MultiCharts: Trading Software for Automated Trading and Backtesting

Henry MultiСharts

Please let me know the following information: -Is your PC time zone specified properly -Are your PC clock correct -Are you running MultiCharts and IQfeed software under the same user -Are you running them as administrator -Do you have an anti virus running -Are both programs added to the white list ...

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This feature is not yet targeted to any future version of MultiCharts.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Teo,

This feature is available in MCFX.
You need to go to Format->Studies->Signals->Properties->Backtesting->Advanced and specify the data series for asks and bids.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Bauhinia,

Please describe your question in details.
Do you refer to the Portfolio Performance Report or MultiCharts Order and Position Tracker?

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Здравствуйте, Garp. На данный момент мы отложили изменение данного поведения. Это связано со сложностью реализации в техническом плане. Вашу проблему возможно решить средствами Power Language. Необходимо использовать комбинацию сигналов LE LX SE SX, а не LE SE. И для переворота отправлять Выход, а з...

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Hello Josh, Please make sure that the trading session has already started. If you still have the issue: Please let me know the exact version and build of MultiCharts you are running, attach the file you are mapping, attach the screenshot of the session settings you have set for the instrument, what ...

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Hello Pablo, The procedure of creating a Custom Futures symbol consists of multiple steps. 1) Adding symbols to the data base. Separate futures contracts should be added to the database prior to creating a Custom Futures symbol. Creating a Custom Futures will not add the necessary futures. Individua...

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Hello Rst,

This feature has not been implemented yet. You may want to submit a feature request to the Project Management of our web site so other users can vote for it: https://www.multicharts.com/pm/

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Hello Xyzzy, Please send us the workspace you are using and export of the custom futures symbol for further investigation. Make a right click on the symbol in the Quote manager->Export instrument. If the file is too big for upload to the forum-please upload it to any file sharing hosting and send me...

Henry MultiСharts

Please come to our live chat 6.30 am – 10 am EST to investigate these problems with our engineers.
We will do our best to help you.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Kajkanjan, Your data series have different bar closing time. ASCII file closing time is 16:00. You need to set the same closing time in Quote manager->Edit symbol->Sessions tab, or apply a session template to the chart that will define the same closing time as in the ASCII file. Then you need ...

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Hello Nick,

Math.sqrt(-0) does not cause Floating point error in our environment with MC 8.0 beta 1.
You can add a condition to check for the negative value and avoid using it.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Furytrader,

You can find the contracts amount in:
Performance Report-> Trade analysis->List of trades->Contracts column.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Mt9672,

What rollover condition is selected in the Edit Custom Futures tab?
If it is time condition then you need to supply the data for each symbol 1 or 2 days prior to the expiration of the previous contract. In this case back adjustment will work.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Nick,

All information from the Power Language help will be available in the Wiki.
But they will be maintained separately.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Greenroomhoo,

This feature has not been implemented yet. You may want to submit a feature request to the Project Management of our web site so other users can vote for it: https://www.multicharts.com/pm/

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Hello Nick,

You need to select the same time zone both in Quote manager->Edit symbol->Sessions tab and Format->Instrument->Settings tab.
In this case you will have the same timestamps in the symbol sessions tab, on the chart and in PLE.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Steven, What version of MultiCharts are you running? Please let me know - are you referring to manual trading or auto trading? If you are using manual trading - what exit orders are you using? If it is auto trading-please attach your signal code. Attach some screenshots demonstrating this beha...

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Riccardo,

Thank you for your suggestion.
We will consider the implementation of this feature in one of the future versions.

Henry MultiСharts

Thank you for your suggestion.
We understand the necessity of video guides for our users.
Video tutorials on the platform features will be created after all connection video guides are published.
MultiCharts webinars are also a good source of educational information about the platform utilization.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Xikon, Buy and hold is a strategy where all capital is invested to buy the maximum amount of shares (not integral value is possible) and hold the security for the data range present on the chart regardless of exits. For example: Initial capital is $100 Buy MSFT at 26.78 for all available capit...

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Hello Riccardo, Currently MultiCharts uses only the close of the detailed data series bar and applies Intra-Bar Price Movement Assumptions for calculation. We agree that this is malfunction. This functionality will be improved in one of the future versions of MultiCharts. Strategy will be calculated...

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Maxiddrawdown returns drawdown for the current strategy applied to the chart.

Henry MultiСharts

Riccardo, we are investigating this case.
I will keep you updated.

Henry MultiСharts

Please go to Quote manager->Tools->Exchanges and ECNs. Make sure exchange settings are the same as the attached screenshot. The time zone is UTC -5 (Eastern time). Then make a right click on USDJPY.FXCM symbol in Quote manager-> Edit symbol: Settings tab-> Make sure "IDEALPRO" exchange is selected S...

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Hello Eric, Unfortunately Sharpe ratio is not available for the portfolio of symbols. Portfolio consists of different symbols with different price levels and the strategy can be long on one symbol and short on the other at the same time. Therefore, it is not feasible to calculate some ratios. You ca...

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Hello Manualtrader,

Please let us know what exact version of MultiCharts are you running (MultiCharts->Help->About).
Attach a screenshot of Quote manager->Tools->Data sources->IB->Settings tab.
What symbol are you using for comparison?

Henry MultiСharts

JackR, MultiCharts Wiki will contain the updated version of User Manual. PDF User Manual will be updated after we launch MultiCharts Wiki. It will be the next stage of the documentation update. As for .chm Help file, it won't be supported anymore except for the context help in PowerLanguage Editor. ...

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Michael,

That is correct information.
To trade with Dukascopy from MultiCharts you need to open an account, but as we use FIX API, such type of account can be opened only if you have $ 100 000 on your account.

Henry MultiСharts

This is a great idea and look forward to its release.
Any idea on ETA?

Hello Bauhinia,

There is no ETA for this feature yet.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Siscop,

Please come to our live chat 6.30 am EST - 10 am EST to investigate the issue on your end.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Fibdax,

Volume traded should be equal to the volume.
You can ignore the field by selecting "Undefined" in the column category.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Xikon, Please make sure that you have one instrument both in MC and Portfolio Backtester. The Data Range should be specified as From_ To_ and not Days/Bars Back. The resolution should be the same both in MC and Portfolio Backtester. The settings in the Strategy Properties window should have no...

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Eric,

You can find Sharpe ratio as well as other ratios in Breakdown by Symbols section of Portfolio Performance Report.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Nicolas, Here is what I can recommend. 1) Use i_MarketPosition_at_Broker in the indicator. Using this word in your script will return the same market position that you can see on the Manual trading panel. It will work only if the auto trading is enabled. Add a dummy signal and turn on Auto tra...

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Hello SP, Trading Technologies symbols can be multiplied to show “correct” prices. Each symbol can be multiplied with a multiplier at the end of Description *Root* in Symbol Dictionary for TT. For example, for ES instrument: ES *0.01 (always insert a period, not a comma). The settings of the instrum...

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Johnromeronc, Here is a sample for Q1 and Q2: inputs: name(StringSimple); DefineDLLFunc: "GlobalVariable.dll", string, "GV_GetNamedString",string; GV_GET_String = GV_GetNamedString(name); You need to use SDK to transfer arrays and links to them in a dll. You can find the description in TS sdk ...

Henry MultiСharts

Currently MultiCharts utilizes real time IB tick data.
You need to disable the option "Generate new tick if total volume changes" in Quote manager->Tools->Data sources->IB.
What will be the user's benefit from using 5 second bars?

Henry MultiСharts

thx
see screenshot
message from ducascopy
regards
michael

Hello Michael,

Please provide your IP address to Dukascopy IT department in order to register it on their server.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Janus, Your understanding is correct. Volume change does not trigger the recalculation. Skip Identical Ticks feature allows MultiCharts to skip calculations on ticks with identical price in real-time. Many ticks in a second have the same price, but it only makes sense for indicators to recalcu...

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Tozwp,

Thank you for your suggestion.
Currently we do not plan to place "Download missing historical data" checkbox in the Quote manager.

Henry MultiСharts

When you plot a chart and turn on auto trading in MultiCharts– it occupies only one ticker in IB TWS. TWS calculates the tickers for all connected applications; please make sure that only MultiCharts is using TWS or you are using the same symbols from MultiCharts and the other application. If you ar...

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Henrik, When you plot a chart and turn on auto trading in MultiCharts– it occupies only one ticker in IB TWS. TWS calculates the tickers for all connected applications; please make sure that only MultiCharts is using TWS or you are using the same symbols from MultiCharts and the other applicat...

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Hello Andrew, Please close Multicharts and all its windows. Check that all MC processes are ended in Task manager: MultiCharts.exe MessageCenter.exe QuoteManager.exe tsServer.exe PLEditor.exe StudyServer.exe TradingServer.exe atCenterServer.exe TPserver.exe Fixserver.exe Unzip the attached archive i...

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John, thank you for your cooperation in eliminating this problem and further testing.
The fix will be available for public in MultiCharts 8.0 beta 1.
This version will be released next week.

Henry MultiСharts

There is no hint on the chart that makes price comparison impossible. Please enable the hint in View->Show hint and Tracking time and price in View->Tracking settings and provide proper screenshots with visible hint or data window. Please further note that full screenshots are preferred as the cropp...

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Mgtrader,

Do you have MS Excel 2010 Starter edition?
Due to limitations of MS Office Starter edition-it is not supported for Export feature of MultiCharts.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Martin,

Please find the description at this page.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Riccardo, 1) All highlighted in orange trades took place within a bar. Do you have any orders executed at price beyond High or Low of a bar? If yes, please demonstrate this bar with visible hint window. Please have a look at the attachment. 2) Are you using Extended Backtesting mode with 2 ext...

Henry MultiСharts

We are working on the new MultiCharts Wiki at the moment, it should be ready shortly. It will contain the updated version of User Manual and the users will be able to create the content as well. PDF User Manual will be updated after we launch MultiCharts wiki. It will be the next stage of the docume...

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It's curious. I have 200 free Tickers at IB. 200! And after set live 50 charts in MC the QM shows "max numbers of tickers reached". ????????????????? I have no other charts, no scanner online, ... Hello Henrik, Please come to our live chat Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 11 am EST to investigate this issue...

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Hello Riccardo,

Do you consider that the strategy calculation results should be different using 1 day bar magnifier?
Please describe in details.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Mt9672,

Please specify the year with two digits for getting historical data of expired contracts: GCG08, LEG08.
If you are renaming the symbol-use reload (Ctrl+R) to send the new data request to the server.

Henry MultiСharts

Can the fix be shared here?

The fix will be available in MC 8 Beta 1.
Please contact us directly at support@multicharts.com if you are interested in the hot fix.

Henry MultiСharts

This seems like a good feature for MC to add, the ability to easily "fill in" the space between two averages (or two trendlines for that matter), like they do in NT Trader.. A function that we could call like "fillspace" that would add color between 2 lines with a minimum of code.. Thank you for yo...

Henry MultiСharts

Our engineers are currently working on this issue.
i will keep you updated.

Henry MultiСharts

64 bit version of ELCollections.dll can be found at this page
The 64 bit version of globalvariable.dll is a part of MultiCharts 64 bit. It is included in the installer by default.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Momentum,

Walk Forward Optimization Days Setting uses the data of the trading days that are present on the chart.

Henry MultiСharts

The described behaviour has not been reproduced in our environment.
The condition "barstatus(1) = 0" is true using the provided script.
Please come to our live chat Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 11 am EST to investigate this query with the specialist in this field.
We will do our best to help you.

Henry MultiСharts

hello, How can I specify in my code to show only "x" contracts. In easylanguage you simply use "showonly" but that is not translating here. thanks Hello Waveslider, Unfortunately "showonly" code word is not supported by PowerLanguage. Currently there is no possibility to show only "x" contracts.

Henry MultiСharts

MultiCharts DT has the same optimization engine as the full version of MultiCharts.
In order to have the same optimization results - you need to have the same setup in both platforms.

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Henry, this might be something you want to consider for further revisions. Since OOEL you can issue orders from indicators within TS - also if they are running in Radarscreen. This would be a boost for the MC scanner and make it even more useful. Regards, ABC Thank you for your suggestion. We have ...

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Hello Siscop, Please do the following: Go to the File->Broker profiles->Symbol mapping. Select your broker IB. You need to modify the line for the Chart Symbol with SMART exchange. Click Edit for the Broker symbol in the right column. Make sure Smart is the first exchange in the line, then add PSX (...

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Hello Momentum,

Unfortunately that is not possible to run a signal in the Real-time Market scanner at the moment.
The indicator calculations in the scanner window can be based only on the main data series, so that is not posssible to reference a number of symbols from the scanner directly.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Ren, Your license is not tied to one computer. You will be able to re-install MC using the same license on the new PC. The only thing will change is your user ID. This can affect your purchased studies (in case you have any), but it can be resolved by contacting the script provider and changin...

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Hello Stonebrook2011, PowerLanguage support these four code words (MarketPosition, CurrentContracts, MarketPosition_at_Broker, MarketPosition_at_Broker_for_The_Strategy). Please refer to the Wiki links provided by Jsh above for description and usage examples. Please keep in mind that these functions...

Henry MultiСharts

Hello
Just read about a function to create a movie in the documentation: MakeNewMovieRef
Anyone as worked with?
Martin

Hello Martin,

Unfortunately MakeNewMovieRef function is not available in MultiCharts.

Henry MultiСharts

Henry, That's good news ... thanks for the info. As usual, TSS fellows move on swiftly and make giant leaps forward ! --- One question, though : will the MC-64bit version be 100% compatible with 32-bit DLL's (I've read some posts stating that ADE and/or GV may not be compatible) ? Another (more per...

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Hello, That is possible to achieve your goal with the help of "Linking charts by symbol" feature. You can find more information about it in MultiCharts Help file: Start MultiCharts->Help tab->MC Help file->Contents->MultiCharts->Chart window->Status line->Symbol and Resolution Linking->Linking Chart...

Henry MultiСharts

There is no such feature to change the bar's OHLC length.
You may want to submit a feature request to the Project Management of our web site so other users can vote for it: https://www.multicharts.com/pm/

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Thank You Henry, I have tried this morning merging Metastcok data and real time from Iw bank Quick Trade and two orders were generated on two different symbols even if only one was filled meanwhile the second was rejected, dont know why. Please go to File -> New -> Order and position tracker window...

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Hello, Is there a way for MC to shorten the "Open" and "Close" ticks on the OHLC bars or make it possible for the user to set them at their desired length? This may seem trivial but if you look at the attached charts you will see what I mean. The open and close ticks are so long in MC that they con...

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Hi,
Will 64 bit MC be able to work on Windows XP ?
Regards
Milton

Hello Milton,

MultiCharts 64bit will work only on 64bit Windows.
That means that you need to have MS Windows XP 64 bit.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Wychy, 1) In order to display P&L you need to be connected to the broker. Currently that is not possible in Real Time Market Scanner. 2) This issue will be fixed in one of the next versions of MultiCharts. The user will be able to 'fatten' the body. 3) P&L can be shown on the chart. You need t...

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Hello Yann,

MultiCharts 8.0 Beta 1 is expected in two weeks.
We are going to release both version: 32bei and 64 bit.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Fernando,

MultiCharts 8.0 Beta 1 is expected in two weeks.
We are going to release both versions: 32bit and 64 bit.

Henry MultiСharts

Meanwhile I am able to send order from chart trading to IWBANK QUICKTRADE, I am not able to have strategy order sent in autotrading mode to the broker, I use METASTOCK hystorical data and made symbol mapping. I am using a strategy on daily bars which open a position on next bar at open, usually I d...

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Hello, I`ve tryed to register at multicharts.webex.com yesterday, but received an email back saying "Your site administrator denied your request for a new Event Center account." Does it mean that you don`t accept new registrations? Thank you Hello DRCM, You've tried to register for a Host account. ...

Henry MultiСharts

Please describe your actions step-by-step and attach the file you are importing.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Greenroomhoo, When you start Portfolio Backtester "Active Data Source" is written in the bottom right corner of the application window. By default it is eSignal. You need to add an instrument from your data feed (IQFeed), then IQFeed will be set as "Active Data Source". Then you can make a rig...

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The fix for this issue will be released in MultiCharts 8.0 Beta 1

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Hello Fernando,

Unfortunately it is not possible at the moment. Symbol Mapping feature cannot be used for this purpose as you cannot get Depth of Market data from IQFeed in MC.

Henry MultiСharts

Couldn't find anything using search. Is there a way of getting MC to send an email when it loses connectivity with the broker when running autotraded algos.? Hello Momentum, Unfortunately there is no way to detect broker / market data disconnection from EasyLanguage script, so that is not possible ...

Henry MultiСharts

Unfortunately there is no such feature in MultCharts at the moment.
You may want to submit a feature request to the Project Management of our web site so other users can vote for it: https://www.multicharts.com/pm/

Henry MultiСharts

Hi.

Is there a way to move the price bars so they could be in front of trendlines and not behind?

Regards.
Fernando

Hello Fernando,

This feature has not been implemented yet. You may want to vote for this feature request at the Project Management of our web site.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Stonebrook2011,

Please try to do the following:
Go to the File->Broker profiles->Symbol mapping.
Select your broker InteractiveBrokers.
Click Edit for the Broker symbol in the right column.
Make sure NYSE is the first exchange in the line, PSX is the second one.
Please use “;” as separator.

Henry MultiСharts

In order to evaluate if this functionality is possible in MultiCharts please describe it in details.
Where exactly can we find it in TS? How does it called?
Please attach a couple of screenshots demonstrating this feature.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Tozwp,

Have you checked the prebuilt indicators %Increase, %Decrease, %Chng ?
To add them you need to go to Format tab->Study->Add->Indicator.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Josh, Thank you for your kind feedback. The webinar from January 26th has just been published on the webex site We are going to record and publish all webinars the same place, after we have reviewed the recordings. So a day or two after the live event. You will need to register in order to pla...

Henry MultiСharts

Hello would one friendly supporter please inform , where to find the respective manual which describes all "account & Positions" - functionality or include some/any code examples ? Still asking even though I am aware of EL Essentials Prg´s Guide and Pages 96 onwards . Is there information available...

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Still no progress with Transact?

Hello FogChaser2011,

There were no updates regarding Transact lately.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Pivot,

The other data feeds providing spread symbols are IQFeed, PATSystems and Global Server.
You may want to contact these data vendors directly for detailed information.

Henry MultiСharts

I have disabled the zen fire data feed. I open the quotemanager and I get a message that the datafeed can not 'be loaded. it is a bug? At this moment I do not use zen fire, how do I post popoup disappear? Hello Fibdax, In Quote manager please sort all symbols by the Data source. Then select all Zen...

Henry MultiСharts

Добрый день.

Добавьте, пожалуйста, в QM биржи РТС/ММВБ со всеми нужными настройками, чтобы не приходилось создавать их вручную.

Спасибо за предложение. Данные биржи будут добавлены в обной из будущих версий MultiCharts.

Henry MultiСharts

We are currently transferring MultiCharts User Manual into the Wiki format as well as adding new sections to the Manual itself. The transfer will be completed soon.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Yann,

This issue will be fixed in the next version of MultiCharts.
Thank you for reporting.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Pablo, Please provide additional details on reproducing the issue: 1) Screenshot of MultiCharts->Format->Strategy properties->Auto trading tab 2) Screenshot of MultiCharts->File->Broker profiles->Manage->IB->Edit->Settings tab. 3) Chart screenshot demonstrating the reverse 4) Screenshot of Mul...

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But I still don't understand how is the acct. size required calculated, exactly? Which variables are incorporated from symbol settings? What is the formula? You said it was only applicable to futures markets? What is "account multiplication"? Also, you didn't mention average annual return / CAGR (u...

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Hello 3man, Please make sure all processes of MBT Desktop Pro are finished in the Windows task manager. Then start MultiCharts and try to plot a chart and connect to MBT broker profile. If you still fail to connect-please send us the logs for analysis. Here's how to find them: 1)You can find log fil...

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Hello Fringe,

That is not possible to back-adjust the data contained in one txt-file with the help of Quote Manager.
Back-adjustment can be performed for individual symbols while creating a Custom Futures symbol.

Henry MultiСharts

Can a trend-line be used to execute a trailing stop order?

Thanks

Hello James,

Unfortunately that is not possible in MultiCharts Discretionary Trader.
You can write a script to do that with the full version of MultiCharts.

Henry MultiСharts

Hi, Can anyone tell me if MC 7.4 works properly with the financial advisor account of IB?? I tried it some time ago with MC 6 and didn't work. Thanks Hello Pablo, MultiCharts 7.4 supports Financial Advisor IB accounts. Please go to File->Broker Profiles->Manage Broker Profiles->Interactive brokers-...

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Hi there, I have a strategy with profit taking limit order (based on 1min bars) and want to keep this order alive in the case the position was exited on chart but still open at broker (IB). If I want to do so only for the bar, the "chart order" was exited, would the following framework (short posit...

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Hi Henry Thanks for the reply. Maybe I am a bit of a noob to futures trading. May I ask, if you buy for example, 2 futures contracts each which require 5,000 overnight margin - how is this translated into money you need into your account? If the contract value value doesn't change, do you need $5,0...

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Hello, I am new to Multicharts, and I would like to know if, in autotrading, it is possible to send an email alert when an order gets filled, in that particular moment. Any help will be appreciated. Un saludo, Pablo Hello Pablo. Email alerts are available for indicators, not for auto trading or sig...

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Connection was lost and re-established on several occasions

Make sure your Internet connection has no issues.
You can increase "auto trading turning off on the connection loss timeout" in:
MultiCharts->File->Broker profiles->Manage->IB->Edit.

Henry MultiСharts

Please provide more details in the corresponding PM discussion to review your request.

Henry MultiСharts

Hi everyone and happy new year! Just one question, is the "bar magnifier" option is planned for the Portfolio Backtester? This would be so great to be able to test strategies with that. Thank you! Hello Roumeau. Thank you for your suggestion. Unfortunately this feature has not been implemented yet....

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I turn auto-trading to IB on at 00:15 am GMT, however by 7:00 am it has turned off. This is happening on a new PC so I assume it is a settings issue, any idea as to where the problem might be. Hello Jl12. Auto trading can turn off if the broker profile connection was lost or there were too much rej...

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Hello Fernando, Thank you for your suggestion. We are planning to add Volume Histogram (displaying volume at every price level from the beginning of the session) to DOM. It was even presented on the first drafts. The downside of such functionality is that it may not work correctly with all brokers....

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I did a try and it didnt work. If you use custom futures and must have the current futures in the DOM, you have to be prepared to make an exact replacement. So it is not useful. Hello NiC72. Custom futures symbol is a synthetic symbol created in MC using individual futures contracts data: combining...

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Hello Martin.
In PowerLanguage it is not possible to set the update frequency less than 1 second.
The problem can be caused by the dll that initiates an update.
Please check the dll you are using.
You can also try to change the update frequency to 1 second.

Henry MultiСharts

See the attached pic highlighting my questions. How is the "Account Size Required" calculated? And is there a way to circumvent required account size in live trading perhaps by trading mini/micro futures instead of full sized contracts? Also does the portfolio tester include average annual % return...

Henry MultiСharts

I've copied across the whole of my old Multicharts folder in Program Data-TS Support to my rebuilt PC, some files didn't appear to copy due to permissioning, will this be a problem Hello Jl12. It depends on the folder that failed to copy. Most possibly it was "TradingCenter" folder that was forbidd...

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Please provide additional information on the subject:
-what is your version of MultiCharts
-who is your data feed and broker
-what symbol and resolution are you trading
-a sample script for reproducing this behaviour

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New version installed, same error with small differences: Address: 0x76E4B9BC ( 1994701244) Thread ID: 0x00001238( 4664) Hello Nemoz_z. We need additional information (logs and dumps) from your PC to investigate this issue. You can follow the guides provided below in order to collect this informati...

Henry MultiСharts

Please download and install the latest version of MCDT 7.4 release from this page.
If the issue is still present on the latest version-please let us know.

Henry MultiСharts

Hello Tim.
We have forwarded your request to our developers.
Thank you for suggestion.

Henry MultiСharts

Do you receive any error message on crash?
(it can be Exception or Assert with description or Windows crash error form).

Henry MultiСharts

Please let me know who is your broker and what symbol you are trading.
Have you added the symbol manually or from the data source?

Henry MultiСharts

There are no specific details at the moment.
The list of currently supported brokers can be found at this page.

Please follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and our Traders’ Blog to get the latest updates about new additions to MultiCharts.

Henry MultiСharts

Hi, Following up on this has anyone got any method to export multiple instruments to ASCII at the same time or any tips to speed up the manual process of 1 instrument bid,ask or last at a time? Thanks Hello Darren. Unfortunately export of multiple instruments to ASCII has not been implemented yet. ...

Henry MultiСharts

Please keep in mind that at the moment it is possible to change the symbol and resolution at once using the command line in two ways: 1) type ".csy name=EURUSD.FXCM, res=240 min", then click Enter 2) by changing the ticker first and then the resolution: type in "EURUSD.FXCM" command, then click Ente...

Henry MultiСharts

Hello CrazyNasdaq.
This feature has not been implemented yet.
Please vote for it in the Project Management of our web site.

Henry MultiСharts

How would I program my strategy to execute using daily bars while keeping the resolution at 1 minute? Otherwise it will try to execute using the last (for example) 150 minute bars where I want it to execute using the last 150 daily bars, just using minute bars to check information about the where t...

Henry MultiСharts

Please click on Windows Start button Run Regedit.exe In order to transfer your DDE Data Feed Templates you need to export the following registry branch: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\TS Support\MultiCharts\Datafeeds\DDETemplates On PC2 you need to import this registry key while MultiCharts and all of i...

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Please download and install these three files one by one in the following order: 1) http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27918922/vcredist_x86_2005SP1_eng.exe 2) http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27918922/vcredist_x86_2008_eng.exe 3) http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27918922/vcredist_x86_2008SP1_eng.exe After the installation ple...

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All right, this solves the problem after you have downloaded data, after the first time. But Why is so slow the first time? If I download data using TS it's very fast Then the problem is the local MC process on my computer. Can I tweak something?. Maybe there is a hidden variable that specifies how...

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Please make a right click on the instrument in Poftfolio Backtester->Format instrument->Settings->Specify the resolution you need.
Please keep in mind that you should have this data in the database or be able to obtain it from the data source.

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Please download and install these three files one by one in the following order: 1) http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27918922/vcredist_x86_2005SP1_eng.exe 2) http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27918922/vcredist_x86_2008_eng.exe 3) http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27918922/vcredist_x86_2008SP1_eng.exe After the installation ple...

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After registration I cant start MC, QM, Portf. Back Tester! I see for short time the MultiCharts.exe in task-manger, but it disappear immediately. I can start only PowerL. Editor and 3D Optim. Charts. I did a lot repair, install, uninstall, uncheck Compile Studies check box when installing MultiCha...

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Hi,

Is there a plan to add GFT Forex as a broker and/or datafeed provider ?

Thank you
Best Regards

Hello Fabrice.
Currently there is no plan to add GFT Forex as broker or datafeed.

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The functionality described above is possible in terms of MultiCharts Discretionary Trader.
It will be easier to achieve your goal with the full version of MultiCharts using the PowerLanguage Editor.
You can download free fully functional 30-day trial version of MultiCharts at this page.

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Hello Smb. Volume Profile feature is available in MultiCharts Discretionary Trader. Volume Profile displays a histogram of the transaction volume at each price level over a certain time period. You can find more information about it in MultiCharts help file: Start MultiCharts->Help tab->MC Help file...

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This indicator requires two data series for calculation: the first for Advance issues and the second for Decline issues (can be changed on Format->Study->Inputs tab). You need to add second data series to your chart: make a right click on the chart->Insert instrument->Select the instrument->Settings...

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Please make sure that your order's stop price is below the last trade price.

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Hello Allen. This feature was implemented in MultiCharts 7.4 beta 2. Autotrading now turns off when orders reject more than N times in a row (between 10 and 20 times). This was created to prevent flooding broker servers with orders. If this happens, you will see an error message "Automated trading w...

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Hello DukeNukem.
Please describe what do you mean in details.
Do you mean that you have a strategy designed for calculation on a daily resolution?

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Hello Nuno-online.
We do not have plans for mobile version of MCDT at the moment.

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Please create a new chart in MultiCharts (File->New->Chart window).
Then add the Advance-decline indicator using Format tab->Study->Add->Indicator->Advance-decl (you can choose from Line and Ratio).

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Please make sure you are running the latest version of MultiCharts 7.4 Release (Build 4906) and your file contains the data for the period you are requesting.
Are you able to plot all data you are requesting using "From ... To" data range in Format->Instrument->Settings tab ?

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Please re-add the symbol from the data source to get the proper symbol settings.
In the Quote manager please go to Instrument tab->Add symbol->From data source-> TT.
After that-create a new DOM window.

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Everything seems correct but at this stage: ZZ edit window opens> add description (Lean Hogs)> settings tab: used the default exchange and ECN's settings, same in sessions tab (was I correct to accept the default settings?). if the default exchange and ECN's settings won't do, you can set the same s...

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Hello,

Are you sure this is the only parameter to set up? because in DOM i have a strange behavior ..

Thanks for your help

Have you created a new DOM window after making the changes?
Please describe what do you mean by "a strange behavior".

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Hi, Does someone know if it's possible to send a stop market order to PFG? I have the problem when the price is above the stop the order is rejected. When it happens in IB the order converts automatically in a market order. I don't know how I can do it in PFG. Any idea? Thanks Hello Pablo. What is ...

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Hello Agauthe. Trading Technologies price multiplier was implemented in MultiCharts 7.2 beta. Please make sure you are running this version or higher. Each symbol can be multiplied with a multiplier at the end of Description *Root* in Symbol Dictionary for TT (Quote Manager->Tools->Symbol dictionary...

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for some reason i cant download the new version from the site, hang up on my User Id field, my registration name and registration code both fail there.... anyone still up this late?

Hello Ulich05.
User ID can be found under Help -> About MultiCharts.

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I modified the code in this way and does not work if time >900 then begin buy("buy1") 1 contract next bar 1202 limit; end; C:\PROGRA~3\TSSUPP~1\MULTIC~1\STUDYS~1\Studies\SrcCpp\STRATE~1\s_vuoto.cpp: In member function `virtual void s_vuoto::Body()': C:\PROGRA~3\TSSUPP~1\MULTIC~1\STUDYS~1\Studies\Sr...

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Hello,
Do you refer to Advance-decline indicator applied to the NYSE symbol chart?

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Hello Nicholas.
Type in: "30 min" or "30 minutes" to change the chart resolution to 30 minutes.

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If you are referring to the IB symbols settings, then we recommend to use the settings obtained from the data source:
In the Quote manager please go to Instrument tab->Add symbol->From data source-> IB.

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Please disable your antivirus and the other software running in background.
Does it reduce MultiCharts CPU usage?

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Hello Vking.
We are considering your request.
Indeed it is an important functionality.
However we are currently focused on developing other features.
We will get back to you with an update as soon as there are any news regarding this feature.

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Hello Gaempi.
Please go to Quote manager->Tools->Data sources->Global server->Settings.
Is the option "Save data to local database" enabled?

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Hello Rokanten.
Please provide the following information:
-Who is your data feed?
-Are you using ASCII file as the data source?
-What is the resolution of stored data?
-Is it lower than 1 day?

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Please try to compile your scripts in “Fast Compilation” mode.

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You can save up to 4 templates per Exit Strategy. For instance, you can save up to 4 templates for the Bracket Strategy. Make a right click on the exit strategy in DOM->Save as template, modify the settings, click Save, make sure you choose a different 'heart' color when you are saving the template,...

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Hello Manualtrader. Thank you for your kind words. The difficulties with manual trading you have described above are not bugs. 1) The described problem appears if the parent order is partially filled (not entire order quantity filled at once). The default timeout is 1000 ms (1 second). The strategy ...

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Hi, I am experiencing the same problem (bracket orders BLUE instead of GREEN) with the following signal code (as an example) for a bracket order (MC 7.4 Build 4906; IB TWS 921.5): buy 1 contract next bar open - 10 points limit ; sellshort 1 contract next bar open + 10 points limit ; Checking the su...

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Unfortunately, it is not possible to save the data range the way you want it.
You may want to submit a feature request to the Project Management of our web site so other users can vote for it: https://www.multicharts.com/pm/

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Hello Manualtrader. Thank you for your kind words. The difficulties with manual trading you have described above are not bugs. 1) The described problem appears if the parent order is partially filled (not entire order quantity filled at once). The default timeout is 1000 ms (1 second). The strategy ...

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Please let me know what version of Windows are you running. For Windows Vista/7 you can find this information here: Control Panel\System and Security\System or right click on the Computer icon and select properties. For Windows XP you can find this information here: Control Panel\System\General or r...

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Error compile power language...sik! ------ Compiled with error(s): ------ Compile error errLine 0, errColumn 0, errLineEnd 0, errColumnEnd 0 causal study: (Function) 28.12.11 22:43:01 ------ Build started: ------ Study: "%Chg" (Indicator) Please wait .... ------ Compiled with error(s): ------ Compi...

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Please describe this behaviour: -what version of MCDT are you running -who is your data feed and broker -what is the number of workspaces, charts, symbols you are running -what are the resolutions and amount of bars on the charts -how many indicators and signals are applied to the charts -is auto-tr...

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The numbers like 1075, 960 are not undertood as time by MultiCharts, they understood as regular numbers.
You can simply ignore them.
Please leave a feature request at this web page if you want to have time-based optimization functionality in the future:
https://www.multicharts.com/pm/

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Thanks Henry, I think I may be misinterpreting what you are telling me. Are you saying that the chart should be made from IB symbol data, not ascii data from Pinnacle? I tried that with CRH2 and the chart opens up empty, saying no data. The system I'm running requires back adjusted continuous contr...

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Thanks Henry, That all looks good and I've set up the symbol settings as per your instructions but there are a number of instruments which have a tick sizes of .000025, .0025, .025, .005 or .05. Multicharts appears to not have options in the price scale drop box for these sizes. How do I set these ...

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Ok The issue has been partially resolved. The right server connection is not "Zen Fire", but "Zen Fire Local Sim" However I am still not able to populate charts and dom of EUREX market It stay always in "Waiting for data" http://i42.tinypic.com/rvlmol.jpg If you want to use Zen Fire Local Sim-you n...

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Please describe what exactly the problem is.
Have you added the symbols from the data source (Quote manager->Instrument tab->Add symbol->From data source)?
Have you setup the symbol mapping (MultiCharts->Broker profiles->Symbol mapping)?

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Thanks Henry, That all looks good and I've set up the symbol settings as per your instructions but there are a number of instruments which have a tick sizes of .000025, .0025, .025, .005 or .05. Multicharts appears to not have options in the price scale drop box for these sizes. How do I set these ...

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Hello Josh. Thank you for your observation. We will fix the descripton. 3. PosTradeCommission PosTradeCommission returns an absolute numerical value, indicating the commission and slippage spent for the specified trade. PosTradeCommission = (Position Size * Slippage per share/contract) + (Position S...

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Intra-Bar Order Generation and Bar Magnifier are unavailable for Custom Futures. Data Playback can be used only in "As Is" mode. Henry, I think Intra-Bar Order Generation works with Custom Futures, please can you clarify. I know for sure that Bar Magnifier does not work. Regards Super Hello Super. ...

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CrazyNasdaq,
thank you for the update.
Important information for all users running Zenfire Sim.

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If your account connects to Paper Trading server, then it only supports Globex exchanges.
You need to clarify it with the account supplier.

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Hello, CrazyNasdaq. In the broker profile/data feed settings you need to select Deployment:Server Sim. You need to go to Quote manager->Tools->Data sources->Zen fire->Settings. Select Zenfire/Rithmic Server Sim deployment. Input your login and password. Click Ok. Then add the symbols from the data s...

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Still having problem with zen fire demo I am able to display charts with only CME symbols and the connection in quote manager remains always "on" while in MC the icon is yellow As i said I can't display charts of Eurex Market notwithstanding the symbols are right "Collect data w/o plotting" for Zen...

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Still having problem with zen fire demo I am able to display charts with only CME symbols and the connection in quote manager remains always "on" while in MC the icon is yellow As i said I can't display charts of Eurex Market notwithstanding the symbols are right "Collect data w/o plotting" for Zen...

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You can download a 30 day trial version of MultiCharts without Facebook account at https://www.multicharts.com/free-trading-software/. If you want to use MCDT - please sign up for Facebook and press Recommend MultiCharts at this page https://www.multicharts.com/free/, only in this way you will be ab...

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Please come to our live chat Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 4 pm EST to investigate your request.

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DOM window is populated with IB data (in your case).

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Please try to select "Screen" scaling for both - chart instrument and indicator in
Format->Instrument->Scaling and Format->Study->Scaling.
More information about scaling can be found in Multicharts help file (Help->About->Multicharts help-> MultiCharts->Studies->Indicator scaling).

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MultiCharts User Manual will be updated in the nearest future. We understand that this aspect is very important for our customers. Manual Trading, Custom Futures and other sections of the Manual are in the works at the moment. Understanding the importance of tutorials and documentation we have updat...

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The image cannot be opened.
Please attach it to your forum post.

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Hello Timokrates. In MultiCharts that is possible to use IQfeed data feed to execute the trades via Interactive Brokers. You need to setup symbol mapping. General overview at this page . Here is how to do it: 1) You need to have symbols added both from data feed and broker. Please add the symbols fr...

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Trader39, thank you for reporting.

We confirm this limitation of current Volume implementation for eSignal data feed.
We appreciate your feedback, correct volume for premarket and postmarket hours received from eSignal data feed will be displayed in one of the next versions.

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Unfortunately that is not possible with the current implementation of Merging data feature and there are no known workarounds.
You may want to submit a feature request to the Project Management of our web site so other users can vote for it: https://www.multicharts.com/pm/

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Our coder suggets to use Trendline (TD_New) instead of Plot.

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Ok Thanks Henry! My Demo Broker is MirusFutures and I also esignal for my live quotes. Also, should I disable esgnal data feed before connecting to ZF? Thanks. You need to have your Zenfire (Mirus) data feed connection established in order to use Zenfire or Rithmic Local Sim. In MultiCharts you can...

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I have been having many issues in connecting my MirusFutures Demo account as I do not see File->Broker profiles->Manage->New-> Zenfire/Rithmic Server Sim as an option! Zenfire Sim is supported in MultiCharts 7.2 or higher. Please make sure you are running this version or higher. In order to use Ser...

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That is not possible to set the plot name as a variable.
This is a constant value. You need to input it manually.

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This is not a bug.
This is how the volume is provided by eSignal data feed.
You can check it in eSignal data manager->File->Symbol monitor.
Please find the video in the attachment.

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We are going to release the updated help file in the new year. A simple "updated help file" like a freeware or a cheap shareware ?? Is it a joke ?? MultiCharts deserves a SERIOUS PROFESSIONAL PRINTABLE MANUAL not an AMATEUR NOT printable HELP FILE You want people to vote for MultiCharts for the "Be...

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Unfortunately there is no estimated release time for this feature.
Please follow the Time and sales feature request for the further updates.

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IOU and Bar Magnifier are extremely important functionalities for reliable backtesting. Is there any plan to add this functionality soon. Should not be too hard - for MC team! This feature has not been implemented yet. You may want to submit a feature request to the Project Management of our web si...

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You can add the second data series with smaller resolution like ticks or seconds and write in the script

Code: Select all

print (time_s data2);

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The line name is displayed in the Format Study->Style tab and cannot be modified.

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I am experiencing something similar with the daily feed from IWBANK QUICKTRADE, when I download the daily data several recent bars are missing, for example I have lack of data from 1December to 8 December, or I do not have the last bar etc...I was wondering if the cause can be similar? That is a di...

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Our engineers are investigating the issue.
We will get back to you in case we need any additional information.

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Thanks, for all your help, I have another question regarding the bid/ask/trade setup. It seems that if I set up Data1 to be the ASK prices and Data2 the BID prices, the Data1 stream does not seem to have history in it. Data2 does have history in it. I'm working with FOREX, and I have setup QuoteMan...

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We are going to release the updated help file in the new year.
You can contact our technical support or ask on the forum in case you have any questions about the new features.
We are always glad to help you.

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