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== Understanding Strategies == | == Understanding Strategies == | ||
A strategy is a set of signals, applied to a | A strategy is a set of signals, applied to a symbol. Signals systematically specify market entry or exit points according to a set of trading rules implemented in the signals' algorithms, and can be viewed as the basic building blocks of strategies. | ||
Over 100 pre-built, customizable signals, covering the most popular trading concepts, are already included with the platform, and additional signals can be imported from a variety of sources. | Over 100 pre-built, customizable signals, covering the most popular trading concepts, are already included with the platform, and additional signals can be imported from a variety of sources. | ||
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Signals can be fully customized, or entirely new signals created, using PowerLanguage® scripting in '''PowerLanguage Editor'''. | Signals can be fully customized, or entirely new signals created, using PowerLanguage® scripting in '''PowerLanguage Editor'''. | ||
A portfolio can contain | A portfolio can contain numerous strategies. | ||
Each strategy can have its own list of symbols and signals. It is possible to apply different strategies to different sets of symbols. | Each strategy can have its own list of symbols and signals. It is possible to apply different strategies to different sets of symbols. | ||
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Strategies can be constructed by simply combining a number of signals. | Strategies can be constructed by simply combining a number of signals. | ||
Signal settings are specific to each particular signal, while [[Strategy_Properties|Strategy Properties]] regulate the actions of a group of signals as a whole. | [[Signal_Settings|Signal settings]] are specific to each particular signal, while [[Strategy_Properties|Strategy Properties]] regulate the actions of a group of signals as a whole. | ||
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You can also drag and drop signals from one strategy to another. | You can also drag and drop signals from one strategy to another. | ||
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Only the compiled (those with the | <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Only the compiled (those with the Ready Status = Yes) signals can be inserted. To learn more see [[Editing_Study_Scripts#Compiling Scripts|Compiling Studies]]</div> | ||
== Removing Signals == | == Removing Signals == | ||
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== | == Copying Signals == | ||
To copy / paste a signal right-click on the signal and click '''Copy''' / '''Paste'''. | To copy/paste a signal right-click on the signal and click '''Copy''' / '''Paste'''. | ||
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== Turning Signals On and | == Turning Signals On and Off == | ||
Signals can be turned on or off. The script of a signal that is turned off will not be executed and will not generate orders. | Signals can be turned on or off. The script of a signal that is turned off will not be executed and will not generate orders. | ||
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# Select the '''Status''' button to toggle the signal on or off. | # Select the '''Status''' button to toggle the signal on or off. | ||
# Click the '''OK''' button. | # Click the '''OK''' button. | ||
<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Since '''MultiCharts 11''' it is possible to turn signals on and off in Portfolio by simply checking or unchecking the corresponding checkbox next to the signal in '''Portfolio Tree'''.</div> | |||
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== Turning Strategies On and Off == | |||
Since '''MultiCharts 11''' it is possible to turn strategies on and off in Portfolio by simply checking or unchecking the corresponding checkbox next to the strategy in '''Portfolio Tree'''. <br> | |||
To select or de-select all strategies right-click on an empty space in Portfolio Tree and choose '''Check''' / '''Uncheck All strategies'''. | |||
== Changing Signal Priority == | == Changing Signal Priority == | ||
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# In the '''Value''' column, click on the value of the input to be changed and enter the desired value. | # In the '''Value''' column, click on the value of the input to be changed and enter the desired value. | ||
<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Since '''MultiCharts 11 | <br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Since '''MultiCharts 11''' it is possible to view the signals of a strategy and their inputs by hovering the mouse over the strategy’s name in the Symbols Table (see [[Operating_Portfolios#Understanding_the_Symbols_Table]]).</div> | ||
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