MultiCharts: Trading Software for Automated Trading and Backtesting

TJ

Gap Up/Dn, pre market activity/news into Portfolio Trader is this possible to write a script or indicator to get the Instruments that has lot of activity in pre-market some news break out before Mktopen Gap Up/dn form previous close If there is a pre-market, eg. ES, you can "predict" a gap up/dn be...

TJ

I clicked on the IB link in post2 let me read that post There are TWO (2) links in post #2. IF you are still not sure, read the first line in post #8 again. TJ. I read the post#2 complete and yesterday i was running TWS and MC in local PC and was doing stocks and TWS was demo acct yesterday, so not...

TJ

I clicked on the IB link in post2
let me read that post

There are TWO (2) links in post #2.

IF you are still not sure, read the first line in post #8 again.

TJ

IB daily server reboot[/u] and TWS auto logoff are 2 different and unrelated things. Please read the links in post #2 above I see it here https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=en/software/systemStatus.php so if I use IB gateway, wouldn't affected by server reboots? as I hear people usin...

TJ

What time zone is this 11.40pm? We have traders around the world. Are you aware of the daily IB server reboot? (take a look at their website) 11.40 CST and errors started around that time yes, I change autologoff every day and last night, I think it was late before I changed the logoff time do youn...

TJ

any idea how does IB resolves this issue I don't know; that's something for IB. It also depends on whether it's really an issue: if the disconnects happen in the 'server reset times' (see the link in my post above) it's not an issue but expected behaviour. Do these errors need to be fixed for you? ...

TJ

Look up

NEWLINE

TJ

The Text tool seems to only write in one long line. Is there a way to carriage return it?

Add this to your string

\n

TJ

You can load up to 100 million bars on a chart (ie 100m ticks in this case). You will have to guesstimate the beginning and ending time of sessions to load. ps. You can load more than 100m bars on the chart, but you will need to edit the registry, which is not something I would recommend people to do.

TJ

If you want the adjusted price, then you do it this way:

Load a one-tick chart on your screen, then

FILE > Export Data

It is not perfect, it is tedious, and you might need to do some data massaging afterwards,
but at least you get your MMM.

TJ

You can go directly to QuoteManager and export the data from there.

TJ

You can always make your own status line... with TEXT_NEW.

TJ

Hi, I have a signal that draws TLs and trades based on associated logic. The signal itself draws the TLs and trades them fine ... until I attempt to optimize it. All attempts at optimization immediately produce a TL_New failure. Example error: http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/download/file.php...

TJ

is there any Users submitted Strategy/signal to check out, something basic to check the functionality of how strategy works
thanks

Can you elaborate?

TJ

A related question: Can a variable from one Signal Strategy (System "A") be read or accessed by the other Strategy (System "B")?

Look up

i_setplotvalue
i_getplotvalue

TJ

I have always find it a challenge when mixing Intra-day analysis with Inter-day analysis.

TJ

The code below replicates a simplified version of something I'm trying to achieve.
::

What is your chart resolution?

TJ

Hi All! I have two strategies I'd like to simultaneously trade on the same underlying stock. They are saved as individual Signals using the PowerLanguage Editor. What are the best practices to use to ensure System "A" Entries (LA1) and not being closed by System "B" Exits (XB1)? What I've found is ...

TJ

I tried that, and have the same results.

I would start with an indicator...
PLOT the fma and sma lines.

in place of BUY/SELL... PLOT a dot.

THis should tell you where you stand.

TJ

Thanks for the fast reply. I switched to this: inputs: fastma(13), slowma(26); variables: fma(0), sma(0), fma2(0, data2), sma2(0, data2); fma = XAverage(close, fastma); sma = XAverage(close, slowma); fma2 = XAverage(close, fastma) data2; sma2 = XAverage(close, slowma) data2; if marketposition = 0 a...

TJ

I have the following code: inputs: close1(close of data1), close2(close of data2), fastma(13), slowma(26); variables: fma(0), sma(0), fma2(0), sma2(0); fma = XAverage(close1, fastma); sma = XAverage(close1, slowma); fma2 = XAverage(close2, fastma); sma2 = XAverage(close2, slowma); And I have two se...

TJ

Thanks for the prompt responses folks. So, if I understand correctly if the bid price changes within the same tick it is not possible to obtain the updated bid price. Once you call insidebid for the 1st time that is the bid price that will be used throughout the calculations. This does match what I...

TJ

InsideBid and InsideAsk are updated with each new tick. True, but as I understand this topic he's asking whether InsideBid and InsideAsk reflect values of when the current calculation started with the new tick or if these can also change while the current tick is being processed. In MT, you can do ...

TJ

InsideBid and InsideAsk are updated with each new tick.

TJ

Hello, FreeQuote seems to be randomly working: :: Google and Yahoo do not have the licenses to stream all the data from all the exchanges. They can display the charts on their websites, they can allow download on certain licensed products. but not everything. This maybe the reason you have problem ...

TJ

I am wanting to learn more about Multichart Powerlanguage and therefore I am looking for secondhand Easylanguage books. Can anyone guide me to where I might find these.

You can start here:

[FAQ] EasyLanguage
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6929

TJ

::
can I run two workspace in the same time and they will not affect each other if they are trading the same instrument?

Look for this article in wiki:

Trading from Multiple Charts on One Instrument

TJ

Is there a way to code lines (not trendlines since we cannot move them to back) like the ones on the volume delta chart?
::

Use a loop to PLOT a series of dash.

TJ

Maybe this is an obvious question... have you ever had success in deleting a file? or is this a new problem?

Have you checked the access right to delete files in your directory?

Have you ever attempt to delete a file that does not exist? What happens next?

TJ

ps. there is an indicator for holidays, you can probably adapt the code for your purposes.

TJ

Hi- When using intraday data, early closes will cause issues with Market on open orders along the lines of if time=sessionEndTime then Sell next bar market I have resolved this issue in the past by reading in data that will update what the session's closing time actually was for each day, but I wou...

TJ

sorry, ... I find no references to the use of last price! Maybe that's a hint? Did you miss this line in the description? Notes Quote Fields cannot be referenced historically. I am not saying that is the cause of your problem; whatever is happening to you requires more information and analysis. But...

TJ

Ok thank you TJ Yes I saw that there is a daily reboot done by IB every day at the same time. Do you know if there is a solution to avoid this reboot of IB server? Rgds, If you are mainly trading ES, you should use the USA server. It does not affect your base currency, or your account for that matt...

TJ

:: Don't understand the difference between dedicaded server and shared device. Can you give me an example? Thanks for your help A dedicated server is a computer used by one customer only. A VPS is a computer shared by more than one user. Usually it runs on Linux, with Windows overlaid on top of it....

TJ

::
Are you aware that IB reboots their server once every day?
Yes and I use TWSSTART to change IB auto logoff time
::
Thanks for your help

IB Server Reboot and TWS logoff are 2 different and unrelated things.

TJ

excuse my delay, but I've had a very busy and I could not continue in this study! I tried to write a bit of code, starting with the first step...indicating that for now only have to enter a limit order, this is code: inputs: pointdiff (20), order (false); variables: lastprice (0), differencedown (0...

TJ

::
if I swich ORDER = TRUE, But nothing happens, no order is sent to the market
::

Are you referring to live trading? or backtest?

TJ

Hello, I send you this mail because a have a little problem with the market data connectivity. So when a connect TWS to Multichart, I have the following error message: -"market data farm connection is broken:cashfarm" -"HMDS data farm connection is broken:euhmds" So in spite the fact that I added m...

TJ

I have to stop here. I will let others give you a hand.
I will be back later.

TJ

i put that because i think that if the condition1 wasn't met, then it must not be plot. I know that there are some problem with the "else", both in the first condition and the second. But i don't understand where i wrong and how to write it try this: (see // <-- added ) //:: if swingpoint = true th...

TJ

note: // <--- is this supposed to be a BEGIN END block? [quote="gian9081"] :: if condition1 then begin min1 = Price[3]; Plot1[RightStrenght]( min1, "swing Low" ); end else // <--- is this supposed to be a BEGIN END block? min1=0; NoPlot ( 1 ); ::

TJ

Mean you a swingpoint?

If the line of logic gives you the swingpoint, then call it the swingpoint, why call it condition1 ???
What is condition1 anyway? It is not a shampoo?

TJ

:: condition1 = Price[3]<Price[4] And Price[3]<Price[5] And Price[3]<Price[6] And Price[3]<Price[2] And Price[3]<Price[1] And Price[3]<Price; :: Ask yourself... What are you trying to achieve here? What are you trying to get out of the convoluted logic? After you gave yourself the answer, then repl...

TJ

sorry if i post the code in the wrong way. I would like to represent in the graph with the plot, points that stand for Price[3] and Price1[3]; i would like to put in sequence like this: Price[3], Price1[3], Price[3], Price1[3], Price[3], Price1[3], ecc. I attached a figure of what i found with a co...

TJ

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[FAQ] How to Post Codes (that people can read)
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TJ

Hello, could anyone help me? i would like to represent in sequence, alternating, with the Plot the two point (Price[3] and Price1[3]) that respect the two conditions that were imposed. I hope that someone can help me. I attached the first part of the code. inputs: Price ( Low ), Price1 ( High ), Ri...

TJ

Hi all, I learnt that volume profile (VP) is for plotting chart only. There is no power language keyword for VP. I am thinking if it is possible to construct Point of Control (POC) and Value Area (VA) by using dynamic array. The array is 2 dimensional with 3 columns: Price, Ask Vol and Bid Vol. Eve...

TJ

Code Example

PRINT
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TJ

Hi all, I have some problems understanding "Bar Magnifier" when using signal. How does the script work when IOG is enabled, Bar Magnifier is enabled and set to 1 tick on a 1 minute chart? I thought the script should run as many times as the total tick number, but the result shows that it is larger....

TJ

Does anyone know how I can plot Caramilla pivot points? Is there a database of indicators somewhere not included in the standard set?
Thanks
Jim

There are thousands and thousands of EasyLanguage codes on the internet... Google is your best friend.

TJ

I find Multicharts explanation on setting Renko Box Size and Resolution difficult to understand. Would appreciate a users guide to this please.

THere is an article in wiki explaining the logics behind renko and range bar charts.

TJ

Have others experienced this? When using IB for back testing data on 60 minute charts (1 year) I get good results Same signals/chart/length with IQ feed and the results are way different.. Which is correct? Obviously there is a difference in data from the two which is disappointing. What do others ...

TJ

Hi, I didn't explaining myself very well. I do know the functions and how to write to file, my issue is exactly how to I fire the code off, as it might be an exit that fired or it might have been an entry that fired. And I might have an exit and entry fire at the same time, how do I ensure that the...

TJ

Hi, I am new to MC. what is the cleanest way to write trade information to file, as it compiles in the chart? I am looking for basic information, which can be found in existing functions. I am looking for something that will emulate the List of trades, found in performance summary. Just basic trade...

TJ

I am starting a FAQ here:

[FAQ] Portfolio Trader / Portfolio Backtester
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=47045

TJ

hi
What is the logic behind the piv ext signal in MC ?
::
shane

Have you opened the code?
What do you see?
Is there any particular keyword/function that you need help on?

TJ

Hi, I've been using this Pesavento indicator that was generously posted in this forum by Andrew Kirillov: http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?t=5017 ...The code is a bit over my head... :: EasyLanguage is a Procedural Language. ie. it executes its instructions in Step-by-Step Proced...

TJ

Hi, I've been using this Pesavento indicator that was generously posted in this forum by Andrew Kirillov: http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?t=5017 Among other things, it identifies swings/pivots and draws them on the chart. The code is a bit over my head, but I would like to be ab...

TJ

Hi, Can anybody help me to code the following? - If last close position is winner (Netprofit>0 or Positionprofit(1)>0), next trading signal would skip once. And, follow the signal after the signal come out again. - If last close position is loser (Netprofit<0 or Positionprofit(1)<0), follow the nex...

TJ

hi there, im looking for an indicator that measures the average daily range (from high to low) over a period of time (input). I want the Indicator to alert whenever the current days range of a stock meets the average daily range so i can take a look at the asset for either a mean-reversion play or ...

TJ

Thanks TJ. Those variable names were used exceptionally. It is not an issue in a small if condition. I think I roughly read the article in the Wiki. But will consider it again. I am testing a system with the ES and use target limit and stop loss orders. I would understand if the results differ in t...

TJ

Have you read this article in Wiki?

Why is Data Playback strategy performance different from Backtesting results?

TJ

not into debugging yet...

First step:

Get rid of those value1 value2, condition1, etc.,
and replace them with meaningful variable names.

Variable names are free...
Meaningful variable names can help you avoid errors, and speed up debugging.

TJ

Hi TJ, I am using a dedicated headless system in my network, which I am logging into via Remote Desktop. Not sure that is the remote system you had in mind. Or did I completely misunderstand your question? Thank you, best regards, Felix Well... anything that is not in front of you is "remote". A he...

TJ

are you using a remote server?

TJ

sorry for my english so,after 1 month I have still not set stoploss.... someone could really help me please? and the :intrabarordergeneration=I have to put it in ts in real time or in backtest? thanks There are 2 ways to make a stoploss... 1. MultiCharts' built-in Global Exits -- use the keyword SE...

TJ

I would like to use esignal as data feed for hang seng index future and IB as trading broker. I tried to insert both data source into one single chart. I found there is time different of the two data as shown in the attached captured picture. If I want to use esignal as data feed and IB as broker, ...

TJ

Hi all, I am very surprised and perplexed to see the following: When I compare the 1 Minute bars of CME GC, from Signal vs. Indicator, I got the following different values: Singal: 1140220 43800 1314.4 1314.4 1313.1 1313.4 96 Indicator: 1140220 43800 1314.4 1314.5 1313.1 1313.4 96 There are a lot o...

TJ

Hi there,
As more and more of my trading friends are using MAC. May I know could we see Mac version Multicharts in the near future? Thanks.

Charles

Usage_share_of_operating_systems

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_shar ... ng_systems

TJ

Hi there,
As more and more of my trading friends are using MAC. May I know could we see Mac version Multicharts in the near future? Thanks.

Charles

This has been asked recently
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=47573

TJ

[FAQ] Trading Multiple Instruments Hello, By default from one chart you can trade only the instrument that is the main data series. You cannot send orders to any additional data series of the same chart. You need to have an individual chart for each instrument you want to trade. That is possible to...

TJ

Can anyone help me in where I can find good training videos (if possible) on MC Portfolio Trader functionality

No video yet...

but some examples and discussions might help:

[FAQ] Portfolio Trader / Portfolio Backtester
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=47045

TJ

Is there a way to automatically save the workspace and desktop settings when you close the program? Seems like when I make a change i.e. changed the chart resolution from minute to tick, I have to make that change again when I start up a new session. Am I missing something? Jim from the main menu F...

TJ

Hello, in 1 workspace with 2 charts (Chart1: Tick, Chart2: 5 min.) I would like to transfer an entry condition from Chart2 to Chart1 strategy via a GV. Does this work in backtest or only in real-time? Is there any way to realize this approach for backtesting? Thanks & regards, Fredi >Does this work...

TJ

Thanks Orion - It is apparent that you know significantly more about this stuff than I do. I agree that "Generated" is a misnomer and think you suggestion is valuable to break out when the order was issued and when the broker confirmed. Our objective here is to find the source of the delay and (if ...

TJ

First, get rid of those Value1, Value2, etc., The "Value1" is used for illustration purpose in the manuals. In real life, please create a meaningful name for each variables. eg. TL1, TL2, or TL.highside, TL.lowside, etc. Using meaningful variable names will speed up your coding effort, minimize erro...

TJ

hi, Is there anyway i can plot NYSE advance decline line with IB data? I use AD-NYSE at interactive broker. Anyways, i plotted 2 charts. One for advance and the other for decline. Is there any study i can use to have have advance minus decline? As a side note, IB do not have historical data for thi...

TJ

I realize this has been discussed in a now locked topic, but there was no resolution. I have been experiencing this for a long time and have not received a conclusion from Multicharts, although they have examined my logs, etc. numerous times. Since a large portion of users are now realizing that th...

TJ

Hi, I trade Forex in IB with MC using limit order. However, I find the limit order which MC sent to IB is totally different with the MC real time simulation or back test. (MC real time simulation and back test result is the same. ) How could I make the created limit order is exactly the same with s...

TJ

Hi, Tj! Thanx for you reply. I've added [IntrabarOrderGeneration=True]. But it won't helped, same trouble - open position at close or at open. Do you have some simple example of IOG? If this is a back test, please study the following article to understand how orders are filled in backtesting: How S...

TJ

Hi! I am new to Multicharts, trying to make simple strategy with Point and Figures. I don't understand how to make intra bar execution. my code: if (Low[1] < Low AND (High[1]+Slip) < CurrentBid) then Buy ("X") NumOfLots Contract Next Bar At (High[1]+Corr1) stop ; http://s16.postimg.org/74tyjb64l/pn...

TJ

Hello, :: The processes listed here (https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/MultiCharts_Processes) seeming to be not involved / not sufficient. :: Fredi Can you expand on your meaning of "not involved / not sufficient" ? They can mean different things to different people, and don't ...

TJ

I am a manual trader, so too many pop-up notification trouble me when i have to click it for closing it. Although it can be auto-disappear , it block the chart information behind it. If you don't want the pop-ups, you can disable them. ps to MultiCharts: It would be nice if we can set the pop-ups t...

TJ

hallo pleasesay how can I create my own stoploss and trailing stop orders using stop limit orders? someone could please ,say how to do it? Creating your own exit orders is no different than writing the entry order -- you have to know your syntax, and you have to have a workable logic. [/img] Hello ...

TJ

[FAQ] How to Post Codes (that people can read)
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TJ

You can make an improvement proposal to MultiCharts:

https://www.multicharts.com/pm/

TJ

I believe powerlanguage is interpreted so that alone slows down the execution. The latency caused by sending orders 1 tick later than they could be is not due to whether PL is a interpreted language. :: The PowerLanguage indicators/strategies in MultiCharts are compiled. You can see the difference ...

TJ

8 of December, I had to install the version 9 of Multicharts 9 of December had windows update 8 10 Decembre Multicharts self deleted from notebook How could MultiCharts self deleted itself? or did you merely lost the icon on the desktop? Do you have anti-virus protection? Have you checked the file ...

TJ

Hi ABC and TJ,

This is a part of the code.
It's my first code ever so i am curious what your findings are.
::
Regards,
Erik

Have you read and understood my post #10 ?

TJ

hallo pleasesay how can I create my own stoploss and trailing stop orders using stop limit orders? someone could please ,say how to do it? Creating your own exit orders is no different than writing the entry order -- you have to know your syntax, and you have to have a workable logic. My suggest wo...

TJ

hallo
pleasesay how can I create my own stoploss and trailing stop orders using stop limit orders?
someone could please ,say how to do it?

EasyLanguage Essentials Programmers Guide

Creating Trading Strategies
Strategy Order Syntax ..... pg 80

TJ

ABC, Thank you for your input, :: This is my takeprofit: [IntrabarOrderGeneration=False] if marketposition = -1 and CloseD (0) < entryprice then begin buytocover ("rsishortprofit") next bar; end; When the position is closed by this takeprofit then the stoplossorder must be removed/deleted for it ha...

TJ

Does anyone know why the low in Jan. crude is 60.43 at 11.50 and on my multi charts it had a low of only 60.46? It is possible that your dataprovider has aggregated the ticks. What MultiCharts received was a snapshot of the market, and the snapshot at that moment was 60.46. Who is your dataprovider...

TJ

(16) [FAQ] How to AutoTrade with IB, but using a different Data provider

Symbol Mapping
https://www.multicharts.com/trading-sof ... ol_Mapping

TJ

Using MC 8.

In the chart, I have set,
Series 1 = Bid price
Series 2 = Ask price
Series 3 = 1min bar
::
MM

What are the chart resolutions for series 1 and series 2?

TJ

Hi. I would expect that something has been written somewhere about this, but I'm having a difficult time turning it up either on the Forum or in the Wiki. Trading from Multiple Charts on One Instrument https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Trading_from_Multiple_Charts_on_One_Instru...

TJ

Hi. I have a strategy I would like to apply twice to the same symbol (with different settings) and have it auto-trade. My goal could be thought of as having a short-target strat and a long-target strat both active at once (but not necessarily entering at the same time). I'm willing to put two strat...

TJ

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[FAQ] How to Post Codes (that people can read)
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TJ

assume market open at 09:15:00 inputs: Price( Close ), Displace( 0 ); variables: Open_today(0); if time_s>091500 and time_s<=161500 then begin if time_s[1]<091500 and time>=0915000 then open_today=open; end; condition1 = Displace >= 0 or CurrentBar > AbsValue( Displace ) ; if condition1 then Plot1[...

TJ

Depends how you behaved this year... :-) All of us love MC, so I guess that answers your question :) However, since you didn't answer my question, so I assume you guys are in no position to give an indicative release date...that a dampener for my Christmas ! From my past observation... MultiCharts ...

TJ

::
if MarketPosition = 1 then
SetBreakeven( 30 ) ;

see post #5
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ps. for code tags, please click on the

Code: Select all

[/b] button, not the "Quote" button.

TJ

Hi Gerler that is pretty amazing time saving - any chance you can share your methodology Thanks. I think that anyone choosing to write directly to any broker's API is going to send their order on the tick that satisfies their chosen set of conditions rather than wait to send it on the following tic...

TJ

Hello

I'm looking for suggestion for a journal / diary / log book where I could write
- Idea
- Entry / exit date etc
- Paste or link snap picture
- Do report / stat.
Any idea on such software, other than Excel sheet

Martin

https://wordpress.com/

TJ

ps. [FAQ] How to Post Codes (that people can read) https://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=11713 thanks for answer... as I said ,I have a lot diffucukt to set right any ts.... I think for you or others people my ts take only 10 minutes to set up!!! I have still 20days trial and ...

TJ

Good day J.

Manually draw with the Time Line tool.
I want to erase them with the code, not manually

Martin

1. Find the TL
2. Identify the ID
3. TL_delete

TJ

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[FAQ] How to Post Codes (that people can read)
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TJ

hello I post my ts and I just want insert stop loss...and trailingprofit!!! I would that my entry would be 3-4 ticks from price as well!! and I would know how sell with take profit 1 or 2 contract in twice!!! ------------------- [LegacyColorValue = TRUE]; inputs: ATRLength(2), ATRMult(2.1), UpColor...

TJ

Hello
I may be tired, but I just don't figure how I could erase only vertical lines one my charts
Martin

What do you mean vertical lines?

Manually drawn lines?

or from an indicator?
drawing object? or plot?

TJ

TJ, Thanks but I doubt my computer is swapping anything from pagefile :: Is there any way I can measure how much my computer is swapping? Thanks. Good advice is very much appreciated here. Open your resmon... Look at the Hard Faults/sec graph. It will tell you how many times an application has fail...

TJ

Why do you have RAM cache off? I am still running MC 32 bit (it doesn't support RAM cache). I have 4GB RAM. I figured putting a SSD into my system will be the best bang for buck as far as upgrading my system is concerned. Even if I move to MC 64 (which supports RAM Cache ON), with only 4 GB RAM I a...

TJ

Without seeing your code, it's hard to tell exactly what's going wrong. If you want to post the code (while removing any proprietary secrets), that would help in troubleshooting this. As an aside, I have never really trusted the "crosses below" command. What I do, instead, is see whether the previo...

TJ

Over the past few years I have collected quality tick data from a datafeed vendor. Unlike TS who I also use, this datafeed provider does not provide continuous futures. I set up custom continuous futures in QM. Questions: 1. Unlike exporting TS continuous futures data from QM, I am not able to expo...

TJ

Hi there, I got two instruments on the same chart. Both are HSIZ14, data1 is in 1 min and data2 is in 5 mins(which is hidden). And I got MACD on data2 and its parameters are (12, 26, 9) which forms as an exit signal if MACDdivergence crosses under zero. Its coding is as following: If MACDDivergence...

TJ

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2422874,00.asp

TJ

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[FAQ] How to Post Codes (that people can read)
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=11713

TJ

Thank you for your answer . OK for the forex . But GCZ5 has volume , and VWAP is possible with charts in Minutes or Hours , but not with charts in RANGECANDLE . Why ? Thank you What do you mean by "but not with charts in RANGECANDLE." ? What exactly does not work? What is the range parameters? Can ...

TJ

Hello , Please excuse me for my English. This is the code of VWAP . On the charts in Minutes or Hours , it's OK. On the charts in RANGECANDLE , it's ok for YM Dec14 and FDAX Dec14 (IB code), but for GCZ5 (gold) and EUR.USD , I see this message : Message ;Error in study "VWAPbis(EUR.USD-2Point)"; {E...

TJ

::
What I'm trying to do is this: set the Amount of Profit field to something reasonable, and have the stop-loss set to protect 50% of profits. Every time I try to do this, it fails.
::

Can you explain what do you mean by "it fails"?

TJ

Folks who use both PL and .NET version of MC: It will be awesome if some of you can take time and write in detail (with examples) about the advantages of .NET version over PL version and what kind of time commitment a very comfortable user of PL will face (who is not conversant with .NET framework)...

TJ

Hello when i insert a study on a study, with some indicators, i have the error " wrong input expression", with others no problems Where is the problem? thank you Nuno Please post a screenshot. Which indicator? What is the add on study? What are the input parameters? What is the symbol and chart res...

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It turns out that everything works fine on my laptop install of MCFX, but not on my main desktop; so any problem is on my end of things... Maybe the desktop install file was corrupted somehow... I'll try reinstalling from the install file I used on the laptop... Make sure you are running the progra...

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I have a few custom indicators that I use every day in MC64 (thanks to this forum); I installed MCFX and I would like to use those same custom indicators in MCFX. But when I copy and paste the PL code from MC64 PL Editor into the MCFX PL Editor, it will only compile with errors. I've tried uninstal...

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I upgraded to MC9.0 last week. Same workspaces, but memory consumption has worsened. I turned on file cache yesterday and still tsserver.exe usage climbs at the rate of 0.1mb per second until I'm forced to restart MC. Any tips? I would give the following test a try... 1. load one wsp first, wait a ...

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Awesome! added High > Low and that indeed fixed this! you rock!
many thanks!!

YW

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Hi TJ, I'm using Candlestick and 1 second resolution. Please post a larger screenshot... with more bars on the left of the text objects. is this good? Can you see all the empty bars? The text for those bars will be posted to the next bar. Try a different resolution... bars with valid data, and bars...

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Hi TJ,
I'm using Candlestick and 1 second resolution.

Please post a larger screenshot... with more bars on the left of the text objects.

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Hi all, :: Can anyone explain the logic behind this? I was under the impression that each candle fires the script only once.. Thank you all in advance, Best, R. What type of bar are those? What is the resolution? If you have bars with H=L, the text object will be drawn on the next bar that is H<>L.

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excellent idea; if I then choose not to expand the scale to indicators (in the instrument menu), the zero values will not show!
Thanks a lot TJ

YOu are welcome.

Enjoy!

TJ

ps.
[FAQ] How to Post Codes (that people can read)
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=11713

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Thanks for your reply. Here is a picture of my chart: http://screencast.com/t/AHvAuIge65o The green area squares are drawn each time a new high in the upswing happens. I need only the latest ones in the upswings shown, not all of them. Here is my code: Inputs:tv(0.01); vars: h00(H),h00bn(1),L00bn(1...

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I tried insert some build in indicator and signal into a range bar chart, but nothing was shown. how can I solve this problem? YOu have to give some specific examples before someone can help you in your specific situation. e.g. what are the indicators and signals you tried? what symbols? what type ...

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@Smoky
many thanks for your quick reply!
I've added the Data sources as hidden to my main chart but how do i read it from my study?
TIA!!!

See post #4
(4) [FAQ] Multiple time frame, Multi-Data Analysis
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6929

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From past history I calculate a projected retracement area from the current upswing and I need it to be redrawn every time this upswing has a new high. The problem I do not know how to solve is how to erase the old plot when a new upswing high is happening - I need to see only the current projected...

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viewtopic.php?f=1&t=47203&p=108746&hili ... le#p108746

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Hi Team, Has anyone noticed when drawing a rectangular shape that covers more than current bar on a non time based chart, for example a volume based chart, the rectangle you just drew tend to shrink in length as the more bars are being printed on the chart in real time ? Whereas if you draw rectang...

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Not being a programmer, I came across a situation that I can't figure out.. I have a study that plots from the times 0100 to 0700, AFTER 0700, I want to remove the old study and replace it with a new one... How can I turn the "status off " of a study or erase its previous plot completely ?? Would t...

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Dear Support & Community, I have a study that has a one bar lag and i would like to project that study value forward one bar. This will help with a strategy and alerts which currently are delayed. Does anyone know how to do this?? Thank You Racerx You can use the Bollinger Bands indicator code as e...

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Hello, I'm having difficulty using old code for a new study. I'd like to use it as a paintbar type of study (code below) and as code to be included in a Signal. The paintbar code doesn't plot: inputs: RSI(2),Color (Green) ; If RSI >99 Then PlotPaintBar(High, Low, Open, Close, "RSI(2)>99", Color); I...

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For further readings on MaxBarsBack, google for the following free ebooks: The TS Technologies EasyLanguage Reference Guide Getting Started with TS EasyLanguage These are for TS version 6. They are old texts (2001), but the principles have not changed. http://www.tradersxchange.com/viewtopic.php?f=5...

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Hi TJ, Thanks again for your follow-up. As said before, I think I understand what MaxBarsBack is doing and I agree with your picture. I am not sure how to use that information to solve my problem though. Let's assume a line of code like this: HH = Highest(High, 20) Here it is quite clear that I wil...

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Sadly, just pointing any explanation to a Wiki without thinking about it is correct or not doesn't help anybody nor yourself. Sadly again, MaxBarsBack is screwed up and it is handled wrong, it is miscalled and full of errors & mistakes. After talking with some experienced MC/PL users, later I will ...

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I am new to the program multicharts. how can one write a signal that buy on FastK (2) falls below 30 on today's closing price. Exit when the FastK (2) rises above 70 on the closure. Ulf THis is a good place to start: [FAQ] EasyLanguage Start here if you want to program your own analysis. Getting St...

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Hi TJ, From what I have seen, MaxBarsBack only auto-adjusts to about 50. Unfortunately, I need more than that. Also, that is not fully solving my problems. I am not only referencing bars in the past (which MaxBarsBack allows me to do), but I also need to reference results from previous calculations...

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e.g if I want to make a buy signal at 1200, then should I write it as follow in tick bar 1. If time_s=120000 then buy 1 contract next bar at market? 2. or should be if if time_s[1]<120000 and time_s>120000 then buy 1 contract next bar at market? if time_s[1]<120000 and time_s >= 120000 then buy 1 c...

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Set MaxBarsBack to Auto.
MultiCharts will automatically take care of the number of bars required for your indicator calculations.
Unless you have a specific reason, there is no need to change this "Auto" setting.

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Hi Ben, Hi TJ, thank you so much for both your detailed responses. I am sorry for not getting back earlier, but I was traveling for business... I think I have understood MaxBarsBack and CurrentBar, thanks for your explanations. However, I'd like to go back to my original question. How can I control...

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Hi Andrew. Thanks for dealing with me. I understand the "Build from Minutes" is needed for custom applied sessions settings to build a custom bar. I get that. What I don't get is this: If I have a daily bar of the ES built from the default QM "Use Symbol Dictionary Sessions" , if I check Build From...

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ps. Get rid of those generic variable names (ie var0, var1, condition1, etc.).
Declare a meaningful name for each variable, you will save much debug time in the future.

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ok, then I think we can do without any problems. please let me explain how you can specify the initial code (for now without further conditions), with these steps: 1- I have the last price of the security 2- enter a limit order 20 points below this last price 3- if the last price becomes less than ...

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I am writing a signal for a tick bar chart. should I use time_s instead of time for time control of the strategy? or both time_s or time is also function-able for tick bar chart?

Please see
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=47556

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I want to try something a little bit special, but I do not know if it is possible to achieve and how! for now I just want to do some simple tests and then put this code in more complex codes, so I start with a simple request to find out if it is possible to be realized or not. for now I want to mak...

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No, it doesn't (directly) affect the strategy calculation. Sorry, but it's still unclear. Below are two Strategy Reports of the same instrument (@ES#) same strategy, using the Default daily bar session as specified in QM. Quote field is "Trade". The one on the right uses " Build From Minutes". The ...

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Usage share of operating systems
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_shar ... ng_systems

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thanks TJ

You are welcome!
Enjoy!

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Hi I rented a server with Centos and installed virtual box and run windows 7.
Strangely MC become very slow and unstable. Anyone have any idea why?

Is it a dedicated server?

What is the server spec?
What is your allocated resources?

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Thanks TJ, :: My general question is this: can multicharts reference candles prior to the entry candle, to set a stop loss? :: Why not? [1] is the reference. MultiCharts is a powerful analytic tool; you can easily program your ideas into your strategies. A good place to start is here: https://www.m...

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ps. [FAQ] How to Post Codes (that people can read)
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=11713

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Anyone around ? Programming question... How to set a stoploss at the high or low of the entry bar? I'm thinking: variables: stoplossvalue(0), entrystopdifference(0); stoplossvalue = high(barssinceentry); entrystopdifference = stoplossvalue - entryprice(0); setstoploss(entrystopdifference*dollar tic...

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Would this had to do with the increased volume due to Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect?

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In the internet world , TTNET is the largest Internet service provider in Turkey. In the trading world , TTNET™ by Trading Technologies is the Gold Standard Trading Platform for professional futures traders. (They own the patent on self-centering DOM.) They are two unrelated companies, providing two...

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You might wish to look up the definition of MaxBarsBack in an old TS manual. You don't need to load and keep less data with <MaxBarsBack> set compared without it ? No ? You may want to ask a TS 3.5/4 developer what the original intention behind <MaxBarsBack> was and why it was miscalled and misused...

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I already got your thoughts. Thank you TJ. But the current explanation of MaxBarsBack is a relict from times where close to nobody was analyzing tick-, range- or volume charts etc.. Why was <MaxBarsBack> implemented ? To limit the amount of data to be used for calculations and so on. We had times t...

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This is the Mama- Fama mov avg study by Ehlers. {Ehlers MAMA and FAMA indicator - coded by dn //// From Cybernetic Analysis for Stocks and Futures} Inputs: Price((H+L)/2), FastLimit(.5),SlowLimit(.05); Vars: MAMA(0), FAMA(0); value0 = MAMA_FAMA(price, fastlimit, slowlimit, MAMA, FAMA); Plot1(MAMA, ...

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ps.
EasyLanguage ® Functions & Reserved Words Reference
CurrentBar (Reserved Word)...... pg. 525

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Please go to wiki and look up the definition of CurrentBar . MC Wiki <CurrentBar> .... Returns the number of the current bar. Each bar, subsequent to the initial number of bars specified by the Maximum Bars Back setting, is assigned a sequential number; the initial bars specified by the setting are...

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Hi Ben,
::
* my indicator however is only seeing 70 bars
::

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

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I have never tried a SetPlotWidth inside a function...

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I want to be able to pass my numeric simple function value called BottomLive and ALSO be able to SetPlotWidth to large values like 40? I am trying to shade a rectangle area vertically & horizonatally from a high value MC1H down to a low value MC1L . How can I use SetPlotWidth inside a numeric simpl...

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Hi, thank you for your reply. I am using a desktop computer. I understand what you are saying. but I do feel there is quite a difference when shifting a chart with multiple moving averages in the vertical axis when compared to doing it to a naked chart. Maybe it is just my chart, and it is caused b...

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Hi Team, Just started using multicharts recently, I have a question regarding adding indicators to the chart. I noticed if I add more than 4 or 5 moving averages to a chart, then if I try to vertically scale or shift the chart, the movement becomes a little 'lagging', of course I found the more mov...

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I have a multi data charts, I would like to code an indicator whereby I could apply it to either Data1, Data2 etc... Say normally I would plot "plot1( SMA of Data2, "SMA");" at the same time I may plot for Data3, 4 etc... Do you know how I can have the Data number as an input? Data(2) is the same a...

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how about tick bar chart? can time work? or I need to use time_s as well?

Any Sub-Minute analysis and non-time-based analysis must use the _s suffix keywords.

Non-time-based analysis = any charts that are NOT based on time interval.

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I used to set a trading period in my min chart trading eg. if time>=0900 and time<=1600 then begin.... however, if I want to trade with range bar chart for trading. how could I control the trading period between 0900 to 1600? Change the TIME to TIME_s eg. if time_s>=090000 and time_s<=160000 then b...

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ps. make sure you do not have any bad data.

eg. dayClose[1] <= 0.

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OZ Trade, I am able to get a value of Log(OpenD(0)/dayClose[1]), they output just fine. Anyone has any ideas? :: KISS Do one thing at a time... do not lump all the calculations in one indecipherable strand. try this... sqrt260 = SquareRoot( 260 ); logz = Log( OpenD(0) / dayClose[1] ); BL_CO_VOL = s...

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Hello Xyzzy, Unfortunately there is no way to send your order exactly on closing tick of a bar in this case. Thу only workaround is to use RecalcLastBarAfter (1) to send the order (IOG must be ON for this) in 1 second after the calculation on close. Andrew, would you be so kind to demonstrate the a...

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I would like to add text to the right margin of a chart through an indicator so I can add daily levels with appropriate labels Text_new doesn't seem to be appropriate for this, is there a function that will achieve this. What do you mean by "doesn't seem to be appropriate for this"? Please describe...

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how could I get a quotation of daily settlement price of ES?

Wait until the exchange publishes the closing price,
then do a reload of your daily chart.

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You should add comments to your code, so that it can be read, instead of guess, what it does.

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Hi All My indicator always leaves annoying lines on the chart, when I manually recalculate all studies its fine, but I thought this code could "RecalcLastBarAfter(25)" recalcualte after 25 sec !?!? doesn't seem to do it?? Here is my full code: :: You should post a screenshot, with notes on the char...

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[intrabargeneration=true]
if t[0]=XXXX then
buy this bar at close
if t[0]=YYYY then
sell this bar at close

See post #7
[FAQ] This Bar on Close
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=10811

ps.
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=11713

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are you using 64 bit Java?

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I wrote a small program to build the 5 mins bar from MC tick data that I exported The red bar is the 5 mins bar I built myself and the green bar are from MC. I am using CQG as data feed provider. These bars are from quite long ago and I have refreshed a few times already. Notice there are some disc...

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instead of "removing" an old database,
I would rename the directory.

eg. from MultiCharts to MultiCharts_old.

I don't want to delete anything that I might regret later; harddisk is cheap.

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Before tech support gets to you on Monday, you can try here: (Wiki would have all the answers you needed, it is worth the time investment to study it in detail) https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Main_Page#Content [FAQ] https://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=...

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I have downloaded custom moving average indicators from other websites and would like to know how to use the already included moving average crossover signals to work with them for an automated trading system or would i need to custom code the signal to that indicator? 1. simply load the included s...

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:: Thanks TJ. In fact I am opening a position close to market close. Anyways do you know anyways that I can place orders at 1559+30 seconds instead of 1559? Try CURRENTTIME_S requires IOG Caution: your computer clock better be accurate. Thanks alot. May I ask you one more thing. Do you think it is ...

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::
Thanks TJ.
In fact I am opening a position close to market close. Anyways do you know anyways that I can place orders at 1559+30 seconds instead of 1559?

Try

CURRENTTIME_S

requires IOG

Caution: your computer clock better be accurate.

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Hi TJ, yes, I have. 10/22 is included in the data for both stocks, nothing was sticking out there. Is there a semi-automatic way to check the data? Did you see issues w/ FreeQuotes before? Thank you, best regards, Felix Probably this is not data related. It might have to do with maxbarsback. I will...

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I have a 1 minute chart. Currently I am placing orders when time equals an input like this 1230 I would like to know if it is possible to be more precise and specify the seconds as well? i.e. 123030 (12:30:30) This is because I would like to place order as close to the closing time as possible. Tha...

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Hi TJ, thanks for your message. Here is the output from bar status: :: I am only now noticing that while I have 10/21 twice, 10/22 is missing completely. Looking at the other logs I posted on this thread, 10/21 has always been missing. Any hints where to look? I am getting a bit frustrated by now a...

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Hello A function to center a chart over an arrow incluse a Playsound function. The print do show the result, but, strangely, MC 64 does not always activate the PlaySound function.. No .wav file is played. The file do exist at the location If arrownumber <>-2 then begin count = count +1; print (arro...

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sorry I thought I had to be taken away! Now put it back and I see the horizontal lines buy and sell. remain visible earlier texts, do not delete them ... it seems like not read the code TL_Delete (HITxt[1] ); I do not understand why...if I delete this code it remains completely unchanged in the cha...

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now I get this result on the chart [img] http://gyazo.com/5df3e34a9b1b8585fd646f16190d937c [/img] but I want to get this result (This is the first code I posted, but when there is a new signal deletes the old and the new can not be see) [img] http://gyazo.com/3fff9e027922145951f86ca99396544a [/img]...

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Please add BarStatus to your print statement.

eg:

Code: Select all

print(date, "BarStatus=", barstatus, datetimetostring_ms(datetime_bar_update));

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if i have signal multiframe is possibile use IOG ? Your order timing is always based on data1. Which instruction I have to write to go long on the break of the current candle? (with IOG) thanks Don't understand your question. Please see post #4 Multi-data strategy... pg. 34 https://www.multicharts....

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Did I see somewhere that in one of the future releases we will be able to plot from within Signals?
That will be kind of nice, save using GV's.

i_setplotvalue and i_getplotvalue
https://www.multicharts.com/trading-sof ... tplotvalue

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Hello Don't remember if I had asked the question, but this is a old quest for me My goal Using a multiple screen system, I would like to be able to see a chart using different scale at the same time. Let say that all chart on screen 1 is on 15 scale, Screen 2 are 1H and screen 3 use 4H Now, my goal...

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