colby 2 Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) Hello all, I am working hard to get my platform setup so I can use the simulator but am having trouble deciding what to keep on my main screen v not. The issue seems to be screen real estate and relevance. I have two monitors which provide some pretty good space to start, but the das platform seems crowded with all the windows Carlos mentioned in the tutorial. I would love some help/direction with what is best to have open and standard/not necessary on my screen to learn how to use the platform. I also realize there is a level of customization here that reflects personality, trading preferences/styles...etc and experience that will come with time. I would like to get my main screen set up in a basic yet sufficient way to begin utilizing the simulator effectively as I'm finding myself fumbling with getting the window setup day after day now and not moving forward into other elements such as setting up indicators on the charts, learning one strategy and beginning to set up and work with watchlists. Perhaps the screen layout just evolves with time? I have referenced "Setting up your trading platform tutorial in class 3" in the equities class, "creating a trading layout from scratch," from the DAS trader pro youtube channel with Michael J DiGioia. "DAS Trader pro setup tutorial with Humbled Trader" and "DAS trader pro configuration setup with Peter D - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8qnHjr9e8I. I am also looking into the das user manual and it says "the essential windows for trading are: Trade Montage, Account, Position and Orders." I have also been looking at various moderators screens to see what they have. What's clear from what I can see is that a lot of the windows mentioned in "setting up your trading platform" tutorial don't appear to be open on moderators screens, such as open/closed positions, orders, trade tickets, market 6. What I tend to see are charts, montage, time and sales, and a market window. Are the others just on other tabs out of view?, or other screens that aren't showing up in the live video's? This is how I have it now. I'm definitely a fan of simple yet relevant and effective but I don't want to be missing anything. Any advice or direction would be greatly appreciated! Edited April 20, 2022 by olmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mkgrop 0 Posted April 20, 2022 1 hour ago, olmo said: Hello all, I am working hard to get my platform setup so I can use the simulator but am having trouble deciding what to keep on my main screen v not. The issue seems to be screen real estate and relevance. I have two monitors which provide some pretty good space to start, but the das platform seems crowded with all the windows Carlos mentioned in the tutorial. I would love some help/direction with what is best to have open and standard/not necessary on my screen to learn how to use the platform. I also realize there is a level of customization here that reflects personality, trading preferences/styles...etc and experience that will come with time. I would like to get my main screen set up in a basic yet sufficient way to begin utilizing the simulator effectively as I'm finding myself fumbling with getting the window setup day after day now and not moving forward into other elements such as setting up indicators on the charts, learning one strategy and beginning to set up and work with watchlists. Perhaps the screen layout just evolves with time? I have referenced "Setting up your trading platform tutorial in class 3" in the equities class, "creating a trading layout from scratch," from the DAS trader pro youtube channel with Michael J DiGioia. "DAS Trader pro setup tutorial with Humbled Trader" and "DAS trader pro configuration setup with Peter D - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8qnHjr9e8I. I am also looking into the das user manual and it says "the essential windows for trading are: Trade Montage, Account, Position and Orders." I have also been looking at various moderators screens to see what they have. What's clear from what I can see is that a lot of the windows mentioned in "setting up your trading platform" tutorial don't appear to be open on moderators screens, such as open/closed positions, orders, trade tickets, market 6. What I tend to see are charts, montage, time and sales, and a market window. Are the others just on other tabs out of view?, or other screens that aren't showing up in the live video's? This is how I have it now. I'm definitely a fan of simple yet relevant and effective but I don't want to be missing anything. Any advice or direction would be greatly appreciated! 1 hour ago, olmo said: Hello all, I am working hard to get my platform setup so I can use the simulator but am having trouble deciding what to keep on my main screen v not. The issue seems to be screen real estate and relevance. I have two monitors which provide some pretty good space to start, but the das platform seems crowded with all the windows Carlos mentioned in the tutorial. I would love some help/direction with what is best to have open and standard/not necessary on my screen to learn how to use the platform. I also realize there is a level of customization here that reflects personality, trading preferences/styles...etc and experience that will come with time. I would like to get my main screen set up in a basic yet sufficient way to begin utilizing the simulator effectively as I'm finding myself fumbling with getting the window setup day after day now and not moving forward into other elements such as setting up indicators on the charts, learning one strategy and beginning to set up and work with watchlists. Perhaps the screen layout just evolves with time? I have referenced "Setting up your trading platform tutorial in class 3" in the equities class, "creating a trading layout from scratch," from the DAS trader pro youtube channel with Michael J DiGioia. "DAS Trader pro setup tutorial with Humbled Trader" and "DAS trader pro configuration setup with Peter D - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8qnHjr9e8I. I am also looking into the das user manual and it says "the essential windows for trading are: Trade Montage, Account, Position and Orders." I have also been looking at various moderators screens to see what they have. What's clear from what I can see is that a lot of the windows mentioned in "setting up your trading platform" tutorial don't appear to be open on moderators screens, such as open/closed positions, orders, trade tickets, market 6. What I tend to see are charts, montage, time and sales, and a market window. Are the others just on other tabs out of view?, or other screens that aren't showing up in the live video's? This is how I have it now. I'm definitely a fan of simple yet relevant and effective but I don't want to be missing anything. Any advice or direction would be greatly appreciated! Olmo- You are not alone. I have tried to get good instructions off and on for a while. I am in the sim (trying a 2nd time) bc I was not comfortable w/ the set up. Carlos tutorial is good, but it is a lot of work to set up DAS when we should be concentrating on learning Pivot points, price volume, opening range breakouts, etc. Maybe someone can chime in w/ a Video or instructions that are simple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colby 2 Posted April 20, 2022 Well, I definitely want to know how to do it so I can continue to refine as I need and understand what's going on. I would just like to know what's necessary v not and then build from there. But that might also be largely personal. Mkgrop, maybe we can help each other. What do you have setup so far and why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mkgrop 0 Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, olmo said: Well, I definitely want to know how to do it so I can continue to refine as I need and understand what's going on. I would just like to know what's necessary v not and then build from there. But that might also be largely personal. Mkgrop, maybe we can help each other. What do you have setup so far and why? The admin help during the day is outstanding and I would try this hyperlink- They've been great at all times: https://bearbulltraders.freshdesk.com/support/home. I am in Sims and cant get the config are of the charts to commit bc the widnw appears too large. I have made my font smaller bbut that doesnt seem to help. I have been a meber and watched for 18 months. It time to get trading bc I think I have taken enough in to at least give it the old college try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colby 2 Posted April 21, 2022 Thanks Peter. Yes. It seems very individual. It seems like it's going to be trial and error to see what works for me. I've settled on this to try for now and plan to just keep adjusting as time goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mkgrop 0 Posted April 21, 2022 Peter, I am having problem setting up the DAS sim and have asked my daughter to help in the evenings. Is there a booklet? Some of the instructions I have seen on DAS YouTube do not work, and I am wondering if it is bc they're a bit dated? ANYTHING will help. TY For responding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
