Since '''MultiCharts 9.0 Beta 1''' CQG connection no longer requires installing the API, as the API is now integrated into MultiCharts.
Please make sure that your PC meets CQG requirements and technical specifications: http://www.cqg.com/Docs/CQGTraderSystemSpecs.pdf
::* Connectivity section.<br>Make sure that the '''Server Name''' is correct.<br> From the drop-down list select '''Sim''' for a Demo account, '''Live''' for a Real account. <br>'''Custom''' should be selected only if you received specific settings and instructions from your broker.
Enable '''Convert stop orders guaranteed to be executed to market orders''' checkbox if you want Stop orders to be converted into market when they are guaranteed to be executed.<br>
Enable '''Convert stop limit orders into limit orders if stop price is hit upon order placement''' checkbox if you want Stop-Limit orders to be converted into Limit when the stop price is reached when the order is placed.