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by JoshM
07 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: What in the world could be wrong with this picture?!
Replies: 14
Views: 3786

Re: What in the world could be wrong with this picture?!

The close of data2 crossing the price is only valid when this happens. The next bar or tick if you use IOG in data1, it can not be valid anymore. If you want this to be valid until a bar is formed in data1, you should use a variabel which can be set to true of false when the crossing takes place in...
by JoshM
03 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: ATTENTION IB USERS
Replies: 30
Views: 11595

Re: ATTENTION IB USERS

If you have 2 hours of historical data missing on your IB charts - the reason is the new Java 7, 60/65 Update. So, does the recent MultiCharts 8.8 Release 5 minor upgrade fix this Java issue? After applying it can we use the latest Java 7? Thanks. It looks so: BUGS FIXED: • Missing portions histori...
by JoshM
03 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Tony Oz - Bottom Fisher Scan
Replies: 6
Views: 2635

Re: Tony Oz - Bottom Fisher Scan

http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/download/file.php?id=8030 Variables: threeInARow(False), triggerEvent(False); threeInARow = (Close[1] < Close[2]) and (Close[2] < Close[3]) and (Close[3] < Close[4]); triggerEvent= Close > Close[1]; if (threeInARow = true) then Plot1("TRUE", "ThreeInARow") else...
by JoshM
03 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Error while trying to send email alert
Replies: 17
Views: 5096

Re: Error while trying to send email alert

The domains hotmail.com and outlook.com are not supported. They use MAPI, while MC supports SMTP only . From the Microsoft website: Outgoing (SMTP) Server Server address: smtp-mail.outlook.com Port: 25 (or 587 if 25 is blocked) Authentication: Yes Encrypted Connection: TLS User name: Your email add...
by JoshM
03 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Currency Conversion Feature - Calculation is incorrect [SOLVED]
Replies: 29
Views: 11893

Re: Currency Conversion Feature - Calculation is incorrect [SOLVED]

MC- Have we made any progress please?
Yes, we continue running some tests. We will get back to you with the results shortly.
Just wondering if there is an update on this.
by JoshM
03 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: how Cancel un-filled limit/stop orders at end custom session
Replies: 14
Views: 5881

Re: how Cancel un-filled limit/stop orders at end custom ses

In a recent thread this was also discussed, perhaps it might help you too:

Command to close all limit orders at broker?
by JoshM
02 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: RANGE BARS INDICATOR PLN CODE. PLEASE HELP!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1583

Re: RANGE BARS INDICATOR PLN CODE. PLEASE HELP!!

Could someone please share the pln code (.NET) for the Range Bars indicator? Wait for response :) This topic is a great example of how providing more information upfront is important for getting a quick solution from the community. For me, Saturday is the day I take time to read up on MC .NET forum...
by JoshM
02 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: return more value from function...is possible?
Replies: 11
Views: 3502

Re: return more value from function...is possible?

(...) 2) if you need to return multiple values - you can create multiple Public variables and by changing their values in the function read these values from an indicator or signal. But in order to have the function executed and the necessary values calculated - you need to have the function calcul...
by JoshM
02 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: return more value from function...is possible?
Replies: 11
Views: 3502

Re: return more value from function...is possible?

Using 2 return values ​​for the class function in the indicator that you described , the program is stable or is better to avoid it and to return only 1 value through Return () .. Thanks It's very likely more efficient to return multiple values from one function (with using public fields like Henry...
by JoshM
02 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Inside Bar Function
Replies: 6
Views: 2063

Re: Inside Bar Function

Or is there a way more simple to call the function insidebar(See Bars.Close BArs.Volume .....I do not have to instantiate an object of class) See the example below for how to use an extension method for detecting an inside bar. This does not require instantiating an function object class, but you c...
by JoshM
02 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: how to stop script when netprofit reaches targetprofit? [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 880

Re: how to stop script when netprofit reaches targetprofit? [SOLVED]

Hi, I'm testing a strategy and I would like the backtest to close all position and stop the script from running if my netprofit has reached x $. Is there a function to stop the strategy completely when profittarget has been reaches? I can't make that happen with setprofittarget(x$) This will not li...
by JoshM
01 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Using daily ATR inside intraday study
Replies: 9
Views: 6366

Re: Using daily ATR inside intraday study

How do I access other timeframes in code? You can do that with the DataLoader, see this part of the manual: 4.7.4 Receiving the data for any symbol and any resolution. DataLoader . How do I access other studies from a study? See this example from Henry: How to access objects of one study from the a...
by JoshM
01 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: RANGE BARS INDICATOR PLN CODE. PLEASE HELP!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1583

Re: RANGE BARS INDICATOR PLN CODE. PLEASE HELP!!

Could someone please share the pln code (.NET) for the Range Bars indicator? I don't have the Range Bars indicator, actually don't even know what it is -- Googling shows results about custom bar implementations, which is not possible with MC .NET. Can you include the public available source code fo...
by JoshM
01 Aug 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Algo trading on a large portfolio
Replies: 1
Views: 1455

Re: Algo trading on a large portfolio

In MultiCharts .NET, you can also trade from the Market Scanner window. See here for an example: How to utilize Real Time Market Scanner for auto trading . That approach is somewhat unnecessary now that there's also portfolio trading in MC 9.0 Beta (a manual can be found here ). Portfolio Trading al...
by JoshM
31 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: How to store and take out data from another graph? [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 923

Re: How to store and take out data from another graph? [SOLVED]

I want to make a code which sells/buys facebook shares when s&p500 drops in price. Facebook is the 1st/main graph I look at and s&p500 is the second graph I want to refer to. For example, if FB reaches 20bar high but s&p500 drops in price then sell FB this bar on close. condition1=check s&p500 if c...
by JoshM
31 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Command to close alls limit orders at broker?
Replies: 5
Views: 2337

Re: Command to close alls limit orders at broker?

I limit the orders in my trading systems by time. All orders can only be sent before the close of trading session. But this is not the problem. The problems are the open limit orders (sent during the official trading session) in the after trading. If official trading session is over, all at the bro...
by JoshM
31 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Command to close alls limit orders at broker?
Replies: 5
Views: 2337

Re: Command to close alls limit orders at broker?

I want to trade with my systems only in the official session and to cancel all orders in the after session automatically. Open orders are automatically cancelled in MultiCharts as long as they are not resubmitted again. So if your strategy stops sending those limit orders just a moment before the c...
by JoshM
31 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Wrong chart
Replies: 7
Views: 1900

Re: Wrong chart

Can there be a difference in session templates? Perhaps the broker chart also includes the extended trading hours, while the MultiCharts chart is RTH only (or vice versa).
by JoshM
30 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Problem date and time....draw trendline
Replies: 1
Views: 1064

Re: Problem date and time....draw trendline

if bars.low = 400 (is an example) ====> i want assigned value time and date to variable datetimelow
You mean like this?

Code: Select all

private DateTime timeOfLow;

protected override void CalcBar()
{
if (Bars.Low[0] == 400)
{
timeOfLow = Bars.Time[0];
}
}
by JoshM
29 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 139
Views: 51178

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE

Just out of curiosity, what does the `fine` PowerLanguage keyword do? It's not documented in the wiki nor .chm help file. It returns zero when I call it in an indicator (using MultiCharts64 Version 8.8 Release (Build 8967)).
by JoshM
29 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Inside Bar Function
Replies: 6
Views: 2063

Re: Inside Bar Function

Or is there a way more simple to call the function insidebar(See Bars.Close BArs.Volume .....I do not have to instantiate an object of class)
You could create an extension method. See here for a MultiCharts .NET example of that.
by JoshM
29 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: return more value from function...is possible?
Replies: 11
Views: 3502

Re: return more value from function...is possible?

I cannot say I understand your post, but have you looked into the out parameter modifier for getting multiple values from a method?

PS: If you use the [ code ] and [ /code ] tags (see the accompanying button in the 'Post a reply' window), your code is easier to read for others.
by JoshM
29 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Using MC.NET independent from Charts
Replies: 5
Views: 2082

Re: Using MC.NET independent from Charts

basically i want to use the .net trading logic and trade performance measures to evaluate my optimisation strategies witout wanting any charting etc. Actually both variants are possible. I would like to use .NET Trading strategy routines from MC to backtest c# written strategies. Unless there is so...
by JoshM
27 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: 20 day new high/low [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 3147

Re: 20 day new high/low [SOLVED]

The problem here is that if, on the upcoming days the bulls take over and keep breaking new highs, I will have a chain reaction of alerts coming off.
Wiki: Once per bar alert.
by JoshM
27 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Error while trying to send email alert
Replies: 17
Views: 5096

Re: Error while trying to send email alert

The domains hotmail.com and outlook.com are not supported. They use MAPI, while MC supports SMTP only . From the Microsoft website: Outgoing (SMTP) Server Server address: smtp-mail.outlook.com Port: 25 (or 587 if 25 is blocked) Authentication: Yes Encrypted Connection: TLS User name: Your email add...
by JoshM
27 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Currency Conversion Feature - Calculation is incorrect [SOLVED]
Replies: 29
Views: 11893

Re: Currency Conversion Feature - Calculation is incorrect [SOLVED]

MultiCharts Support, do the following quotes apply to backtesting? Hi, in the new feature description, it is mention the following about currency conversion: "To make the results as close to perfection as possible, we use actual currency rates for each day." Does that mean that you are using only on...
by JoshM
26 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MULTICHARTS .NET 9.0 BETA 2
Replies: 6
Views: 4876

Re: MULTICHARTS .NET 9.0 BETA 2

Edited to remove my help question; I figured it out myself. Here's how to plot values from a strategy in an indicator if you might have the same question: public class ExampleIndicator : IndicatorObject { public ExampleIndicator(object _ctx):base(_ctx){} private IPlotObject plot1, plot2; protected ...
by JoshM
25 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Scheduled Alert (or reference to similar app)
Replies: 2
Views: 866

Re: Scheduled Alert (or reference to similar app)

As of this writing I do not believe MC has a feature to schedule a periodic 'alert' as does TS. For example I have an alert scheduled to repeat during the market hours with a sound 1 minute before the bar closes so I can see the close of the 5 minute bar. If I am incorrect, can someone please point...
by JoshM
25 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: oanda and mc
Replies: 59
Views: 15238

Re: oanda and mc

not on a connection with an Oanda but in regards to StratMans question of constraints with connecting to new brokers... Now that NT has bought their own broker and their new ecosystem has significantly less supported brokers (currently only six besides the NT broker), there's even more to win for M...
by JoshM
25 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: mancanza dati
Replies: 2
Views: 1089

Re: mancanza dati

Google translated: Good evening, I lack the data to form the bar in the Italian daily WeBank I work with and I do not know where the problem if they are connected to the bar form, but if I close the chart does not charge me more details What does your QuoteManager log say? Any data source connection...
by JoshM
25 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Question Re: Futures Market Depth Availability from DTNIQ [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 2059

Re: Question Re: Futures Market Depth Availability from DTNI [SOLVED]

Does anyone know if this Futures market depth data is obtainable from within MC and have it accessible at the chart level in MC? Even though IQfeed provides Depth of Market data,it is impossible for a customer to have the DOM window with an IQFeed data in MultiCharts, because IQFeed is not a broker...
by JoshM
13 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Using CommandLine within .Net code [SOLVED]
Replies: 7
Views: 6839

Re: Using CommandLine within .Net code [SOLVED]

Do you guys also find it somewhat odd that we can specify the data series on which the indicator is calculated on (with the `base` parameter), but that indicators are always added on the main price chart? For example, if you add a moving average through the Command Line with `base=3`, it calculates ...
by JoshM
13 Jul 2014
Forum: User Contributed Studies and Indicator Library
Topic: 3 colour volume histogram showing buy volume and sell volume
Replies: 3
Views: 3359

Re: 3 colour volume histogram showing buy volume and sell vo

As an alternative, you can stack histogram bars and play with `SetPlotWidth` to get "tower like" bars: http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/download/file.php?id=7940 if (BarStatus(1) = 2) then begin Plot1(UpTicks * 3); // Start with the largest value for plot 1 Plot2(UpTicks * 2); Plot3(UpTicks); S...
by JoshM
13 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: What in the world could be wrong with this picture?!
Replies: 14
Views: 3786

Re: What in the world could be wrong with this picture?!

That's true, but in this case exchanging data 1 for data 2 would probably not work since he needs to trade data 1 (the option) and orders cannot be submitted for the second data series. :: What is your rationale for recommending an exchange of data1 for data2? Please see the rest of my post you quo...
by JoshM
13 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: EntryPrice Not Updating [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 1167

Re: EntryPrice Not Updating [SOLVED]

So the question, has anyone ever seen a delay in entryprice being populated with the correct price from your broker? EntryPrice will be available only at next calculation (next close by default) after entry order is filled and entry price is returned by your broker to MC. Source . Have you tried us...
by JoshM
13 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: PowerLanguage 'method' [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 1188

Re: PowerLanguage 'method' [SOLVED]

Can you please confirm if this reserved word is indeed implemented in MC?
There is a method reserved word, but that is used for DLL's.

PowerLanguage does not support OOP features like the ones TS offers.
by JoshM
13 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: STOP Loss Orders - Avatrade [SOLVED]
Replies: 2
Views: 1823

Re: STOP Loss Orders - Avatrade [SOLVED]

Which of the recommended brokers retains a STOP loss order on their server if Multicharts disconnects from the data feed? It seems a little risky to have STOP loss orders disappearing on the server side. See Order Types and supported brokers . See the Supported brokers forum topic for a list that a...
by JoshM
13 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 53
Views: 21935

Re: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE

JoshM, such error messages persist on the screen on our end. Thanks for looking into it, then I'll see if I can replicate it on a consistent basis. * * * Something I could not find in the changelogs of the beta versions: With using MultiCharts .NET64 Version 8.8 Release (Build 8365) on Windows 7 SP...
by JoshM
07 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 53
Views: 21935

Re: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE

A tiny thing in MultiCharts .NET64 Version 8.8 Release (Build 8365) that I'd like to see changed, is keeping the error messages persistent. For example, the "unaccessible property (method)" error message automatically closes after 5-10 seconds. Error messages that don't originate from MultiCharts .N...
by JoshM
07 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: What in the world could be wrong with this picture?!
Replies: 14
Views: 3786

Re: What in the world could be wrong with this picture?!

data1 must be of a faster fractal than the rest of the data series... ie. to make your multi-data strategy work, data1 must have more ticks per minute than data2 . That's true, but in this case exchanging data 1 for data 2 would probably not work since he needs to trade data 1 (the option) and orde...
by JoshM
07 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Currency Conversion Feature - Calculation is incorrect [SOLVED]
Replies: 29
Views: 11893

Re: Currency Conversion Feature - Calculation is incorrect [SOLVED]

Im a little shocked at how people cannot see this was wrong, when a profit becomes a huge loss or a scratched trade is a huge loss because my home currency happens to be different to the instruments? Then you're shocked easily, perhaps too shocked to notice that there are two subjects discussed in ...
by JoshM
06 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: How to avoid signal order next bar
Replies: 2
Views: 1422

Re: How to avoid signal order next bar

If you add a true/false variable to determine whether the strategy is allowed to trade or not, this behaviour can be prevented. For example, something like: Variables: okayToTrade(false), prevMP(0); // Determine when the strategy is allowed to take its trades, // for example reset the variable once ...
by JoshM
06 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Position Limits Questions
Replies: 1
Views: 1298

Re: Position Limits Questions

1. Do we have any access in PowerLanguage to obtain how the Position Limits are set in a Signal/Strategy? Not that I know. 2. Do we have any programmatic control in PowerLanguage to change the settings of the Positions Limits in a Signal/Strategy when it is running on a chart/workspace? Nope. But a...
by JoshM
06 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Using List and Map to sort highs and Lows [SOLVED]
Replies: 2
Views: 1505

Re: Using List and Map to sort highs and Lows [SOLVED]

We would like to: find if the highest high occurred on the 1st or 10th bar (i.e. in the first or tenth minute). If you want to achieve this (which might be something else than your code suggests), there is no need to use a list or array. For example: Variables: highOfDay(0), barNumOfHigh(0), starti...
by JoshM
06 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: What in the world could be wrong with this picture?!
Replies: 14
Views: 3786

Re: What in the world could be wrong with this picture?!

Is this a double post from what you posted here? If so, my suggestion would be the same as in that topic. If not, could you specify what makes this question different? I'm not understanding the difference.
by JoshM
06 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Automated Futures Options
Replies: 6
Views: 2640

Re: Automated Futures Options

The puzzle I'm facing is that just by changing the Instrument of Data1 from Option to Futures contract, the correct trading signals immediately appear on the historical chart as they're supposed! Given that your data 1 is not very active compared to data 2, have you tried using the Recalculate rese...
by JoshM
06 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Currency Conversion Feature - Calculation is incorrect [SOLVED]
Replies: 29
Views: 11893

Re: Currency Conversion Feature - Calculation is incorrect [SOLVED]

Not really - you typically trade on margin, so you can sell USD on your brokers credit and margin is deducted from your GBP account. When the trade is closed, the margin is freed up. The margin is not converted to another currency. The only thing that needs to happen is to convert the PnL to GBP. (...
by JoshM
04 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Currency Conversion Feature - Calculation is incorrect [SOLVED]
Replies: 29
Views: 11893

Re: Currency Conversion Feature - Calculation is incorrect [SOLVED]

When is a $8.4 profit ever going to be a £58.17 gbp loss? This is how I understand the currency conversions in MultiCharts (if I've made a calculation mistake besides rounding differences, let me know): From profit.. At point A you sold 30.000 units of EUR/USD at 1.37947, which gave a position of -...
by JoshM
02 Jul 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Is it just me or is the MC search engine annoying?
Replies: 2
Views: 1048

Re: Is it just me or is the MC search engine annoying?

I personally always use Google to search the MultiCharts website or the forum. For example, 3d optimization site:www.multicharts.com to search the whole site or 3d optimization site:www.multicharts.com/discussion/ to search the forum or 3d optimization site:http://www.multicharts.com/trading-softwar...
by JoshM
29 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Entries Per Bar
Replies: 1
Views: 874

Re: Entries Per Bar

Perhaps I am wrong but I believe, the only solution here is (a) add another limit order (somehow) or (b) go unlimited (which I won't do). You could use a counter variable (that counts the number of entries per bar) conditionally prior to submitting a trade, and reset this variable to 0 when BarStat...
by JoshM
24 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Progressive Trade
Replies: 3
Views: 1235

Re: Progressive Trade

I search the wiki and cannot find any function that I can checked the order status. Is it any possible way I can check the order status of last submission so that I can submit a new order after the last order has been filled or canceled? You can monitor `MarketPosition(0) * CurrentContracts` to see...
by JoshM
24 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: DateTime2ELTime_s (DateTime) VS Time_s
Replies: 1
Views: 784

Re: DateTime2ELTime_s (DateTime) VS Time_s

`Time_s` returns the time of the specified bar in HHmmss format. For example, 9:54:34 will be returned as 95434. `DateTime2ELTime_s()` converts a DateTime format (which is a number that includes both the date and time) to PowerLanguage's HHmmss format. For example: * `ComputerDateTime` returns the D...
by JoshM
22 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Global Variables and CalcBar() Sequences
Replies: 12
Views: 3456

Re: Global Variables and CalcBar() Sequences

Can a singleton class be used to communicate the data? That way, the multi-thread challenge would likely be solved (if I understand this topic correctly).
by JoshM
22 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Simtrading with live data?
Replies: 40
Views: 9372

Re: Simtrading with live data?

With regards to Vision Financial Markets, a FYI: NFA bans Vision/Ace.
by JoshM
19 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 53
Views: 21935

Re: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE

I'm not on the new beta yet, so it might be already fixed (though it's not in the changelog or I overlooked it): `BarsOfData(2).StatusLine.Ask` (and other `BarsOfData(x).StatusLine` properties) return data from the primary data series, not from the data series specified. For example, if data 1 is EU...
by JoshM
17 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Alert box: Is there a way to modify it's position
Replies: 2
Views: 681

Re: Alert box: Is there a way to modify it's position

Alert box: Is there a way to modify it's position
Nope, but there's a feature request for that: MC-738 - Place the alert pop-up above the time.
by JoshM
17 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Global Variables and CalcBar() Sequences
Replies: 12
Views: 3456

Re: Global Variables and CalcBar() Sequences

zr6bcm, I have sent you a PM.
May we also know the answer to this topic?
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 9.0 BETA 1
Replies: 80
Views: 25998

Re: MULTICHARTS 9.0 BETA 1

As I cannot avoid to get multiple IB pacing violations as soon as I download some tick data for some of my instruments, it would definitely be preferable to have an option to deactivate those pop-ups. I will not upgrade till there is an option to disable these Pacing Violation pop-ups. I have 40 ch...
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Forex Position Management with Interactive Brokers
Replies: 8
Views: 3693

Re: Forex Position Management with Interactive Brokers

Do you expect that I would be able to do the "Just place the orders and the rest will be managed manually" using PowerLanguage? The only addition that I would need to that is that if the Long Order is executed that it would automatically cancel the short order - but any of the rest of the managing ...
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MC Scanner Examples
Replies: 3
Views: 950

Re: MC Scanner Examples

I want to say,
time me a photo of your scanner so I can see what is possible
See Market Scanner and the pages listed here: Real-Time Market Scanner.
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts FAQ
Topic: Supported MultiCharts Brokers
Replies: 21
Views: 35310

Re: Supported MultiCharts Brokers

I asked recently and was simply told no Continuum is not currently supported. https://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=46222 When I asked Mirus I just got standard emails telling me Multicharts is not currently supported and to move to NT. Dorman offer CQG, Rithmic and TT so this ...
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best math indicator to identify a good-looking equity line
Replies: 4
Views: 1497

Re: Best math indicator to identify a good-looking equity li

But I'm still searching for a valid solution to take in consideration even the average trade.
Any Idea?
There are multiple documented in this thread, but I can't say which one is "most valid" or "the best" -- that's likely too personal.
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MC Scanner Examples
Replies: 3
Views: 950

Re: MC Scanner Examples

I still can not really what to do with the scanner from MC still do not see the big advantage I have now. Than scann program Trade Ideas. I'm not sure if I understand; could you perhaps formulate an example idea? Then we can probably tell how to make that into a MC Scanner. Can you time your scanne...
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: exitprice, equity or net P/L at broker
Replies: 2
Views: 860

Re: exitprice, equity or net P/L at broker

Is there a way to get it from Interactivebrokers?
Not that I know. But you can calculate this yourself in a variable that you reset each morning.
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Difference between NumericSimple and NumericSeries [SOLVED]
Replies: 8
Views: 3084

Re: Difference between NumericSimple and NumericSeries [SOLVED]

In function should NumericeSimple and NumericSeries parameter type be differentiated rigidly? I'm not sure if I understand this sentence, but to answer the topic title: NumericSeries are used to pass in a numeric variable (and its historical data) into a function. The function will then be able to ...
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Not Backfilling with IB Connection
Replies: 6
Views: 1833

Re: Not Backfilling with IB Connection

It looks like it is saying Not Connected (for the IB Data...don't know what the MCFX is and why it is requesting data for pairs I have not asked for...) But, you can see that it is connected in the Trade Bar. Have you allowed IB TWS to accept connections from MC? (See here ) Also note that there ar...
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Forex Position Management with Interactive Brokers
Replies: 8
Views: 3693

Re: Forex Position Management with Interactive Brokers

Some may find it beneficial to even look at this NT thread where I am asking very much the same question and have gotten some extremely enlightening answers - which is why I am checking to see the way that MultiCharts handles this. Here is the thread: http://www.NT.com/support/forum/showthread.php?...
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Not Backfilling with IB Connection
Replies: 6
Views: 1833

Re: Not Backfilling with IB Connection

Assuming that I may have gotten a pacing violation, I have waited for a while to reload the data but it still is not loading.
If you open up the QuoteManager, which messages are displayed in the lower part of the window? If the issue is caused by the pacing violation, it will say so there.
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MC.Net integration with TWS
Replies: 8
Views: 3279

Re: MC.Net integration with TWS

If you have a lifetime license I do not think you need the "special" TWS integration version at an extra cost. My lifetime license works just fine with the TWS. There is indeed no benefit in using MC for TWS over a lifetime license. The latter has even more features (Portfolio Backtester, QuoteMana...
by JoshM
13 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Many improvements remain to be done
Replies: 11
Views: 3769

Re: Many improvements remain to be done

The last major improvement in 9.0 beta (portfolio trading) clearly shows that automatic trading is still the focus of the company. The push towards automated trading functionality is marketing driven due to the hype of auto trading - everyone thinks it'll be sipping pina colada by the pool while yo...
by JoshM
12 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts FAQ
Topic: Supported MultiCharts Brokers
Replies: 21
Views: 35310

Re: Supported MultiCharts Brokers

Cannon Trading is an IB for OEC.
Mirus now uses Continuum for data and clears through Dorman.
Thanks for clearing that up. Is there a separate Continuum connection coming in MultiCharts (could not find anything on the Wiki), or does Mirus Futures connect through the CQG connection to Continuum?
by JoshM
12 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts FAQ
Topic: Supported MultiCharts Brokers
Replies: 21
Views: 35310

Re: Supported MultiCharts Brokers

Thanks MAtricks, I've added that one to the list. * * * I've also expanded the list with the brokers that are listed on the MultiCharts broker page. In the previous version of the post I called that the 'official broker list', but that probably only adds confusion (especially for traders new to Mult...
by JoshM
12 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts FAQ
Topic: Supported MultiCharts Brokers
Replies: 21
Views: 35310

Supported MultiCharts Brokers

There are a multitude of brokers to choose from when it comes to trading with MultiCharts. Several are already listed on the supported brokers page , but that list is currently not complete. Therefore, let's make a community overview topic of all MultiCharts brokers! Broker connections To learn more...
by JoshM
12 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrader
Replies: 30
Views: 9471

Re: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrade

Technically, it is doable, I think. And although I am not keen on such a thing, a TSSupport approved / supported bridge should help MultiCharts get more customers. I agree, besides being an interesting project it would also benefit the community. Would you be interested in exploring how to create s...
by JoshM
12 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?
Replies: 216
Views: 65246

Re: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?

Dealing with connection losses is an important element of trading software development. Very important indeed, but not possible with MultiCharts while other platforms (like the one you mention) have this functionality. There's a 10-month old yet-to-be-reviewed feature request for that here: MC-1109...
by JoshM
12 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrader
Replies: 30
Views: 9471

Re: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrade

A MultiCharts to CrapTrader4 bridge is likely to increase latency by a factor of 2. Please remember the strength of a chain is the strength of its weakest link. What is the typical latency of MT, btw? As I recall, this latency is also dependent on the broker "settings" so to speak. Is that correct?...
by JoshM
12 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: How to get a strategy to recognize strategy start bar
Replies: 6
Views: 1590

Re: How to get a strategy to recognize strategy start bar

However, BarsSinceExit(1) will look back forever for a previous exit. Perhaps something like this can help? Variables: barsSinceLastPos(0); if (TotalTrades > 0) then barsSinceLastPos = BarsSinceExit(1); if (barsSinceLastPos > 0) then begin // work with the bars since the last // position here end; ...
by JoshM
12 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?
Replies: 216
Views: 65246

Re: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?

2) If you use Interactive Brokers, you need to restart your platform once a day, or attempting to mantain it online with third parties software. They have a regular daily break and disconncetion for rollover... Since you may be forced to restart manually your MC platform, automatic trading is not s...
by JoshM
12 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Forex Position Management with Interactive Brokers
Replies: 8
Views: 3693

Re: Forex Position Management with Interactive Brokers

I am trading a breakout FX strategy with Interactive Brokers. Sometimes a trade can be in play for several days - but a new trade is placed every single day. On one day I may have a bracket order with a Entry Buy Stop, Exit Sell Limit, & Exit Sell Stop orders for 85,000 units and the entry order ge...
by JoshM
10 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?
Replies: 216
Views: 65246

Re: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?

As for the feature request, at the moment we don't plan to connect those vendors/brokers/platforms. 1) We are open for new partners, but at the moment we haven't scheduled any particular for nearest futures. When MultiCharts Support reads up on this thread and answers the open questions, I was wond...
by JoshM
10 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?
Replies: 216
Views: 65246

Re: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?

It is an interesting concept that you think MC should be the gatekeeper to filter out "bucket shops". You misread me; I was actually saying that that is literally not their business. As I read your comment about "bucket shops" in the context of adding new brokers to MultiCharts, I took that as a sa...
by JoshM
10 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?
Replies: 216
Views: 65246

Re: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?

One day, everybody will learn the meaning of "bucket shop". Some will learn it the easy way, some will learn it the hard way, but everybody will learn, it just takes time. MultiCharts already provides connections to "bucket shops" (e.g., FXCM with its NFA and FCA fines), so I don't think this is a ...
by JoshM
07 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Where are custom session templates/times stored? [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 1649

Re: Where are custom session templates/times stored? [SOLVED]

Can you tell me where the MultiCharts .NET64 QuoteManager stores the custom session templates and times "Session Templates are stored in FBPortfolio.gdb file which is a part of the data bases." ( Source ). You can find the databases (and that file) in the C:\ProgramData\TS Support\MultiCharts .NET6...
by JoshM
07 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Why isn't order canceled at end of bar for this signal?
Replies: 4
Views: 1397

Re: Why isn't order canceled at end of bar for this signal?

Seems that the program gets confused about which chart has which position and it starts doing some really weird things. What you could try is to create three versions of the same strategy (just copy/paste the code, but saved under different names), and then use MarketPosition at Broker for The Stra...
by JoshM
07 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Abort a study without a run-time error [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 1456

Re: Abort a study without a run-time error [SOLVED]

Its works in stopping the calculation but the study remain 'on' in the status line.. Was looking for the same effect as abort where the study becomes toggled off.. That would be an useful feature, but is not possible (see Shut down an indicator via code? is it possible? ). Edit : There's a feature ...
by JoshM
07 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?
Replies: 216
Views: 65246

Re: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?

It really is a very strange situation. :-| MultiCharts indeed deserves much more recognition than it currently is getting. With such a great product (even better with the great MC 9.0 features), quick release cycle, and good support, one would expect this product to also be the market leader in num...
by JoshM
07 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?
Replies: 216
Views: 65246

Re: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?

While I agree with you on the count that our trading data should allow us to trade with ease rather than force us to be data managers as well, a solution could be to create two OANDA exchanges : • one for trading; and • the other for backtesting. That's the problem I think with any attempt by users...
by JoshM
06 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?
Replies: 216
Views: 65246

Re: Best Forex Broker for MultiCharts... ?

Now, I shall see if I can somehow connect to OANDA via their new Rest API. Right now I do not even know if this would be possible / practical. Thanks for the kind words. Funny thing, I was also looking at OANDA's new API recently. It looks interesting, but I'm personally not a big fan of using .txt...
by JoshM
06 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Loading external data in MultiCharts
Replies: 4
Views: 2425

Re: Loading external data in MultiCharts

Did you solve this Laurent? I'm very interested to know which solution you end up making for this problem.
by JoshM
06 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: September Futures MC.NET TWS
Replies: 4
Views: 1587

Re: September Futures MC.NET TWS

Can September and later futures be added to MC.NET TWS version? You mean included by default, or do you have trouble adding the futures manually? I don't have a screenshot at hand, but if you add a new chart this will bring up the Format Instrument window. In the box 'underlying' you can type in th...
by JoshM
06 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Abort a study without a run-time error [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 1456

Re: Abort a study without a run-time error [SOLVED]

Wondering if there is a way to abort a study without the run-time error. Basically I want my study to run once then toggle off without the annoying pop-up and sound. I am aware of the abort keyword (execution control) and have investigated command-line also but can't find a solution. I'm reasonably...
by JoshM
06 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Project Management web pages: Slow Slow Slow... Is it me?
Replies: 18
Views: 7703

Re: Project Management web pages: Slow Slow Slow... Is it me

What?? I was really not concerned with spamming. It was really natural. I recommended because it really helped me in my work and thought that it would help others too. What makes you think that i am a spammer? I wonder if one can not even think to help someone. This might be helpful: The meaning of...
by JoshM
06 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: How to specify the result of custom criteria? [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 1266

Re: How to specify the result of custom criteria? [SOLVED]

Even I'm not much family with JS, I did code a custom criteria in my optimizer, a simple netprofit/maxdrawdown... JavaScript is not needed any more to formulate custom criteria; this can also be done in PowerLanguage directly. For more, see: Custom Criteria Optimization SetCustomFitnessValue this t...
by JoshM
04 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Many improvements remain to be done
Replies: 11
Views: 3769

Re: Many improvements remain to be done

You can be sure no valuable information or constructive criticism is ever edited or removed from the forum posts. Okay, thanks for addressing that point and the reassurance. I probably took it more serious that I should have, so I've edited the over-reaction from my message as a means of an apology...
by JoshM
04 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Project Management web pages: Slow Slow Slow... Is it me?
Replies: 18
Views: 7703

Re: Project Management web pages: Slow Slow Slow... Is it me

I usually use Sitelink self storage software for my projects.
Edit: Your listed website on your profile is the one from Sitelink. Oops, I responded seriously on a "spammer" apparently. :)
by JoshM
04 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Cancel an order in backtest [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 1762

Re: Cancel an order in backtest [SOLVED]

(...) From your reply, in backtesting, this is different : (...) So the "cancel" does nothing and in backtesting mode has to be coded differently... (...) ...This means that alternate code path is needed when in backtest mode; YUCK! Inconvenient, but do-able. In real-time trading, orders can be can...
by JoshM
04 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Many improvements remain to be done
Replies: 11
Views: 3769

Re: Many improvements remain to be done

I hardly believe this way of preventing other users from learning from our experience may help to enhance the quality and credibility of MC team. Putting the dust under the carpet has never been a good way to make "clean" things, and one day or another, everyone will see the mountain of dust. Ironi...
by JoshM
03 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Cancel an order in backtest [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 1762

Re: Cancel an order in backtest [SOLVED]

How are orders cancelled in backtesting; I want to cancel a "stop-limit" order if not filled within a specified number of bars... Orders that are not re-submitted are cancelled. So if you stop sending your stop-limit order, it will be removed. In pseudo-code, something like: // Only submit orders w...
by JoshM
03 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: get filled price at broker
Replies: 4
Views: 1527

Re: get filled price at broker

i wanted to know if there is a way to get the filled price for an order at my broker.
I think you could use the AvgEntryPrice_at_Broker for this.
by JoshM
03 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Writing to a text file: Risk of congestion??? [SOLVED]
Replies: 11
Views: 2736

Re: Writing to a text file: Risk of congestion??? [SOLVED]

The goal is to add a function to an indicator that is use by all my charts that under a given condition will write info to a text file. Since I may have 50 to 70 charts open and running under same instrument with different time scale, many of them are subject to have to write to the same text file ...
by JoshM
03 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Pause an Indicator for some time
Replies: 5
Views: 2101

Re: Pause an Indicator for some time

A way in which you can do this is: { MultiCharts forum discussion topic: 'Pause an indicator for some time'; http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=46657 3-6-14 Note: Turn the 'Skip Identical Ticks' option off. } Variables: IntraBarPersist counter(0), x(10); // If the calculation ...
by JoshM
03 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Question about Milliseconds resolution from IQFeed [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 1935

Re: Question about Milliseconds resolution from IQFeed [SOLVED]

It seemes, that this is not working with 1 Min chart. Only seconds shown.How can I reach this ? You can't; `Bars.Time[0]` returns the closing time of the bar ( source ). Vote for this feature request if you'd like to see that changed. Real-time data can have milliseconds retrieved with `Bars.Status...
by JoshM
03 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Pause an Indicator for some time
Replies: 5
Views: 2101

Re: Pause an Indicator for some time

Hello, I am looking for a function that can pause an indicator calculation for a specific time. The sense behind is that I would like to slow down "update on every tick" in certain situations. Is ther some function around? I did not find any. If you add a variable to the indicator that counts the n...
by JoshM
01 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrader
Replies: 30
Views: 9471

Re: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrade

For some bucket shops , this is correct. They don't want 3rd party software; none whatsoever , including your favorite. What is missing in MultiCharts so that the forex brokers want to adopt this 3rd party software? (It is important to know if there is at least one solution and if this is considere...
by JoshM
01 Jun 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Writing to a text file: Risk of congestion??? [SOLVED]
Replies: 11
Views: 2736

Re: Writing to a text file: Risk of congestion??? [SOLVED]

SSD has limited write/erase life,
you will destroy the disk in short order if you are to write and erase repeatedly.
While true, this shouldn't have to be a real concern: with writing 10GB/day, a 80GB SSD has over 18 years till write exhaustion, and larger SSD drives take even longer (source).
by JoshM
30 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrader
Replies: 30
Views: 9471

Re: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrade

Most of the bucket shops do not want 3rd party software, because they can better "manage" their client activities through their own software. I would not go further here; this is not the forum for it. I thought it, but you said it. :) So if I understand correctly, there is no future with MultiChart...
by JoshM
30 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrader
Replies: 30
Views: 9471

Re: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrade

And that's what worries me to see that since all this time, there is nothing new ... and still no ability to connect MC with a serious forex broker :!: I think MultiCharts would be much better off in the long term to give users the option to create their own connections (instead of charging for tha...
by JoshM
30 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrader
Replies: 30
Views: 9471

Re: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrade

An example of a new broker :?: that uses the FIX protocol (used with Dukascopy) and which MultiCharts could connect easily, without any new technical development ... ;-) exante As far as I know, the FIX protocol provides no historical data (just like the MC Dukascopy connection). Personally, I don'...
by JoshM
30 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Help! About ParabolicSAR 6 parameters . [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 2532

Re: Help! About ParabolicSAR 6 parameters . [SOLVED]

Could you tell me what's the meaning of var4("")? I don't understand this variable. The `var4` variable seems to be an error in the Parabolic SAR indicator, since it is not referenced in the indicator itself. So you can just ignore that variable. :] inputs: AfStep( 0.02), AfLimit( 0.2 ) ; variables...
by JoshM
29 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Help! About ParabolicSAR 6 parameters . [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 2532

Re: Help! About ParabolicSAR 6 parameters . [SOLVED]

The ParabolicSAR function uses the following inputs: inputs: AfStep( numericsimple ), AfLimit( numericsimple ), oParCl( numericref ), oParOp( numericref ), oPosition( numericref ), oTransition( numericref ) ; The Parabolic SAR indicator only uses three of these (the first three): inputs: AfStep( 0.0...
by JoshM
29 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MC for TWS
Replies: 1
Views: 1218

Re: MC for TWS

Yes, MultiCharts .NET for TWS questions can be asked in this forum since 'MultiCharts .NET' and 'MultiCharts .NET for TWS' are highly similar.

If you're using 'MultiCharts for TWS' (the paid PowerLanguage version), then questions are better asked in the MultiCharts forum.
by JoshM
27 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrader
Replies: 30
Views: 9471

Re: 1000s of new forex brokers with one bridge to Metratrade

But please also notice that there is an offer to get commission rebates with the following link below. If you choose Dukascopy do not forget to claim your 40% rebate of paid commissions here I think this only reinforces Tcat's point. Why would a reputable, professional broker give a 40% discount on...
by JoshM
26 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: How to know, that test position was changed.
Replies: 2
Views: 1360

Re: How to know, that test position was changed.

During a position change in backtesting, `StrategyInfo.MarketPosition` and/or `CurrentPosition.OpenLots` will change. If you store the value of these in variables, and compare the current value with the variables on each calculation, you can see whether or not these have changed. Alternatively, I th...
by JoshM
24 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: compiling a strategy in dll mode or... some methods
Replies: 4
Views: 2399

Re: compiling a strategy in dll mode or... some methods

Could you translate your error message to English (roughly)? There's some information about calling DLL's in the FAQ here if that is something the error message is about. Edit : Perhaps related, but your `CalcBar()` method is outside the indicator class (move it before the } in line 10). And your st...
by JoshM
24 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: PnL Currency [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 2847

Re: PnL Currency [SOLVED]

Interested readers might want to add their vote to these interesting feature requests from Franky, as discussed in this topic: MC-1664 - Currency setting per workspace or per strategy or per instrument MC-1665 - add IPosition.OpenPL in Tick instead of in Currency Btw Franky, you can also vote for yo...
by JoshM
24 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Base Strategy calling different stratgies [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 3880

Re: Base Strategy calling different stratgies [SOLVED]

Thanks JoshM for the hint. Very useful however, it's impossible to change programmatically public parameters for the indicator or strategy with `ChartCommands.CommandLine()'. Hope this will be fully incorporated in ver9. I've added it as a comment to an already existing PM request here: MC-1612 - [...
by JoshM
20 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Delayed data reception with LMAX
Replies: 14
Views: 3405

Re: Delayed data reception with LMAX

No, the datasource use login on an LMAX real account when the orders are placed on the demo account "business3". Does that justify the PnL is inconsistent? (a short position shows a profit when the price displayed on the graph is greater than the entry price) Yes, because the chart is based on a di...
by JoshM
20 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 53
Views: 21935

Re: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE

Is there a property that can be used to differentiate if the instrument uses 'Tick Count' or 'Trade Volume' as its 'Build Volume On' setting?

I'm asking because it's important to be able to differentiate between these two, since this setting affects the volume data (and thus the calculations).
by JoshM
20 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Delayed data reception with LMAX
Replies: 14
Views: 3405

Re: Delayed data reception with LMAX

That is not relevant to compare demo and live account as there is 99% likelihood that the data will be different. Please configure the data provider to use the same demo account as your broker platform, or login with the real account in the broker platform and compare the data in MultiCharts with i...
by JoshM
20 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Trade centric
Replies: 3
Views: 1281

Re: Trade centric

take 2 opposate positions in the same strategy (long position and short position at the same time)
Yes, if your strategy trades multiple symbols (long A, short B). See spread and pair trading.

No, if you mean trade the same symbol (long A, short A). See this topic.
by JoshM
20 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: VWAP_reset Modification need help
Replies: 2
Views: 1116

Re: VWAP_reset Modification need help

I think there is more information needed before anyone can help. Things that I'm wondering about: Did you look into how IB calculates its VWAP? What instrument do you use? Which timezone is 1:15pm - perhaps the daily VWAP is reset at that time? What does 'there is a big difference' mean, and do you ...
by JoshM
20 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Bid Ask [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 1639

Re: Bid Ask [SOLVED]

Henry's tick volume example here might also be useful.
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Unstable Internet connection - Reload data automatically
Replies: 60
Views: 24268

Re: Unstable Internet connection - Reload data automatically

With the price and capacity of harddisk these days, maybe MultiCharts can consider an option to retain the old logs? And maybe an option to clear the old logs with the press of a button? The logs will sure come in handy in multiple occasions. I'd also like to know what MC Support's view on this is....
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Best practise: positions mismatch between strategy / broker
Replies: 16
Views: 3476

Re: Best practise: positions mismatch between strategy / bro

It's hard for me to believe, that there is no solution or workaround from MC users, in order to handle this extreme critical situation. It's a critical situation if you're scalping a highly active and volatile instrument with a broker latency that can be a few seconds. I'm not that brave :], so I d...
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: how to enable logging ?
Replies: 10
Views: 6128

Re: how to enable logging ?

I know this feature, i don't want to buy a hdd for logs files. Ah okay, I assumed you had another hdd or usb drive besides the ssd. When you are in alpha or beta release, I understand that it is useful to have these files, but in the final version, I search the maximun power to calculate my stategy...
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Feature Request: Portfolio Backtest Report: Time axis linear
Replies: 2
Views: 1311

Re: Feature Request: Portfolio Backtest Report: Time axis li

For interested users who find this topic through the search function, the feature request in this topic was filed as #1662:

MC-1662 - Time axis is not linear.
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Are custom drawings possible in subcharts?
Replies: 4
Views: 1884

Re: Are custom drawings possible in subcharts?

I saw the accompanying feature request was filed as #1660:

MC-1660 - "Subchart Custom Draw" Feature Request.

I've added my vote to it. :]
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Base Strategy calling different stratgies [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 3880

Re: Base Strategy calling different stratgies [SOLVED]

I would like to know if it is possible to have a base strategy file which can call other strategies ? For example, Is it possible to create a charttoolbar strategy file which will call other strategies ( Instead of inserting multiple strategy in the 'Insert Study' form ) ? Only responding on the hi...
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IB TWS connection
Replies: 6
Views: 1789

Re: IB TWS connection

Btw, Is the Multicharts.NET provided for IB customers the full version?
http://ibkb.interactivebrokers.com/article/2143
See the comparison table for the differences between both MC .NET for TWS versions.
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: What is wrong with this if/else statement [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 2673

Re: What is wrong with this if/else statement [SOLVED]

Where to put the semi-colon is the most confusing part of if / then / else! I find it intuitive: Every statement ends with the semicolon; The if-else statement is a single statement; So it has no semicolon in it. In some languages, the different conditional branches are separate statements whereas ...
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Trading days left in month
Replies: 3
Views: 1448

Re: Trading days left in month

Well thats the challenge, How would you check the new date, because as soon as you do date[-1] or date[t+1], your going to get the error "trying to access future data" Your theory is the same as mine, where i am checking month of new date hence i was using Month(date) <> Month(date[-2]) Even in you...
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: how to enable logging ?
Replies: 10
Views: 6128

Re: how to enable logging ?

could you give us , how to disable writting "LMAXServerHost_NET_Trace.txt" it's one of the bigest log on MC64 ! It's realy a problem on small SSD :( In your case, I would personally prefer to change the logs folder location to a non-SSD drive so that these are available should a problem/error arise.
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Trade analysis
Replies: 2
Views: 1173

Re: Trade analysis

Manual trades that you executed on the chart end up in the Performance Report , provided that you had the trading profile connected to the broker in question. You cannot however combine the performance reports from different charts into one, as is the case with the Portfolio Backtester. Perhaps the ...
by JoshM
18 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Trading days left in month
Replies: 3
Views: 1448

Re: Trading days left in month

How would i code the following theory (...) I tried things like date[-1] buy then i get errors of "trying to access future data" The logic i was thinking of was something like Month(Date) <> Month(Date[-2]) ... this gave the error of trying to access future data I'd make a function that uses a loop...
by JoshM
13 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Reload from command line [SOLVED]
Replies: 14
Views: 4840

Re: Reload from command line [SOLVED]

I've add them as comments to this feature request since I could not find an edit button. :]
by JoshM
13 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Must create US exchange
Replies: 2
Views: 886

Re: Must create US exchange

But when I click the ADD button, I get "You must create US exchange first". I have searched and googled but without result. Which exchange must I add ? You will need to add an exchange named "US". Instead of creating a new one, it is more convenient to clone the "NYSE" exchange, since this one will...
by JoshM
12 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Programatically set slippage or commissions
Replies: 4
Views: 2258

Re: Programatically set slippage or commissions

I am attempting to backtest a strategy on a portfolio of futures contracts, however each contract needs to have different slippage amounts, ie I typically see more slippage on Heating Oil than S&P e-minis in live trading and I'd like to reflect this in the backtest. I know of the slippage/commissio...
by JoshM
12 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: IOGMode option from code.
Replies: 6
Views: 3224

Re: IOGMode option from code.

I use [IOGMode(IOGMode.Enabled)] in code. Can I define IOG mode option from code? For instance I want to start the study every time with "Allow unlimited entries and exits per bar" option enabled instead "Limit the signal to one......." option. No, unfortunately, it is not possible. This is a good ...
by JoshM
12 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Strategy Performance Report
Replies: 1
Views: 863

Re: Strategy Performance Report

Where can i find information on how to read and understand the Strategy Performance Report? You can click on a performance metric in the Performance Report and then in the lower half of the window a description/information will appear ( steps are here ). Also i have been trying to change the accoun...
by JoshM
12 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Data collection and backtest [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 1589

Re: Data collection and backtest [SOLVED]

Trying to run the same backtest in the Portfolio Backtester some days later without an internet connection did not work. The missing internet connection was the reason. I thougth data are collected in the database of the Quote manager and can be used later without other downloads. What were your Da...
by JoshM
11 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: How to plot data only for this week or month?
Replies: 2
Views: 1051

Re: How to plot data only for this week or month?

Perhaps something like this: if (Month(Date) = MonthFromDateTime(ComputerDateTime)) then begin // Month of bar is same month as computer DateTime month end; if (WeekNumber(Date) = WeekNumber(JulianToDate(ComputerDateTime))) then begin // Weeknumber of bar is same as the computer DateTime week number...
by JoshM
07 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: CQG Order status 'PreCancelled'
Replies: 4
Views: 1650

Re: CQG Order status 'PreCancelled'

Why does this happen?
Reasons of order rejection and order statuses.
How long does Multicharts wait for a confirmation the order is cancelled at the broker?
According to that wiki page, a precancelled order is not caused by a broker connection time-out.

What does the Logs tab of the OPT say?
by JoshM
07 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Murrey Math Levels for MC .net [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 2974

Re: Murrey Math Levels for MC .net [SOLVED]

Sure, if it's not an unreasonable amount of work and it's for the benefit of the community, then drop me a message and I'll see what I can do to help.
by JoshM
07 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Reload from command line [SOLVED]
Replies: 14
Views: 4840

Re: Reload from command line [SOLVED]

More limitations that the Command Line imposes: For example: Data 1, 10 min Data 2, 30 min Goal: reload 3 days of data from data series 2. Cannot be done; the `.rld int = 3 days res = 30 min` command also causes Data 1 to reload. In other words, the time period for the reload of the second data seri...
by JoshM
04 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Unstable Internet connection - Reload data automatically
Replies: 60
Views: 24268

Re: Unstable Internet connection - Reload data automatically

(...) Here is how the current implementation works: On tick based charts the gaps are backfilled at once after the connection is restored. On minute based charts the gaps are not backfilled at once. The gaps are backfilled on a next historical data request (copy/paste chart, close/open workspace). ...
by JoshM
02 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Moving average strategy reverse
Replies: 3
Views: 1587

Re: Moving average strategy reverse

I don't understand why some entries are executed whereas "var0" doesn't equal to 1 or -1.. Anybody would have an idea? Your strategy uses Intra-Bar Order Generation with a Bar Magnifier set to 1 tick. That means that your strategy is not only calculated on bar close, like your indicator, but also i...
by JoshM
02 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Incompatibilities between LMAX and MultiCharts
Replies: 72
Views: 18437

Re: Incompatibilities between LMAX and MultiCharts

Another way is to start Quotemanager ;) and close it after some minutes. (For next startup on next day ...) Ah okay, in that case a potential workaround might also be to auto-launch/close the QuoteManager through Windows Task Planner. I don't know if a manual workaround would be a good temporarily ...
by JoshM
02 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: VariableSeries inside FunctionSeries = 1 Bar lag ? [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 2415

Re: VariableSeries inside FunctionSeries = 1 Bar lag bug? [SOLVED]

You have created a series function. Series functions are calculated on every bar, even if you have not called it's CalcBar method. It sounds like there is an internal list of objects (functions/indicators/signals) in an "update queue" to be processed every update. Those that are actively referenced...
by JoshM
02 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Incompatibilities between LMAX and MultiCharts
Replies: 72
Views: 18437

Re: Incompatibilities between LMAX and MultiCharts

(...) As every night at 9 pm GMT, LMAX takes a break in sending data. And after this break, in most cases, MC will not restart when LMAX sends the data again. This is still the case tonight ... (...) Is it possible that MC works with LMAX within a reasonable time or should I abandon the project usi...
by JoshM
02 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Function which runs at set intervals during a 1hr bar
Replies: 10
Views: 2452

Re: Function which runs at set intervals during a 1hr bar

I like this idea but I have had a look at the date and time routines and am not sure how to code this. Does anyone know how to add and subtract time (which will work with live and historical data?) eg. Condition1 = Time of previous bar + 50 minutes If currenttimeonchart = condition1 then enter a tr...
by JoshM
01 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Average Daily Range Calculation question [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 2536

Re: Average Daily Range Calculation question [SOLVED]

The solution you gave will work but is there a simple way to get a specific day High/low ? Not that I'm aware of, unless there is some PowerLanguage .NET property that returns that specific value. Even in the simple PowerLanguage (default MultiCharts) you'll need to do the three things from that ex...
by JoshM
01 May 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Chart settings Data Range altered between MC.net runs [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 1322

Re: Chart settings Data Range altered between MC.net runs [SOLVED]

MC.net threw away my "To" date and replaced it with todays date. Why does it only remember the "From" date and not the "To" date. This is a user specified range and as such needs to be remembered. If you click on the http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/8/8a/PinOff.png button the data...
by JoshM
30 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Average Daily Range Calculation question [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 2536

Re: Average Daily Range Calculation question [SOLVED]

However , I can't find how can I retrieve the daily high and low. AFAIK using Bars.StatusLine.High ,Bars.High or AverageFC won't help because they retrieve the bars (not necessary the daily high or lows). Is there a simple way to retrieve the day's high and low ? You can store the daily high/low in...
by JoshM
29 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: More than 99 conditions
Replies: 3
Views: 1148

Re: More than 99 conditions

(1) it would be great, if you can provide more than condition1-condition99 in powerlanguage. If you want you can create these yourself (I'm not saying you should :] ): Variables: condition100(false), condition101(false); (2) even too provide the Switch()-statement Switch . (4) a further option unde...
by JoshM
27 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Mc 32bit to 64bit/Database conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 958

Re: Mc 32bit to 64bit/Database conversion

I'm obviously in the #1 camp here, been using this platform sine 2005......so someone please explain in simple terms how this is done.......Thanks in advance for your help........ I think you misread the wiki page. If you're using this: I am currently running the latest ver. of Mc 8.8 R3/32 bit. Th...
by JoshM
26 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Passing array to function such as average or RSI?
Replies: 3
Views: 1759

Re: Passing array to function such as average or RSI?

(..) I am surprised the average function will even allow you to compile an array going into it. (..) Out of curiosity I had to test this. :] Arrays: priceArray[100](0); Variables: myAverage(0); myAverage = Average(priceArray, 20); Gives a compile error (like it should): ------ Compiled with error(s...
by JoshM
26 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Backtest precision : bar magnifier or "bid and ask option"?
Replies: 3
Views: 1219

Re: Backtest precision : bar magnifier or "bid and ask optio

edit1: to be clear, this is a strategy that is similar to scalping: EA can generate ten orders per day (never overnight) and a trade may well opened and closed on same bar For a scalping strategy, I'd backtest on bid/ask data provided I'd consider this data to be accurate and would account for late...
by JoshM
26 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Save data for partial trade with IOG on [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 1253

Re: Save data for partial trade with IOG on [SOLVED]

I think the PosTrade* keywords might be of help to you.
by JoshM
25 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Murrey Math Levels for MC .net [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 2974

Re: Murrey Math Levels for MC .net [SOLVED]

Do you know where can I find it ?
I don't, sorry.

Perhaps if this is a small indicator the community can convert it to MC .NET. Do you have a publicly available source code and interpretation/explanation for this indicator?
by JoshM
22 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: OnBrokerStategyOrderFilled not called when backtesting/optim
Replies: 3
Views: 1315

Re: OnBrokerStategyOrderFilled not called when backtesting/o

We are going to improve the algorithms of order handling in backtesting and auto trading in the new Auto Trading and Backtesting engine that is coming in one of the future versions of MultiCharts.
Will this new version with new order handling also come with code breaking changes?
by JoshM
22 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Function which runs at set intervals during a 1hr bar
Replies: 10
Views: 2452

Re: Function which runs at set intervals during a 1hr bar

No, I'm trading a 60 minute chart and I usually wait until the end of the bar to see if my entry conditions are met so I can then go on to enter a trade at the start of the next bar. What I'd like to do is to enter the market a little earlier (10 minutes earlier than the end of the bar) in the even...
by JoshM
20 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Loading external data in MultiCharts
Replies: 4
Views: 2425

Re: Loading external data in MultiCharts

For example a way to connect to a proxy via a TCP connection, then getting the data and loading it in a MultiCharts chart? That might be tricky, since that would require a database connection so that the data is inserted into the database, and MC can load the chart from there. MC uses Firebird (ope...
by JoshM
17 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Missing features from "Multicharts for TWS" ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1835

Re: Missing features from "Multicharts for TWS" ?

It's incredible to me that those features are missing! It's not as though they are saying "upgrade to make these available" or anything. Those are very significant features! MultiCharts for TWS costs around half the price of regular MultiCharts. And the free MultiCharts .NET for TWS is infinitely c...
by JoshM
13 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Different Testing results with TS with MKT order [SOLVED]
Replies: 2
Views: 1056

Re: Different Testing results with TS with MKT ord [SOLVED]

Have you set MultiCharts to generate multiple orders per bar? Select required mode: * To limit each order command in this signal to one entry and one exit per bar, click Limit each order command in this signal to one entry and one exit per bar radio button. * To limit the signal to only one entry in...
by JoshM
13 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 139
Views: 51178

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE

Just to emphasize the point of the PLEditor not being changed in recent years, here are the PLEditor buttons and menus in 2008 compared to 2014: http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/download/file.php?id=7671 Aside from fresh icon pictures, the toolbar is exactly the same today as it was six years a...
by JoshM
13 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 139
Views: 51178

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE

It would be nice to have the possibility to detach the tabs, just like you can detach a workspace and put it on a second monitor. In this way you can put two PLE windows next to each other. Many times you want to re-use code for a new indicator or something. There is the possibility to arrange vert...
by JoshM
13 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Volume Profile
Replies: 4
Views: 1837

Re: Volume Profile

I would like to experiment with using vertical volume in my strategies.
What is 'vertical volume'? Googling that term only gives me search results relating to volume as in sound and music.
by JoshM
13 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Trade Manager
Replies: 5
Views: 1941

Re: Trade Manager

As a product idea... Could you please make this as easy as turning on a broker profile? Instead of the Broker account info, we put in email info and its done. We turn it on, just like a broker and it send the orders, fills etc. If you turn on alerts for an indicator or strategy, instead (or besides...
by JoshM
13 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Output / Write / Alerts and OnBrokerStategyOrderFilled
Replies: 10
Views: 3223

Re: Output / Write / Alerts and OnBrokerStategyOrderFilled

I can't find much information for OnBrokerStategyOrderFilled What information is available when a trade fills? In the context of this method, that would be the parameters from the method itself (i.e. `OnBrokerStategyOrderFilled(bool is_buy, int quantity, double avg_fill_price)`). Btw, this method i...
by JoshM
13 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: IB-custome: How to configure IB-Postion-Tracker with charts?
Replies: 10
Views: 2900

Re: IB-custome: How to configure IB-Postion-Tracker with cha

I want to link symbols of the open positions list from the IB Position tracker window with any chart window as it can be done from scanner window to charts by symbol linking That is not possible. However, you can already filter in the `Open Positions` tab of the OPT on `Profile`, `Account`, and `In...
by JoshM
13 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: backtesting forex pair USDJPY
Replies: 11
Views: 3090

Re: backtesting forex pair USDJPY

But my currency is not Yen, GBP, CAD, . What if I would trade USDJPY, EURGBP, AUDCAD and my base currency was USD? So P/L should be converted to USD. Simply ignoring it is not a solution. This probably will be implemented in MC 9.0 Beta 1. See PM request MC-349 - Add realistic multi-currency suppor...
by JoshM
13 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Missing features from "Multicharts for TWS" ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1835

Re: Missing features from "Multicharts for TWS" ?

- I cannot locate the quote manager (File, New, ... 'New Quote Manager Window' is NOT listed) There is no QuoteManager included in MultiCharts for TWS. - I don't see any options for data providers other than TWS. Is this supported? No, MultiCharts for TWS is strictly for InteractiveBrokers. - I can...
by JoshM
11 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 139
Views: 51178

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE

Josh, please send me a test script for replicating this behavior to support@multicharts.com I continued working on that script so I don't have that version anymore. If it happens again, I'll document it more fully. * * * * Something that annoys me is the following: If I open a .pla file without the...
by JoshM
11 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Getting System and DataFeed Status-useful with remote dsktop [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 2517

Re: Getting System and DataFeed Status-useful with remote ds [SOLVED]

(...) 1 - A simple code that sends me an e-mail each "x" minutes ("x" defined in the Input session) saying just "System running well". As I am running daily bars, if I use "once per bar" option, for each Xth minute I just get the first alert and, if I use "Every tick", I get tons of e-mails during ...
by JoshM
11 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: complete Moving Average Cross Over function
Replies: 5
Views: 1768

Re: complete Moving Average Cross Over function

One of my points was that I am wondering wether both functions above behave in the same way. I think that is something you can easily test yourself, if I understand your goal correctly. myDataGapDefinition = .... How would you calculate myDataGapDefinition ? That's up to you; I don't know what your...
by JoshM
11 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: broker and datafeed connectivity status event
Replies: 8
Views: 3089

Re: broker and datafeed connectivity status event

Unfortunately there is no technical possibility for implementing this functionality at the moment. A potential workaround for this would be to monitor the QuoteManager log files (in AppData\Local\Temp\TS Support\Logs\TSSupliers\), but do you know Henry if these log messages are persistent across Mu...
by JoshM
11 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: PROBLEM WITH IQFEED [SOLVED]
Replies: 15
Views: 3544

Re: PROBLEM WITH IQFEED [SOLVED]

no....problem is not solve....i delete cache and date...close mc e open.... but don't load chart but problem is...with all symbols What is the problem in this thread? It started with slow backfill for an IQFeed symbol and only 7 days worth of data. But now you're saying that charts don't load at al...
by JoshM
10 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: PROBLEM WITH IQFEED [SOLVED]
Replies: 15
Views: 3544

Re: PROBLEM WITH IQFEED [SOLVED]

it load only 7 days..
Have you tried reloading your chart (Ctrl - R)?

Otherwise, what does the QuoteManager log tell you?
by JoshM
10 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Backtesting bug throughout Multicharts ? [SOLVED]
Replies: 16
Views: 3931

Re: Backtesting bug throughout Multicharts ? [SOLVED]

No typo I'm afraid re maxbarsback. Why do you need such a high MaxBarsBack value? If your strategy is so complex and elaborative that it needs 16,000 bars to perform its calculations, I'm inclined to think that what you term a backtesting bug might very well be a coding issue in your complicated st...
by JoshM
10 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: PROBLEM WITH IQFEED [SOLVED]
Replies: 15
Views: 3544

Re: PROBLEM WITH IQFEED [SOLVED]

it load only 7 days..
What are your chart settings?

Right-click the data series, select 'Format XG#', and look below the 'Data Range' heading. Perhaps the lookback is only 7 days.

Otherwise, what does the QuoteManager log tell you?
by JoshM
10 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Backtesting bug throughout Multicharts ? [SOLVED]
Replies: 16
Views: 3931

Re: Backtesting bug throughout Multicharts ? [SOLVED]

(...) Open a new workspace and chart - Any timeframe any symbol (I used 30min CL from 02/06/2003 to 26/02/2014). Load a signal / strategy - Any settings (I used BM=OFF and 16k maxbarsback with >800 trades) Note the results - for simplicity I note the return on max drawdown Now copy that chart and p...
by JoshM
08 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Sending Email Alerts with Entry Price
Replies: 8
Views: 3003

Re: Sending Email Alerts with Entry Price

(...) The only reference I am making to alerts, is in protect override void CalcBar(), which contains various conditions as it relates to time and date, at the end my send code. To the above, I added Alerts.Alert("Long Entry", PosTradeEntryPrice); The way I have it applied, I find Alerts.Alert("Lon...
by JoshM
07 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 139
Views: 51178

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE

If I click 'Format' for a trading strategy that has a list of options (so many that the vertical scroll bar is needed), a horizontal scroll bar also appears. However, as soon as I click the horizontal scroll bar, it disappears. http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/download/file.php?id=7641 For the ...
by JoshM
06 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: complete Moving Average Cross Over function
Replies: 5
Views: 1768

Re: complete Moving Average Cross Over function

I'm not sure if I follow you completely, since you provide a lot of info and after reading your statements and pseudo-code twice I still doubt I fully understand you. :] But when you say this: So I wonder how a complete function could look like, which ensures that only close bars of the intended tim...
by JoshM
02 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Variable assignment in a function issue [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 1643

Re: Variable assignment in a function issue [SOLVED]

I came up with a workaround using a text array. Disadvantages: more code overhead, more chance at making an array error (array index out of range error). Advantages: it works. Function: Inputs: BarsToPrint(NumericSimple), DataToPrint[MaxSize](StringArray); Variables: printText(""), startBar(Symbol_L...
by JoshM
02 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Variable assignment in a function issue [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 1643

Re: Variable assignment in a function issue [SOLVED]

Hello Josh, Please modify your signal the following way: [IntrabarOrderGeneration = true]; once cleardebug; if (BarStatus(1) = 2) then MyFunction(200, "Only on bar close tick"); else MyFunction(200, "Every tick"); Thanks Henry for thinking along, but that would only solve my example and not the und...
by JoshM
02 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Slippage - Market Orders 9 minutes late and 30 points off
Replies: 28
Views: 5721

Re: Slippage - Market Orders 9 minutes late and 30 points of

As you will know the log is only useful when trading live. I meant a custom log for testing the strategy, such as writing text to the output window or a text file so that the strategy can be tracked. Such a thing can be very helpful, especially for situations like this one. But for this problem jus...
by JoshM
02 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Slippage - Market Orders 9 minutes late and 30 points off
Replies: 28
Views: 5721

Re: Slippage - Market Orders 9 minutes late and 30 points of

I am stumped...and so it seems is MC Support. Can you mention what things you and MC Support have already explored? Otherwise people in this thread might be reinventing the wheel. If somehow my coding was wrong and the strat is in fact executing on time then the painted entryprice on the chart is w...
by JoshM
01 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: custom index tickers in quotemanager
Replies: 1
Views: 917

Re: custom index tickers in quotemanager

Is it currently possible to design custom tickers in quotemanager for use in backtesting and indicators ? e.g. aapl / msft (*1000) You could import custom data in MC or use ASCII mapping . If it only is for backtesting, then is is probably quite doable; for (realtime) indicators it will require mor...
by JoshM
01 Apr 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: backtest maximum numbers of bars study [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 1347

Re: backtest maximum numbers of bars study [SOLVED]

I guess this wiki page will be helpful: How scripts work.
by JoshM
31 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Expert Commentary formatting [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 1768

Re: Expert Commentary formatting [SOLVED]

I tried the code below but it says- "function unknown" (commentaryc1) . and won't verify- what am I missing ? (using the current version of MC64)..
As I read it in the screenshot, it seems to be CommentarycL (the L from "Lima").
by JoshM
31 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Variable assignment in a function issue [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 1643

Variable assignment in a function issue [SOLVED]

Hi, I want to create a function that is repeatedly called by a signal on the same bar, but nonetheless only outputs data once per bar. For example, if the signal calls the function 9 times on a bar, it needs to do a certain action only once, and not nine times. This is my example signal: [IntrabarOr...
by JoshM
28 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Where Are the Kase Bars?
Replies: 15
Views: 3778

Re: Where Are the Kase Bars?

I haven't run into a circumstance where I needed nor wanted the underlying price to create more bars for my custom bars to accomplish their task. Can you elaborate or give me a scenario? I use whatever underlying data I want. So if I'm using 1 tick data, this is obviously as perfect as it gets. If ...
by JoshM
28 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Latency. Please share experiences.
Replies: 77
Views: 25675

Re: Latency / slow order submission. Please share experience

Ping tests: IQfeed servers (from London) =140ms London Patsystems servers = 3ms Totalx2 (see MAtricks) = 286ms ...... a whopping 1/3 of a second. I would not put a terrible amount of faith in ping numbers. For example: Monitoring Internet performance and measuring user quality of experience are dra...
by JoshM
28 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Hourly Candle start/end times [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 2333

Re: Hourly Candle start/end times [SOLVED]

Is it possible to set hourly candles to commence on the half hour and complete on the half hour Yes, with the use of a custom session template you can define the opening time (9:30) and every subsequent 60 minute bar is then completed on the half hour. You can set the chart to 60 min. It will give ...
by JoshM
26 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 139
Views: 51178

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE

There is no way to delete a file if there is a process writing to this file. If the file is just open in any text editor (no process is writing into it) - there should be no problem deleting this file. True; this was a problem due to the log viewer I used. If I open the file in Notepad, it can be d...
by JoshM
26 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Computer and MC autostart?
Replies: 4
Views: 1433

Re: Computer and MC autostart?

Does anyone know how to get the computer to start on it's own at a specific time (...) Have no experience with it myself, but some potentially helpful links: How Can I Start and Shut Down My Computer Automatically on a Schedule? Schedule Computer to Shutdown and Turn on How to Make Your Windows 7 S...
by JoshM
26 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Where Are the Kase Bars?
Replies: 15
Views: 3778

Re: Where Are the Kase Bars?

It's very possible to write up your own bars based on which ever data you'd like to use in MC. It will take advanced programming though. How do you work around the limitation that one cannot force the primary data series to draw another price bar (i.e. plot the next bar when the custom bar needs th...
by JoshM
26 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Computer and MC autostart?
Replies: 4
Views: 1433

Re: Computer and MC autostart?

(...) and then have MC start also on it's own?
Windows task scheduler with the task to start at logon (or startup), perhaps set to 1 or 2 minutes later.
by JoshM
25 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 139
Views: 51178

Re: MULTICHARTS 8.8 RELEASE

I'd like to change the font size of the Output window (and the Build window) of the PowerLanguage Editor independent of the font size of the Editor itself. I'm using MultiCharts64 Version 8.8 Release (Build 8593). Can I change that by editing a file manually or changing a registery key? * * * * Ther...
by JoshM
20 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: broker and datafeed connectivity status event
Replies: 8
Views: 3089

Re: broker and datafeed connectivity status event

MultiCharts Support, what do you think from the objections mentioned above?

This PM request is by the way the fourth most voted for MC .NET feature request, so Franky and I are not the only ones who miss this feature.
by JoshM
16 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Simtrading with live data?
Replies: 40
Views: 9372

Re: Simtrading with live data?

I also think that it is a great feature to simulate trading on live data. IB users can use the simulation account, and this is what I do. I really appreciate it but I believe that feature should benefit to all MC users without relying on the broker. Why would it be better if MC makes a simulation a...
by JoshM
16 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Trade Two Instruments In One Strategy
Replies: 2
Views: 1454

Re: Trade Two Instruments In One Strategy

(...)Is there some parameter in SOrderParameters() that tells which instrument to trade? This would be like using BarsOfData(2) only for an Order. Trading can normally only be done on the first data series, unless you implement the TradeManager which can trade any symbol from any chart (so also dat...
by JoshM
16 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: study specific for scanner
Replies: 4
Views: 1632

Re: study specific for scanner

Is there a way to optimize it for the scanner to just set the value for a column without plotting. If you want to set a value for the column for the scanner, but without plotting, you can also use the `IPlotObjectStr` plot object, which generates a string that normally would be displayed in the Sta...
by JoshM
16 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MaxBarsBack with multiple data series
Replies: 4
Views: 2189

Re: MaxBarsBack issue with multiple data series

(...) What comes naturally to the mind is that each data stream should have their own MaxBarsBack value. In this example, MaxBarsBack for the daily data stream should probably be 1. But above all, that should not affect the MaxBarsBack of the main data stream. It makes no sense to apply a MaxBarsBa...
by JoshM
15 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Drawing trend line in the right margin [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 1309

Re: Drawing trend line in the right margin [SOLVED]

My question how to determine the date and time value for the left part of the square. I got the right value using the getappinfo I thought about using Symbol_Time_s, but this did not work. However, you can calculate with DateTime (see the small red arrow): http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/down...
by JoshM
14 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: broker and datafeed connectivity status event
Replies: 8
Views: 3089

Re: broker and datafeed connectivity status event

A sample code that checks for absence of realtime data Not a real solution in my opinion, since there are more than enough instruments that do not trade actively for a prolonged time period (>5 minutes), especially besides RTH. That sample code might be a solution for regular MultiCharts, but with ...
by JoshM
14 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: broker and datafeed connectivity status event
Replies: 8
Views: 3089

Re: broker and datafeed connectivity status event

I would like to know if there is a datafeed connectivity status event. The broker connectivity status event in TradeManager exist but not for the datafeed.. well... Can't find it !! If it doesn't exist ... can it be implemented ? I've made a feature request for this around a half year ago: MC-1109 ...
by JoshM
14 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Help with code on alert
Replies: 2
Views: 1110

Re: Help with code on alert

Two things that I can quickly think of: * Have you enabled the alerts for the indicator/strategy in question? * Shouldn't your second if/else statement differentiate between `volume` and `ticks`, just like the first if/else statement? If you write it like you have done now, the second if/else statem...
by JoshM
14 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: CPU Xeon vs i7
Replies: 11
Views: 5743

Re: CPU Xeon vs i7

You already know the basics: ie. real core, not virtual core, is what makes optimization fast. What else do you need to know that can add value to your quest? For optimization (not trading), this is a very simple process: brute power rules -- there is no room for negotiation. ie lots of cores, mult...
by JoshM
13 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Interactive Brokers force historical refresh
Replies: 7
Views: 4562

Re: Interactive Brokers force historical refresh

2) I have experienced collecting data in real-time. Closing MC.net for the day. Opening MC.net the next day before the market has opened. Reloading the chart 1 day back -- and still the chart doesn't refresh from IB servers. You say the real-time data is stored in a cache. This example has not coll...
by JoshM
13 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: IQFeed continuous contracts
Replies: 6
Views: 1842

Re: IQFeed continuous contracts

Volume profile for IQFeed is plotted using Trade Tick data. It means after contract rollover (while all of the charts for this instrument are closed) you need to delete the existing Tick and Minute data for Trade quote field in QuoteManager and clear the cache for this symbol. Once you plot a chart...
by JoshM
12 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Issue using Data(2) with Signals [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 3020

Re: Issue using Data(2) with Signals [SOLVED]

I have been trying to use multiple data series in signals and indicators. I have currently loaded Data(1): 1min AUDCAD, Data(2) 20min AUDCAD Plotting Studies is not an issue. I add the study to the format object screen and select the base data number and everything works as i want it to. When it co...
by JoshM
12 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 53
Views: 21935

Re: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE

That is correct. There is no command to crete a new chart from the code. Thanks Henry. Then there is probably a little typo on the wiki page , which says: Creating Charts Using the Command Line Toolbar A new chart can be created by entering the symbol parameters into the Command Line toolbar (...) ...
by JoshM
12 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Issue using Data(2) with Signals [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 3020

Re: Issue using Data(2) with Signals [SOLVED]

I have been trying to use multiple data series in signals and indicators. I have currently loaded Data(1): 1min AUDCAD, Data(2) 20min AUDCAD Plotting Studies is not an issue. I add the study to the format object screen and select the base data number and everything works as i want it to. When it co...
by JoshM
11 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: None of my charts work with IB
Replies: 3
Views: 1697

Re: None of my charts work with IB

So, after 4 hours, the last chart has finally loaded. WTF? Wanted to try MC.net again today, after not having used it for a while (and given the recent discount offer), but unfortunately, I can't wait 4h each day for my 4-5 workspaces to load (and they really are not very complex workspaces). The a...
by JoshM
11 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Interactive Brokers real-time datafeed...
Replies: 13
Views: 9728

Re: Interactive Brokers real-time datafeed...

For comparison from yesterdays real-time data collection, here is the same day 5min chart of Hang Seng Futures. Magically the opening bar high now matches what I posted from the TWS yesterday. I hope this highlights the magnitude of the problem. The more volatile price is, the more obvious and freq...
by JoshM
11 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Issue with IB and question
Replies: 5
Views: 1639

Re: Issue with IB and question

I generally trade stocks which means I could be looking at many different charts throughout the day - Are you suggesting that this might not be possible using MC? That depends on how many charts you look at and how much data for these symbols is already in the database. Is there anything I can do t...
by JoshM
10 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Interactive Brokers real-time datafeed...
Replies: 13
Views: 9728

Re: Interactive Brokers real-time datafeed...

So here I have some comparisions between TWS charts and todays HSI futures. "Generate new tick if total volume changes" is unchecked. There are price differences all over the chart, especially at swing points and high volatility points (such as the days open). The most obvious difference is the HOD...
by JoshM
10 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: A Few MC.NET questions
Replies: 2
Views: 3559

Re: A Few MC.NET questions

1. How can I check the status of a specific order? (whether an order is Filled, pending, working, cancelled, etc.). I'd like to do logic based on whether a specific order's current status. 2. Get information about a specific filled order for the purpose of doing logic. e.g. I have 2 limit orders se...
by JoshM
09 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Merge historical data plus new real-time data [SOLVED]
Replies: 7
Views: 4851

Re: Merge historical data plus new real-time data [SOLVED]

Can you please describe me how you load the historical data into the current contract? See Merging Data Sources into a Single Chart for a small guide, with in this case the historical data loaded in the History part and the current/recent data in the RealTime part of the merging data sources screen.
by JoshM
09 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Plot and Export Indicator : ZigZag [SOLVED]
Replies: 7
Views: 3377

Re: Plot and Export Indicator : ZigZag [SOLVED]

Thanks Josh. Looking at the ZigZag code, I'm not sure what to put in the "Appended Text" field to represent the ZigZag value. Do you know? Before I answer this, I wanted to give a quick comment on MultiCharts' default indicators. In general, you're better off by adding descriptive variable names, w...
by JoshM
08 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: how to get current price? [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 2527

Re: how to get current price? [SOLVED]

I'm trying to retrieve the current close/ask/bid prices and I couldn't find anything searching around. Bars.Close[0] or Bars.CloseValue Bars.StatusLine.Ask Bars.StatusLine.Bid Also see the MultiCharts .NET programming guide . More specifically I want to know the current price at every tick update (...
by JoshM
08 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Simtrading with live data?
Replies: 40
Views: 9372

Re: Simtrading with live data?

I didn't know we had so many skeptical people around here ;) The motivation behind my message was the second part of my post (which was ironically overlooked), while the first part was intended to highlight something, by the means of a rhetorical question, that MultiCharts might include when a more...
by JoshM
08 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Latency. Please share experiences.
Replies: 77
Views: 25675

Re: Latency / slow order submission. Please share experience

What might be the equivalent in Multicharts (down to milliseconds)? Is there a stopwatch / milliseconds DLL timer type thing I can use? I thought like this, but feedback is welcomed since it seems a little quick to me: Variables: dtBegin(0), dtEnd(0), oneMS(1/86400000); if (BarStatus(1) = 2) then b...
by JoshM
08 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Aggregated Bid Ask on Chart
Replies: 5
Views: 2521

Re: Aggregated Bid Ask on Chart

Gave it a try, but I always get the "STD exception: invalid argument" error when using "dom_asksize" directly without having it in a loop. So I tried an array with the "SummationArray", but that yields a wrong value. ///////////////// add up DOM asks value3 = ((dom_asksize(0) )+(dom_asksize(1) )+(d...
by JoshM
08 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Manipulating DOM orders
Replies: 3
Views: 1214

Re: Manipulating DOM orders

Misunderstood the intent of the topic.
by JoshM
08 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Plot and Export Indicator : ZigZag [SOLVED]
Replies: 7
Views: 3377

Re: Plot and Export Indicator : ZigZag [SOLVED]

I added the ZigZag % indicator to my chart and would like to export the actual ZigZag values so I can modify in Excel. I notice it says No Plot. Anyways to plot this so I can export? If you want to output these values, you need to edit the code of the indicator and use FileAppend to output the data...
by JoshM
08 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Simtrading with live data?
Replies: 40
Views: 9372

Re: Simtrading with live data?

Replay a chart is one of the best tools MC has although not allowing yet to also replay the volume profile and footprint is really a pain for me. By replaying the trading day you can sometimes pick a couple of things you've missied during the session. Wouldn't replaying a chart after the trading se...
by JoshM
08 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 53
Views: 21935

Re: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE

In MultiCharts .NET64 Version 8.8 Release (Build 8365), the Command Line does not seem to work correctly with parameters for creating a new chart ( wiki page ). For example, ChartCommands.CommandLine("LM:GBP/USD; FOREX; FX"); Does not creates a new chart, but operates as the equivalent of `.csy name...
by JoshM
07 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 53
Views: 21935

Re: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE

I noticed something odd with MultiCharts .NET64 Version 8.8 Release (Build 8365): If I program in a file in Visual Studio 2010, and then double-click on the data series (to bring up the Format Instrument screen), the open file in Visual Studio 2010 randomly switches to another open file. Quite odd :...
by JoshM
03 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE
Replies: 53
Views: 21935

Re: MULTICHARTS .NET 8.8 RELEASE

I've made a new feature request and thought I should mention it here in hope it gets reviewed earlier:

MC-1617 - Add more overloaded methods to the ISymbolsStorage interface

Thanks!
by JoshM
03 Mar 2014
Forum: User Contributed Studies
Topic: VWAP, anyone?
Replies: 8
Views: 9331

Re: VWAP, anyone?

(...) Also, I have it only for RTH session (date <> date[1]) but it would be preferable to have it recognizing the session template. In EL there's a function for it "CurrentSession" (currentsession<>currentsession[1]), don't know if there's one for .NET. Recognizing the session template allow to ha...
by JoshM
01 Mar 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: How to plot an indy just in the last 10 bars of chart
Replies: 4
Views: 1389

Re: How to plot an indy just in the last 10 bars of chart

(...) This means that in each bar, in real time I need to know how many bars are in the chart to calculate if the current bar is in the last 10 or x bars. Symbol_Length returns the amount of bars on the chart; CurrentBar the current bar number. And you can use GetAppInfo to differentiate between hi...
by JoshM
27 Feb 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Time filtering in backtesting.
Replies: 11
Views: 4239

Re: Time filtering in backtesting.

Second question: how during testing can send market order at the current price, and not on the current bar closing/ next opening. For example, on hourly interval when the price touched MA place an order at the current price. I already tried to use it, but orders still sends with the close price. (I...
by JoshM
27 Feb 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Using CommandLine within .Net code [SOLVED]
Replies: 7
Views: 6839

Re: Using CommandLine within .Net code [SOLVED]

Unfortunately there is no such functionality at the moment.
Ah okay. I made a PM for it here:

MC-1612 - [Command Line] Allow removing indicators and strategies.
by JoshM
27 Feb 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Time filtering in backtesting.
Replies: 11
Views: 4239

Re: Time filtering in backtesting.

Hello, I'm new in C# and Multicharts.NET. First question:How I can do that during backtesting some signals filtered within a certain period of time? for example, on hour interval to ignore signals from 10-15 to 10-45. You might want to check out this very recent thread. Second question: how during ...
by JoshM
27 Feb 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Reload from command line [SOLVED]
Replies: 14
Views: 4840

Re: Reload from command line [SOLVED]

It turned out there was misunderstanding, it is possible to reload specific resolution only for all sub charts, not for all charts of this resolution in MC. Can we expect more parameters for .RLD in a future version? * Reloading all main data series, but not the subcharts, can be helpful; * Reloadi...
by JoshM
27 Feb 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: Using CommandLine within .Net code [SOLVED]
Replies: 7
Views: 6839

Re: Using CommandLine within .Net code [SOLVED]

Adding indicators and strategies through the CommandLine in MC .NET is helpful, but can the CommandLine also be used for removing of indicators and strategies?
by JoshM
26 Feb 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: LMAX: The gap at the GBP/USD instrument [SOLVED]
Replies: 1
Views: 1469

Re: LMAX: The gap at the GBP/USD instrument [SOLVED]

In the MultiCharts 8.8 Release topic, Henry said : LMAX has confirmed that they have a known issue with NZD data (missing some daily data). They have ticket raised to have work done to fix it. Please try the following: 1) In QuoteManager please go to Tools -> Data Sources -> LMAX -> Settings -> unch...
by JoshM
24 Feb 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: ExitFromOneEntryOnce
Replies: 1
Views: 1136

Re: ExitFromOneEntryOnce

Can anyone tell me how/where I should use the following to enable me to reuse an exit order repeatedly? Attributes need to placed at the top of your class in MC .NET, just below the line with 'namespace PowerLanguage.Strategy' in it (around line number 7). For example: namespace PowerLanguage.Strat...
by JoshM
23 Feb 2014
Forum: MultiCharts .NET
Topic: A few things I need
Replies: 17
Views: 5285

Re: A few things I need

I would also like to know if I can plot round numbers (50 and 00 numbers) on the chart. A dashed line or something. With a custom indicator, yes. I am not aware if a build-in indicator or option can do that. Perhaps Henry knows. Also, I trade forex via LMAX and they reset the servers at 5pm NY time...
by JoshM
23 Feb 2014
Forum: MultiCharts
Topic: Implied Volatility: calculate in Multicharts or get directly [SOLVED]
Replies: 13
Views: 9675

Re: Implied Volatility: calculate in Multicharts or get dire [SOLVED]

(...) This is the very step I want to suppress: instead of inform manually the Volatility of a bunch of Options, I would like that the Easy Language code could "import" the values in real time from IB TWS. I am not aware of a way to let EasyLanguage communicate with IB TWS, without using a dll that...

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