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Fair enough.
A few minutes at the website doesn't equal a trial.
I will take the Ensign trial when I get a chance and have a look at
the additional studies.
BrianB2.
--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "wavemechanic" <fimdot@xxx> wrote:
>
> Brian:
>
> If you are really interested in using charting techniques, have you
considered looking at some of the programs, including those mentioned
in previous messages, on a trial basis?
>
> Bill
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "brian.z123" <brian.z123@xxx>
> To: <amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 8:31 AM
> Subject: [amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is
charting
>
>
> > Hello Trading Humble,
> >
> > I am not having a go at you or pushing any agenda; I am trying to
> > understand what the chartists want for my own reasons
> > (if they are using charts in a way that I am not and it is
> > contributing to their trading success I want to know about it).
> >
> > The problem is no-one can specify what it is they are after
> > (including screenshots).
> >
> > Rakesh lists some studies; fair enough, you've definitely drawn
some
> > empathy from me.
> > Without the facts, however, I can't decide either way, but I
assume
> > Tomasz must have his reasons why he didn't implement the
suggestions.
> >
> > I read Joe's post of 03 #49871 but without a screenshot I can't
> > readily understand what he wants.
> >
> >
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> >
> > Re your points.
> >
> > I am an art lover.
> > I particularly like visionary art.
> > If you want graphics have a look at
> >
> > http://iasos.com/artists/
> >
> > but I am not looking for an art experience when I open AB.
> >
> > I think it looks quite nice and it is visually pleasant while
working
> > in it.
> > We have a choice of skins.
> >
> >
> > I have had a quick look at the Ensign site and I don't agree that
the
> > chart quality is superior although the web page is more artistic.
> >
> > Crispy can only be an issue of resolution or contrast.
> > Isn't the resolution the same for most of us (depending on
computer
> > graphics card)?
> > How can another software package have superior resolution to Ami?
> > Would it show on my computer if it did?
> >
> > Contrast comes down to the colours used; two adjacent lines look
> > different depending on the colours used or perspective.
> >
> > How do we add perspective to 2D charts.
> > Anyway, once again 3D is arty but seldom functional in software.
> > Of course Ami does have 3D where it counts; in the optimised
output.
> >
> > Doesn't Ami have a full colour palette the equal of other
software
> > and don't we have the option to change colour settings?
> >
> > Ensign uses a lot of colour which looks *arty*, but does it have
a
> > function other than entertainment?
> >
> > I love pink, but I am not sure about it in my candlesticks.
> >
> > I don't agree that the Ensign charts look any better than Ami's.
> >
> > It can't be in the fonts, as they are standard.
> > Where is the difference?
> >
> > Ensign appears to have some extra studies and drawing tools; are
they
> > what people want?
> >
> > If so why not put forward a well researched and referenced
request
> > with screenshots.
> > Advertise it here and submit it to suggestions and I am sure you
will
> > get a hearing.
> > Some of the fence sitters, like me, may even join in the chorus
> > asking Tomasz to implement them.
> >
> > As for ease of use; how exactly is the way we use Ami's drawing
tools
> > any different from other programs (point & click)?
> >
> > As I said, I am looking to buy your arguments but no one has made
a
> > tempting offer so far.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > BrianB2.
> >
> > --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "tradinghumble" <sharp2be@>
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> Just adding to the opinions here, I think AB is the king of
> >> backtesting and programming but I have to agree that it lacks
when
> >> comes to charting... and I'm not talking about indicators, I'm
> >> talking about "charting, quality, graphics, etc" ... I've
brought
> >> this issue up many times but noone seems to understand it... I
> > guess
> >> you have to use TradesStation or even Ensign and QT to
understand
> >> what I mean by crispy ... on the other hand, I've hard people
> >> comparing AB to Metastock.. now, that's silly, AB is miles away
> > from
> >> Metastock , 15 times better... so, in summary, if your think is
EOD
> >> charts and your main focus is automation, there's no better
place
> >> than AB...
> >>
> >>
> >> --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Rik Rasmussen" <hrasmussen@>
> >> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > You do not mention any way you find it to be inferior.
> >> >
> >> > What is it about the charts that you find lacking?
> >> >
> >> > Rik Rasmussen
> >> >
> >> > > -----Original Message-----
> >> > > From: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> > > [mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of itmwh
> >> > > Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 9:50 AM
> >> > > To: amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> > > Subject: [amibroker] I think the real defect of Amibroker is
> >> charting
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > I think amibroker as a system
developing/backtesting/automatic
> >> > > excecution software is superb, actually, in my opinion, best
in
> >> the
> >> > > market, especially considering the price. But as a new user
of
> >> > > Amibroker, I also found the charting proportion of Amibroker
> >> > > is not as
> >> > > competive as other functions. I have some experience with
> >> > > ensign, and
> >> > > feel that is the best charting software. I am not a
> > discretionary
> >> > > trader, and I do not think ensign is worthy of the monthly
> >> > > subscription
> >> > > price, so I will stay with Amibroker , but I hope amibroker
> >> > > can improve
> >> > > its charting function. A improved charting capability ,will
> >> appeal to
> >> > > the vast majority of the retail traders and also greatly
> > improve
> >> the
> >> > > sales of this software, even at a higher price. Just my
> > personal
> >> > > thoughts, sorry if not correct.
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Please note that this group is for discussion between users only.
> >
> > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to
> > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com
> >
> > For NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always check DEVLOG:
> > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/
> >
> > For other support material please check also:
> > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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