MCFX Loading Time
Posted: 03 Jan 2007
After reading criticisms of the MCFX chart load time I decided to run an experiement to compare TS and MCFX and their ability to load.
Here's the test: From a platform closed condition load a workspace with 4 charts of 6 months of 15 minute data which also includes a hidden 60 minute chart also with 6 months' data. Each of the 4 charts has all of the Currensys.com indicators automatically applied to each. This required each chart to pull in just over 14,000 quotes on each of the 15 minute charts and an additional 3500 quotes on the 60 minute chart.
The results:
MCFX took 90 seconds to load
TS took 55 seconds to load.
I ran the test twice on each platform.
Yes, MCFX is a little slower but it is also $210 USD cheaper. For that I am willing to wait an additional 35 seconds.
Best regards,
Phil
Here's the test: From a platform closed condition load a workspace with 4 charts of 6 months of 15 minute data which also includes a hidden 60 minute chart also with 6 months' data. Each of the 4 charts has all of the Currensys.com indicators automatically applied to each. This required each chart to pull in just over 14,000 quotes on each of the 15 minute charts and an additional 3500 quotes on the 60 minute chart.
The results:
MCFX took 90 seconds to load
TS took 55 seconds to load.
I ran the test twice on each platform.
Yes, MCFX is a little slower but it is also $210 USD cheaper. For that I am willing to wait an additional 35 seconds.
Best regards,
Phil