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At 01:33 AM 08/13/98 -0700, you wrote:
>in my life with Tradestation I have come across several" interesting
>features" can anyone here explain them to me and possibly provide
>solutions.
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>1. Load chart, test system, get results, print results, save chart,
>close tradestation, reopen tradestation, different results. Same
>parameters, same data (weekend) wassup? Why do the orders move around?
>
Are the differences limited to the absolute beginning of the chart (check
the Trade-By-Trade report)? If so then it may be that Omega now loads [X]
CALENDAR days of intraday data. If I ask for only three days of tick data
then on MOnday, if I am correct, you will only have one day of data loaded
("Sunday + Saturday + Friday = 3" or "Monday + Sunday + Saturday = 3")...
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>2. Im using the pager alert. System has a channel stop, highest(h, 20),
>on 90 minute bars. Every 90 minutes I get a page, but the stop hasn't
>changed. Why do I keep getting paged, if the order isn't changing? Same
>story with stops set in the stop window.
>
>3 Why doesn't a system report fit on one page of paper? How can I change
>the font (some system font) that tradestation uses to print reports?
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It was designed for a "Generic Text Only" printer with 80 columns by 66
lines of text. Many "modern" printers have internal margin settings that
override the assumptions...
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>4. In the system optimization window, if the net profit is greater than
>4 figures it doesn't fit in the column, so you have to continually
>resize the column every time you test a system. Yeah I could set my font
>to 4 points, I suppose.
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>5. Why are there no dates on orders in the system control window?
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>6. Why can't I get a list of orders for a system from inception to now
>in the system tracking window in order to check stop placement, order
>entry etc.? If I close TS I loose any previous order data. Could be a
>toggle.
>
The STCC is ONLY for orders generated in realtime trading. Hey, don't
yell at me, I am only the message bearer.
>
>7. Why can't I put multiple data series on a chart in tick format?
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Because TS 5.0 is not out yet.
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>8. Why can't I project indicators off into the future, the infamous
>right side of the chart.?
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Most frequently requested wish, if I am not mistaken.
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>9. Why do Permanent Passwords Expire?
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They do not. Automated system generates temporary passwords.
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>10. Why do Market orders not get sent until the bar after the order is
>triggered?
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Are you referencing the open of the next bar?
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>11. Why can't I export/view/print a complete tick data set on a futures
>contract?
>
Amen!!!
>
>12. Why is there a 13,000 bar limit on a chart?
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16 bit memory mode.
>
>There are others, but I can't think of them right now.
>
>
Samuel
Samuel K. Tennis, VISTA Research and Trading, Inc.
8103 Camino Real C-409 voice: 1(305) 273-1321
S. Miami, FL 33143 fax: 1(305) 273-9164
skt@xxxxxxxx http://www.gate.net/~skt
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