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#** '''''Symbol Dictionary Tab:'''''<br>If the data source is different from the execution gateway, it is possible that they do not use the same symbol for the same contract. In this situation, the chart, because it is plotted from the data source, will send an order using the data source’s symbol. The execution gateway will not understand the data source's symbol and will reject the signal. Symbol Dictionary solves this problem by matching the symbol from the data source to the symbol from the execution gateway.<br>In the Chart column, input the symbol from the data source. <br>Under the '''Ticker''' and '''Exchange''' columns, input the ticker and exchange in the format acceptable by Rithmic 01.<br><br>
#* '''Broker Plug-In Settings for Rithmic Test'''<br><br>
#*: Rithmic Test is the test account for Rithmic Trader.
#*: The test account is on a different server, so it has its own connectivity settings. The other settings are the same as '''''Rithmic 01'''''. <br>Please see the instructions for '''''Rithmic 01'''''.<br><br>
#* '''Broker Plug-In Settings for Trading Technologies'''<br><br>
#** '''''Connection Settings Tab:'''''<br>Set the '''Server IP''', '''Order Connection Settings''', and '''Price Connection Settings''' from the broker.<br>By default, MultiCharts disables auto trading immediately if connection with the execution gateway is lost. However, in some cases, short interruptions can be acceptable because it doesn’t affect the strategy. The disconnection may also be a scheduled disconnection by the execution gateway, and the intention is to have auto trading on when the connection is reestablished. The '''Reconnection Settings''' keeps auto trading on unless the disconnection lasts longer than the time period specified.<br><br>
#** '''''Symbol Dictionary Tab:'''''<br>If the data source is different from the execution gateway, it is possible that they do not use the same symbol for the same contract. In this situation, the chart, because it is plotted from the data source, will send an order using the data source’s symbol. The execution gateway will not understand the data source’s symbol and will reject the signal. Symbol Dictionary solves this problem by matching the symbol from the data source to the symbol from the execution gateway.<br>In the '''Chart''' field, input the symbol from the data source. In the '''Trading Technologies Symbol''' settings, input the symbol name, exchange, expiry date, and category in a format acceptable by Trading Technologies. Click on the '''Lookup''' button to look up the info.<br><br>
#** '''''Order Settings Tab:'''''<br>Select the '''Time in Force'''. Time in Force determines the life span of the order before the order is cancelled.<br><br>
#* '''Broker Plug-In Settings for Zen-Fire'''<br><br>
#** '''''Connection Settings Tab:'''''<br>Under the '''Authority''' section, get the '''Login''' and '''Password''' from the broker. The '''SSL Certificates Path''' will be automatically inputted. Please do not change it unless instructed by the broker.<br>By default, MultiCharts disables auto trading immediately if connection with the execution gateway is lost. However, in some cases, short interruptions can be acceptable because it doesn’t affect the strategy. The disconnection may also be a scheduled disconnection by the execution gateway, and the intension is to have auto trading on when the connection is reestablished. The '''Connection Settings''' keeps auto trading on unless the disconnection lasts longer than the time period specified.<br><br>
#** '''''Order Settings Tab:'''''<br>Input the '''Account''' info.<br>Select the '''Time in Force'''. Time in Force determines the life span of the order before the order is cancelled.<br><br>
#** '''''Symbol Dictionary Tab:'''''<br>If the data source is different from the execution gateway, it is possible that they do not use the same symbol for the same contract. In this situation, the chart, because it is plotted from the data source, will send an order using the data source’s symbol. The execution gateway will not understand the data source's symbol and will reject the signal. Symbol Dictionary solves this problem by matching the symbol from the data source to the symbol from the execution gateway.<br>In the '''Chart''' column, input the symbol from the data source. Under the '''Ticker''' and '''Exchange''' columns, input the ticker and exchange in the format acceptable by Zen-Fire.<br><br>
# Turn on auto trading. There are two ways to do this.
#* Turning on auto trading on the chart
