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    Thks for this info. Trying to understand how to do Quick Alerts in DAS.  This process sounds/seems incomplete, kinda like the quality assurance team did not review properly. 

    DAS needs a visual alert also e.g. flash the chart, Will put in a request to DAS soon, any other mods/fix anyone whts to suggest for a quick alert function (complete in under 3 seconds) which I could include ?

     

     

  4. Posted

    On 10/28/2018 at 2:48 PM, Norm said:

    Just a heads-up that we are trying to get DAS to add ATR and float to the Market View window as a numerical value. ATR should not be too tough since they are calculating that for the charts anyway, we shall see about float.

    Norm.

    Any dev on this.  I also tried a couple of time since last August for ATR, FLOAT, SHRT FLT and ADV. Do u think we should just keep asking ?

    Not sure how to get a few DAS bugs tht I have found addressed quickly, Any advice anyone ? 

    May just create one thread for ALL requests so everyone knows wht has been requested of DAS.

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  7. Posted

    On 5/22/2019 at 11:21 AM, KyleK29 said:

    ............ DAS doesn't clear the memory registers when you import the list, so the old values will stick around until they're updated, makes it ugly.

    This always annoy me.  But i am OCD. lol

     

    On 9/14/2019 at 7:47 AM, fab said:

    If someone is interested, I wrote a few AutoHotkey commands to add new rows and perform other actions in the Market Viewer through hotkeys.

     

     Fab,

    Thks for exposure to this ability. I need some help/guidance with this.  I have two questions:

    1.  Need to create a new file everyday instead of "mylist.csv". File name would be WL_YYYYMMDD.csv (i.e. WL_20200419) so I have a history of my lists over time. Can u help with the script to format the file name based on the date ? Would use in the save/export and import function.

     

    2. Add symbol to Mkt Viewer function - currently does not work. Using 7 monitors 7 = 1 + 2 x 3.  The single monitor is top left then  have 3 over 3.   The function seems to look for 4 monitors, does it need to be coded differently for 7 monitors ?

     

    Ur thoughts and guidance would be appreciated .

     

     

     

     

  8. Posted

    On 4/18/2020 at 10:53 AM, PilotFish said:

    ......... I think DAS is sub par in its scanning tools, signals, news, fundamentals etc. (Basically everything not to do with trade execution) ..............................

     

    I second this.   DAS is excellent on Order/Transaction processing. They have an advantage here but everything else including charting is a major challenge.  In the last release 5.5 they implemented order manipulation on the CHART....and RVOL display only.  This is small progress as all other trading apps have these, but progress so I am thankful.

    Basic scanning and filtering in DAS is weak....made a number of request on this last year August...only RVOL display was implemented (ATR, FLOAT, ADV, SHT FLOAT, RVOL filtering still outstanding). Scanning on these values I see as basic requirements as taught by Mike from SMB Capital others.  Quick alerts is also a prob. Mike from SMB and the other folks rely heavily on quick alerts.

    As a ex-software QA and dev manager, I sent a list of requests/bugs, u  need to do the same. Unfortunately some traders may not be aware when something is a bug and how easy it is to fix.

    But folks if u need a feature u need to ask multiple times. U pay every month for the software.

     

    We should get a public thread here for DAS bugs and Request......so we all know wht is a bug and when it was submitted and when it will be implemented. Again remember we pay monthly.

     

    This may get blocked.

     

     

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  10. Posted

    i had asked for an Elliott Wave intro in some other topic ,but we could expand on tht with a series of EW presentations. 

    I think I even suggested a YouTuber  (Hippo Cryto) tht currently does extremely good and detailed EW analysis of BTC (he only trades BTC) but his teachings apply to any chart, Multiple Time Frames. Yearly to 1 min. Position, swing and scalping.

    This would be good exposure to the community, I think.

  11. Posted

    Aurbano. A million thks.

     

    Used both FinViz and Chat room styles......perfecto. U saved an old mans eyes with the chat styles man its so sweet. 

     

    Font is chat are perfect, colors r great,,layout with sliding top box is amazing man u too stylish. Going to use this tool more often

     

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  16. Posted · Edited by Alastair Mowatt

    On 2/28/2020 at 2:22 PM, KyleK29 said:

    Skip this post if you don't have a StreamDeck and / or aren't comfortable doing custom macros in your SD config.

    Kyle, this is awesome work again. Asked DAS for this but u have again blown it out of the water.

    On the Stream deck....EVERYONE has a STREAM DECK....your mobile phone is a STREAM DECK. (Elgato Stream Deck Mobile Apple & Android) Download app from store, 30-day free trial US$2+ per month after.   Or try TOUCH Portal from app store (Iphone/Android)

     

    Can u do this for Fib Line Tool and Fib Ext tool also so I can create Hot keys for other color coded tools.  I use Elliott waves and fibs are important in my analysis.

    Another issue that u maybe able to help with, DAS passed on it after many email exchanges. Its know as a VISIBILITY feature in other charting applications. Basically in DAS u have GLOBAL and LOCAL but I would like to define a chart object (say a trend line, fib )to only show on DAILY, %M and 1M.  Lets bounce idea off each other if u have time via Skype/Zoom

  17. Posted

    2 hours ago, Yann said:

    Hi, I'd like to be able to hit a hotkey to prepare an order and then left clicking on the chart at the desired price would instantly send it.  I was working like this in TWS and it was really fast to set stops and targets, no need to enter a price manually ever.

    Seeing what Kyle was able to do with his hotkeys, I'm thinking there's a chance this could work in DAS too.  Any ideas?

    Take a test run of beta DAS (download and install as DEMO/SIM) new feature located on page 10 Kyle blog/thread.....it has trading from the chart......leave some feedback what u like and dont like and the changes u want.

     

  18. Posted

    On 8/30/2019 at 8:52 AM, KyleK29 said:

     

    The trade-from-chart functionality is interesting, but it lacks a lot of variable access, so we may not be able to use it for the initial order calculation. However, ALL orders can show up on the sidebar .. but right now, double-clicking those doesn't send them to montage. If they can get that functionality in it'll be really helpful for different scenarios (like updating position size quickly). 

     

     

     

    How many variable fields do u think u or any other developer may require ?  i will ask for them if u have not....requested some edits to Line Styles hotkey.

  19. Posted

    16 hours ago, KyleK29 said:

     

    2) It's not about monetizing with me.  I follow a pay-it-forward approach to creation and knowledge sharing, so most of what I create will be published here for the community. Some of it will be limited (e.g. the AI I'm working on wouldn't be released, but the trade signals would be available to the community). I will release the majority of things I create to the community if I can do it A) legally, and B) with as minimal of difficulty as necessary (e.g. doesn't require a complex setup or a ton of knowledge).

    The API I created fails both of those parameters. I can't release it, even for free, because I used techniques to alter the program's memory while it is loaded into RAM (changing memory data or OpCodes on the fly) - this is the same way you'd hack a multiplayer/video game. This is not a legal issue when it's on my PC, where it becomes an issue is if I distribute that code. It fails the second parameter because it's a complex setup to do it. 

    With that said, I would love for DAS to embrace a more open mentality to other programmers - providing the CMD API to non-professional traders at a reduced rate (or free), and / or allowing for more advanced scripting. Most trading platforms have a much higher level of scripting ability. Heck, giving us ability to do IF/ELSE, more complex math functions, and the ability to create our own data variables would be a huge step.

     

    2) Ok I understand ur position......an opportunity exist here for all to benefit legally. I will bounce ideas off DAS and get back to you and Andrew on actual opportunity.

     

    Did you know DAS has a new ORDER TYPE which allows true trading and dragging orders on the chart  ? Its in BETA and be tested from this link

    http://www.dastrader.com/download/fixes/DEMO.5.4.5.3.exe

    Its under Chart Window hotkeys.   This will allow exact profit target adjustments/dragging with RANGE orders etc. Take it for a spin, maybe u can update ur XL spread sheet when they release it officially.

    AM

     

  20. Posted

    On 8/22/2019 at 10:48 AM, KyleK29 said:

     

    2. I'd have to play with it. For REPLACE orders, you have to double click the open order in the Orders window. This is because the montage clears the Order ID (OID, it's a hidden variable attached to the montage), double-clicking it will pass in the value.

    I'll experiment with some things to see if I can figure out a hotkey example for you on that.

    **EDIT**

    I played with some. I don't think it's possible to use the double-click function because of how they have it implemented. When you double click the Range Order (sends it to montage) and then double-click on the chart, it sets the STOP to LIMIT .. when any of the routes change, they clear out the Price function. You can't push the price to HighPrice until it's set as a StopOrder (they have a block in place). If your hotkey switches it back to a STOP RANGE, it will then clear that price variable before you can copy it in. The problem is, there's no intermediary Float variable to store the double-clicked price that survives the route change function. I really wish they'd give us some user storage read/write variables to use to clean up a lot of this stuff.

    A more manual approach is like this:

    1) Go long on a position.
    2) Send a 1:1 Range order with hotkey.
    3) Double click the range order in Montage.
    4) Manually adjust the HighPrice to where you want it and hit "REPLACE" button on hotkey.

     

     

    1. Thks for testing and for the work around. In #3 u mean Order window not Montage ?      Will try it.  Maybe we can ask DAS to give us the variables/work areas you mention so we can do more manipulation.  Not tht hard to add internal variables to the code. We should coordinate on edits/enhancements we want,  and write a doc/specs for DAS, I am willing to do that.  I recently gave them a list of 21 enhancements which they are working through.

     

    2. API...u talked abt an API in your video.  If this would empower you, let us review the idea with BBT/Andrew.  BBT buys/gets the API gives to you.........members request edit/enhancements at a small charge which is split with BBT and you.  If the enhancements is great BBT sells to DAS for larger split between u and BBT. Basically its an arrangement between BBT/Kyle/DAS/community members, all mutually benefiting.  Would only work if u have time and interest.  Something to think abt.

     

  21. Posted

    hey Kyle,

     

    Re-read the v2.0 and watched the videos a few days back. This weekend setting up SIM montage, computer issues last weekend. I have a few questions i need to bounce off u and some comments.

     

    1. Move to BE fix...I saw this bug but was not sure if it was me not understanding.....thks man

     

    2. Price target ... My targets are based on technical levels.  I changed mine to add $1.00 for LONGS or subtract $1.00 for SHORTS as a target place holder, coz I was trying to have an addition Hot button to update/REPLACE that High or Low price based on a double click at technical target level.  Have you played with REPLACE..ing a HIGHPRICE or a LOWPRICE ? I was unsuccessful and need ur input or thoughts. Do u think this is achievable ?  Once price has moved in my direction I double click and use the following to move stop and set $1.00 price holder.

    ;CXL ALLSYMB;Route=Stop;StopType=Range;LowPrice=Price;HighPrice=AvgCost+1;Share=Pos;TIF=DAY+;SELL=Send;

    then I would like to REPLACE the HighPrice with a double click at technical S/R level.

     

    3. Scale  out 100%......I noticed in v1.46 if I enter 1st trade with a R% then add another R% as a 2nd trade, when I scale out  100% it only scales the first trade, i.e. 1 X R% when I actually had 2 x R% in the position.

     

    4. In ur video u talk abt easier way to config horizontal lines.......I have requested a  command line script from DAS so it easy to switch color/style of horizontal lines and fib lines and trend lines but maybe u can use ur connections also.  More ppl requesting they with increase the priority hopefully.

    Thks

     

    AM

     

     

  23. Posted · Edited by Alastair Mowatt

    Look to the LEFT at the candle patterns......a low was broken....... at the low is a indecision candle which will offer resistance......notice on any chart past DOJIs offer resistance/support......will they hold ?....not known but its calculated risk....notice the breaking of past lows (esp on 15M) and if tht low is a DOJI style candle. Plus it breaks a DAILY level.  Its a good starting point in addition to the comments above. A lot of confluence to be bearish.  Processing all that info quickly on the fly is another skill or planning before the market opens is also a developed skill.

     

    Good question/observations.....we should analyze more of his trades like this......take a few images as he trade and post here.  Very good question Jason.

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  25. Posted

    On 5/22/2019 at 1:32 PM, KyleK29 said:

    If you're using the DOLLAR RISK version, the initial BP calculation is calculating the Maximum Affordable Shares -- the shares your buying power can afford to buy. In this scenario, if you selected 50% BP, your risk would still be at $50, but the Maximum Affordable Shares calculation would now be cut in half. This only comes into play if you're doing position sizes that bump up against your actual leveraged buying power.

    I'll be including it when I release the video along with a bunch of other things.

    Yes, you can type whatever you want. The new version will have the SMRTM in it.

    Yes, I'll be releasing them by the end of this month. Been a hectic year so far as I had many projects come due at the same time. I've got a lot of stuff brewing that I can't wait to share. V1.5 will be out this week with the following changes:

    - Bug Fixes
    - Price Target Hotkey
    - Range Order Hotkey
    - Zoom Y Axis Hotkeys

    I just have to nuke my Excel as it keeps locking up with the latest version of Windows.

     

    Along with the video and the new version (I want to launch both together)

    Price Target Hotkey......Curious hope u achieve this, using RANGE order type only......interesting

     

    AM

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