MultiCharts: Trading Software for Automated Trading and Backtesting

TJ

another method is to count the number of bars.

e.g. there are 24 x 60 = 1440 one minute bars in a day (assume 24 hr chart).

if you are at 10 bars since 1615, the the value of the close is C[10].

if you want to know the close of previous day,
the value is C[10+1440].

TJ

... Its a crude oil future (CL on Nymex) which trades continuously from 18:00 ET to 17:15 ET the following day. I'm using a 1-minute bar resolution. The difficulty I'm having is that closeD refers to the date close, not the session. Therefore I have been digging into ways to look-up (or record) the...

TJ

Hi TJ I found this thread after posting on this other one first: https://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7194 The example here is very close to my issue. I'm trying to find the close for prior sessions (but not just the last one). As I understand it, in your posted solution 'clos...

TJ

Hi TJ

Its Crude oil (QCL# in IQfeed) using a 15 min bar resolution.

I'm still having troubles.

thanks for any help

Please post your effort for debug.

TJ

Is there any Pattern Matching-Recognition feature planned in the future ? I think it would make a nice add-on module or built-in feature for MC. You can always code the pattern in an EasyLanguage indicator, then run it through your chart to get alert, or to make autotrade orders. Here are some patt...

TJ

Thanks for the "Thanks" !

I appreciate all feedbacks.

No need to push the button, just buy me a cappuccino when we meet.

TJ

hi, can you add a option number " 2 " in the Fibonacci retracement price lines of the drawing toolbars ? I think it's verey useful , some traders use this level to measure their profit target , i think it is useful than the level " 1.618 ", because i find the market often touch the level " 2 " and ...

TJ

Thanks TJ - Didn't know about the keyword - FracPortion

press [F1] and you will get to see the keywords by category

TJ

hello - anyone out there. Is there any efficient way to calculate the last integer+decimals from the price? for example: 1541.75 - should return 1.75 932.11 - should return 2.11 86.42 - should return 6.42 I tried different options - but have been running around to get this done efficiently. Thanks ...

TJ

bpv on oec is 1250 bpv on iqfeed is 125000 what am i supposed to do? The bpv is given by the exchange for a specific instrument. These numbers should not be modified. Having said that, the numbers for the same instrument should be the same. Please change the OEC bpv value to 125000 and see if it wo...

TJ

I am getting an unexpected compiler error when attempting to return an integer value using the member function AsInteger. According to the EasyLanguage Extension SDK pdf of 02/08/2006 (see EasyLanguage Property Reference table C). AsInteger should be acceptable when returning a value through an Eas...

TJ

Yes i know it works when you just apply it as is. But try mapping it, and then youll get the errors. Have your tried using iqfeed or esginal or a feed and then mapping the broker such as OEC or interactive brokers. Then apply the strategy and youll see it doesnt work. Please see attached. Please ch...

TJ

No i am not using interbarordergeneration

I have just tested the code. It works fine on the HSI 1 min chart.

Please check your big point value of the instrument.

If you still have problem,
Please post a screen shot of a test run.

attached see my test run.

TJ

1.The instrument is the @EU# using IQfeed and 6EZ1 using OEC. I have both mapped. The IQfeed is the chart and has the 6EZ1 from OEC mapped to the chart as to send signals to OEC. 2.The chart resolution is a 1hr chart with 1000 bars back. 3.the code is below: vars: mystoploss(0); if MarketPosition =...

TJ

I have a strategy that is executing correctly on backtesting but not live. I am using IQfeed as my data feed and OEC as my broker. Basically i have a settargetproifit(500); which works out just find in backtesting but when going live it wont hold for the 500 dollar value and instead takes me out as...

TJ

Hi all, I'm fairly new to MC and am trying to do as the original poster, namely to compare the current bar's price to that of the session close X days ago. E.g. compare the closing price of the current bar (on a Monday say) to the closing price of the bar ending 17:15 ET last Thursday. I have follo...

TJ

TS 9.1 Beta Program

Link : https://community.TS.com/disc ... _ID=114295

Competition is good, that's what drives progress.

TJ

TJ Thank you!

Excuse my ignorance but how do you change the characters table?

Martin

use
Text_SetFontName

Windows has a large collection of fonts,
many are already installed in your computer.

You can check them in your Windows program
Start > Control Panel > Fonts

TJ

I use the text characters > and < as substitute.

you can also change the font and use wingding characters.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wingdings

TJ

thanks! yes i can understand the code. But writing it myself is another thing. easylanguage is not so easy if you ask me. you have to learn a language.... of course it can be done but i want to learn how to trade better not programming. thanks again. I agree, there should be an option like the cand...

TJ

so MC needs to disable everything but time and volume charts from autotrading.... quit confusing the masses with incorrect data.... BUT my strategy works.. tested it on another platform :) (that works) No use blaming MC ... this is intrinsic to non time-based chart. so you are saying that nothing b...

TJ

so MC needs to disable everything but time and volume charts from autotrading.... quit confusing the masses with incorrect data.... BUT my strategy works.. tested it on another platform (that works)

No use blaming MC... this is intrinsic to non time-based chart.

TJ

I have coded it in EL but present version of MC I have problems with the strategy working as coded i.e. correctly.... backtests perfectly but live it has issues. All of the issues appear to me issues with the MC implementation of Renko bars not working correctly. I have set up dual data frames and ...

TJ

thanks i was already truying with some code but i vcant make it work From the guide: Input: Length(14), OvBought(80), OvSold(20); Vars: SlowKVal(0); SlowKVal = SlowK(Length); if SlowKVal > OvBought then PlotPB(High, Low, "SlowK", Red); if SlowKVal < OvSold then PlotPB(High, Low, "SlowK", Blue); thi...

TJ

hi,

i need a colored ohlc (red for down, green for up bar)
as i understand this can be done with a paintbar indicator.
im not a programmer...
who can help me with this?

thanks

EasyLanguage Essentials Programmers Guide
Creating a PaintBar Study.......... pg. 77

TJ

I think the new keyword mc_tl_getactive
would sound more meaningful if it were
tl_getselected.

TJ

Hello Is there a way to get the ending time of the next following bar? Time: Actual bar ending Time[1] :Last bar ending Next bar ending ? Martin There is no ONE solution for all situations. if it is a non-time-based chart, or a seconds chart, the next bar is TIME_s plus 1 second. if it is a minute ...

TJ

I believe what you are seeing is due to the white candle body you have selected -- it "disappears" against the white chart background. You can do this test to verify -- set the chart background to a color (eg gray), you might be able to see the price scale turn white when the price is in the candle ...

TJ

Henry, The Avi file is to big to be sent on the forum. please sent me your direct email via my private inbox Martin P.S. I did have a screen capture tool, Hypersnap. The file to download for screen recording is AutoScreenRecorder from the provider link given by TJ. try this: http://screencast.com/ ...

TJ

OK, will try to source down an application to record. Never done that

Martin

You can use ScreenHunter from http://wisdom-soft.com/
It is free.
Just press a hot key and the screen is captured.
A "must-have" for every trader.

TJ

TJ - thanks again for the tip. One thing that can be problematic about multiplying the # of bars by the interval is that I think you need to take into account that some calendar days aren't trading days (and some times of day aren't trading times), so you can't include those periods when you're cou...

TJ

depending on what bar type and resolution you use... trendlines work the best in minute charts. if you want to project into a specific data/time in the future, you can find the future date and time by multiplying the barinterval with the # of bars you want to go into the future. You will need to con...

TJ

I am working on an indicator and I was hoping to tap into the collective wisdom of this group. This indicator involves drawing a series of trendlines that have to be of a specific bar length. Depending on where the trend line starts, there could be instances where the terminal points of the trendli...

TJ

Hello,

Is that a way I can see Global variables values in my chart windows?

How would you like them shown?

In a pop-up window?

What if there are lots of variables?

TJ

Yes.. best way to get a problem resolved.. my only gripes are that sometimes it is painfully slow (spend a lot of time waiting for someone on other end) and the hours available are right in the middle of the trading day.

live chat starts at 6:30 AM and runs until 4:00 PM.

TJ

see this one for example for what i look for:

http://traderfeed.blogspot.com/2006/09/ ... asure.html

You can only use built-in indicators with MultiCharts Discretionary Trader.

If you want to program customized indicators, you have to use MultiCharts full version.

TJ

Is there a limit on how many strategies you can have running at the same time on the same symbol? I don't know the limitation, but usually when there is more than one strategy running, you need to be extra careful with the entries and exits. Your logic has to take into account for the other strateg...

TJ

hi , i'm using MultiCharts Discretionary Trader.

and i whould like to know can i use a cumulative chart on my data?

thanks.

avi.

what do you mean by "cumulative chart"?

TJ

Well, I have not installed with any Internet Security software for my present desktop & laptop, with XP and Vista, but just with AGV antivirus program. However, I have ordered a new laptop in which it has Norton Inernet Security. I think I woldn't use it as I had a bad experience using it in the pa...

TJ

Are there features in MultiCharts that allow you to check Open Positions from PowerLanguage and place orders outside of a strategy? if you press [F1] , you can find all the position related EasyLanguage keywords: http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/download/file.php?mode=view&id=3892 not sure wha...

TJ

i'm using MultiCharts Discretionary Trader

You cannot customize indicators in MultiCharts Discretionary Trader,
you can only do that with the full version.

TJ

hi, can anyone help me in making a simple indicator of tacking the close of the current bar minus the close of the previous bar. I need this one to analyze volume , I transfer the total volume with dde and with the help of the indicator I can see what the volume in each bar. thanks. avi. are you us...

TJ

one tool that can help you with the logic... draw a flow chart.

TJ

Hi TJ:
...
Any ideas on how to reset PriceW and ShareW correctly?

Many thanks.

Hint:

read my post#6 again,
especially suggestion #2.

TJ

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SetStopContract; 

SetStopLoss(50 * 145);

setpercenttrailing( 50 * 195, 5);

5% trailing on HSI ???

That's hardly enough for spread !

If there is a gap opening in the afternoon session, the trail will be taken for sure.

Did you backtest with bid/ask?

TJ

I understand, but powerlanguage also contain a lot of functions. It would be helpful to see a description of these functions

can you name one?

I am sure the tech support would post the definition immediately.

TJ

this might help to visualize the different time keywords:

Programmer's data box
http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums ... a-box.html

48.32

TJ

PriceW = PriceW + (Close * (Upticks + DownTicks)); ShareW = ShareW + (Upticks + Downticks); If ShareW > 0 then IntrabarVWAP = PriceW / ShareW; The above code translates to the following: Intrabarpersist means to reset to zero on every tick. since Upticks + Downticks = Ticks, you can reduce the code...

TJ

What i want it to do is calculate the VWAP internally of each bar, in other words, calculate for each bar the following: IntrabarVWAP = Sum of (Price of trade X volume of trade ) / ( Sum of volume) When a bar opens it needs to calculate (Price of Trade x volume of trade ) for each trade in a bar, s...

TJ

Hi thanks for the reply. I will plot this on the same subchart as the underlying barchart using the same scale as the barchart. Plot1 is set to a left or righttick with a different color to the barchart or candelchart so that it appears in the body of each bar in the chart as a horizontal tick. Thi...

TJ

Hi, i am trying to calculate an intrabar VWAP, ie the VWAP of each individual bar which i will compare to the close of the bar to see if it is above or below the close etc.. I am using intrabarpersist for this and have tried it with minute, tick and range charts and every time the returned intrabar...

TJ

Thank you Dave. In my environement this silly signal will produce the error: [IntrabarOrderGeneration = false] variables: aaa(0); aaa=PosTradeEntryPrice(0,1); if currentbar=100 then buy this bar on close; Signal properties: Commission 0 Slippage 0 Init capital 100000 Interest rate 2 Max number of b...

TJ

...
ps. they should be at the very end of your code.

Hi TJ,

... I don't think end of code or beginning makes any different as I am using minute bar....

as you wish.

TJ

Hi, ... Also, there is no way to turn off the setstoploss, I just amend my code to temporary increase the stop loss and trailing to a level that will not trigger during lunch time. I am not sure it can address the issue or not. I will test it tomorrow. Any better idea to fix the problem? Condition9...

TJ

Sorry TJ, I mean condition, my code is right after variable declaration. Do you mean your following codes are not inside a condition? Condition99 = Time of this bar < 1159 or time of this bar > 1331 ; If Condition99 then begin SetStopContract; SetStopLoss(50* LossTarget); setpercenttrailing( 50 * P...

TJ

Hi TJ, Thanks but my code is at the beginning not inside the strategy . The problem is that the stop loss and stoppercenttrailing execute when it got a zero price noise from IB data even I set the price based on volume change. That's why I believe the setpercenttrailing function got the data from I...

TJ

Hi, I think there is some bugs in the setstoploss and setpercenttrailing working with IB data. I am using TWS to trade HSIF. In my data source setting, I already set generate new tick if volume change. Also, in my chart, I am using the 1 minute trade price based on volume change. My chart showing d...

TJ

the logic:

1. find out the string length

2. check to see if the left-most character is a " "

3. remove the " " by copying the right-most number of characters from the string.

Hope this helps.

TJ

Hello

I got a blank

Is there a function to remove space at the beginning of a string like trim or Clean in Excel?

Martin

Press [F1] and you will see
all of the string-related keywords at your disposal:

TJ

Henry, Thank you. I investigated it was the 7 Charts which was eating ram. I reduced the charts and it reduces the load. But still Ram increase around 100 mb in 2-3 days time with 3 charts and continue to increase. Which mean that Multicharts need to re-look on this issue because For strategy tradi...

TJ

Hi, For strategies LIMIT orders does not have any slippage. Is there any Stop order which make sure we get the exact price? Normally stop orders are converted to market order when market touch that price. But I don't want order to get converted in market order. I want to get the same price on which...

TJ

If I'm limited to one column I would like that column to include the values for 'myvariable' at every tick. How can I do it? EasyLanguage Essentials Programmers Guide Dynamic Arrays.... pg 42 EasyLanguage Reference Guide CHAPTER 2 - The Basic EasyLanguage Elements Understanding Arrays.... pg 41 htt...

TJ

TJ, I'm assuming the exact number of cells can not be predetermined as the number of ticks per bar will vary from one bar to another. (I think this means it needs to be a dynamic array???) At every TICK (of the lower timeframe bar) I would like to be able to reference 1. the current close and 2. th...

TJ

Hi TJ, I'm not really sure what you mean by "how many cells do you think you would need for this array?". I would like to store info at every tick then reference it later. Cheers Champski this image might help: http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums/attachments/56/14751d1257019257-array-easylangua...

TJ

Hi, First time user of the app, and I got somewhat basic question. Is it possible to save several chart template (including studies, formats, etc) and then apply them, so I don't have to format my new charts all over again? Thanks. There are 2 way you can do it: 1. File > Copy Window This operation...

TJ

The OP's issue (and his original question) is, WHY does it print when marketposition was not equals to zero.

He wasn't looking for a work around, but an explanation.

TJ

I have a signal that runs something like this: If MarketPosition = 0 Then begin If condition1 = true and condition 2 = true then begin buy next bar at market; print("order executed"); end; end; When applied to a chart lets say it takes 10 trades, yet the print will print out hundreds of lines sayin...

TJ

Hi, I am trying to create a system that uses 2 data series and uses IOG. i.e 10 minute (data1) and 5 minute (data2). My signal will calculate values, based on a formula, at every tick on the 10 minute bar. What I would like to do is be able to store the value at every TICK for the entire duration o...

TJ

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3) it seems the window focus is locked. So when price go below or above the Y-legend i have to resize the window. How can I make that auto-size?

right click on the price scale... select reset.

TJ

So nobody's having this issue?

I've also tried it with 'FileAppend' instead of 'print' and get the same issue.

I am using IOG (Intrabar Order Generation) so maybe its something to do with that?

Cheers,

IOG would make it print on every tick while the conditions are true.

TJ

Yes, I am testing with demo at the moment. I ask it just because I saw a few comments about intra bar order generation is not stable and therefore want to confirm my coding logic inline with the intra bar logic. with the limited information you have provided, it is difficult to give an assessment. ...

TJ

Hello Anybody is aware obaout a solution to keep IB, TWS alive without being shut off once per day. I was using IB Gateway to do so, and it is fine. Problem, with it I can't see my order nor transactions in real time. So i would prefer to keep using TWS. Any info appreciated Martin There are a numb...

TJ

Hi, I am currently using 1 minute bar for my trading. My strategy would like to place a stop limit order good until end of the 1 minute bar but not next tick once the condition is met. I am not sure the effect of Intra bar generate within signal. Here is the sample of code I would like to use. Can ...

TJ

note: Anyone who is using RAM disk should also have a UPS for his computer.
This is to prevent any data corruption due to power outages.

TJ

Thanks for the reply TJ, tried that couldn't get it to work though.... I went into symbol mapping deleted MIBSX from the exchange and that allowed me to place orders. Unusual but when i go back into symbol mapping MIBSX;NYMEX is still there. Over my head but it appears to be working all good now.Ma...

TJ

from an order in TWS that worked ;
ExDestination= NYMEX;

the orders from multicharts that don't work;
ExDestination= MIBSX;

How do I change exchange destination ?

You should delete the symbol and add it again.

You can select the exchange when you add the new symbol.

TJ

see my note at the post above: you do not see <<== Cross CCI ==>> in the audit trail because it was not Lastbaronchart. I realize it's Lastbaronchart ...you have to do it realtime or do it with the Multicharts Playback mode so you can see the order being triggered as it plays back. Please try it in...

TJ

On your screenshot the strategy did not actually cause any entry long, that is one of the problems I am having with Multicharts. It misses it sometimes. Can you do one where you actually enter long on your platform? see my note at the post above: you do not see <<== Cross CCI ==>> in the audit trai...

TJ

1. We have established that the code works when the trendline is at zero. ie. MultiCharts is capable of performing such kind of task. 2. Next, we have established that the calculation of TVAL is at error when the trendline is set to 10. ie. this is a formula error. 3. there is only one thing left to...

TJ

Thanks, When I removed the * PriceScale from code I get this error... ------ Compiled with error(s): ------ Compile error errLine 0, errColumn 0, errLineEnd 0, errColumnEnd 0 causal study: (Function) If you need help with coding, Please post the code that caused this error. ps. this is a coding err...

TJ

TJ,
I used the same instrument, same indicator, same subgraph...
Have you tried this strategy on your Multicharts machine? if not please try it and tell me if it works as expected.

see attached.

note:
you do not see <<== Cross CCI ==>> in the audit trail because it was not Lastbaronchart.

TJ

I did read the book you mention ...but there it says you are supposed to have the semicolon at the end... I think there is a problem with the Multicharts Platform, The very same code works perfect in TS... I meant you are supposed to have the semicolon at the end. There must be something else in yo...

TJ

Thanks, When I removed the * PriceScale from code I get this error... ------ Compiled with error(s): ------ Compile error errLine 0, errColumn 0, errLineEnd 0, errColumnEnd 0 causal study: (Function) Did you remove the semicolon at the end? I would suggest that you start with this ebook: Getting St...

TJ

Or I can change the pricescale to 1? What does the PriceScale reffer to? Do you have in the website instructions as to how to debug a strategy? Do not change the PriceScale, it is a set value for each instrument. It is not broker specific, but they can provide the value for you. Here's some reading...

TJ

Sorry about that ... debugging has never really been my forte.. Do you have in the website instructions as to how to debug a strategy? Attached find screenshot as requested. Looks like the trendline value "TLVal" is off for some reason, and obviously never crossed thru...Really don't know the solut...

TJ

It varies for AUDJPY is 1/1000 I am not using a broker as I said before it is only chart trading right now. Data is from TS. By the way I am using the same code on TS and works fine... So there must be a Multicharts Chart or Platform Setting I need to change. Is there a specialist from Multicharts ...

TJ

I am trading Forex EURUSD, AUDUSD, AUDJPY.. Attached find screenshot of the Scaling settings The PriceScale is set in the QuoteManager : 1. right click on the symbol 2. select Edit Symbol 3. under Settings tab, select Price Scale . Please check with your broker for the proper price scale setting fo...

TJ

What instrument you are trading?
Please check your PriceScale.

TJ

TJ, Thanks, Sorry about that, I am using this code this time... .. As you can see in the attachments, it works fine when the trendline is at zero but when the trendline is located somewhere else it does not work. See the TLVal numbers in the Output seem somewhat strenge. Thanks again... Please test...

TJ

ps. I see other audit trails in the list. are you running multiple strategies in the chart? For debugging purposes, you should remove all the other charts/indicators from your testing environment so that you can concentrate on finding the error. pps. the code you use is not the 20110904 1224 edition...

TJ

1- Trndline is at 0.
2- Code used as posted (note edited on 20110904 1224)
3- Attached screenshot as requested

I see impeccable timing.

Can you identify the error you see?
can you describe it bar-by-bar (with time stamp reference)?

Please see my notes on attached chart.

TJ

TJ, Attached below is the screenshot of the entry and the output trail... As you can see the TL-LE Entry was triggered 3 bars before the CCI crossed the Trendline, this is constantly happening. Also constantly happening is the trigger a few bars after the trendline as in the video shot attached abo...

TJ

I tried real time but still misses a few entries not sure why. I also want to ad a condition... to enter when the trendilne is green, but it is not compiling for some reason, I'm sure I'm missing a statement. See code below. Thanks again... ... before we go any further, you have to post the audit t...

TJ

CPU benchmark to help you select your computer Below is an alphabetical list of all CPU types that appear in the charts. Clicking on a specific processor name will take you to the chart it appears in and will highlight it for you. Results for Single CPU Systems and Multiple CPU Systems are listed se...

TJ

I have same problem with mbtrading data also. I did not have problem until I upgraded to the last update. So how could it be the data? With the information provided, you can't tell for sure, that's why you should go to online chat with tech support, so that they can look at your system in real time.

TJ

Thanks, It misses a few entries but seems to have improved with the updated code. I will try it tonight with Forex Real Time to see if that works better. Thanks again I did not change your logic, so the result should not have changed (or improved). I have merely moved the print statement (the audit...

TJ

1. who is your data provider---OEC 2. what instrument you are charting-ES or any instrument, its same.Eurusd all similiar problem. MCVolumeProblem1.png MCVolumeProblem1.png 3. what is the chart resolution-Minutes 4. what is the volume indicator-Standard Volume indicator that comes with it. 5. are y...

TJ

I have been having problems with volume indicators plotting as should. It plots when I first load a chart then stops plotting as chart is live. You can refresh the chart and it fills in the volume again. Please help. basic questions: 1. who is your data provider 2. what instrument you are charting ...

TJ

are the numbers correct? the print numbers match the actual entry rather than at the location of the trendline break as shown in the video attached above. TJ thanks for your help, can you try it on your machine to see if you get similar results? Thanks again... Please try this modified code. inputs...

TJ

TJ, Yes, I use Intraday charts. I cann't refresh charts to reduce the number of bars because then AutoTrading will turn off and I have to re-Start autotrading and enter each open position manually. Note: I use Syns autotrading mode and that does not work with the feature which can assume the chart ...

TJ

do you have the print out for

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Print (D, T, "Cross CCI", TLPrice, "LineVal", TLVal );

are the numbers correct?

TJ

Hi, I have found a problem in Multicharts that if you keep it running it will increase Ram usage with the passage of time and kept increasing if you keep running multicharts. Now this issue get worse if you are running multicharts with 10 charts and more than 1 week time. I checked Multicharts keep...

TJ

I am trying the strategy (see code below) to enter long when the CCI crosses up thru the manually drawn Trendline. I am not sure why it is given me a delay entry. I've tried a few different times...It is entering 5 or 6 bars after breakout as shown in video playback below. Please advice. Thanks inp...

TJ

Hi, Why can't I use the plot command in a signal. As an example, I have a entry signal that uses a Buy on Stop order type. The actual buy price is a variable that is carried over from one bar to the next. When executing the line with the Buy order, I would like to plot this Buy Stop order price on ...

TJ

I'd like to add two questions to this: I was planning to update TWS this weekend to the version ilt0000 uses, but judging from his comment this is not a good idea? A more general question is: does MultiCharts advise to update the standalone IB TWS as soon as there is a new TWS version available, or...

TJ

this might give you an leg up in understanding date/time:
Programmer's Data Box
http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums ... a-box.html

TJ

Hello I want to create a string to represent the ending date and time of a bar Date string = YYYMMDD Time string = HH:MM:SS. To start i use: DatetoString(Date) return: 4941-07-16 // date = 2011-09-01 TimeToString (Time) return 00:00:00 // time = 09:45 Obviously it is not the proper way since the ou...

TJ

Thanks for your reply Henry. I've given you the sell stop order as an example but you're right I should have copied / pasted the line for the buy stop. The problem is clearly the 8,5 pips difference between the stop order issued and the filled price. This is an Intreactive Brokers demo account, do ...

TJ

Hello community, I tried to use a 1-Tick-Chart in ES with datafeed IB.When I compare this chart with the times&sales of IB I get a massive difference. Looking to the "tick"-data in Quotemanager I found only 1 tick data per 1 second while in IB T&S there are 5 or more ticks per the same second. In t...

TJ

125 Is it possible to color chart background,if price>MovAvg,then color chart background Blue Regards Milton You cannot change the chart background color through EasyLanguage, but you can mimic it. see example here: Paint the Town Red http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums/trading-indicators/5721-p...

TJ

Please use code tag when posting codes. It makes reading codes easier.

TJ

note different brackets.

TJ

Thanks, I like the second option If LastBarOnChart then Value5 = TL_New_self ( D, T, 116, D[100], T[100], 116); but when I insert the indicator in the chart it does not plot the Trendline at all. Am I missing something? Thanks If you need more help, you have to give more information. A line by itse...

TJ

Hello I want to test some data when last bar as ended. To do so, I use If barStatus[1] = 2 then begin... Problem is I got IOG = True. Then my tested bar is done on every tick. How do I test for ended bar (BarStatus[1] = 2 ) when IOG = True Hope I'm clear enough Martin you cannot use [1] on BarStatu...

TJ

In the screenshot below I have a Price Barchart with its values on the Right Axis and an indicator (CCI ploted in Magenta) with its values in the Left Axis. The PL code below plots the Trendline in Cyan at value 116 based on the Price Barchart values. My question is how do I modify the PL code (sho...

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Not sure whats going on here but at 3:55pm *on the dot* everyday like clockwork MC slows to a crawl, cpu usage skyrockets and the q/s thing on bottom right of the screen turns red at 2900ish/3 or 6 How do i fix this? The q/s is showing you how many quotes are in the queue, and how many seconds dela...

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Thanks TJ,

I am running Vista and dimension4 won't work with it.
...

I am using Vista; according to their webpage, it is supported by dimension4.

TJ

Thanks TJ, I am running Vista and dimension4 won't work with it. I am currently in Asia - opposite end of NY (even though I am synching with EST). Distance from IB servers - that might be a reason as you suggest, but I am not sure. Interestingly, I noticed that if I first change time manually on my...

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Hi, I am using 2 signals (sig1 and sig2) in my MC7 trading strategy. I want sig1 to read the value of a variable from sig2. How do I do this without combining the 2 signals into one? Am I talking about using a global variable? If so, how do I do it? Cheers Champski You will need to use Globalvariab...

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I use dimension4 to sync my PC clock.
The time matches the TWS time to the second.
http://thinkman.com/dimension4/index.htm

The time delay can depend on the distance (hops) you are from the IB server.

TJ

If you want to do trendline trading,
have you looked at this code?

Trendline Trader
http://www.tradersxchange.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=673

TJ

TJ Both indicators are scaled to the instrument When you click and hold the cursor at the last bar, the hint window should pop up. What do values you see on the indicators? Values are differents Nuno if the values are different, the problem is in your indicators . Please check your code again. I am...

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Is it possible to get price to stay in the viewport without resetting the scale? The reason I changed the scale in the first place remains.

Thanks,

MF.

Right click on chart,
select "Format Instruments",
under "Scaling" Tab
select "Movement Size".

TJ

Hi- Just got the app working and have been playing with it. I notice that when I increase the width of my candlesticks, and then scroll left or right, the price isnt kept visible if it drops off or rises above the visible price scale on the chart (if that makes sense). If price has gone out through...

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Thank you TJ for the 2 indicators, Max bars back set to auto detect the first indicator is display from barnumber 7 and the second indicator from barnumber 205 Nuno probably you did, but doesn't hurt asking... Have you checked to make sure both indicators are scaled to the instrument? When you clic...

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Hi where is the error the 2 indicators have the same code but not same value I have just ran a test with your codes, the values are the same. see attached. The thick cyan line is the xaverage from your first indicator, and the red line (overlay) is from your second indicator. https://www.multichart...

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TJ I am trading Futures, Emin SnP. Yes, i mentioned the situations; a) Limit orders Must not be filled partially b) if not filled limit then should be canceled at exchange close time at 3:15 pm Awaiting Faraz: What you have is a general idea. To turn the idea into specific executable instructions, ...

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Hi, I want that my limit orders should not get partial fill. It should be filled completely or wait to get filled so that my strategy stay on one direction. I have been told to use Fill or Kill orders but my broker is saying that FOK orders mean that they will be canceled immediately if not get fil...

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I put a request for a new function : PlaceOrder This function is available in EasyLanguage and is described on page 270 of https://www.TS.com/support/books/pdf/EL_FunctionsAndReservedWords_Ref.pdf It allow to send in a single line a complete order that may include - Stop Entry price - If execute, a...

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Thanks for that, it would be great if the JHM indicators were built into Multicharts.

Most of them are already available as indicators:
PRV, Lateral, Squeeze, etc.,

TJ

Is it possible to remove the gap between the close of the previous trading session with the open on the current trading session.

Thanks

are you looking for the Hershey indicators?

try this one:
Shifted
http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums ... ifted.html

69.36

TJ

Absolutely agree, the minimum is to have a description of the reserved words, the funtions, indicators and signals. This is a real lack. Just press [F1] ... you will find the description, explanation, and usage example to 99.99% the reserved words there. The rest of the 0.01% is a moving target -- ...

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Hey guys, any update on this feature?

I saw as example a spread on the same symbol, so frontmonth vs soon to be frontmonth for example.

Can one also setup for example ESU11- YMZ11?

TIA,
cosmic

you can easily do this with the code posted above.

TJ

Hi Dave, I have never found this to work properly. In my case, I have simply tried to plot the daily 10 ema on a 15 min chart, and it doesn't plot properly. I have reported this in the past (as have others) and the response I have received has been related to differences in the scale, which I never...

TJ

Hi TJ,
...

What will you suggest in writing MFT indicators without using array?

...

using data2 is the simplest solution.

TJ

Hi TJ, If I want to use MTF trading strategy or a indicator in Multichart, I got to load a subchart 2 which has a different timeframe. In my strategy, I got to use data2 in my signal to generate signals. I cannot do a optimisation on the "timeframe" to see which combination is the best. ... you can...

TJ

Hi TJ, ... How do you use GlobalVariables, or ADE to transfer data between charts? do a search in this forum, there are a few threads on the topic. also see: http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums/trading-indicators/6023-global-variable-v2-2-a.html http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums/trading-i...

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Will be very good to have it. In fact, MTF (Multiple Time Frame) strategies or indicators are not so easy to write. Because we have to use Array to compute a new set of OHLC before we can use it. I believe there may be less than 5% of the traders know how to program this unless you have programming...

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I don't actually want to change the length of a moving average - that was only a hypothetical example. The broader point is to have indicators that are capable of varying their inputs on the basis of another indicator's reading as of the current bar. Is this possible?? YES YES YES... that's the who...

TJ

First post here - just want to say that I'm very happy with MultiCharts so far and glad i went with this platform as opposed to some of the others that are out there. For what I need I think it'll really get the job done. My only experience with programming is with TS a handful of years ago, and qu...

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Hi TJ, I am trying to review the differences between condensed data charts vs realtime data charts. Condensed I mean refreshed charts every 5 seconds or so. Thereafter, I would like to test and learn more of the actual difference you spoke of regarding the NCT charts, etc. Thank you. mno I do not u...

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Hello, I am refreshing my charts via a keyboard macro every other 5 seconds and MC crashed within the first hour so I am trying to refresh every other 10 seconds and see if that's more stable. My questions are: 1. What is the fastest / most stable ways to refresh charts? Are my options only via the...

TJ

Before careful when backtesting with non-time based charts, especially range based chart... they simply don't do well, not because of MultiCharts... use any charting program and you will get the same inconsistency. One of the problem is, range based charts are hindsights. Let me explain: on a time b...

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Hello I'm already coding using flowcharts, on a traditional way. But I'd like to step forward coding with bracket orders in order to get faster responses in choppy markets. The other advantage of using bracket orders is that I'm protected against data connection losses. I can even send all my brack...

TJ

on complex logic, especially on strategy that requires multiple orders,
you will find coding a lot easier if you start with a flow chart.

TJ

Hi, I would like to access overnight data for an indicator which should be plotted on a day session chart. Is this possible? I tried to add a second data series with overnight data and hide it, but the result is a big time gap in the day session chart. You can set up a second chart with the overnig...

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Does anybody know how to or can show me an EL code snippet or direct me to another thread link. I want to create a strategy where I enter long when an indicator crosses up a specific value. This value tho I want it to be dynamic so I can change it manually via text object on the chart window, rathe...

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two questions: 1. how indicator values and trading algorithms are calculated in OOS. plz see my attachment for detail. 2. How trade is managed in OOS. If I have a open position in the first OOS session, MC will let it open or close this position at the end of the OOS session. If MC will keep the op...

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I developed a trading system that backtests super, just looks at the strategy analysis picture. However on a trail account results were somehow different. To much though. At what parameters do i need to look to say the back test is reliable.? this post might help: https://www.multicharts.com/discus...

TJ

This code does not work in MC 7 I did install GV version 2.2 variables: MyBigString( "" ) ; If barnumber = 100 then begin Print ("My GV string is: "); MyBigString = "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this " + "continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to...

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Just subscribed to multicharts quarterly license. But only demoworkspace shows up and FXCM is not included in the list of datasources. So I can't really use it to do any trading. How I can solve this problem? see this post: https://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8485&p=40051&hil...

TJ

The problem is how to liquidate my positions without getting reversed by MC automatically? your liquidation code should be able to do that without error. Can you draw a flow chart to illustrate your logic? I find out the problem myself. thx any way. pal As a mutual beneficial community, you should ...

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TJ, Yes, this is the missing bar or should I say, this is the gap in the chart. Why???? Neil. I don't know why. I can see the gap, but according to the time axis, there is no missing data. The previous bar is 14:55, and the next bar is 15:00. You should let technical support see it in live chat.

TJ

TJ, Thanks for your input. In reality I'm not trying to become an expert in ELD coding. While I want to learn I'm just trying to resolve the indicators and strategies I need withouth going to great lenghts. The forums here are very nice but don't seem to answer the questions I have. OK, I see the p...

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Hi, Occasionally I get missing bars on the 5min chart. These seem to coincide with no price change on the last minute of the bar. The last 1min bar of this period had trades, there is volume for this bar. Regardless, the preceding 4min bars that make up the missing 5min bar, all have trades and pri...

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Thanks, I've been looking for a Power Language (ELD coding) teacher... I've seen all the documents and videos available, but there are some specific questions I need help within developing code. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks Seeing the document is not enough, you have to read them, study them, an...

TJ

Another 5min bar missing yesterday.
They are there on the tick, 1min but there is a gap in the 5min.

Neil.

Do you have 2 data series in the 5 min chart?

TJ

The problem is how to liquidate my positions without getting reversed by MC automatically?

your liquidation code should be able to do that without error.

Can you draw a flow chart to illustrate your logic?

TJ

it is easier to go the other way...

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if time < lasthour then

begin



   // put your trading logic here



end

else



    // liquidate your positions

TJ

Dear MC Team, could you please add the PVR: http://www.csidata.com/studies/Price_Volume_Rank.html http://www.iqbroker.com/technical-indicators/price-volume-rank.aspx?id=Indicator_1711 to the indicator data base of MC in the next release? That would be great! all you have to do is type in the few li...

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p.s.

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xaverage(close of data2,lengthTrendAvg)

should be written as

xaverage(close, lengthTrendAvg) of data2

see post #5
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6929

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please use code tag when posting codes. It makes reading codes easier. I have added the tags for you below: [IntrabarOrderGeneration = true] inputs: lengthTrendAvg(52), lengthBreakout(13), lengthClose(4); {***************************************************************************************} if xa...

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1. Please use tag when posting codes. It makes reading easier. 2. Please describe what do you mean by "doesn't seem to work"? no plot? plot the wrong number? compile error? or something else??? Please copy and paste the error message if there is one. 3. Please post a screen shot if it can help you e...

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Howdy all! I have coded a simple trend system, consisting of a long term moving average element with a breakout element based on weekly end-of-day data, and a "close of data1/close of data2" chart showing the trade executions on the daily data. But I have hit a sticky point. The system executes a "...

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note: Please use

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 tags when posting codes. It makes reading codes easier.

ps. I have added them for you this time.

TJ

When learning or testing an autotrade strategy,
please always use a simulated account to try out the logic and order processing.

InteractiveBrokers' demo system is free, and it does not require registration.

TJ

note: Please use

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 tags when posting codes.  It makes reading easier.

ps. I have added them for you this time.

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... 2. A native chart pattern recognition feature. Actually there is just a few indicators that can detect only a few basics patterns (double bottom/top, head & shoulder and penant). If you go on the Bulkowski website (http://thepatternsite.com/), you can see there a lot more. Only his old program ...

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... - A feature that allows to retrieve financial ratios (EPS/EBIDTA ...) from some financial providers and to plot it on a chart. (I do not know if such providers exists in America?) It would be then possible to use these financial ratios in your powerlanguage formula. ... :) I remember seeing an ...

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...
- A feature to import/convert MQL files? (MT4/MT5) in PowerLanguage.
Or a way to use them? Same with c# of NT? Maybe more interoperability with others softwares?

The languages have different structure, designed with different philosophy,
thus they are not line-by-line translatable.

TJ

...

- An easy to put automatic trendlines on your own indicators or on oscillators (rsi, tsi, cci...).

These are already done,
The codes are on web; I don't have the links handy, I will post them if I come across them again.

TJ

The issue is not the maximum bars per chart but the maximum bars per DAY or trading session. I already have HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\TS Support\MultiCharts\Shaper\MaxBarsCount at 20,000,000; the limit of 1,000,000 bars per DAY (ie trading session) remains regardless. What is your chart resolution...

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There appears to be a 1,000,000 bar limit on bars per trading interval (i.e. per day of trading). Some very active symbols can currently exceed this, resulting in the first part of each day being dropped from the chart when it is reloaded. What registry entry do I change to correct this? see post #...

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In order to improve MultiCharts, I think it is important to present our ideas and our desires. So here are some features I'd like to see in MultiCharts! Vote for me and also post your features! :) 1. A feature that allows you to draw trend lines, supports and resistances natively. You click on a bu...

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TJ, Thanks, I'm not sure I follow you, can you give me an example. Your concept is simple, but coding it will take days. Explaining it (ie teaching) will take even longer. If you are not sure on how to set up a variable, may I suggest you start from post #1: https://www.multicharts.com/discussion/v...

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TJ Thanks for responding. The current ELD strategy code enters long at ALL Trendline breaks at "o" as shown in screenshot. Basically what I want to include in the strategy is a filter so I only enter when the Trendline is broken if the previous Pivot Low before trendline break is higher than the Pi...

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I don't know... ... is there a place I can look that up? ...

Press [F1]

most of the answers are there.

TJ

I don't know... ... is there a place I can look that up? I am a rookie at this stuff but trying to learn. I would think that marketposition[1] is either -1 (short trade) 0 (no trade) or 1 (long trade) one bar ago... I am not familiar with the use of marketposition(1) see the first 2 posts https://w...

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If the last trade was a losing trade then add that trade count to a cumulative total of losing trades. For example today there are 4 losing trades so far i.e. counter = 4 There are a few errors. Let's start with the first one. What is the difference between these 2 keywords? marketposition[1] marke...

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thanks for helping but that wasn't it...

the netprofit code isn't working.. took it out and it counts fine

Can you write out in plain English what you would like the logic to achieve?

TJ

how come this isn't working? vars: counter ( 0 ); If marketposition = 0 and marketposition[1] <> 0 and netprofit < netprofit[1] then begin counter = counter + 1; end; counter isn't counting but netprofit is changing 1. please use code tag when posting codes. 2. MarketPosition(PosBack) <-- note brac...

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TJ and JoshM here again the code: i forgot one line : MyValue = WiMA.Hausse / WiMA.Baisse; Compilation impossible I use MultiCharts Version 7.0 Release (Build 4510) Inputs: Price(Close), Macd.Length(5), Wilder.Length(10); Variables: Dema1(0), X1(0), X2(0), Hausse(0), Baisse(0), WiMA.Hausse(0), WiMA...

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In the EL strategy below, the strategy triggers buy orders when the trendlines are crossed up by the indicator (see screenshot). I want to FILTER OUT instances when the indicator is NOT doing higher lows. (see trendline to the far left in the screenshot) The 2 trendline crossings on the right in th...

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Thanks TJ

is it possible to refer calculations on Data2 and then executing on data series 1?

This could be a work around for my logic.

regards

p

Please read point #5 in post #4 above

Please also read post #4 here:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6929

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Hi i created an indicator but i have an error: "Error un study: {EXCEPTION} Opération en virgule flotante non valide " Can someone help me ? thanks here is the indicator: Inputs: Price(Close), Macd.Length(5), Wilder.Length(10); Variables: Dema1(0), X1(0), X2(0), Hausse(0), Baisse(0), WiMA.Hausse(0)...

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I am trying to write some code for simple Standard Deviation Entries. This would be on current bar +/- X SD there would be Long limit order and a short limit order on the current bar Here is the code I have written code someone with more coding skills then me take a look and help me to correct this...

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Hello CrazyNasdaq, Thank you much for your insight and thoughts. I am always learning and I totally agree that I am behind in getting the proper data feed and maximizing my chances. As for the excel DDE, I wish I had access to the fast fix protocol as you have enlightened. Unfortunately, I am overs...

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What is the "Realtime-history matching"? Please explain to me. Regards A.See This option is used when you have more than one data series, and you want to synchronize the ticks between the data series. When this option is checked, MultiCharts would wait to calculate a study until a tick is received ...

TJ

please sign in to the main forum and re-post the question over there.

TJ

Anybody else having problems with the "SetProfitTarget" function? {profit target code snippet} variable: profitTarget(0), targetPrice(0); {The profit target function is "NOT" 100% accurate "ALL" of the time} SetProfitTarget(profitTarget); {This profit target code is 100% accurate "ALL" of the time}...

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

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2) Input elements -the 5 time slots - it doesn't matter what your inputs are, the VWAP value doesn't change. This doesn't make sense, as the day processes, VWAP should change because volume and price constantly change. - Why 5 time slots? the VWAP is reset everyday and at the time slots. So does th...

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Hello, Could anyone help me understand the VWAP reset indicator? 1) Input element Price - default is avgprice, how is this avgprice calculated? avgprice is a built-in function. you can find the code in the PowerLanguageEditor. 2) Input elements -the 5 time slots - it doesn't matter what your inputs...

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Hello Maybe a simple question, but i did not resolved it I got a string "Text,Of,a string") I want to decode what is the characters number for each comma " , " Instr("Text,Of,a string"), "," ) will give me the occurrence of the first "," I need to get it for all " , " of the string. In Excel it is ...

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am running 32 workspaces/charts with 10years of historical Daily data - Daily Strategy 4 workspaces with Data 1 60min and Data 2 Daily over 10years - Hourly Strategy does this sound like a lot of data ? MultiCharts should be able to handle it. daily charts do not take up a lot of spaces. (250 X 10 ...

TJ

MultiCharts give a warning when the memory usage is at the 75% level.
This warning can be modified.
For more information.
see post #10
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6845

TJ

I have the following computer spec Windows 7, 8GB RAM, 64Bit, Quad , i5 CPU I am running alot of workspaces and a lot of historical data and sometime I am getting a message that MC is running out of memory - to reduce the number of bars.... Am thinking of getting more memory - will this fix the iss...

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I'm a little confused about Custom Futures (and data collection). Custom futures are virtue symbols; they have no data of their own. ... Would that also mean that the Custom Future changes the data of the individual future contracts from which it is "build" when a Back Adjustment Mode is selected, ...

TJ

Thanks TJ, I will give it a try. So simple when the nose is placed further than the problem

note: I have edited the code.

TJ

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if LSH1[1] <> PivotHighVS(1, High, 1, 1, 21) then

LSH1 = PivotHighVS(1, High, 1, 1, 21);

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