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[amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is charting



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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.
> > 
> > 
********************************************************************
> > 
> > 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.
> >> >
> >>
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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> > 
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