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wavemechanic wrote:
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> *----- Original Message ----- *
> *From: "brian.z123" <**brian.z123@xxxxxxxxxxxx*
> <mailto:brian.z123@xxxxxxxxxxxx>*>*
> *To: <**amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* <mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>*>*
> *Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 5:33 PM*
> *Subject: [amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is
> charting*
> *
> *
> *>
> > 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.*
> **
> *As well as the other characteristics mentioned, including chart
> quality/clarity/crispness, ease of use, depth of studies, etc. Have fun.*
> *
> >
> > BrianB2.
> >
> > --- In **amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*
> <mailto: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* <mailto: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/* <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*
> <mailto: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*
> <mailto: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>*
> >> >> > > [mailto:amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of itmwh
> >> >> > > Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 9:50 AM
> >> >> > > To: **amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*
> <mailto: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
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> >
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