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Hi Brian!
I consider myself a chartist and, with your permission, I'll throw in my
needs, some of which, I understand have been addressed.
I visually review all of the charts my scans turn up. This can sometimes be
as many as 200 charts in a day, for possible entry the following day.
Obviously, I cannot trade all of them, no matter how good my scans are..
So my next step is to look at the promising charts, maybe 75 that I have
checked from the 200 and added to my temporary watch list for this cut.
Amibroker is pretty good here, but flagging them and keeping the flagged
items in a temporary list was still a bit cumbersome, last time I tried it.
I then review the new temporary watch list and look at them with different
filters and criteria. (a new screen) This cut will typically result in a new
temporary watch list that may have as many as 30 stocks.
I then review this list with another filter screen and reduce it to another
temporary list of perhaps 15.
After a couple more cuts, I will have perhaps 1 or 2 stocks that I might
trade, depending on what happens the following day.
It's laborious, but that is the lot of this position trader/swing trader ;-)
Millowena
----- Original Message -----
From: "brian.z123" <brian.z123@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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@xxx>
> 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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