only.

You should create the chart first, then apply the code.

It will not appear on a real-time chart that has previously been saved in a workspace.

TJ

Try this

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Variables: TLID(-1),

           TxtID(-1);



   TLID = TL_New(Date[10], Time[10], Close, Date, Time, Close);

      TL_SetColor(TLID, red);

      TL_SetSize(TLID, 4);

      TL_SetStyle(TLID, 2);

      

   TxtID = Text_New(Date, Time, Close, "Hello World!");

   Text_SetStyle(TxtID, 0, 2);

TJ

Scaling should be "Same as Instrument".

TJ

What is your chart resolution?

ie the chart type and interval?

TJ

Please see posts #1 & #2
How to post codes
viewtopic.php?t=11713

TJ

Is this about the HSI symbol?

Make sure the session is set up correctly.

TJ

I'm not sure as IB don't has this option for selection

Please check the IB website; it has detail on how you can find out which server you are using, and how you can change it.

TJ

In Hong Kong, there is a lunch break between 12:00-13:00, even I set the session of HSI future correct, found the real time data cannot be resumed after lunch break, when close the MC and run again, then the real time data will resume, anyone can advise how to fit it? Which IB server are you using?...

TJ

AFTER HOURS MARKET

TJ

>7. Close MC and open again.

After closing MC,
check the Windows TaskManager,
make sure all MC processes are closed before restarting MC.

TJ

You can add this keyword to your alert message:

GetSymbolName

TJ

Was this ever implemented? As others have said, indicators are no substitute for real composite symbols. Would massively improve the value of MultiCharts IMO.

Composite symbols are only valuable IF and ONLY IF you can trade them.

For that to happen, the symbol must come from your broker.

TJ

I downloaded 1 min chart data and saved, when I open a new workspace and use 1 min chart with same symbol in the new workspace, why the system needs backfilling data again?

What do you mean by "I downloaded 1 min chart data and saved,"?

What steps did you do?

TJ

You see, TS, IB and OANDA are brokers; they are not real data providers. The quotes they provided are for order purposes.

If you need to load a lot of data in a hurry,
there is only one way to do it -- subscribe to a real data provider.

TJ

Already tried, but doesn’t work. The chart always displays “backfilling” and the “Reload All Data” option is dimmed. That means you are requesting too much data. You must be getting "Pace Violation" messages. IB has imposed limitations on how much you can download within a certain time. You can pur...

TJ

Version? Build number?

TJ

Which MC version /build number are you using?

TJ

You can reload the data.
You do not have to delete the cache.

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

TJ

Who is your data provider?

TJ

. . .

but it does not work.
I simply cannot find what the problem is....

Regards,

David

Please post a screen shot of your chart.

Please draw on the chart what you are looking for.

TJ

we are waiting many things about Renko : https://www.multicharts.com/pm/public/multicharts/issues/MC-1649 https://www.multicharts.com/pm/public/multicharts/issues/MC-1331 https://www.multicharts.com/pm/public/multicharts/issues/MC-845 My 2 cents: For trading purposes, it will be a lot easier to pro...

TJ

My 2 cents:

For trading purposes,
it will be a lot easier to program the Renko logic into your strategy than to rely on the built-in chart style.

YMMV

TJ

. . . But the only button that I see to post the image is a small image icon and it only provide the img tags for the image url ( I don't see an option to upload an image here ). Anyway the alternative link of the image is https://futures.io/attachments/265243 Not everyone can see the picture at th...

TJ

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

ps. your image is not showing. You need to upload the picture to this site.

TJ

I just wonder if anyone thinks this is useful idea: Having the ability to control certain aspects of the Chart Trading Panel from within Power Language. I would like the ability to: 1) disable Buy/Sell buttons under certain conditions 2) set the # of contracts based on market volatility Right now t...

TJ

If data1 has no new tick, how do you expect the order to be filled?

Do you want the order to be filled at the previous tick's price?

TJ

Why do you have less than 250 bars of data?
That's not a lot of data.

This is like going to a soccer match with 6 players.
You have to decide: do you want to play the game or not.

TJ

See post #1 & post #2
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TJ

This is how I would code this snippet: inputs: MA_Length (20), Sensitivity (1), Color_Up (green), Color_Down (red), Color_Neutral (yellow); variables: MA.Color(0), MA (0), MA_Rising (false), MA_Falling (false); MA = round(XAverage(Close, MA_Length), 1); MA_Rising = MA > MA[Sensitivity]; MA_Falling =...

TJ

For line plots,
you should always add an offset code:

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SetPlotColor[1]( 1, mycolor );

TJ

You should use LiveChat to let tech support see this problem.

TJ

Hi Guys
At IB-Plattform (ES, NQ, YM) they are shown and works but not anymore at MC 12R5!
Any ideas?
Kind regards, LRP

Which one you are talking about?

IB supplied continuous contract?

or MultiCharts custom future?

TJ

Hello I was wondering if anyone can help me with this issue Let's make an example with simple numbers: If Crude Oil is trading at 55.40 then it goes to 55.39, 55.38, 55.37, then it starts to go up again, 55.38, 55.39 55.40 Once it trades 55.40 again that is when I want the script to generate the Lo...

TJ

What is your chart resolution?
The numbers in the example, do you mean bar closes? or ticks?

TJ

https://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?t=10811 post 6), but where to put the SetExitOnClose in the signal? Have you read the RED colored highlights in the post? you mean this? Note When automating a strategy, you will not want to use SetExitOnClose as a way to make sure that all of yo...

TJ

viewtopic.php?t=10811
post 6), but where to put the SetExitOnClose in the signal?

Have you read the RED colored highlights in the post?

TJ

in backtest, i found that some position are entered even after market close. how to set the strategy so that say it won't enter new position, and close out all existing position, 10 minutes before close. See post #15 [FAQ] Autotrade / Backtest / Optimization https://www.multicharts.com/discussion/v...

TJ

Pacing violations should go away as soon as MC plug-in implements the latest IB API.

Pacing violations has nothing to do with the API.

Pacing violation means you are requesting too much data, more than you are allowed.

You can pay more money to get more data.

TJ

What MC version and build number?

What is your chart resolution?

TJ

We trade futures LOL . . .

TJ

Any difference between
Code: Select all
crosses_above
and
Code: Select all
crosses above
?

No difference.

Same as

CROSS ABOVE

TJ

The best info you can get are from the following keywords:

InsideAsk
InsideBid

For explanations,
go to the Wiki,
look under
PowerLanguage Keyword Reference
Quote Fields‎ (36 P)

TJ

Hi,
when in a signal I try to print (NumEvenTrades) return 0 or a strange number... Where Iìm wrong?

Thanks
Riccardo

What number are you expecting?

TJ

Crude rollover is unlike other futures, I hope you do understand.

TJ

Have you tried exiting MC and re-start it?

TJ

Are you talking about a Custom Future that you created in MultiCharts?

TJ

ps. in a heavy computation environment, eg. the MultiCharts, you need REAL threads and REAL CPUs. Those extra virtual threads do not help. Ok, i did some reseach, i understand what you mean, what about extra cores? im sure they will help? You need REAL cores for REAL work. Think about it this way ....

TJ

Yahoo or Google Finance can send you the closing price you need.

TJ

Hi TJ, thanks for the advice. Would you say that upgrading to a ryzen 7 2700 compared to a i7 8700 with its 2 extra cores and 4 threads better for running multiple windows and tons of charts? You already have a very powerful computer. I am still using an Intel Q6600 . . . 1st gen Quadcore, with 8 G...

TJ

Hi, I have Interactive Brokers TWS connected to MultiCharts for automated trading. The first automated order (market) of the day goes into TWS order queue but I have to execute it manually (right click on the order in TWS, "Transmit"), while the following orders are correctly executed automatically...

TJ

. . . i have 3 monitors.

You can open a new MC instance for each monitor.
That should reduce the Windows graphics objects limitation, and make the Windows operation more stable.

TJ

m system seems to run smoothly with 3 windows opened, when i have 6 it starts lagging and hanging, could it be due to me only have a 4 core processor? those 3 windows have about the same set up in charts as the other 3. Please post a screenshot of your TaskManager. How many monitors do you have?

TJ

also does a graphics card matter much?

MultiCharts does not utilize 3D or game-related graphics features. An expensive graphics card will not help.

TJ

All my charts are time based. no anti virus nor firewall nor loggers. Not running as admin. i noticed my cpu usage sometimes run up to 90+ percent when loading charts. Would a i7-8700 6 core with 32 ram solve this issue? When loading charts . . . of course it will run up to 90+ percent. You want yo...

TJ

Which Windows version?

What other programs you are running?

Anti-virus?
Firewall?
Loggers?

Are you running MC as administrator?
Have you designated MC and all its components as "Safe" programs.

TJ

How many charts? What are the resolutions? How much back history? How many indicators? Any drawings in the indicators? Thanks for reply, I have around 30 charts on each window, resolutions ranged from 15day to low of 30 mins. back history on intraday timeframes are around one week, higher timeframe...

TJ

Greetings MC Community, I have spent several hours toying around with MC and PL and have a few things I haven't been able to figure out yet but thought I would by now. I've tried to find answers to these with no luck. Any help is appreciated. 1. How are negative numbers coded in PL? I know the "-" ...

TJ

You can build your analysis with this basic logic

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IF condition1 = false

then . . .

To add multiple conditions:

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IF condition1 = false

or condition2 = false

or condition3 = false

then . . .

TJ

How many charts?
What are the resolutions?
How much back history?

How many indicators?
Any drawings in the indicators?

TJ

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

TJ

For Example 2019 March Issue: . . . This is not basic EL codes. They have the OOPL extension, which is only usable in TS v9+. The language is complex, it is for the advanced level programmers only. Because of the difference in programming architecture, there is no easy way to make a simple and dire...

TJ

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

TJ

The problem you describe does not make sense. The different between MBT and IB or other brokers is the interface. The MultiCharts core is the same. Your indicators or strategies are merely scripts that execute line-by-line. If an order that was not executed in MBT, it will not execute in IB either. ...

TJ

I am trying to generate an order in Back testing to be Buy at market, but I would like that once the optimization is made the order is executed in the real market as follows: buy at insidebid limit, and if it is not executed in 1 second the purchase is made to market, this in order to try not to at...

TJ

Thanks for that TJ....so always a one bar delay. I think I can live with that. So one very important issue is to insure the receiving chart has the exact same time/tick interval..... Or the receiving chart must be equal to or LOWER than the sending chart in terms of interval. Timing-based analysis ...

TJ

I am trying to pass indicator values from a workspace to another workspace and another chart. How can I be assured my GVGet calls are getting the latest GVSet data since they are both firing off at the Close of the bar with the same bar interval ? In other words if the GVGet fires before the GVSet,...

TJ

With last I mean the Latest (today is 31st , I installed it yesterday). Version 12.0 Release (Build 17586). ... Looking at this...I suppose that it is only working in realtime, is that correct? So the only way to test if it work, is by running it in realtime? It depends on how you program your code...

TJ

Hi. I also just imported GV+2-2.ELD but I'm still unable to communicate between 2 charts. I just upgraded to the last version of multichart so I suppose that every required dll are already embedded. ... What is "the last version of multichart" ? Please go to your MultiCharts and copy the version nu...

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