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Forum: Brokers August 17th, 2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 306,999
Posted By OptimusJohn
Hello JustinIsHere, I'm glad to see the...

Hello JustinIsHere,

I'm glad to see the futures.io (formerly BMT) community was able to step in and provide some insight -- they are correct in that there is some routine maintenance performed on...
Forum: Tech Support May 27th, 2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,932
Posted By OptimusJohn
Hello jtrade! I have not had any issues to...

Hello jtrade!

I have not had any issues to note. I've switched to a different Mac, but no virtualization specific issues that I can speak of, everything has run pretty smoothly for me.

While...
Forum: Brokers May 12th, 2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 306,999
Posted By OptimusJohn
Hello Treggs! I have answered your questions...

Hello Treggs!

I have answered your questions below:


The cost for the Continuum connection is $10/month (plus applicable exchange data fees, such as CME or Eurex fees).
Continuum supports...
Forum: MultiCharts April 4th, 2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,415
Posted By OptimusJohn
I'm under the impression that for...

I'm under the impression that for GetRTAccountEquity to work, that 'Automate Order Execution' must be enabled (SA Drop-down). This might be worth a shot.
Forum: NinjaTrader August 19th, 2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 28,756
Posted By OptimusJohn
Hello asiaexpat, I actually ran into this a...

Hello asiaexpat,

I actually ran into this a while after I made my previous post. I had downloaded some updates for Windows 8 and then NinjaTrader wouldn't open up. No splash screen, or anything. ...
Forum: Brokers August 9th, 2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 306,999
Posted By OptimusJohn
Manualtrader, paulg is correct. This is likely...

Manualtrader, paulg is correct. This is likely because when you reload historical data it will request it from NinjaTrader's servers. This can mean small discrepancies between your real-time data and...
Forum: NinjaTrader July 26th, 2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,182
Posted By OptimusJohn
Hello Lux.lu, Unfortunately, the error in...

Hello Lux.lu,

Unfortunately, the error in the log when adding the BarTimer to a Market Analyzer indicates that this particular indicator was not designed for the Market Analyzer in mind, so it is...
Forum: Sierra Chart July 15th, 2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,321
Posted By OptimusJohn
Thanks for your kind words John32!

Thanks for your kind words John32!
Forum: NinjaTrader July 1st, 2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,449
Posted By OptimusJohn
Hello TrendTraderBH, Sorry to hear you're...

Hello TrendTraderBH,

Sorry to hear you're not able to connect.

This error definitely sounds related to the new certificate. Even though you are currently on the .14 release, have you tried...
Forum: NinjaTrader July 1st, 2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,159
Posted By OptimusJohn
It is important to keep in mind the simulated...

It is important to keep in mind the simulated data feed does NOT provide historical data. It essentially just posts random prices with an algorithm NinjaTrader made up. You'll also notice a slider on...
Forum: Brokers June 19th, 2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,730
Posted By OptimusJohn
It would be normal to see slight differences in...

It would be normal to see slight differences in data between two different platforms or two different data feeds.

As ratfink said, the two different platforms may handle the data differently...
Forum: Sierra Chart June 18th, 2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,321
Posted By OptimusJohn
I did make a video for adding in a custom study...

I did make a video for adding in a custom study collection, chartbook, or spreadsheet for Sierra Chart for anyone who might have come across this thread looking for some video guidance:

Sierra...
Forum: Sierra Chart June 15th, 2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,321
Posted By OptimusJohn
Hello Squeeze! It looks like you've gotten...

Hello Squeeze!

It looks like you've gotten up and running now with Yonatan's help, but we'll also be glad to make some videos on the subject for others who may have the same questions.

Thanks...
Forum: Tech Support May 30th, 2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,880
Posted By OptimusJohn
I use NinjaTrader primarily in Parallels and...

I use NinjaTrader primarily in Parallels and haven't noticed any issues. I've only used it briefly in their version of 'unity' called 'coherence' though as I generally just leave the desktop as...
Forum: Traders Hideout May 22nd, 2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,958
Posted By OptimusJohn
What kind of bugs/quirks are you seeing? Maybe...

What kind of bugs/quirks are you seeing? Maybe it's something some of the futures.io (formerly BMT)ers can help with.

From what I understand, NT8 is going to be able to take advantage of multiple...
Forum: NinjaTrader May 17th, 2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,799
Posted By OptimusJohn
Absolutely - if you're viewing several indicators...

Absolutely - if you're viewing several indicators it would definitely save some chart space to keep them all in one and use the transparent function.

In this case you could just set it up once and...
Forum: NinjaTrader May 17th, 2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,799
Posted By OptimusJohn
This is also a good way to be able to be able to...

This is also a good way to be able to be able to calculate an indicator from a separate time-frame or chart type than your primary data series. This way you can view the data series you want to view,...
Forum: Traders Hideout May 17th, 2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,958
Posted By OptimusJohn
I wanted to put a +1 for Camtasia. I've...

I wanted to put a +1 for Camtasia.

I've used a variety of screen recording software: Screenflow(Mac based), Camtasia for Mac, Camtasia Studio 6, Camtasia Studio 7, and now Camtasia Studio 8.
...
Forum: Traders Hideout May 16th, 2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,642
Posted By OptimusJohn
I've played guitar for a little over a decade...

I've played guitar for a little over a decade now, and until I read this post I never really noticed the similarities.

As Pedro40 above me said, I think there are fundamental differences,...
Forum: Tech Support May 15th, 2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,932
Posted By OptimusJohn
I've been using NinjaTrader 7 in Parallels...

I've been using NinjaTrader 7 in Parallels Desktop 8 for a long time now and it's been working great. Like anything though, it will depend on how much of a 'power-user' you are. More workspaces and...
Forum: NinjaTrader May 15th, 2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,634
Posted By OptimusJohn
Hello Lightweight, Unfortunately, I'm not...

Hello Lightweight,

Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any existing product that could suit your needs, but NinjaTrader has plenty of Ninjascript Consultants that could probably custom code a...
Forum: Sierra Chart May 15th, 2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,941
Posted By OptimusJohn
I'm too getting more familiar with Sierra Chart,...

I'm too getting more familiar with Sierra Chart, and I think you'll find the numbers bars and Volume Profile options are very flexible and intuitive once you get up to speed. You're in luck, as I...
Forum: Sierra Chart May 15th, 2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,321
Posted By OptimusJohn
Thanks, Yonatan, for the kind words! I just...

Thanks, Yonatan, for the kind words!

I just wanted to throw it out there, for any futures.io (formerly BMT) members, if there are any topics you are interested in, please let us know and we'll be...
Forum: Off-Topic May 15th, 2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 753
Views: 129,835
Posted By OptimusJohn
I'm on about Season 5 of Mad Men right now. It...

I'm on about Season 5 of Mad Men right now. It took me about a season to get invested and interested in it, but since then it 's addicting!

I'm not splitting my TV time between Mad Men and...
Forum: Traders Hideout May 15th, 2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10,645
Views: 14,243,975
Posted By OptimusJohn
Hello futures.io (formerly BMT) Members, I...

Hello futures.io (formerly BMT) Members,

I just wanted to formally introduce myself. I've been a lurker on futures.io (formerly BMT) for a while, and have worked in the trading industry for a few...
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