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All good ideas...
1) Include a full screen formula editor, unlimited number of variables,
unlimited length of code, etc. A formula debugger...
2) ....
I was going to suggest a long list of items but I think it will be a waste
of time. No matter how hard they try they will not be able to give us a
product that does everything we want.
So... why not make functions, menu items, data and indicator arrays
accessible through function calls so that we can add functions and/or
integrate the MS program, to whatever depth we want/need, into our own
system/wrapper written in VB/VBA/C++ or any other standard programming
language.
Simpler... sell a library of MS functions for Visual C++... I bet some of
us would be able to produce a product that would blow your mind!
Herman.
At 02:20 PM 10/11/01 -0700, you wrote:
>There is suppose to be an all new MS. I have heard from several sources that
>it is still in the design/redesign phase and no coding has started. It was
>also relayed to me that now is the most opportune time to send those
>suggestions to Equis on what we perceive to be shortfalls of the product as
>well as enhancements and desired new features. I have read feedback on this
>forum and others that people have submitted suggestions in the past without
>success, but if MS is really being redesigned, I would think now would be
>our best chance to be heard.
>From my point, if the following were corrected/enhanced, it would make MS
>the absolute best product available:
>
> Increase the calculation precision. No one will have a reason to complain
>about equation results not being consistent.
>
>Don't take away or revise the MS formula language. ADD the capability to use
>some external scripting language - VB Script, Java Script, Perl - or all of
>these, but allow full function and control while in them, i.e., allow
>referencing to MS functions *and* input/output functions while in the
>scripting language. It would be nice if scripting code could be added inline
>with the formula language (OK, OK, I'm also on the AmiBroker List). This
>would retain the capability of any Legacy add on products and existing user
>written systems. It would also allow those who know the formula language to
>continue writing code without forcing them to learn something new. The
>adding of an external scripting language would fill the gap for those who
>think the formula language is lacking.
>
>Multiple security back testing.
>
>Enhanced optimization - more variables, better reports, easier to set up
>and use.
>
>Enhanced stop placement (% trailing, I believe is a highly requested one,
>etc).
>
>This one will never happen but....Directly interface with other data
>vendors, Quotes Plus and TC2000 specifically. MS would be a killer app if it
>could take advantage of those 2 data vendors' sector/industry groupings and
>their fundamental data.
>
>This is not a Metastock item per se. Enhance/redo the MS file structure to
>allow unlimited securities in a directory/folder and increase the data
>points or allow unlimited data points.
>
>One caveat here. Equis should stabilize the 7.2x version correcting all
>outstanding bugs. I believe that would remedy any controversy about
>increased system resources or required hardware upgrades to get the new
>product to run. Many times Equis has came back to this list saying they are
>hesitant to implement a feature or correct a perceived problem (the
>precision issue) because of PC hardware resource considerations. I have my
>own opinions on this (On the vendor side is program design & code quality.
>On the user side is the reality of what the hardware and software
>requirements are for someone wants to be successful in trading) but that's
>not the issue.
>It would also make existing users feel that they don't have to pay for bug
>fixes via a forced upgrade. The "New Metastock" could have a new a new set
>of resource requirements....PIII or P4, 256MB or 512MB RAM, etc with users
>understanding they have choices...the old, with a lesser set of
>requirements, bug free, but stabilized (no new enhancements), or the new,
>with a more robust set of requirements and a more robust feature set that
>would be enhanced.
>
>I think now is the time to resend any ideas for enhancements or improvements
>for Metastock to Equis. I believe there is an email address for suggestions,
>but I don't have it handy.
>
>Allan Wade
>Phoenix, AZ
>email: allanwade@xxxxxxxx
>
> -----Original Message-----
>From: owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>On Behalf Of Herman van den Bergen
>Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2001 4:30 AM
>To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Cc: support@xxxxxxxxx
>Subject: A drastically revised and improved MS?
>
>There are rumors that a new MS version, i.e. a "really" improved one, will
>be released someday soon.
>
>What are the facts?
>If so, how will the product be improved?
>
>Herman.
>
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