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by sptrader
14 Mar 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: How do I change the point value?
Replies: 2
Views: 960

Re: How do I change the point value?

In the :Quote Manager" double click on the symbol and you'll have the option to change point value.
by sptrader
13 Mar 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: easylanguage question
Replies: 4
Views: 1157

Re: easylanguage question

The close > close[20] just compares the current Close to the Close 20 bars ago, if you want the highest close over 20 bars then something like this-
Close > highest(close[1],20);
by sptrader
13 Mar 2012
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: The Economic Events Collection for MultiCharts
Replies: 131
Views: 77779

Re: The Economic Events Collection for MultiCharts

Great and important addition to MC but I'd like to see two minor improvements. I think the "time-offset" from EST, should be an "input" and since "daylight savings time" I'd like to see it have an input for "daylight savings time" either- Y or N, if it applies to the user or not for auto adjustment....
by sptrader
10 Mar 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Little help with my code
Replies: 5
Views: 1340

Re: Little help with my code

Try using the "Count Criteria SM" indicator in MC .(I think it is built-in). That should allow you to plot those crossover conditions and adjust the number of crosses(occurrences) is adjustable. The "Criteria" is an input, so just substitute the price crossing the line on the screen for the default ...
by sptrader
09 Mar 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1
Replies: 128
Views: 38979

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1

I've got one indicator that runs fine in 7.4 but when imported into 8.0, it won't compile. When I open it in the Editor, it won't give me the option of compiling. That selection is greyed out. When I select Compile from the menu and compile all umcompiled I show nothing in the output area at the bo...
by sptrader
08 Mar 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: EntryDate
Replies: 5
Views: 1671

Re: EntryDate

I wasn't sure if we could post Omega's code , copyright rules etc. So I didn't.
by sptrader
07 Mar 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: EntryDate
Replies: 5
Views: 1671

Re: EntryDate

I know that Easylanguage has a function called "Tradestoday" which is easy to use for this purpose.. My solution isn't nearly as elegant but I think it will work. (not tested), It will reset the "Tradeflg to 1 every night, when the date changes, allowing only 1 trade per day..(if it works) vars:trad...
by sptrader
05 Mar 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Why does Ehler's cycle study CRASH V8 64 bit ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2539

Why does Ehler's cycle study CRASH V8 64 bit ?

It works and verifies in V7.4 , verifies in V8 64 bit, but causes shutdown of V8 64 bit. I tried it on two different computers with V8 64 bit and both crash- I haven't tried V8 32bit. [LegacyColorValue = TRUE]; {Sine Wave Indicator} Inputs: Price((H+L)/2),deg(30); Vars: InPhase(0), Quadrature(0), Ph...
by sptrader
02 Mar 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Howto use calculated value?
Replies: 15
Views: 3164

Re: Howto use calculated value?

Maybe you could use a dll to do the calcs, then speed wouldn't be an issue...
"powerbasic dll" or equivalent.
by sptrader
02 Mar 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1
Replies: 128
Views: 38979

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1

This code for the Fisher Transform compiles OK, but when I insert it into a chart, MC64 crashes. Could someone check if it's a code or program error? Thanks. Inputs: price((H+L)/2), Len(13); Var: MaxH(0), MinL(0), Fish(0); MaxH = Highest(Price, Len); MinL = Lowest(Price, Len); Value1 = .5*2*((Price...
by sptrader
28 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Code Question
Replies: 19
Views: 3086

Re: Code Question

@sptrader, super, now i have 0,00 in the Screener, can you tell me, how i integrate a Counter? The other things work now perfect, many thanks. Best regards Kinko *************************************************************************** ** I'm not a programmer, so it's best to look at other code e...
by sptrader
28 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Code Question
Replies: 19
Views: 3086

Re: Code Question

var1 = adx(14);
var2 = DMIplus(14);
Var3 = adx(12);

var1 is your adx14 and var2 is your DmiPlus14 and var3 is your adx12, so you just say-

if var1 > 25 and var2 < var3
by sptrader
27 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Code Question
Replies: 19
Views: 3086

Re: Code Question

This will compile - just add var2 where you want it for dmiplus. inputs:upcolor(green),dncolor(red),equalcolor(white),Length(14); var:color(0),var0(0),var1(0),var2(0); var1 = adx(Length); var2 = DMIplus(Length); If H > highest(H[1],9) and Close > Close[3] and var1 > 25 then color = upcolor else If H...
by sptrader
27 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1
Replies: 128
Views: 38979

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1 - strategy question

I'm testing a strategy in Ver 8 64 bit and noticed that when I back-test using bar magnifier at 1 tick level, I get vastly different results, than on replay at the tick by tick level , why is this happening and which one is closer to correct ? (which best matches expected real-time results) sptrade...
by sptrader
26 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Code Question
Replies: 19
Views: 3086

Re: Code Question

I think this is close : it will plot the colors on the zero line in a subplot, you can use that to verify the code..IF you want the close of the bar colored, then use "Close" in place of "var0" in the plot.. IF you want the colored dot below the price bar then use "L- 3 points" (estimate of points r...
by sptrader
25 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1
Replies: 128
Views: 38979

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1 - strategy question

I'm testing a strategy in Ver 8 64 bit and noticed that when I back-test using bar magnifier at 1 tick level, I get vastly different results, than on replay at the tick by tick level , why is this happening and which one is closer to correct ? (which best matches expected real-time results)
by sptrader
22 Feb 2012
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: Is it possible to plot a study and a paintbar using only 1 ?
Replies: 0
Views: 1665

Is it possible to plot a study and a paintbar using only 1 ?

I want to plot volume in plot5 and plot 1-4 (default) for a paint bar, to show me when volume exceeds a certain level, is there a simple "trick" to make this possible ? It would be cleaner than 2 separate studies. (Something like my primitive example below, which doesn't work right). Input:ClrLvL(75...
by sptrader
21 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Coloring body of a bar: What I.m I doing wrong?
Replies: 2
Views: 825

Re: Coloring body of a bar: What I.m I doing wrong?

To Thicken the bar color- click on the study, then "format", "style", and increase the "weight" to the desired thickness.
by sptrader
20 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1
Replies: 128
Views: 38979

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1

Now that Version 8 is installed, can I go back to version 7.4 and not loose any data??? Neil. ************************************************************************** ** Yes, Just start the version 8 install program and you'll see a "remove" option, just make sure the "remove data" option is unch...
by sptrader
19 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: What component of MultiCharts do you want to be optimized?
Replies: 87
Views: 28151

Re: What component of MultiCharts do you want to be optimize

TJ: The market waits for no one:
Live trading is the priority, whether manual trading or autotrading, it has to be fast, accurate and easy to use.

... all else can wait.[/quote]
*************************

+1 I agree 100% with TJ. (Fast , accurate and STABLE)
by sptrader
14 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IMPORTANT! Affects MC8 Beta1 users
Replies: 2
Views: 1100

Re: IMPORTANT! Affects MC8 Beta1 users

Is the problem with BOTH 64 bit and 32 bit ?
by sptrader
13 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1
Replies: 128
Views: 38979

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1

Not sure if we can just re-direct the 64 bit to the old database or not- maybe the MC techs could step in here and give some advice for those of us upgrading to 64bit..
by sptrader
13 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1
Replies: 128
Views: 38979

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.0 BETA 1

It's been stated that you can have both on the same computer since they are in separate folders, but you can only run one at a time.. I just installed the 64 bit with 7.4 on the same machine and it seems great, but you have to start from scratch with all settings (Including user ID and Password), st...
by sptrader
08 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Elliott Wave/Elliot Oscillator [SOLVED]
Replies: 21
Views: 14034

Re: Elliott Wave/Elliot Oscillator [SOLVED]

I believe that you're missing 2 functions: "ElliottWaveOsc" and "Wave345Elliott".

Code: Select all


EWO = ElliottWaveOsc ;
EWN = Wave345Elliott(Length,Trigger);
by sptrader
05 Feb 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: a colour beetween Bollinger Band Up and BB Down
Replies: 9
Views: 4080

Re: a colour beetween Bollinger Band Up and BB Down

This seems like a good feature for MC to add, the ability to easily "fill in" the space between two averages (or two trendlines for that matter), like they do in NT Trader..
A function that we could call like "fillspace" that would add color between 2 lines with a minimum of code..
by sptrader
30 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Price percent change charts?
Replies: 11
Views: 5405

Re: Price percent change charts?

Not quite what I'm looking for. What I need is a chart that begins at set time (at the open or n days back) and then shows price in terms of percentage change from that start time. All instruments would start at 0% on the left side of the chart at the chart start time. Its called a Price Performanc...
by sptrader
30 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: How to get data from yahoo or google?
Replies: 7
Views: 2605

Re: How to get data from yahoo or google?

If you want to add free quotes through the quotemanager, select ADD Symbol "manually", "free quotes", comes up as default data source.
by sptrader
17 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: close of data2 issue
Replies: 4
Views: 1746

Re: close of data2 issue

maybe do the averages separately, then add them and smooth them. {might be easier and less confusing}

Code: Select all


MA2 = close data2 ;
MA3 = close data3 ;
Mid = (ma2+ma3)/2;
ave = average(Mid,Len2);
by sptrader
12 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Cant enter orders for forex below 100k?
Replies: 7
Views: 1853

Re: Cant enter orders for forex below 100k?

interactive b i just looked at the DOM or chart trader and saw that i could only enter 1 lot, which i assume to be a full 100k (did not want to test it to find out). dont really see any way to enter amount (like .1 mm or .05 mm) etc. *****************************************************************...
by sptrader
12 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Function for "Entry Bar Close" - works in TS but NOT in MC
Replies: 2
Views: 874

Re: Function for "Entry Bar Close" - works in TS but NOT in

Thanks TJ, you've done it again !!!
*******************************
I think an easier way could be (don't know why I didn't think of that first)

Code: Select all


C[barssinceentry];
by sptrader
12 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Function for "Entry Bar Close" - works in TS but NOT in MC
Replies: 2
Views: 874

Function for "Entry Bar Close" - works in TS but NOT in MC

I wrote this function back in 99' for use in TS and it always worked great but when I try it in MC, it either gives a "bars back error" or returns the wrong value when applied to a Signal.. It's so simple, I can't see what causes the problem with it in MC.. Instead of calling the function, I even pu...
by sptrader
08 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: TrendLine ID# conflicts
Replies: 5
Views: 1243

Re: TrendLine ID# conflicts

Thanks TJ !
I think I found the problem, one of my TL studies was originally plotting 6 TL's and I changed it to only one TL, BUT, I forgot to remove the formatting (style, thickness, color etc) from the other 5. Once I commented out the formatting for the unused TL's, it worked..
by sptrader
06 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: TrendLine ID# conflicts
Replies: 5
Views: 1243

Re: TrendLine ID# conflicts

I'm not sure how trendline ID# are assigned (I assume it's the order that they are created).. I'm having a conflict between 2 studies that both use trendlines.. when I apply both studies to a chart, the trendline colors and style are changed by the other study.. Somehow I need to change the trendli...
by sptrader
06 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: TrendLine ID# conflicts
Replies: 5
Views: 1243

TrendLine ID# conflicts

I'm not sure how trendline ID# are assigned (I assume it's the order that they are created).. I'm having a conflict between 2 studies that both use trendlines.. when I apply both studies to a chart, the trendline colors and style are changed by the other study.. Somehow I need to change the trendlin...
by sptrader
03 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: email alert -- Decimal rounding
Replies: 4
Views: 1111

Re: Decimal rounding

another way could be-

Print("Price of eur/usd: ", Close:1:4);
by sptrader
03 Jan 2012
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multi charts.... One screen
Replies: 2
Views: 1136

Re: Multi charts.... One screen

Something like this ?
I just created ONE workspace and added and shrunk chart windows to fit..
by sptrader
29 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts
Replies: 8
Views: 1721

Re: Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts

OK, I tried opening the function that HighD calls, " OHLCperiodsAgo" and deleted a section called "condition1" and made condition1 always true (1=1), (not sure if that will cause other problems)..but it's OK so far.. then created the modified function (HighD2) to call when I use Renko charts. Here i...
by sptrader
29 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts
Replies: 8
Views: 1721

Re: Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts

TJ: The Highd(0) function returns a -1 when used on a Renko chart..instead of returning the high of the day.. I'm not sure how to fix it.. (works fine on a minute chart) Go to Format Instrument , Under the Settings tab, Choose " Break on Session ". ************************************ That didn't h...
by sptrader
29 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts
Replies: 8
Views: 1721

Re: Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts

TJ: The Highd(0) function returns a -1 when used on a Renko chart..instead of returning the high of the day.. I'm not sure how to fix it.. (works fine on a minute chart)
by sptrader
29 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts
Replies: 8
Views: 1721

Re: Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts

I can't get " tl_new " to work on Renko or Points charts.. Is there a "trick" to getting them to work ?? Just trying to identify the high and low for the day, or is the problem with Highd and Lowd on renko & points charts ?.. try TL_NEW _s you will also need to use TIME _s to go with it. **********...
by sptrader
29 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts
Replies: 8
Views: 1721

Re: Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts

Great, I'll try that .. Thanks TJ !!!
by sptrader
29 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts
Replies: 8
Views: 1721

Need Draw Trendline help- renko and points charts

I can't get " tl_new " to work on Renko or Points charts.. Is there a "trick" to getting them to work ??
Just trying to identify the high and low for the day, or is the problem with Highd and Lowd on renko & points charts ?..
by sptrader
29 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 7.4
Replies: 58
Views: 14177

Re: MULTICHARTS 7.4

"all" studies give the same error windows vista home premium 64 bit . Compile all with all the studies give error ************************************************************************* That was a problem on an earlier version of MC, if you're using the current MC 7.4 , do a search for "compiling...
by sptrader
28 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 7.4
Replies: 58
Views: 14177

Re: MULTICHARTS 7.4

The "%chg" study works OK on my Win7 pc, is your function for "percentchange" verified ?
You might try doing a "verify all"..just to be sure..
by sptrader
27 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 7.4
Replies: 58
Views: 14177

Re: MULTICHARTS 7.4

Hi I am getting the update notification in my multicharts 7.0. However when i click the link it downloads the same version rather than the 7.4.4906. thanks geoarb ********************************************************************** ** I just downloaded from this link and got the new version. http...
by sptrader
26 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: using walk forward test results
Replies: 27
Views: 10876

Re: using walk forward test results

It would be great if we could get some people here who are familiar with using walk forward optimization to indicate how they use it and what they would like to see in an enhanced WFO module. How could it be made better?? **************************************************************************** ...
by sptrader
20 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Teaser for the upcoming release
Replies: 36
Views: 10516

Re: Teaser for the upcoming release

Question: Will we be able to install BOTH 32 bit and 64 bit versions of MC on the same computer ?? (so for example, we could use 32 bit ver for trading and 64 bit ver for testing ? - not at the same time though)
by sptrader
19 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Replies: 8
Views: 2170

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of the loyal MC users and MC Team !
Congrats to the MC team for a great 2011, I'm looking forward to the 64 bit New Year !
by sptrader
09 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Teaser for the upcoming release
Replies: 36
Views: 10516

Re: Teaser for the upcoming release

My only concern is the 32bit dll's that I call from the PE for Jurik, Neural Net, etc.
I wish there were some sort of "compatibility mode" for calling 32bit dll's..
by sptrader
08 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Teaser for the upcoming release
Replies: 36
Views: 10516

Re: Teaser for the upcoming release

How long did it take to load the 1 tick bars ? (from 2003 to 2011)
by sptrader
05 Dec 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Beta testers wanted for a new very fast and stable MA
Replies: 5
Views: 1602

Re: Beta testers for a new MA

I'd like to try it out..
by sptrader
29 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MultiCharts 7.2 Beta
Replies: 71
Views: 15744

Re: MultiCharts 7.2 Beta

do you mean a Time & Sales ? Hi TJ. Yes! Recommend using Quotetracker T&S strip. It is least resource demanding application I have come across, it is rather customizable, and very quick/clean/easy to read during periods of high volatility. With use of IQFeed, it is also split sec faster than Multic...
by sptrader
21 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Vote for MultiCharts in "Best of 2011" on Trade2Win
Replies: 14
Views: 3157

Re: Vote for MultiCharts in "Best of 2011" on Trade2Win

Done !
Keep up the great work MC Team...
by sptrader
17 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Avoid IB TWS 920 (current version)
Replies: 11
Views: 2690

Re: Avoid IB TWS 920 (current version)

The topic is about Interactive Broker's TWS software bug, NOT about MC...
by sptrader
15 Nov 2011
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: Plotting H & L of day problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2496

Re: Plotting H & L of day problem

Thanks TJ !
It works great with trendlines !

(now I may try it with the loop)
by sptrader
15 Nov 2011
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: Plotting H & L of day problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2496

Plotting H & L of day problem

I'm just trying to plot the high or low of the day, ONLY plotting from the "current" high or low.. As the study is written, it plots ALL highs and lows of the day, bar by bar. When a new high or low happens, I'd like it to redraw(erasing previous line), from the new high or low point forward only.. ...
by sptrader
15 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Avoid IB TWS 920 (current version)
Replies: 11
Views: 2690

Avoid IB TWS 920 (current version)

I updated to build 920 last night and although the quotes were coming in , the TWS screen was frozen, I couldn't change tabs. I shutdown and re-started it last night, all seemed ok until this morning, when the same problem occurred. (frozen screen).
TWS ver 918 is stable...
by sptrader
14 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Any software to concatenate .wav files.
Replies: 8
Views: 2147

Re: Any software to concatenate .wav files.

A fancier audio editor program (and free) is Audacity..

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
by sptrader
10 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: export/import is not working
Replies: 3
Views: 1138

Re: export/import is not working

I just copy the folder (nightly) where the database is stored and keep it as a backup. No export of data is needed..only takes a minute or so to make a copy of it.
by sptrader
09 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Back to previous version
Replies: 3
Views: 1294

Re: Back to previous version

To clarify a bit- use your MC7.2 installer program to remove ver 7.2 ..then use installer ver 7.1 and it will find the files and data that you were using..
by sptrader
04 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: about downloading historical data from IB
Replies: 7
Views: 1527

Re: about downloading historical data from IB

i see, so, would e-signal be a good solution? any other good data provider with products in a competitive price? and i find that e-signal on demand version also give intraday historical data, would that be a good choice for backtesting purpose? thanks~! *********************************************...
by sptrader
03 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: about downloading historical data from IB
Replies: 7
Views: 1527

Re: about downloading historical data from IB

Unfortunately that is how IB handles excessive quote requests..."pacing error" means that you exceeded the allowed number of quotes. The ONLY solution is to re-start TWS.. (leave MC running)..
You can also request fewer days or higher time frame,(60 min vs 1 min data).
by sptrader
03 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MultiCharts 7.2 Beta
Replies: 71
Views: 15744

Re: MultiCharts 7.2 Beta

sptrader,

The issue with Rename command in context menu has been confirmed and added to our fix list. Thank you for reporting. As a workaround, please double click on the workspace tab or press Ctrl+F2 when the workspace is active to rename the workspace.
** Thanks Dave, I'll try that..
by sptrader
03 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MultiCharts 7.2 Beta
Replies: 71
Views: 15744

Re: MultiCharts 7.2 Beta

I love the new ability to "drag and Drop" the workspace tabs, but now it's very difficult to re-name them, please check this..
Steve
by sptrader
02 Nov 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Empty Bars
Replies: 9
Views: 1764

Re: Empty Bars

Greetings, Is it possible to display the last traded price for empty bars, instead of showing them as empty? Best regards, See KL *********************************************************************** ** I think this is what you want- "right mouse click" on the chart, then select ->Format window->...
by sptrader
20 Oct 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Daily Average True range [SOLVED]
Replies: 21
Views: 7006

Re: Daily Average True range [SOLVED]

TJ - in the code above(previous post) you call the "TrueRangeD" function, could you please post that function ?
It is in post #3.
**********************************
** Thanks TJ, I missed that..
by sptrader
19 Oct 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Daily Average True range [SOLVED]
Replies: 21
Views: 7006

Re: Daily Average True range [SOLVED]

TJ - in the code above(previous post) you call the "TrueRangeD" function, could you please post that function ?
by sptrader
19 Oct 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MultiCharts 7.1 Beta
Replies: 54
Views: 17073

Re: MultiCharts 7.1 Beta

"you cannot set a default scaling for each indicator."
***************************************************************************
You also can't set the default for "realtime history matching" OR "skip identical ticks" - The "Use as Default" button doesn't remember the settings..
by sptrader
10 Oct 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MultiCharts 7.1 Beta
Replies: 54
Views: 17073

Re: MultiCharts 7.1 Beta

Thanks Multicharts. I have to go through every fu#&ing chart and every fu*&ing indicator and turn off "skip identical ticks" because all my indicators are volume based. Just because you guys think I that everyone will want it turned on automatically. sh!t. I am officially pissed. ******************...
by sptrader
06 Oct 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: 64 bit MC, how long?
Replies: 29
Views: 9280

Re: 64 bit MC, how long?

They said 64 bit before the end of the year..
by sptrader
05 Oct 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MultiCharts 7.1 Beta
Replies: 54
Views: 17073

Re: MultiCharts 7.1 Beta

Note to self: do not attempt to upgrade MultiCharts during the trading day, as it has to recompile all of my studies and indicators. Since this stage of the upgrade process takes so long, it'd be great if there was some kind of progress meter that one could follow to see how this is going. I've bee...
by sptrader
02 Oct 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Pattern Matching-Recognition
Replies: 13
Views: 6579

Re: Pattern Matching-Recognition

I remember a GUI based pattern recognition program back in the 90's, I think. No coding required, just highlight the desired pattern and the program would search for all similar patterns. I think it also gave stats on what the average price movement was, after the pattern..
by sptrader
25 Sep 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: playback speed
Replies: 2
Views: 768

Re: playback speed

There is a "slider" to the right of the playback button, that is for speed adjust of the playback mode..
by sptrader
16 Sep 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Most Efficient Internet Security Working with MC
Replies: 4
Views: 1542

Re: Most Efficient Internet Security Working with MC

I use Avast, Antivirus, it's free and doesn't use a noticeable amount of system resources. I use Advanced system care- also free for malware etc. Also uses no noticeable resources. Probably overkill, but a little extra insurance against infected websites, etc.. I don't even notice that they are there.
by sptrader
16 Sep 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Missing Bars with Interactive Brokers feed
Replies: 5
Views: 1831

Re: Missing Bars with Interactive Brokers feed

I use 24hr bars in IB..
by sptrader
11 Sep 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Order Type inquire
Replies: 8
Views: 1874

Re: Order Type inquire

You can sell at limit as well.
by sptrader
10 Sep 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Print function excuting when it shouldnt
Replies: 14
Views: 2730

Re: Print function excuting when it shouldnt

I used a 5 minute chart with playback mode set to "minute by minute" Also tried "Tick by Tick" they BOTH worked correctly, only one print per entry in PE.
by sptrader
08 Sep 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Print function excuting when it shouldnt
Replies: 14
Views: 2730

Re: Print function excuting when it shouldnt

condition1 = average(c,5) crosses above average(c,15); condition2 = average(c,5) crosses below average(c,20); If MarketPosition = 0 Then begin If condition1 = true then begin buy next bar at market; print("order executed"); end; end; if marketposition = 1 and condition2 then sell next bar at market...
by sptrader
05 Sep 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Anyone Use Laptop to Trade / Autotrade?
Replies: 5
Views: 1554

Re: Anyone Use Laptop to Trade / Autotrade?

If you plan to auto trade- you might consider being connected by Ethernet cable, rather than trust a wireless connection.
Almost any new laptop should be able to handle it...
by sptrader
02 Sep 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: RAMDisk - might be useful to speed up MC
Replies: 10
Views: 3359

Re: RAMDisk - might be useful to speed up MC

Another option to try and increase speed, is a feature on Winows7(maybe XP too) called "readyboost", if you have an extra usb ram stick lying around, you can try it, very easy to set up too.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/maga ... 56869.aspx
by sptrader
25 Aug 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: charts stopped updating
Replies: 16
Views: 4362

Re: charts stopped updating

If you're using IB as a datafeed, leave MC on and shutdown and re-start TWS, then it will reconnect...(I don't know about the other datafeeds)
by sptrader
23 Aug 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Open Next Bar type strategies w/ multiple DataStreams ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1209

Re: Open Next Bar type strategies w/ multiple DataStreams ?

Maybe: Buy next bar at close + A STOP; (intra-day would be very close)
by sptrader
21 Aug 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Please add a quick review at T2W
Replies: 17
Views: 3753

Re: Please add a quick review at T2W

I just added one- Multicharts now ranked #4..
by sptrader
17 Aug 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Price scale
Replies: 2
Views: 712

Re: Price scale

Just "right click" on the price scale and select "format price scale" , then you can change everything..
by sptrader
08 Aug 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Add same symbol but with different session timing
Replies: 1
Views: 657

Re: Add same symbol but with different session timing

Just create a new custom session with a unique name, not a new symbol.
Go to quote manager- tools-session template- and create a new one..
Then in charting, select the new session template name..
by sptrader
30 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: One day, one feature!
Replies: 17
Views: 5921

Re: One day, one feature!

... 2. A native chart pattern recognition feature. Actually there is just a few indicators that can detect only a few basics patterns (double bottom/top, head & shoulder and penant). If you go on the Bulkowski website (http://thepatternsite.com/), you can see there a lot more. Only his old program ...
by sptrader
30 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: the MA value is incorrect
Replies: 2
Views: 808

Re: the MA value is incorrect

Please see the bright green indicator line. I drew an arrow there. it should be above 1.4480 according the axis scale. Any way, the tooltip shows it is 1.44411. and Print in output window has a same result, 1.44411. the symbol is EUR/USD, with a 1Hour timeframe. what is the problem? thanks in advan...
by sptrader
30 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MultiCharts Version 7.0 is fantastic !!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2419

Re: MultiCharts Version 7.0 is fantastic !!!!!

I agree, I love MC7 too..
Looking forward to the first MC8 64bit beta..
by sptrader
29 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Momentum Bar Chart
Replies: 7
Views: 4239

Re: Momentum Bar Chart

Thanks for the detailed explanation but how do you get a "Point" chart in MC? I don't see them in my list.

** Point bars - see attached
by sptrader
28 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Momentum Bar Chart
Replies: 7
Views: 4239

Re: Momentum Bar Chart

I'd like to see Renko "Median" bars as well as several other bar types.
I'd also like to see an "Easylanguage" custom method, where we could create our own bar types...
by sptrader
26 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best R&D Machine For MultiCharts 7?
Replies: 8
Views: 2022

Re: Best R&D Machine For MultiCharts 7?

Will MC8 be 64 bit ???
by sptrader
26 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best R&D Machine For MultiCharts 7?
Replies: 8
Views: 2022

Re: Best R&D Machine For MultiCharts 7?

and purchase a 64-bit version of Windows. Good advise. But when may one expect the 64-bit version of MultiCharts? About Windows 8, my guess is it shall be available in about a years time. Khalid ********************************************************************** ** Windows 8 is supposed to be re...
by sptrader
26 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 7
Replies: 88
Views: 29576

Re: MULTICHARTS 7

[..]I deleted and added the history to previous expired contract....and custom future worked nicely....only problem is the annoying alert messages i get every time i open the program...or changing chart periodicity....any work around for this ??? You mean the yellow pop-up messages when trying to p...
by sptrader
25 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 7
Replies: 88
Views: 29576

Re: IB Data won't Chart

I upgraded from RC to V7 and the IB symbols 6EU1 and ESU1 will not chart either the upgraded charts or new charts.. I get "waiting for data" forever. The DOM shows the quotes OK. These are Globex. I can't see anything wrong in Quote manager. MUpgrade did something. Eurex charts are OK. ** Go to you...
by sptrader
22 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Save data - question
Replies: 20
Views: 4711

Re:

... my trading computer runs 24/7 though I restart it every weekend to clean memory and also clean possible viruses, bad registry entries and all sort of problems that windows can produce :wink: ... Be careful. MC collects the data in a cache. The data is written to the database when you EXIT the p...
by sptrader
19 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 7
Replies: 88
Views: 29576

Re: MULTICHARTS 7

Ver 7 DOM with IB and Win7 Wouldn't it be better to have the current price fixed in the center of the DOM ? In this attached view, how would someone place a buy order below the current price , using the DOM ? sptrader, Please enable Dynamic Price Scale to fix trade price in the center of the DOM. S...
by sptrader
18 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 7
Replies: 88
Views: 29576

Re: MULTICHARTS 7

I have been with this compnay since they first started. I bought the lifetime 6 years ago. I am a big fan of the product. I hate to say it but this integration of order placement simply does not work. At least it does not work with MB Trading. Maybe it’s working with other brokers, if so let’s hear...
by sptrader
18 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 7
Replies: 88
Views: 29576

Re: MULTICHARTS 7

Ver 7 DOM with IB and Win7

Wouldn't it be better to have the current price fixed in the center of the DOM ?
In this attached view, how would someone place a buy order below the current price , using the DOM ?
by sptrader
17 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MC 7 - New Help Included? - Videos?
Replies: 7
Views: 2406

Re: MC 7 - New Help Included? - Videos?

Yes, a video of the DOM & Chart Trader for sure would be helpful. I had to play with it with simulated data for a while, before I understood the basics of using it and how it interacted with the broker (IB).. I'm sure there is much more to learn..I'd love to know every detail ..it's a great feature..
by sptrader
16 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MC7: Custom signals can't be added to a chart
Replies: 11
Views: 2731

Re: MC7: Custom signals can't be added to a chart

It worked for me, all of my custom studies work in MC7..if you have one that isn't proprietary , you can post it or send it to me and I'll try it.
by sptrader
16 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MC7: Custom signals can't be added to a chart
Replies: 11
Views: 2731

Re: MC7: Custom signals can't be added to a chart

Run "compile all uncompiled" in the power editor .. I noticed that only the built-in indicators seem to be compiled during install..
by sptrader
14 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Is it possible to launch Excel within a signal
Replies: 10
Views: 1888

Re: Is it possible to launch Excel within a signal

Possibly a macro program could be used...(Macroexpress etc)
by sptrader
01 Jul 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 7 BETA 5 RELEASE -- Questions/Issues
Replies: 76
Views: 22504

Re: MULTICHARTS 7 BETA 5 RELEASE -- Questions/Issues

Hi,

Custom Futures : Symbol Root.

On my server, the list begin at the H letter ?

nothing before.
********************************************
^^ Yes, I noticed that too..(can't access ES ) Was ok in beta 4
by sptrader
30 Jun 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 7 BETA 5 RELEASE -- Questions/Issues
Replies: 76
Views: 22504

Re: MULTICHARTS 7 BETA 5 RELEASE -- Questions/Issues

I'm a happy guy too- the timing of beta5 is perfect, a long weekend to check out the new beta- Thanks !
by sptrader
30 Jun 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Series functions with multiple time frames?
Replies: 4
Views: 1603

Re: Series functions with multiple time frames?

it's also a good idea to add this to the variable:

vars: WeeklyEMA(0,data2);
by sptrader
25 Jun 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Cumulative Delta indicators - GomCD tools for MultiCharts
Replies: 19
Views: 8862

Re: Cumulative Delta indicators - GomCD tools for MultiChart

Shouldn't the Multicharts Premium Forum be the place for useful insights and "how to trade that will blow you away"? If it was, it would be, but it's not, so; no. ************************************************************************** ** We have the Best Platform (MC), that's what matters most t...
by sptrader
23 Jun 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Correct Startup sequence
Replies: 3
Views: 937

Re: Correct Startup sequence

I've always loaded TWS first, once fully running, I start MC. I've never have a problem doing it that way. Once TWS and MC are running, I open the quote manager.. (Launch Trader workstation at start, "unchecked"..) I never knew the correct startup procedure, so I just did it that way for years now, ...
by sptrader
14 Jun 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Simulation: trade on open bar price
Replies: 5
Views: 1184

Re: Simulation: trade on open bar price

He could buy at the "open price" on a stop or limit. It just wouldn't fill on that bar.
by sptrader
11 Jun 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Heiken-Ashi charts
Replies: 8
Views: 3607

Re: Heiken-Ashi charts

That brings up a question that I've had for a while now, just how does MC calculate genetic optimization ?
by sptrader
11 Jun 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Up- and Downvolume at the same time on a 1 Tick chart
Replies: 20
Views: 6033

Re: Up- and Downvolume at the same time on a 1 Tick chart

I noticed that too, if I plot separate upticks and downticks(or up volume, down volume), on a 1 tick chart, they plot the same(equal values), on a 2 or more tick chart they plot different values...bug ? or .....
by sptrader
29 May 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Getting nuts with the "Tried to reference back more bars"
Replies: 7
Views: 3774

Re: Getting nuts with the "Tried to reference back more bars

I think one problem is, that I think you forgot to define what "cum_CCI " is ..you just have the variable set to 0;
by sptrader
25 May 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: TS update
Replies: 14
Views: 4271

Re: TS update

I found this interesting as a trader but not a professional programmer...(most of us aren't programmers) "A set of easy-to-use components that can be dragged and dropped from the TS Development Environment’s new ToolBox into your EasyLanguage analysis technique. You can interact with these component...
by sptrader
24 May 2011
Forum: MultiCharts FAQ
Topic: Not enought memory message
Replies: 25
Views: 9866

Re: Not enought memory message

Is there something new regarding the 64bit version? Do you plan to charge something for the software or does it count to the free update? Looking forward to that version. If you have a license, you can choose the version that you want to use - either 32 or 64 bit. There will be no extra charges for...
by sptrader
20 May 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: how to limit # trades per day
Replies: 5
Views: 1230

Re: how to limit # trades per day

Even easier is the "TradesToday" function. if TradesToday < 1 then begin TradesToday is not a standard function and is not included in MultiCharts. You can get the code here: http://www.tradersxchange.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=601 * I must have gotten it from TS or Tradersexchange. Sorry, I didn't k...
by sptrader
20 May 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: how to limit # trades per day
Replies: 5
Views: 1230

Re: how to limit # trades per day

Even easier is the "TradesToday" function.

if TradesToday < 1 then begin
by sptrader
19 May 2011
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: exit strategy with manual trading
Replies: 32
Views: 9923

Re: exit strategy with manual trading

Stan: any estimate of when Beta 4 will be released ?
by sptrader
01 May 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Using Ghost backups/returns to keep MC running fast.
Replies: 17
Views: 3508

Re: Using Ghost backups/returns to keep MC running fast.

Another nice backup program is Casper 6.0, very easy to use. I've used Casper for years.
$50 or so.

http://www.fssdev.com/
by sptrader
27 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]
Replies: 18
Views: 9835

Re: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]

Bug has been confirmed - will be fixed in MC beta 4.

** Thanks Stan !!! ( I can't run V7 until it's fixed)
by sptrader
25 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MC 7 beta3
Replies: 2
Views: 936

Re: MC 7 beta3

Is MC 7 beta 3 stable enough now, to run autotrading in live?

** "maybe", under constant supervision.
by sptrader
20 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]
Replies: 18
Views: 9835

Re: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]

tekram: This issue needs to be looked at by tech support.
Maybe you can go on live chat, so they can see it.
(I can't since I went back to ver6)
by sptrader
19 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]
Replies: 18
Views: 9835

Re: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]

** It STOPPED working for me with Beta2 this morning. I had to go back to Ver6.
by sptrader
18 Apr 2011
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: Enhanced random number generator DLL
Replies: 4
Views: 5636

Re: Enhanced random number generator DLL

Yes, very nice- here is a screen shot of a 2 to 20 random test.
by sptrader
18 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MC 7 Beta 2 - Questions/Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 7460

Re: MC 7 Beta 2 - Questions/Issues

I occasionally get this bad data stream label using beta2. (data is ok, only the label is bad)
by sptrader
18 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]
Replies: 18
Views: 9835

Re: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]

AD-NYSE DOES work now in beta2. (not in beta1) To make a chart select "ad-nyse" as the instrument and select "bid" or "ask" for advancing and declining issues. In TWS you have to go to "scanner", then select "market statistics" from the left side, drop down list. It will show all of the nyse stats. ...
by sptrader
16 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Continuous Contracts stopped working, unable to add 2008
Replies: 3
Views: 1265

Re: IB Continuous Contracts stopped working, unable to add 2

I had that problem with beta1 as well. Try creating a new continuous contract- it worked for me.
by sptrader
14 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Candles bar body coloring, How to ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1630

Re: Candles bar body coloring, How to ?

No problem at all Stan

I just learn a new English expression : AKA :)

MT
***************************
"AKA" = also known as.
by sptrader
09 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Tabs open in reverse order
Replies: 3
Views: 1224

Re: Tabs open in reverse order

It would also be nice if we could "drag and drop" the tabs to change the order.
by sptrader
07 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]
Replies: 18
Views: 9835

Re: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]

Stan: Just enter symbol AD-NYSE and select "bid" or "Ask", neither will work in MC7. Since I need adv and decl values for trading, I had to go back to Ver6. I don't have ver7 installed on my trading computer, so I can't go to live chat to demonstrate it. It works ok in TWS. IB tech support verified ...
by sptrader
06 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]
Replies: 18
Views: 9835

Re: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]

Jack: the symbol in IB for advancing issues is AD-NYSE "BID", Declining issues is "ASK". both use the same ad-nyse symbol.
I went back to version MC 6 and it works, so there seems to be a bug with this one symbol for some reason in version 7..
by sptrader
06 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]
Replies: 18
Views: 9835

IB symbol AD-NYSE bid & Ask NOT working in ver7 [SOLVED]

I just checked TWS (standalone version) and quotes ARE coming into TWS but NOT into MC version 7.. the bid and ask are for nyse advancing and declining issues and is VERY important to me..
I deleted the symbol and re-entered it, tried a new chart etc. Just shows "no data"..
Anyone else notice this ?
by sptrader
04 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 7 BETA 1 RELEASE
Replies: 63
Views: 28425

Re: MULTICHARTS 7 BETA 1 RELEASE

Hooray for Ver7 Beta1 !!

Loaded it up and ready for RT tomorrow.. (looking forward to DOM in RT etc)
Great job MC team !!!!
by sptrader
01 Apr 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Creating DLL To Extend MultiCharts Functionality
Replies: 15
Views: 8668

Re: Creating DLLs To Extend MultiCharts Functionality

I think "power basic" dlls work with MC, I never tried any other.
http://www.powerbasic.com/products/pbdll32/
by sptrader
31 Mar 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB_ No more simulated trading ACCT on different computer
Replies: 3
Views: 874

Re: IB_ No more simulated trading ACCT on different computer

This morning I was told that it was because people were giving out the simulated account numbers and passwords to their friends.
I hate it, as I do my design on my laptop, trading on my desktop..
I guess I could open an additional "real" acct for the laptop..
by sptrader
31 Mar 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB_ No more simulated trading ACCT on different computer
Replies: 3
Views: 874

IB_ No more simulated trading ACCT on different computer

I found out a few days ago that Interactive Brokers stopped allowing a second computer for testing on their simulated trading account. If you like to test in Real Time, multicharts systems, on your simulated acct on a separate computer, like I do, please file a complaint at IB. Here is the link- htt...
by sptrader
23 Mar 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MultiCharts version 7 Release
Replies: 2
Views: 1184

Re: MultiCharts version 7 Release

End of March was our latest due date..so pretty soon. I'm anxious as well..
by sptrader
20 Mar 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: [feature request] - MC cloud
Replies: 4
Views: 1761

Re: [feature request] - MC cloud

I always backup my data nightly, so easy to do , takes about 30 seconds, to make a copy of the data folder (saved as a favorite) and copy it to a backup folder. I actually save the most recent 3 days of data history files and rotate through them. I have data problems once every couple of months or s...
by sptrader
16 Mar 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: 2 copies of database files
Replies: 5
Views: 1055

Re: 2 copies of database files

Ahh right thanks. I guess it is something to do with UAC and different users writing to program data. As I am the only user not a problem :) ****************************************************************************** ** I always keep the 3 most recent days of data and just rotate through them. I...
by sptrader
14 Mar 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Simulation Mode or Demo
Replies: 1
Views: 1048

Re: Simulation Mode or Demo

Interactive Brokers (IB) offers a "Simulated Trading" account that you can practice with..
by sptrader
10 Mar 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Removing bad data
Replies: 16
Views: 3871

Re: Removing bad data

It would be a great idea, that's how TS does it and it's really a fast way to edit bad data. I would also like MC's data edit window to remember the previously entered values, so if I have to repeatedly go back to the edit window, for multiple bad ticks, that I don't have to re-enter the date, excha...
by sptrader
08 Mar 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Updated target date for MC7 beta?
Replies: 9
Views: 2410

Re: Updated target date for MC7 beta?

Thanks for the update Dave- the improvements sound great !
by sptrader
03 Mar 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Updated target date for MC7 beta?
Replies: 9
Views: 2410

Re: Updated target date for MC7 beta?

Yes, I've been wondering where it is as well.
We were told end of Feb, so it should be here soon, I hope.
by sptrader
10 Feb 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Gateway "Connection to Interactive Brokers as been lost"
Replies: 10
Views: 4119

Re: IB Gateway "Connection to Interactive Brokers as been l

"make sure your autotrading connection setting is set to "disable auto trading after 86400 seconds on the connection loss". **************************************************************************** This option is found by going to - format signals, properties, autotrading, select broker plugin, s...
by sptrader
10 Feb 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Updater for TWS version 914-915 (Mon Feb 07, 2011)
Replies: 14
Views: 3587

Re: Updater for TWS version 914-915

TWS 914.7 is now available for update..
by sptrader
10 Feb 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Gateway disconnection
Replies: 20
Views: 4452

Re: IB Gateway disconnection

IB resets its server at midnight EST nightly.
by sptrader
08 Feb 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts crashing everytime I try to launch it
Replies: 19
Views: 4838

Re: Multicharts crashing everytime I try to launch it

Interesting thought Geizer. I have since reinstalled MC from scratch and no longer have the problem with crashing (fingers crossed) but the feed does seem to stop on non-minute charts sometime during every night. If I relaunch MC then the space is back-filled. I only have 6 charts up using 2 symbol...
by sptrader
08 Feb 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Updater for TWS version 914-915 (Mon Feb 07, 2011)
Replies: 14
Views: 3587

Re: Updater for TWS version 914-915

My TWS says 913.6 and is the latest ver when I try to update..
by sptrader
05 Feb 2011
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: Cumulative Delta & Volume Delta
Replies: 31
Views: 28597

Re: Cumulative Delta & Volume Delta

Taking into account issues described here: https://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6307 , DeltaVolume script should be changed as showed in the attached document. In this script, bid = close data2; ask = close data3; is used instead of InsideBid/Ask and the chart has two addition...
by sptrader
01 Feb 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts Elite Forum - what if I am an anti-elitist?
Replies: 11
Views: 1814

Re: Multicharts Elite Forum - what if I am an anti-elitist?

I'd like to think that we are an "elite" group, compared to those with less sophisticated software.
We have some of the best programmers-traders. Why should we be ashamed of it ?
"Elite" to me, means exclusive and striving to be the best we can be, not arrogant.
Lets put it to a vote...
by sptrader
30 Jan 2011
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: Volume Weighted MACD
Replies: 6
Views: 4136

Re: Volume Weighted MACD

It won't compile as is, because a strategy is in there too- I commented it out and it compiles..
by sptrader
12 Jan 2011
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: DAx futures with Interactive Br4okers
Replies: 9
Views: 2875

Re: DAx futures with Interactive Br4okers

Try creating the chart in IB, to see if it works there.
by sptrader
16 Dec 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MC 7.0 Pre Alpha
Replies: 143
Views: 30807

Re: MC 7.0 Pre Alpha

I agree, MT has a very convoluted language, that's where Multicharts has a HUGE advantage and why I changed from TS, when they stopped supporting their desktop version. I already knew the language in MC.
I also looked at MT but gave up, when I saw the programming language.
by sptrader
16 Dec 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MC 7.0 Pre Alpha
Replies: 143
Views: 30807

Re: MC 7.0 Pre Alpha

This is my last variation on the trade panel's layout. This time it uses DOM's logic. This layout proposition as well as previous layout propositions were aimed for: (i) making the trade panel thinner ( thus providing more space for charts ) (ii) improving the logic (iii) mitigating current trade p...
by sptrader
10 Dec 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multiples instances MC and each of them different workspace
Replies: 2
Views: 938

Re: Multiples instances MC and each of them different worksp

No sure If I understand exactly but it sounds like you could open 2-3 instances of MC with NO workspaces. Then import the individual workspaces for each instance. (You would have to do that manually each time however.) The only way to do it automatically, would be to use a macro program like macroex...
by sptrader
06 Dec 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Buy and Sell on data2 ?? [SOLVED]
Replies: 7
Views: 2271

Re: Buy and Sell on data2 ?? [SOLVED]

Maybe you could set up 2 charts and use a global variable for them to communicate and generate the signals..
In any event, all signals must be applied only to data1.
by sptrader
06 Dec 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Buy and Sell on data2 ?? [SOLVED]
Replies: 7
Views: 2271

Re: Buy and Sell on data2 ?? [SOLVED]

Orders can ONLY be applied to data1, so you'd have to reverse data1 and data2, so the order is applied to data1.
by sptrader
03 Dec 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: VOTE FOR MULTICHARTS!
Replies: 18
Views: 4223

Re: VOTE FOR MULTICHARTS!

Done !
by sptrader
01 Dec 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Any plans for manual order entry support in MC?
Replies: 91
Views: 31184

Re: Any plans for manual order entry support in MC?

This photo is a little better. I'm surprised that someone didn't go to the Vegas show and snap a close-up pic.
by sptrader
01 Dec 2010
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: could multicharts plot indicator on strategy equity curve?
Replies: 5
Views: 6858

Re: could multicharts plot indicator on strategy equity curv

I imported the TS "strategy Equity" indicator, works great. No dll needed.
by sptrader
27 Nov 2010
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: AddMinutes Function
Replies: 8
Views: 5398

Re: AddMinutes Function

Thanks for the great explanation and example !
by sptrader
27 Nov 2010
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: AddMinutes Function
Replies: 8
Views: 5398

Re: AddMinutes Function

It sounds interesting, could you give a simple example of how you would use the function inside a system ? Say a simple MA crossover or BO etc.
by sptrader
05 Nov 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Trouble with API for Interactive Brokers
Replies: 6
Views: 1912

Re: Trouble with API for Interactive Brokers

I'm not sure if you're using the stand-alone version of TWS(on your desktop), but I do and it requires a separate API for TWS and MC to work together (in TWS downloads area I think), then install the TWS app and adjust the settings. (you need Java as well but you probably have that installed already)
by sptrader
04 Nov 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: copy MC6 to another pc
Replies: 14
Views: 7753

Re: copy MC6 to another pc

Hi, it should be great if you add the option to Backup / restore and to choose which elements (code, data, etc) and the possibility to schedule it regards Laurent ***That's EXACTLY what I was going to suggest, after reading the tedious and time consuming procedure, to backup and restore everything....
by sptrader
28 Oct 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.01 official release feedback
Replies: 79
Views: 22691

Re: Multicharts 6.01 official release feedback

I show this as the current version. Where did you find 6.2 ?

Release

Version: 6.01.3605.400

Release Date: 9 August 2010

File Size: 54.5 MB

What’s new

Download


Beta

There is no beta version currently available.
by sptrader
28 Oct 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.01 official release feedback
Replies: 79
Views: 22691

Re: Multicharts 6.01 official release feedback

Some of the earlier betas were slow on optimization but on 6.1 build 3605 it is very fast. Make sure that you're running the latest version.
by sptrader
27 Oct 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: dinging sound
Replies: 7
Views: 1759

Re: dinging sound

Usually a visual message pops up when an alert is triggered, if you click on the message it will take you to the chart that generated the alert. If NO message is popping up, I'd shut down all workspaces and load them back in one at a time until the offending workspace is discovered. (The workspaces ...
by sptrader
14 Oct 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Public Bug Tracker is now available!
Replies: 14
Views: 2990

Re: Public Bug Tracker is now available!

Great idea !
I'd like to also see the next expected beta release date of MC, with which of the confirmed bugs fixed.
Something like "next beta expected the 1st week of Nov, with bugs 1-5 fixed".
by sptrader
12 Oct 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Help with plotting of a trailing stop
Replies: 5
Views: 1206

Re: Help with plotting of a trailing stop

For indicators they have a special function for market position called
i_marketposition.
by sptrader
11 Oct 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Hardcoding Optimization Parameters
Replies: 2
Views: 834

Re: Hardcoding Optimization Parameters

It would be nice if they added a "default" to the optimization parameters. I hate re-entering the values every time as well.
by sptrader
15 Sep 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Other browsers (and email) compatible with MC.
Replies: 8
Views: 1150

Re: Other browsers (and email) compatible with MC.

IE 9 just came out today, testing it out now, seems quicker than IE8.
by sptrader
15 Sep 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Do you really need the Jurik indicators? Please vote.
Replies: 32
Views: 14271

Re: Do you really need the Jurik indicators? Please vote.

You need to send Andrew an email and he can advise you about it.
by sptrader
12 Sep 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: EL error
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: EL error

The indicator is very small but I can not work .. Any suggestions? /NiC Input: Period(Numeric); AMA_Q = IFF(CurrentBar <= Period, Close, AMA_Q[1] + Power(((AbsValue(Close - Close[Period]) / Summation(AbsValue(Close - Close[1]),period) * .6022) + .0645),2) * (Close - AMA_Q[1])) ********** Once you s...
by sptrader
12 Sep 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: matrix
Replies: 10
Views: 2850

Re: matrix

********Thanks TJ, that looks pretty cool and makes more sense.
by sptrader
12 Sep 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: matrix
Replies: 10
Views: 2850

Re: matrix

What exactly is "matrix" ? (I've never heard the term in relation to trading software)
How does it improve a trading platform ?
by sptrader
05 Sep 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Is it possible to check the date of MP[1]?
Replies: 2
Views: 1073

Re: Is it possible to check the date of MP[1]?

maybe entrydate(1) or exitdate(1)
by sptrader
31 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: advance / decline issue with IB
Replies: 4
Views: 2010

Re: advance / decline issue with IB

Daniel: after you add ad-nyse to the quote manager, then go to a chart and plot the ad-nyse "bid" (not trade) on the chart, then in a subplot, add the ad-nyse "ask", you'll see one is the "advancing issues" and the other is the "declining issues".
see attached-
by sptrader
30 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: advance / decline issue with IB
Replies: 4
Views: 2010

Re: advance / decline issue with IB

"ad-nyse" is the symbol, bid and ask, are how IB does its nyse advance issues and decline issues. A bit Awkward but it works.
by sptrader
23 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: workspaces corrupt
Replies: 2
Views: 988

Re: workspaces corrupt

hi, my pc lost power for a few seconds.
now i can load my workspaces anymore
i get error message "unrecognized file format"

amy ideas?
Thanks
** Although it's too late now- I always backup my studies, workspaces and data. Quick and easy to do, saves headaches.
by sptrader
21 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: "Jurik" tools for Multicharts planned
Replies: 0
Views: 737

"Jurik" tools for Multicharts planned

I just received this email from Mark Jurik, to his user group. "Mr. Jurik, Any plans for providing custom indicators (like the ones for NT) for Investor/RT? Thank you, Tim Mark replies: After we get our upgrade for Windows 7 released, my TO-DO list is as follows: A package for TS RadarScreen (alread...
by sptrader
21 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: CurrentSession function return oft -1 Value, BUG ?!
Replies: 6
Views: 2020

Re: CurrentSession function return oft -1 Value, BUG ?!

swisstrader: thanks for finding the BUG and confirming the fix...
by sptrader
17 Aug 2010
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: MC equivalent of EL "TradesToday" ?
Replies: 11
Views: 4875

MC equivalent of EL "TradesToday" ?

I'm trying to limit the trades on a given day to 1 or 2 and can't find the EL "tradestoday" reserved word in MC- is there an equivalent in Multicharts ?
(or has someone written a graceful function to do the same thing ?)
by sptrader
17 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: how can I implement the TS reserved "TradesToday"
Replies: 0
Views: 607

how can I implement the TS reserved "TradesToday"

any suggestions ? I was surprised to not see it in MC. (seems essential)
by sptrader
16 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts on 64 bit system
Replies: 4
Views: 1630

Re: Multicharts on 64 bit system

MC actually works better on Win7 64bit than on XP.
by sptrader
16 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.01 official release feedback
Replies: 79
Views: 22691

Re: Multicharts 6.01 official release feedback

Why MC says I run currencly the latest version when there is a new version available? (old: MC 6 final, new: 6.01 final) ** You may want to re-download the new version and delete the old ver, I think the file names were the same, so easy to confuse them. Mine shows the update.(under "help", "about")
by sptrader
12 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Out of memory warning
Replies: 9
Views: 2527

Re: Out of memory warning

There were numerous bug fixes as well.
by sptrader
12 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Out of memory warning
Replies: 9
Views: 2527

Re: Out of memory warning

I've been using the latest version on Win7 64bit. No issues yet.
I think it's been fixed in the latest version. Ver 6.1 rel 3605.
(Just released a couple of days ago)
by sptrader
12 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Hurst Exponent
Replies: 23
Views: 11564

Re:

The 2nd Hurst code I posted is work from Clyde Lee. He is considered by many an expert in this particular space. Recommend you examine his work. Another would be Brian Millard and his channel analysis techniques. Best of luck. **Yes, Clyde was an expert in cycle analysis, unfortunately, Clyde passe...
by sptrader
11 Aug 2010
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: Base Logic for Interactive Text Script: Likely of use to all
Replies: 17
Views: 14270

Re: Base Logic for Interactive Text Script: Likely of use to

I know it's a little late for this- but thanks for the visual !
by sptrader
03 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: BAR TIMER?
Replies: 3
Views: 1498

Re: BAR TIMER?

is there a bar timer avaailable anywhere, a timer to put on charts to time the candles or bars?
** Not sure if this is what you need, but there is a built-in countdown timer for bars. Go to "format window"(right click on chart), then "y-price scale", then at the bottom right- select "countdown".
by sptrader
03 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback
Replies: 42
Views: 8993

Re: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback

I already went back to beta2 on my trading machine but here are the error message and memory usage on XP sp3, several others have also reported the same memory error (with beta4), so it's not just me. Just create a 25 contract bar chart of ESU0 for maybe 30 to 50 days, add a couple of basic indicato...
by sptrader
02 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback
Replies: 42
Views: 8993

Re: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback

Don: I don't use automated strategies (yet) but I do have one chart that takes time to calculate a few indicators, it's an ESU0 25 contract bars over 10 days(350k bars) - that might be the problem, but I need it for trading. (until I find a better way), the rest are small basic charts. I went back t...
by sptrader
02 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback
Replies: 42
Views: 8993

Re: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback

sptrader, I have invested a lot of time on the memory issue and like you noticed it changed when upgrading a beta. There are a number of things you can do to mitigate the impact. Part of this comes from understanding how certain things work. While I look forward to a permanent solution, I wanted to...
by sptrader
02 Aug 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback
Replies: 42
Views: 8993

Re: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback

I upgraded from beta 2 to final 6 release on both XP sp3 and windows7 machines, the XP sp3 machine(quad core, 4 gb ram) is giving me the same "memory error" as beta4 did, this MUST be fixed asap. The memory error will shut down charting without warning. The windows7 machine has NOT shown the error y...
by sptrader
30 Jul 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Where to download MC 6 beta 3?
Replies: 6
Views: 1356

Re: Where to download MC 6 beta 3?

I had the same out of memory problem with beta 4. if I let charting continue after the error, charting would shut down(crash) overnight.
I had to go back to beta2 for stability. I'm trying the new 6.0 , so far ok on my Win7 laptop, going to try it on XP sp3 next. (where beta4 was crashing).
by sptrader
30 Jul 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback
Replies: 42
Views: 8993

Re: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback

The only solution may be a different data provider, IB has limitations.
by sptrader
30 Jul 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback
Replies: 42
Views: 8993

Re: Multicharts 6.0 official release feedback

I think the pacing violation comes from requesting too many quotes at a time. As soon as I get the pacing error, I immediately shut down tws and re-start it, then the data fills in again until complete. (no need to wait 8 minutes)
by sptrader
24 Jul 2010
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: Base Logic for Interactive Text Script: Likely of use to all
Replies: 17
Views: 14270

Bowlesj3: I enjoy your posts but I'm a visual guy (and also trade ES), any chance of some chart examples of what you're doing ?
by sptrader
24 Jul 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Right Margin Limit
Replies: 8
Views: 1592

It would be great if you could make the right side margin static so when you zoom in and out the margin stays the same width
* Yes that would be great, as long as I can adjust the width.
by sptrader
22 Jul 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Right Margin Limit
Replies: 8
Views: 1592

Right Margin Limit

I found that the Right Margin Limit seems to be 1000 bars, is there a way that I can increase it ? If you use 25 contract bars on the ES, you'll quickly see that 1000 isn't enough, when I go to 1100-2000 there is no change. Can I change the right margin limit in the registry somewhere ? (MC6 beta2. ...
by sptrader
20 Jul 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Bug working with data1 and data2
Replies: 5
Views: 1413

I was told by a programmer that you should also initialize multi data streams like the following-
Vars: Var2(0,data2), var3(0,data3) etc., (not needed for data1)
by sptrader
02 Jul 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 Beta 4 feedback
Replies: 84
Views: 22606

I just loaded beta4 tonight and keep getting the "your PC is running out of memory error, "reduce bars or charts". I find that, when I get this error, I just shut down and restart - seems to solve the problem (memory load). In other words: You don't need to close down charts or workspaces. MC seems...
by sptrader
02 Jul 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 Beta 4 feedback
Replies: 84
Views: 22606

running out of memory error

I just loaded beta4 tonight and keep getting the "your PC is running out of memory error, "reduce bars or charts". I did remove about 4 charts and still get the error. I never had this error before and it's on constantly with beta4. I run XPsp3 with a quad core and 4gb ram. I have 13 workspaces and ...
by sptrader
14 Jun 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Continuous Contracts Problem ? (IB data, 30 min bars)
Replies: 1
Views: 977

Continuous Contracts Problem ? (IB data, 30 min bars)

I just noticed that if I use continuous contracts and 50 days back(30 min chart), I get the ES June contract prices, However if I use 100 days back, I get the correct ES Sept contract prices- see attached.
Bug ??????
by sptrader
14 Jun 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 Beta 3 feedback
Replies: 185
Views: 82377

MC (IB data) Continuous Contracts Bug ?

I just noticed that if I use continuous contracts and 50 days back(30 min chart), I get the ES June contract prices, However if I use 100 days back, I get the correct ES Sept contract prices- see attached.
Bug ??????
by sptrader
03 Jun 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: 2 MultiCharts : 2 results
Replies: 2
Views: 876

Is the number of bars back the same ? Also Check the time and date of the first bar of each chart for a match.
Doing a printout of the trades and values that trigger the trades, should help locate the problem. My guess is the settings are different. Bars bk, inputs etc don't match.
by sptrader
27 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Merging data
Replies: 4
Views: 1335

I tried it with SPX and it worked- Thanks !
by sptrader
22 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Merging data
Replies: 4
Views: 1335

I mentioned that to Andrew a few weeks ago, as a needed feature. MC isn't setup for that for some reason. I have the same need. I know there are Excel merge programs out there but I hope there is an easier way. I'd actually prefer to "convert" or import ascii data into MC native data format, so it b...
by sptrader
22 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: (not always expensive) Using MC with triple 28" monitors.
Replies: 49
Views: 14075

Dealsdigger.com has a great deal right now on Samsung 23.5" at $165 with free shipping. (through Dell) Dell Small Business has Samsung 2494LW 23.6" LCD Monitor for $230 - $65 coupon MLZBF1Q0CPVSBT = $165 with free shipping Specs: Resolution: 1920x1080 Contrast Ratio: 50,000:1 Dynamic Response Time: ...
by sptrader
22 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: (not always expensive) Using MC with triple 28" monitors.
Replies: 49
Views: 14075

If you're on a budget, you can go with 2 Invidia Ge Force 9500gt cards, that's what I did. I run 4 19" monitors, 3 for MC and one always on IB. (TWS)
(I need to upgrade to 23" monitors as well)
by sptrader
21 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 Beta 3 feedback
Replies: 185
Views: 82377

Beta3 ONLY_ For the second day in a row on 2 different computers, continuous contracts won't update (ES with IB), they stop overnight.
Dear sptrader,

Our engineers have confirmed that it is a bug which will be fixed in the next version of MultiCharts 6.0
** Thanks Dave !
by sptrader
19 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Stock Split
Replies: 3
Views: 2290

I think its been MC's view, that adjusting for splits, is the responsibility of the data provider. I think that's why they haven't made it a priority.
It would be a nice feature though, as well as "on the chart data editing" (like TS2ki does).
by sptrader
19 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Worden
Replies: 4
Views: 1885

I haven't used Telechart in many years but I think you can export their data in ASCII format and read it into MC.
by sptrader
14 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Range Bar Volume
Replies: 21
Views: 6887

Dear Sirs,

Our engineers have confirmed it is a bug, which will be fixed in the official release of MultiCharts 6.0
** That's great news Dave- Thanks !!
by sptrader
07 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Custom Future with no down volume
Replies: 12
Views: 2739

Custom futures stop updating after midnight for me every night, with beta3, beta2 never stopped. Be careful with custom futures, in beta3.
I use beta2 for trading and beta3 on my backup machine for testing ideas and trying the new features, test bug fixes etc.
by sptrader
05 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Gateway
Replies: 28
Views: 11908

Geiser- Yes, the GL- only sold online though. http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=3944&ic=48_0&search_query=router&Find.x=0&Find.y=0 sptrader, If you still interested here is another link for Dual-WAN with fail-over based on DD-WRT, which I think is more relevant : http://w...
by sptrader
02 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Forgettable Toolbarz
Replies: 22
Views: 5019

that leads to another question:

with multiple screens,
do you close MC from the primary monitor?

** I close MC from monitor #1.
by sptrader
01 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Forgettable Toolbarz
Replies: 22
Views: 5019

bowlesj3: are you sure it's a problem with MC and not with your monitor setup software ? (If it works ok on your single monitor) I know I had some trouble getting my 4 monitors to work the way I wanted. I have IB on the far right screen and 3 MC windows in the left 3 monitors. I had to set some thin...
by sptrader
01 May 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Forgettable Toolbarz
Replies: 22
Views: 5019

I've never noticed mine moving- attached is my dual monitor screen with toolbars. I like them out of the way, on top.
by sptrader
30 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 Beta 3 feedback
Replies: 185
Views: 82377

Beta3 ONLY_ For the second day in a row on 2 different computers, continuous contracts won't update (ES with IB), they stop overnight.
by sptrader
29 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 Beta 3 feedback
Replies: 185
Views: 82377

I noticed after updating to beta3, using xp sp3, that continuous contracts weren't updating. I also tried to load 140 days of data (300000 ES contracts, worked in beta2), and it was stuck on "backfilling" all night. I had to shorten up the days to 50 to get the chart to load. I had 2 contracts of ES...
by sptrader
28 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 Beta 3 feedback
Replies: 185
Views: 82377

** I hope you're using "select all", then "connect symbol". Only takes a few seconds. I occasionally had to do it with other versions, when using MC offline and needed to access the QM. The next time I went RT, they stayed off. (so I had to manually connect them) Actually, no I am not doing select ...
by sptrader
28 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 Beta 3 feedback
Replies: 185
Views: 82377

After upgrading from 6.0 beta 2 to beta 3, all my instruments in QuoteManager had to be manually set to "Connect Symbol". In other words, prior to beta 3 they were set to "Connect" and would automatically record historical data as soon as QuoteManager was launched, which I do in my Startup folder. ...
by sptrader
28 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Beta 3 is NOW available for download !
Replies: 11
Views: 3761

Beta 3 is NOW available for download !

Check the announcement area for the download.

http://forum.tssupport.com/viewtopic.php?t=6946
by sptrader
27 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Gateway
Replies: 28
Views: 11908

Geiser- Yes, the GL- only sold online though.

http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng ... 0&Find.y=0
by sptrader
27 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Gateway
Replies: 28
Views: 11908

Thanks Pavel - Geizer -
I might try the WRT54GL method with updated firmware, looks interesting. I'm not a network guy but I've hooked up several wireless routers before and I build all of my own computers, so I think I can handle it.
I found the router advertised at Wal-Mart for $56.
by sptrader
27 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Gateway
Replies: 28
Views: 11908

Thanks PD Quig !! I'll check into it.
by sptrader
19 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Real-Time Data server timestamps + new tws update query
Replies: 22
Views: 6934

Using a fresh copy of tws working directory didn't help. Still have the problem with "use server timestamps" turned on. Now turned if off and all OK again. So, it appears attempting to use the IB gateway has nothing to do with it. ** Good , thanks for the update, I'm still going back to the previou...
by sptrader
19 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Real-Time Data server timestamps + new tws update query
Replies: 22
Views: 6934

If you suspect it may have something to do with a TWS setting that's changed, it's easy to specify a new settings directory e.g. C:\JTS2 instead of C:\JTS to force TWS to start completely anew (you can always switch back to your previous settings) - this will allow you to easily check if you think ...
by sptrader
19 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Real-Time Data server timestamps + new tws update query
Replies: 22
Views: 6934

My backup computer stopped updating ES mid-morning today- I shut it down and went back to the previous version of TWS. I'm going to do the same on my main computer tonight. So far it is working ok on my main computer, but I don't trust the new TWS, they changed something that MC doesn't like. Beware...
by sptrader
18 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Multicharts 6.0 Beta 2 feedback
Replies: 79
Views: 70554

I agree on the data2 trading. There are probably two camps here -- camp 1 are algo traders who don't care about a DOM and discretionary trading, and who would really like to see the ability to submit traders to a data2 timeframe. Then there are camp 2, who are discretionary traders using two platfo...
by sptrader
18 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Real-Time Data server timestamps + new tws update query
Replies: 22
Views: 6934

It was weird for me as ONLY the ES symbol was effected (futures and continuous contracts). I deleted all of yesterday's ES data (bid-ask-trade data) and cleared the ES cache, UNCHECKED the server data option, then let MC backfill and now the data is ok. I haven't tried it in RT though, Sunday night...
by sptrader
18 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: order type: OCA
Replies: 15
Views: 4974

This is no place for personal attacks, we have Great traders, programmers and consultants here. We all have different talents, abilities and combined, is a rich resource for all to benefit from. Bruce is a great contributor to this group, there is no reason to attack him. I look forward to his posts...
by sptrader
17 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Gateway
Replies: 28
Views: 11908

Thanks Bruce- Wow those dual wan router prices are great, looks like $100 would do it.
After further checking them out, most do not offer wireless with dual Lan, that's unfortunate. The one that did, had many complaints of disconnects. I guess my search will continue. I need reliability.
by sptrader
17 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Real-Time Data server timestamps + new tws update query
Replies: 22
Views: 6934

It was weird for me as ONLY the ES symbol was effected (futures and continuous contracts). I deleted all of yesterday's ES data (bid-ask-trade data) and cleared the ES cache, UNCHECKED the server data option, then let MC backfill and now the data is ok. I haven't tried it in RT though, Sunday night ...
by sptrader
17 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Gateway
Replies: 28
Views: 11908

Can someone recommend a cost effective dual WAN router ? I've been considering going that route too.
by sptrader
17 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS PLS FIX DATA ACCURACY BEFORE ADDING NEW FEATURES
Replies: 12
Views: 3232

Andrew mentioned that Beta 3 was coming VERY soon (actually overdue I think). I expect some of these issues will be resolved then.
Data handling and charting accuracy are critically important because that's what we base our trading decisions on.
by sptrader
16 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Real-Time Data server timestamps + new tws update query
Replies: 22
Views: 6934

OK, that makes two of us. Not enough to prove it IB's latest upgrade of tws is the cause but sure looks that way.
** I usually run new versions of TWS on my backup machine for a week or so, to be sure it's stable, this time unfortunately, I didn't.
by sptrader
16 Apr 2010
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB Real-Time Data server timestamps + new tws update query
Replies: 22
Views: 6934

I updated TWS last night and my ES contract was collecting intermittantly all day, I checked and the "use server timestamps" was checked. My backup computer is running a 2nd copy of MC and the ES contract was ok, I checked and the "use server timestamps " was unchecked. I'm not sure how to fix it ot...

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