Multicharts User Thread

Discussion in 'Trading Software' started by GaryN, Aug 26, 2007.

  1. I have a strange question: When i install multicharts my firewall gives the following warning:

    " tsserver is trying to communicate with c:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe by opening its process"

    Why needs the tsserver.exe access to my aim.exe which is the aol instant messenger ?
     
    #171     Feb 11, 2008
  2. I am testing multicharts Beta 3 version and i complained about loading speed of charts in the past - I must say that is resolved -- it loads charts very fast now.

    Now i need the tracking window to trace positions and orders and then i can finally switch from ts2000i to Multicharts

    Good work !
     
    #172     Feb 11, 2008
  3. maxpi

    maxpi

    TS2ki!! You are tenacious! I think that MC dropped the tracking window idea a year ago, they said you have that functionality in TWS already, which, as far as I can see, you do...
     
    #173     Feb 11, 2008

  4. I tell you I love TS2000i and its global server - i am using TradeStation since 1993 - I even bought system writer plus from omega research from Bill Cruz directly in person at his Omega headquarters in Florida. Then Omega became a broker and i had to use their own data which was unacceptable to me.

    I am not using Interactive brokers as a broker so what do i do then ?
    I had once automated all strategies like you guys do with IB , but i found out that slippage is not always the best when you are fast. Good executers still can beat machines slippage wise.

    I need:

    1.Ability to load my own historical data and let that update by esignal
    2. A tracking window that shows me filled , open orders etc.
    3. Fast loading of charts and stability.
    4. A tool that re-loads data from esignal because in fast markets ticks get lost on the way and i have "dissappearing trades" on the chart. (Like dynaloader)

    Any suggestions ?
     
    #174     Feb 12, 2008
  5. I'm doing a trial of MC and have a couple questions:

    1. I use Esignal data and adding a new stock to MC takes about 30 seconds and a painful multi-step process. Is there any quick way to add symbols?

    2. How do you manage many stocks without a watchlist/quotepage? I never thought a charting program could possibly not have watchlists but both MC and Metastock do not!?!?

    3. I have a new 6750 with 2 gig ram and MC still seems to run slow while tabbing through options, loading studies, etc. Do I need a faster pc?

    Thanks
     
    #175     Feb 12, 2008
  6. 1. Not to my knowledge.
    2. MC is in the process of finishing the "WatchList/QuotePage/RadarScreen but it will take some time. If everyone emails MultiCharts asking for it, it will get done quicker.
    3. don;t load a lot of history in your chart and the data will load quicker. If you need a loat of data, go to a dedicated Quad Core overclocked or better with 4+gig of Ram.
     
    #176     Feb 12, 2008
  7. So you basically can't trade the news with MC since it takes so long to load a new symbol.
     
    #177     Feb 12, 2008
  8. With MC 3.0 you can just type the symbol name for stocks, no setup, just type the symbol on an active chart.

    I just did it for AAPL (using eSignal as a feed) and the load time is similar to most other products like TS and Ninja.

    Regards
     
    #178     Feb 12, 2008
  9. ok... I just got a bit excited. Where can I get 3.0?
     
    #179     Feb 12, 2008
  10. #180     Feb 12, 2008