I think we DO agree
on the facts: when RTQ window is minimized, only the data
for open charts
is being updated.
Actually, with
“Automatic backfill on first data access” disabled (in database settings),
even with RTQ window
open the same applies: only the data for open charts is being
updated.
The reason why in my
case this is unsatisfactory is that for each symbol I view,
I use 3
timeframes. Each symbol uses (only) 2 panes (price and one indicator
pane).
With this setting,
when I view 2 symbols, even though Broker.exe never
consumes more than 50%
of CPU power (window task manager window),
the response time of AB becomes
unbearable and hardly usable for intraday trading.
In busy market
times, the delay between clicking on a tool button and it being recognized
(the button gets selected) takes sometimes 2 seconds, and the time for the
pointer to change
into a hairline another 2 seconds.
When I try drawing a
trendline, it takes forever to line up the end point to where I want it.
Often I have to repeat and move the end point several times.
This hinders my
ability to pay attention to market activity while I am fiddling around
with
drawn objects.
So, talking about
opening another instance of AB is out of the question, even though
4
symbols would have been sufficient for my needs.
My computer is
fairly powerful, I have 2GB of RAM, large HDDs and a fancy graphic card.
I
do not think my indicators are particularly complex. So, this must be a
typical situation
for my circumstances.
This leads me to the
conclusion that the only workable solution would be to be able
to switch
around and open new symbols in real time.
If any AB user there
doing daytrading has a different experience I would appreciate hearing about
it.
Joseph
Biran
____________________________________________
From:
amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Terry
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 9:27
AM
To: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [amibroker] Can RTQ be
minimized?
Testing today with
RT feed on: With RTQ window minimized (auto hide),
I continue to get RT
quotes and my visible charts continue to be updated in RT.
This is NOT
true for charts that are not shown. However, I believe you can open
a
second main window and view a different chart sheet and they will both be
updated.
This 2nd window can be minimized or simply covered up
with the other main window.
-----Original
Message-----
From:
amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of J.
Biran
Sent: Wednesday,
February 01, 2006 23:58
To:
amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [amibroker] Can RTQ be
minimized?
I did
not mean you can not minimize the RTQ window, yes, it is physically possible
to do of course.
But,
when you do that no data is collected for any symbol in that TRQ window!
Only
the data for symbols in open chart(s) is then being
saved!
Even
with RTQ window open, I am not sure data is saved under all
conditions.
(you can try and check the date stamp on the data files, or you
can disable
auto back fill and switch between symbols looking for holes in
intraday data).
This is
a not well advertised behavior of AB the reason for which I do not
understand.
Joseph
Biran
____________________________________________
From:
amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Terry
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 6:53
PM
To: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [amibroker] Can RTQ be
minimized?
I just
tried it and was able to minimize it. At first all I saw was the small x, but
after moving it left and back again, the pushpin showed up and now it's an
auto-hiding tab at the bottom. I assume it will still update, but can't tell
now.
-----Original
Message-----
From:
amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of J.
Biran
Sent: Wednesday,
February 01, 2006 16:53
To:
amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [amibroker] Can RTQ be
minimized?
This is
really a pet peeve of mine.
I would
say stocks updated means the data for all the TRQ listed symbols
is being
saved to the local database in real time or a timely
manner.
The
purpose is to be able to switch from one symbol to another
with no delay
and a full set of data points. There are only that many
symbols you can
keep open charts open for before exceeding any
CPU
capabilities.
Also,
when using tick based data the backfill poses some limitations in its
functionality
(maybe because of IB’s
restrictions).
In
short, unless the data saving of a limited number of symbols is a
serious
burden on AB I really do not understand the reason for this
restriction.
On a
positive note, there is one good reason to keep TRQ window open
(slightly),
it is monitoring that data is coming in (background of the
price changes to yellow
and moves around). I keep my RTQ window a small
size vertically oriented just to see
the Last Price of a few symbols. I
have had more than one occasion that even though
the status “light” was
green, no data was registering. Only “Reconnect” fixed
it.
An
ideal user friendly feature could be an built in data arrival check with
optional alarm,
and a pull down list of a user definable subset of TRQ
symbols used to switch
between symbols with no requirement to have TRQ
open at all.
(the existing pull down of symbol selection list is just too
long to allow quick switching)
Joseph
Biran
____________________________________________
From:
amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Tomasz
Janeczko
Sent: Tuesday,
January 31, 2006 11:27 AM
To:
amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [amibroker] Can RTQ be
minimized?
Hello,
> All I see is x in corner. It takes up too much
space and I need all
> the
stocks in it updated in RT.
What
do you mean with 'stocks updated'.
If you want to have CHARTS updated - they are
updated
automatically (all open
charts).
If you want SCAN/
EXPLORATION / BACKTEST - you don't need
to run RTQ window. Just use "wait for
backfill"
>
> When I hit the X, does it
still update all the stocks?
If it
was open and you close it then yes,
but what for you need to constantly update? Data is
delivered on demand. If something is missing - BACKFILL
feature is to fill the gap..
(Unless you run feed that has no backfill).
BTW: did you notice "auto-hide" feature in beta? It is just
"minimized window".
Best
regards,
Tomasz
Janeczko
amibroker.com
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To:
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Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 7:28
PM
Subject: [amibroker] Can RTQ be
minimized?
> All
I see is x in corner. It takes up too much space and I need all
> the stocks in it updated in
RT.
>
> When I hit the X, does it still update all the
stocks?
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