MultiCharts: Trading Software for Automated Trading and Backtesting

TJ

can I take cash instead? I already have MultiCharts.

TJ

don't forget, IB reboots its server once a day.
TWS connection will be lost momentarily (~30sec to 5 min).

reboot time:
USA server: ~ mid night ET
HK server: ~ 3:30am HK time

TJ

TS Smart Research

http://www.tsresearch.com/download/free_download/

TJ

Active Trader Magazine

Trading strategy and system code
http://www.activetradermag.com/index.ph ... ategy_code

System Code for Trading System Labs
http://www.activetradermag.com/code_TSL.htm

TJ

futuresmag.com
http://www.futuresmag.com/Pages/Futures ... guage.aspx

TJ

because of HDTV, a lot of the monitors come with 1080 vertical resolution. This is fine with small monitors (<20"), but it is too coarse for charting on a large monitor. especially for a precision program like MultiCharts. I would rather pay more for a higher resolution monitor. after all, it is for...

TJ

yes... pdf uses both graphics and text. The price performance is low with 3 port or 4 port cards. Get 2x 2 port cards if you have extra slot. If you plan on adding an extra graphics card, make sure you get the same brand and model. I know they say it is not necessary, but I have seen too many people...

TJ

#1: don't waste your money on expensive graphics cards. the so called "powerful" cards are for games, they are capable of 3D graphics: Modeling, layout and animation, ray tracing, ambient occlusion, continuous tone/texture rendering, etc. All of these features are NOT used by a charting software bec...

TJ

Hi TJ, Thank you for your help. I have attached a larger picture of what I would like to do. that illustration is much better. a picture is worth a thousand words. you do not need to calculate value1. simply plot this plot5(SlowK, "Bar High"); plot6(SlowD, "Bar Low"); set plot5 as Bar High , and pl...

TJ

Try this

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value1 = p2slowk-p2slowd; 

plot5(value1,"DIF"); 

plot6(value1,"DIF");

set plot5 as histogram,
and plot6 as Line

TJ

Hi TJ, Thank you for your reply. Sorry but I don't follow you :( What I wrote was probably not very clear. Basically I would like the histogram to plot between SlowK & SlowD. The histogram low is the lowest of Slowk & SlowD, and the histogram high is the highest between SlowK & SlowD. It changes at...

TJ

you have to add one more plot:

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value1 = p2slowk-p2slowd; 

plot5(value1,"DIF",white,1); 

plot6(-100,"DIF",white,1);

set plot5 as Bar High,
and plot6 as Bar Low

TJ

you should tag your orders

e.g.

Buy ("E1") next bar Open;

TJ

I found the attached divergence indicator on http://www.traderslaboratory.com and made a few modification to it. Notably substituting in stochrsi and getting the indicator to plot a divergence line on both the price chart and indicator for easier viewing. My question is, can anyone suggest a way to...

TJ

I attatched file... It's very useful.. I'm trying covert it.. still not working... could U help me........thx in advance.. It's very useful? you should at least give a description of what this code does, and a screenshot of how it looks like. if you have tried converting it, how about showing us so...

TJ

look under Strategy Properties > Properties

or,

press [F1]

then plug in "maxbarsback" into the search box.

TJ

Thanks for your reply.

please find attach 2 copy screens

only 1 trade with iog=true

is this a back test? or live trade?

TJ

I just tried and it works. but if I use, text_setsize, text_setborder, Text_setbgcolor it does not work why? and how? french je viens d'essayer et ça marche . mais si j'utilise , text_setsize,text_setborder,Text_setbgcolor cela ne fonctionne pas le décalage n'est pas pris en compte pourquoi ? et co...

TJ

hello MC suggested we could make a function that allows us to display a text on the right of the bar being + or - X (cm, pixel, bar etc. ..) Ideally would like a command but with the parameters of this one :-) Text_SetLocation (ObjectID, BarDate, BarTime, PriceValue) Text_SetLocation (ObjectID, Bar...

TJ

Good morning.
I have a compile error but I do not find it, could you help me
cordially
...

pls copy and paste the error message here.
or take a screen shot of the error.

pls also let us know your MC version, OS, etc.

TJ

hi .... how can i sort this mess out ? regards start with a flow chart... draw out all the permutations on how the numbers are assigned. make a grid on a piece of paper to represent your array... draw out the number flow: when and where do you want the numbers. Arrays are not difficult, but you hav...

TJ

Hi Tj, I know this may seem strange, it may sell instead of buying and vis versa In Multichart, the program work always fine : a buy in powerlanguage is a buy on the chart, and a sell is always a sell on the chart. But unfortunatly, sometime a communication problem appear between Multichart and IB,...

TJ

Good morning.

how to contact technical support by email?
cordially

here are different ways to contact TSSupport
http://www.tssupport.com/support/

TJ

Hi, From time to time I may loose Autotrader connection with IB. usually this happen after midnight, I agree this is a problem. From time to time, some order are a sell instead of a buy and vis versa, this is as well a problem . But, MC is improving constantly and I know that TSSupport are working ...

TJ

You should contact Tech support directly.

TJ

Hi,

where to find this tool order position tracker ?

It look amazing !!!!!!!!

File > New >

TJ

nice code.
thanks.

TJ

...
Excuse me for not expressing myself clearly. Please send us all log files using http://rapidshare.com/. You can make a multi-file rar as well.

I found Skype is the easiest method to transfer large files.

TJ

now that you have MultiCharts,
why would you want to use TS ????

text_setsize, text_setborder, Text_setbgcolor are MultiCharts specific keywords.

TJ

Change is Range...

they even rhyme !
I don't think that Change is Range.

I stand corrected...

your explanation is good.

TJ

Change is Range...

they even rhyme !

TJ

glad to be of help...
I hope in this EasyLanguage learning journey, you retain more hair than I do.

TJ

see this line here?

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for i = 0 to BidAskArraySz - 1

i is a reserved word in MultiCharts.

simply substitue i with something else and it should work.

TJ

you should always post your error message when asking for help.

TJ

again, my absent minded head shut down MC before looking at your chart...
will try ES again this morning.

TJ

can you post your code?

TJ

I have them running on HSI right now,
so far nothing on indicator #1 has fired.

TJ

I have not used this indicator in a while...
you have to experiment a bit to find the right fit.

TJ

it is good to know it works !

TJ

When tracking the elapsed time, I tried to identify the "Signal Start" (in a 5-min chart before counting the time), LEStart and SEStart in my code. But I don't know why the code doesn't work!! ... Can anyone kind enough to point out what mistake I have made!! I tested them on ES today... the indica...

TJ

2 steps forward, one step back...

MultiCharts should add a MC version of the keywords.

TJ

it is tricky... you have to read the instruction with a fine tooth comb...

TJ

you have to follow the installation instruction to the "T"....
otherwise you will encounter errors.

I would suggestion you to re-install the whole thing from the beginning.

TJ

When tracking the elapsed time, I tried to identify the "Signal Start" (in a 5-min chart before counting the time), LEStart and SEStart in my code. But I don't know why the code doesn't work!!... Can anyone kind enough to point out what mistake I have made!! I ran the code this morning, I saw signa...

TJ

I would take the manual's suggestion and not want to use SetExitOnClose in live trading. most broker/exchanges recommend you enter your last order at least 3 minutes before closing. you can try something like this: input: last.order.time(1723); if time > last.order.time then begin sell... buy to cov...

TJ

what symbol are you trading?

does it have an after hour session?

what is your chart resolution? 5min?

TJ

this is from someone's QM...

http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/attachmen ... id=2545887

TJ

I know, but there is no lookup for Zen-Fire or Mirus Futures...

sorry... did not realize there is no lookup for Zen-Fire.

TJ

the keyword "TIME" refers to the bar ending time of that particular chart.

at MC, press the [F1] key,

look under
PowerLanguage> Keyword Reference> Date and Time Routines

you will see a list of real time keywords.

TJ

you should NEVER input a symbol...
always insert symbol from data source using Look Up in QM.

do you know the root for your symbol?

TJ

do a search for Mirus or zen-fire on this forum.
there were many setup discussions.

TJ

my computer has been acting strange lately, I don't know if this is a beta 3 problem... In the " Format Studies " window when I click on the " Open Script " button, I get a " Can't Launch Program " error message. ok problem solved... I traced to the PLEditor Properties , it was set to Run as Admini...

TJ

my computer has been acting strange lately,
I don't know if this is a beta 3 problem...

In the "Format Studies" window
when I click on the "Open Script" button,
I get a "Can't Launch Program" error message.

TJ

I installed (for the first time) last Friday (2010/Apr/30) these GetAppInfo commands while using MC 6.0 beta 2. WaveTopDownLineB_Value = GetAppInfo(aiHighestDispValue) - 2; WaveTopDownLineT_Value = GetAppInfo(aiLowestDispValue) - 1; It was working properly in that it was putting the text strings at...

TJ

that leads to another question:

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

TJ

one possibility:

if you have multiple monitors of different resolutions,
and saved MC in one of the lower resolution monitors,
and then
start the computer again with only one monitor (higher resolution),
the tool bars might not reappear at the prev location.

TJ

... Actually this thread should probably be in the main forum since it is not a user contributed study/function. moderator's note: I am keeping all the codes and code discussions here, and leaving the main forum for MC operational issues. Most people prefer to post in the main forum; that is the co...

TJ

my understanding is, none of the MultiCharts people ever worked for TS. internally, MultiCharts is designed and structured differently than TS, they are two totally different program altogether. as to the compilation time, I haven't made a comparison, and I don't know if there is anything changed. b...

TJ

if need be, please post in French also... we use Google Translate.

http://translate.google.com

>

.

TJ

I have set up quotemanager to receive data from MB Trading (CME), and it seems I am also having data corruption problems...

have you tried View > Reload ?

TJ

Hi Mike, You said Thx MC team -- lots of new stuff in this beta it seems! Except when I first install beta3, I don't see any file in the program dir showing "what's new" in this release. Is there a "readme" somewhere that shows this? As an intraday discretionary trader, I see nothing new for me in ...

TJ

link color disappeared

TJ

Multicharts 6.0 Beta 3 feedback If you have tried the beta 3 and have an experience to share (good, bad or ugly), please post them here. note from Stanley Miller: http://forum.tssupport.com/viewtopic.php?t=6946 Dear MultiCharts Users, Multicharts 6.0 Beta is now available. We are starting beta-testi...

TJ

I've started using 64 bit hardware around 20 or so years ago (DEC and HP) but they were expensive back then. Now it's becoming common place. Let's hope MC fully utilizes the 64 bit architecture in the not too distant future. I should know better... I should add that retail 64 bit OS has been around...

TJ

When I'm running an automated strategy, and I compare the daily period results with what is actually happening with my account in IB, the results are fairly similar. However, if, at the end of the day, if I close my workspace and then open it again (i.e., it goes into backtesting mode), the results...

TJ

hardware and software take turns to play lead/catch up... 64 bit OS has been around for ~10 yrs, it is only recently (~2yrs?) that hardware is capable/affordable to make it worthwhile for the general public. old habits die hard; it will take some time for software conversion. 32 bit software will be...

TJ

Hey TJ, you missed the break command in the for loop. 99.9% about loops? I dumped my example in.

I left that out for you...

.

TJ

I have made some loop samples here:

All about loops...
http://forum.tssupport.com/viewtopic.php?t=7351

TJ

REPEAT

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HighPriceSum = 0;

BarNum  = -1;



Repeat

    BarNum  = BarNum  + 1;

    HighPriceSum = HighPriceSum + High[ BarNum ];

Until BarNum  = 9;

.

TJ

WHILE

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While Condition1 = True 

Begin

    Instruction1;

    Instruction2;

    Instruction3;

End;

example

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BarNum = 0;



While BarNum < 10 

Begin

    HighPriceSum = HighPriceSum + High[ BarNum ];

    BarNum = BarNum + 1;

End;

.

TJ

SWITCH (a cascade) Switch ( expression ) Begin Case case-expression: statements; Default: statements; End; example: Switch(Value1) Begin Case 1 to 5: Value2 = Value2 + 1; Case 10, 20, 30: Value3 = Highest(High,10); Case is > 40: Value3 = Value3 + 1; Default: Value5 = Value5 + 1; End; .

TJ

WHILE

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index = 0;



While

ArrayToSearch[index] < Highest_A( ArrayToSearch, Array_Size ){condition}

Begin

    index = index + 1;  {instruction to repeat untill condition is true}

End;



IndexOfHighestArray = index;

.

TJ

FOR For Counter = IValue To FValue Begin Instruction1; Instruction2; End; IValue = initial value FValue = final value or: For Counter = IValue DownTo FValue Begin Instruction1; Instruction2; End; example For BarNum = 0 To 9 Begin HighPriceSum = HighPriceSum + High[BarNum]; End; For BarNum = 9 DownT...

TJ

... hopefully this thread won't reach 99 posts like the previous one!

Many thanks!

you got your wish.

TJ

...and it seems there's a bug with the MaxBarsBack indicators will reference, as per my previous post.

can you give me a link to this thread?

TJ

...
If you have any ideas on how to work around this issue using Daily bars I would appreciate it ...

don't bang your head against the wall...

TJ

there is no such a thing as "accurate backtest results".

backtest is NEVER real.

there are 2 things you can achieve with backtest:
1. verify a concept,
2. test a segment of code

separating the two will save you some time and headache.

TJ

first thing first... to calculate a logic, you need data. eg. the last trading price (also called current price), previous close, 20 period moving average, etc., MultiCharts has no way of accessing future data . eg. tomorrow's opening. to incorporate the opening price into your calculation, you must...

TJ

...get better datafeed.

I don't know how or when the tick filter will screen the data.
would the bad tick hit your strategy before it is being filtered?

if you are concerned, you should add a filter in your strategy to prevent bad ticks.

TJ

for TS:

"buy/sell this bar at close" is for backtest only.
It is stated in the manual.
This order will not execute in live mode.

TJ

you can manually edit the data with QuoteManager.

TJ

if you are going to do intraday trading,
you should use intraday chart.

I would suggest this starting point:
do a search in this forum on intrabarordergeneration (IOG).

TJ

Hi,

is it possible to let MultiCharts automatically filter out bad ticks? For example if there is a price difference of x% or if last, bid or ask are 0?

Cheers,
Marc

not yet...

my understanding is,
this feature has been requested and is scheduled for a future release.

TJ

Andrew has stated in a number of posts
that he is OK with MultiCharts related vendors and consultants on this forum.

TJ

my internet connection always fades momentarily around midnight. maybe the ISP resets its routers too? you can use a network sniffer to isolate the problem, to see whether it is the internet connect that resets, or IB server that reboots. or, if nothing happens on the outside, then it must be someth...

TJ

I got the trendline values!

TJ

Hello, I'm trying to plot the indicator below (credits to TRO) and it works ok in TS but not in Multicharts... can anyone please give me a clue of where it could be wrong ... I'm guessing it's related to scaling. .... can you describe what do you mean by "does not work"? can't compile? error messag...

TJ

give this a try:

TJ

do you have maxbarsback on auto?

TJ

I haven't had time to try the code,
I will take a look at it later...

TJ

Hi TJ, Thanks for your reply. The following is the partial content of what I see after I downloaded it. Would you mind to post the Easy Language code for it? I have no idea how to save this kind of code, if it is a programming code; so I can import them using PL Editor. Many thanks. read my instruc...

TJ

now you know what I meant by...

It can be done; it is high school math, not rocket science... but it does take time.

This is not a one or two keyword operation.
It will take time to code the logic and the process..

I am glad you are still having fun.

TJ

ps. insert the code after this line:
tlprice= tl_new_S(

TJ

yes, that's correct.

try this...

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For bback = oPivotBar3 +1 to oPivotbar4 -1 

     begin 

          plot99( h, "Loop test");

     end;

set the plot to a cross, and see where the plots appear.

this step is to test your evaluation process...
to see which bars are checked.

TJ

much better...

now you have to get the loop components...
some reading of the manual/dictionary is required.

TJ

watistis ?

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tlslope = (oPivotPrice3 - oPivotPrice4) / AbsValue(oPivotbar3-oPivotBar4); //value of the slope

TJ

TJ, I am getting crazy. I could not get anything done with breaking down the logic and doing it line by line, and I have been breaking my head for like 8 hours on this... The first problem is: if I print the oPivotBarX values, I get values like 8-10 (oPivotBar4) and 1-2 (oPivotBar3), but the For lo...

TJ

Sure: ( 7 - 10 ) / ABS( 0 - 3 ) -3 / 3 = -1 Slope_M = -1 It means that for a move from x = 3 to x = 2, y decrease of 1. I read your graph from left to right, AY = 10, AX = 3, BY = 7, BX = 0. hah... my mind slipped. you must be wondering what the heck I am talking about. I am the one who needs to be...

TJ

Sure! Here you are: Variables: PointA_Y( 0 ), PointA_X( 0 ), PointB_Y( 0 ), PointB_X( 0 ), Slope_M( 0 ), TrendLine_AB( 0 ), PlotCondition( false ), NoPlotCondition( false ); PointA_Y = Low[oPivotBar4] ; PointA_x = oPivotBar4 ; PointB_y = Low[oPivotPrice3] ; PointB_x = oPivotBar3 ; Slope_M = ( Point...

TJ

Which configuration should be better: 1.) Desktop Intel i7 980X (6x 3.33 GHz) 2.) Server AMD DualCPU 2x Opteron 6186 (2x 12x 1.9 GHz)? this is personal opinion only... stay with Intel. And: how much RAM MultiCharts need? More RAM more better or are 8 GB of good RAM good enough for 1) and 2x6 GB goo...

TJ

Hello again ! Would you mind checking if the below is conceptually correct? I am trying to tell powerlanguage the values of each trendline point from barnumber 40 to 50, and I am not sure if a loop statement can achieve this. variables: PointA_y( 0 ), PointA_x( 0 ), PointB_y( 0 ), PointB_x( 0 ), Sl...

TJ

I hope this has provided you with plenty of leads to go on.

I will pick this up again tomorrow.

Enjoy!

ps. I can't stand those value1.

TJ

Yes :

oPivotBar4 = 3 and oPivotPrice4 = 10

oPivotBar3 = 0 and oPivotPrice4 = 7

you are on the right track... but you need to be a little bit more specific.

beginning price = Low[oPivotBar4]
ending price = Low[oPivotBar3]

.

TJ

Oh I see (thanks for your patience!). Is the below ok? tlslope = (oPivotPrice3 - oPivotPrice4) / AbsValue(oPivotbar3-oPivotBar4); value1 = oPivotPrice4*tlslope; if value1 >= low[oPivotBar4-1] then then tl_setstyle(tlprice,2) else tl_setstyle(tlprice,3); Well, as long as you put in your fair share.....

TJ

13. for the bar right after the oldest pivot point, add the slope value to the oldest pivot point value, and call it value1, and check if this value is higher than the low on the same bar. this is a loooooong winded sentence... with multiple actions in the same line. if you are going to get anywher...

TJ

I am trying to check the value of the bar just before the oPivotBar3: ... It does not work :( but am I on the right way? I can't see where #13 starts... I am not concerned with the complete code... I am only interested in only a small section of the logic. ie #13... because without this logic, the ...

TJ

you are rushing it... LOL slow down! focus on #13 onward only work on a 1 bar evaluation... if it works then you can put it in a loop. suggestion: do not use generic variables like Condition1 or value1. always create a meaningful name, because you will need it when you re-visit your code in 3 months...

TJ

I think you've got it...

now just focus on #13 onward...

see if you can code something.

TJ

ps. don't jump into the "loop" yet. inside the loop is your evaluation logic... this is the meat of your indicator. the loop is just a mechanism to repeat the evaluation multiple times. ie. work out the evaluation process first. start with the 1st bar after the beginning point. (or, you can work fro...

TJ

if you can write out your logic in plain English, I can give you a hand. try this format: 1. write out one thought at a time, 2. write out one action per thought, 3. write out one action per line (start a new line when you have a new action) this will help you to organize your thoughts into code-abl...

TJ

I would go through the EasyLanguage manual first... there are examples inside. try out different loops as exercises... then give this a try. don't just into coding yet. write out your logic in pseudo language first, because the computer is going to execute your instructions line-by-line, just like a...

TJ

ok, I see what you mean...

the TL kicks in not from the beginning point, but much later in the price oscillation cycle.

in that case you do need a loop to go back in time to evaluate each and every bar since the TL beginning point.

TJ

...
Would you like some screenshots?

yes, with lines and arrows and notes pls.

TJ

Sure, using TL_GETVALUE_S(), it "could" be: tl_new_s( tlid, d[oPivotBar1], time_s[oPivotBar1], oPivotPrice1, d[oPivotBar2], time_s[oPivotBar2], loPivotPrice2 ); if tl_getvalue_s( tlid, d[tldi], time_s[tlid])[1] > low[1] then tl_delete[tlid); Is it what you are asking me to do? For the calculations ...

TJ

Sure, using TL_GETVALUE_S(), it "could" be: ... Is it what you are asking me to do? For the calculations with the slope etc. I cannot figure out how to synchronise everything in the right time: the getvalue and the higher thna low condition :( But there is many bars between the two pivots points :(...

TJ

Hi TJ, All calculations are at end of bar, nothing update at every tick: no line is redrawn. It is a simple: if there is two pivot from where the computer can draw a line, BUT between those two pivots there is a low that is lower than the potential trendline, then don't draw the trendline. Many tha...

TJ

to make evaluation at EOB, use

if Barstatus = 2 then begin

TJ

not so quick... we are not programming yet, we have to hash out the logic first. 1. are you evaluating this at EOB (end of bar) or intrabar? 2. what do you want to do with the line in diagram 3 ? -- erase it? -- move it back to the prev bar? 3. what if things changed by EOB? e.g. the TL ended up bel...

TJ

I have to go out for a few hours.
I will let you think about it and I will pick this up later.
Have fun.

TJ

the question is...
what happens (or what do you want to do) when this occurs.

TJ

let's look at the evaluation process... in the beginning... when the TL is triggered, this is how the line looks like. http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/download/file.php?mode=view&id=2694 so far so good... then the next bar came... no problem, the indicator redraws the trendline. http://www.mul...

TJ

I calculate the slope, which is: ( 7 - 10 ) / ( 0 - 3 ) = -1 it means that for every increase in x, the value will go down by -1 10 at 3, 9 at 2, 8 at 1, 7 at 0. Is this correct? yes... you have got the idea. use pseudo programming language... (end point value - beginning point value) divided by th...

TJ

if you know the beginning point value is 10
and end point value is 7,

can you figure out how to get the intermediate values?

ps. no trigonometry is needed.

TJ

Hi TJ, Thank you for your replies. I have read and re-read the section on TL_NEW() in the Multicharts 20 times, but I cannot figure out how to get the value of the trendline if it is not drawn :( I understand that the trendline only gets an ID # when it is drawn. How can I use TL_GETVALUE() if I do...

TJ

next task:

expand this line:
2. THEN LOOK AT BARS FROM OPIVOTBAR1 to OPIVOTBAR2 (from where the computer will plot the divergence.

to find out the value at each bar.

TJ

Hi TJ, Sure. 1. IF DIVERGENCE THEN PLOT TRENDLINE (value3) 2. THEN LOOK AT BARS FROM OPIVOTBAR1 to OPIVOTBAR2 (from where the computer will plot the divergence. 3. IF A LOW IS LOWER THAN THE TRENDLIVE VALUE AT A GIVEN BAR BETWEN OPIVOTBAR1 AND OPIVOTBAR2 THEN DELETE THE TRENDLINE (value3). I would ...

TJ

Has anyone noticed this bug? I have a study that draws trend lines. When I move my cursor to certain points on the background, the mouse pointer changes from a arrow to a hand indicating there's an object there. However, there's nothing visible there. When I right click it tells me there's a trend ...

TJ

Or maybe I have to use an array to store the value of the trendline on each bar between the two points? I have also tried SP's solution (see the end): ... But I have no success so far :( may I suggest you to draw a flow chart of your logic... it will help you to see how the computer process your in...

TJ

re: scaling.

you can set the instrument scaling to not include indicators.

TJ

what is the plot style? line? dot? here are some of the things I do: 1. if the plot is a dot, I would set the plot value to zero. Then the plot would disappear from the chart. 2. set the plot color to getbackgroundcolor 3. if the plot is on another plot, then set the color to getplotcolor. HTH

TJ

yup... that's it.
Just copy the directory over to the new location
and MC will be able to read all your previously saved indicators.

TJ

see 2nd post of this thread http://forum.tssupport.com/viewtopic.php?t=6845 there are 2 folders... don't know which one you are referring to. Program folder it is located in c:\program files\TS Support\ User files This is where the database and indicators are stored. see above link for detail.

TJ

the code is still there.

just save the file to your computer,
then use the PLEditor to File > Import.

TJ

for IB data feed,
use server timestamps -> should be unchecked.

TJ

I am 100% convinced you are the web master! I never would have thought to try this.

now, only if I can make some money with this, I will retire tomorrow.

TJ

I just tried it with Super and our tests worked.

it is good to hear it works !!!

Bravo !

TJ

open 2 copies of the forum, and send PM from the 2nd copy. Just tried this TJ. It took the message. I guess we will find out if SUPER gets it. What really has me curious is what would make you think to try this. I don't think the problem is in the web server, maybe the problem is in the browser. Th...

TJ

Would you have a basic example, or a tutorial? I am looking through the Math & Trig help section, but still I find it difficult to project how to do it... This is not a one or two keyword operation. It will take time to code the logic and the process... as to the basics, a high school math textbook...

TJ

Actually, I would like the line not to be drawn if it has to go through a candle like on the screenshot. This is why I am asking if it is possible to make powerlanguage detect that the line is going through a candle. EasyLanguage is a flexible and power tool; you can pretty well ask it to do any an...

TJ

By chopping I mean that the trendline goes through the body/wick of a candle. You can see it circled in red on this new screenshot. I gather, although the chopped candle made a low, that low was not a "significant" low, and that a latter low is where the divergent point lies. Thus the line has to g...

TJ

what do you mean by "chopping"?

are you referring to the intermediate candles between the 2 points?
or
are you referring to the end points are too thick, covering part of the candle?

can you magnify the area and use an arrow to point out the specific "chop" that needs modification?

TJ

I had a few PM gone astray... into oblivion
also people have sent me PM that I never received.

try this...

open 2 copies of the forum,
and send PM from the 2nd copy.

TJ

like I said, can't tell if... I don't see the code, don't know the symbol, don't know the resolution, don't have a detail chart, don't know your intention, etc...

you think the code is the "same" as whatever...
I think I don't work in a vacuum...

TJ

CodeForTraders (paid indicators)

MultiCharts Code Catalog
http://www.codefortraders.com/MultiChar ... atalog.htm

TS Software Catalog
http://www.codefortraders.com/Tradestat ... atalog.htm

TJ

I'm running multicharts 6.0 beta into trading technologies and just ran into a snag. I need to pass a code through to TT from MC in FIX tag #2081 but there's no field for that. Can anyone from MC support please advise how to do this? thanks for a prompt response, you should contact technical suppor...

TJ

The lines also chop off the indicator sometimes... is there no way to tell powerlanguage how to detect that there is something on the way of the tl_new?

read the 1st line in the 6th post again...

TJ

press the [F1] key and check out these keywords: Sess1EndTime Sess1FirstBarTime Sess1StartTime Sess2EndTime Sess2FirstBarTime Sess2StartTime SessionCount SessionCountMS SessionEndDay SessionEndDayMS SessionEndTime SessionEndTimeMS SessionLastBar SessionStartDay SessionStartDayMS SessionStartTime Ses...

TJ

have you looked at ADX?

say, if ADX < 25 then do nothing?

or, if volume < XXX then do nothing?

or, if time = lunchtime then do nothing?

TJ

try this:

Code: Select all

var:

close1615(0);



if time = 1615 then close1615 = close;

TJ

Dear TJ, I am already using the "_s" extensions. The divergence line plots right, I am just trying to find how it could not plot if it has to go through the body of a candle before its end point. Many thanks, sorry... can't tell if you don't post your code. try this: right click on chart, go to For...

TJ

change the TL_NEW to TL_NEW_S.

all sub-minute and non time-based resolutions must use the _S suffixed keywords.

TJ

what is the chart resolution?

TJ

How can you spot functions using simple or series storage?
A nice article on the subject.

Good stuff.

Thanks for posting.

TJ

You can run as many instances of MultiCharts on the same computer as you like.

You can run up to 3 instances of TWS on the same computer,
however you can only log in to the same account once.

Don't know about 2 MutiCharts accessing 2 TWS...

TJ

Will there any advantages of using the new IB Gateway instead of the complete TWS?

1. data feed & backfills seems faster
2. You can get around TWS timed shutdown

TJ

Is it possible to turn on automatic order execution from signal code, if it is off?

Absolutely NO !

TJ

bigmiketrading

http://www.bigmiketrading.com/free_down ... lticharts/

TJ

look up the keyword:

GetAppInfo

and its Parameters

aiStrategyAuto
aiStrategyAutoConf

TJ

Thank you for all you reply!

I have also heard that avoiding the use of functions and programming them in the code help speedin up.

Is that true?

no.

TJ

dukascopy

http://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/ ... istorical/

TJ

Fundamental data can be downloaded from Yahoo. Here you are.

here is a cheat sheet

http://www.gummy-stuff.org/Yahoo-data.htm

The site has a lot of other interesting things as well.

--

good find.

thank you for sharing.

TJ

Hello,

How can I get the Market Profile in my chart ?
I haven't found this study.

Tx

the search button is at the top of this page.

TJ

in computing terms, the second one could be significantly faster; as much as 10 times faster. if the first condition is met, then it can skip all the rest of the calculations... in human terms, probably it does not matter, especially with today's computer. you might be looking at the difference betw...

TJ

you can create an indicator to do that.

just make 2 plots,
one for the Open,
and one for the Close...
and set the style to Bar High and Bar Low.

TJ

You can move the chart with the mouse by holding the space bar down and
- left click in the chart and drag the mouse to move the chart horizontally
- left click in the Y-scale and drag the mouse to move the chart vertically

sorry... I only have one hand.

TJ

you can get the same service here... for free!

TJ

try this:
http://www.freestockcharts.com/

the scrolling method is VERY intuitive.

TJ

what symbol, resolution, and playback speed you are using?

TJ

Well, you should not open the same wsp more than once... period. Which wsp you open or exit first is not the issue. If you open a wsp more than once... then the LAST exit will overwrite whatever changes you have made to the previous ones. Think of the wsp as a document. If you open the same document...

TJ

I can see your problem. 1. you are supposed to open the same worksheet ONLY once at a time. Otherwise the wsp will get cross-contaminated. It seems to me MultiCharts should actually check for this and not let you do it. I didn't know that was possible, and it doesn't seem like a good thing at all. ...

TJ

I can see your problem. 1. you are supposed to open the same worksheet ONLY once at a time. Otherwise the wsp will get cross-contaminated. 2. you must have closed the right instance first... a) when you close the right MC, MC auto-saved the changes in wsp #2, b) when you close the left MC, wsp#2 was...

TJ

I have just tested mine (Version 6.0 Beta 2 (Build 3102)),
it saved my hand drawn trendline with no problem.

p.s. you have to specify the auto-save setting on each instance of MC.

TJ

[...

Could you help me locate the ''auto save'' button? I can't find it.

you already have it checked in the picture attached above.
your worksheet should be automatically saved at every exit.

TJ

depending how many screens you have...
and how you want to monitor and trade your instruments,
a combination of multiple instances and detacted charts
should give you lots of flexibility.

TJ

you can easily achieve this with multiple instance of MultiCharts Yes, there are many advantages of multiple instances of MC but there are also potentially some problems. I will consider going for Eyefinity 6 (6 monitors) when manual orders are introduced in MC. I will have only 60 instruments (e.g...

TJ

The idea of sub-workspaces I had in my mind was to (i) use one instance of MC accross all 6 monitors (configured as one) and then (ii) lock each sub-workspace within 1 monitor area (one sub-workspace being responsible for multiple charts of 1 symbol). Then when one switches between workspaces, one ...

TJ

from my understanding, no data provider has the definitive claim to accuracy...

sad...

TJ

...
If anyone @ TS can let me know or any others that have done this can confirm that this works that would be a huge help!

Thanks!

bmills

you should contact technical support directly:
http://www.tssupport.com/support/contacts/

TJ

Hi TJ, Thanks for your post. I did see that new thread. I did make it work and found that it's not what I am looking for. So I am not going to persue any further with this thread. Many thanks for your kind help and replies. Hope others found this Ribbon plotter to be helpful to their trading. When ...

TJ

see this post:
http://forum.tssupport.com/viewtopic.php?t=7292

TJ

[edit]
I plotted ES with no problem,
but with SPX, I get an error on "Floating-point invalid operation".

It must have to do with SPX not having volume.

TJ

I know I'm asking alot here so I will try to be clear and I REALLY appreciate the help in advanced for people who are willing. I will try and break it down so it is clear: ... Cheers. I would suggest you to draw a flow chart... with branches for all the permutations. you can then use the flow chart...

TJ

autotrade is for data1 only.

(at least for now. data2 is on the list for future releases).

TJ

what chart did you use this on?
what symbol? what resolution?

TJ

don't use stoploss.

if you are LONG 1 contract,

the SELLSHORT command will automatically :

a. liquidate your 1 long position,
b. enter 1 short position.

TJ

...not just the database directory, but the whole TS Support directory.

if it still does not work... call tech support:
http://www.tssupport.com/support/contacts/

TJ

you should copy the whole directory instead of just the 3 files.

TJ

post #2
http://forum.tssupport.com/viewtopic.php?t=6845

TJ

Its supposed to be a pattern recognition engine from the folks at professional software solutions. Based on inputs its supposed to plot swings similar to the gartley indicator but do in a much more efficient way. To use this indicator requires 2 additional indicators but all have the same exception...

TJ

you should give more background info on the code.

TJ

you are welcome !

it is good to know you have found what you needed.

TJ

press [F1] key in MultiCharts,

Under PowerLanguage > Keyword Reference,

look for Data Information/General

keywords:

BarInterval
BarType
BarType_ex

TJ

you have a plateful of issues here:
brokers, data feed, order logic, fill protocol, etc.,
I would suggest you break down your issues into individual cases,
and deal with them separately.

TJ

...
Would anyone care to share their thoughts?

Thanks,
Joe

It would help if you draw a flow chart of your logic...

TJ

if INTRABARORDERGENERATION is enabled,

the signal is recalculated every tick.

if INTRABARORDERGENERATION is NOT enabled,

the signal is recalculated at the end of each bar (EOB).

At the end of each recalculation, the old order is canceled and a new order is submitted.

TJ

the best pivot study ever:

ABC_Floor Trader Pivots V3
http://forum.tssupport.com/viewtopic.php?t=4542

@ PLEditor, use FILE > IMPORT

TJ

you are welcome.

TJ

without seeing your code, it is difficult to comment.

my arrows fired off perfectly.
you can compare your code to mine...
see if you can spot any logical differences.

TJ

maybe your plot has an offset ?

TJ

Dear TJ, Thank you again for your kind reply. Actually, thanks to you, I have found what the problem is: instead of plotting the arrow above the candle where the conditions are met (cross under overbought), it plots it above the candle before... How can you make MC plot above the candle where the c...

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