Posts Tagged ‘Charting Software’

Using Entry Scripts in the D2MX Charts

Friday, August 24th, 2012

** Are you looking for Top Down Analysis? It’s over here! **

The D2MX Charts used in the Market Analyser 7 and the Bourse 7 trading platforms have a wide variety of different analysis tools available. One of these is the Entry Scripts which allow you to apply a range of indicators to the chart so that you can clearly see key points identified by the indicator you have chosen.

The Entry Scripts in D2MX Charts

Entry scripts allow you to identify when the conditions you specify for an indicator have been met. When the indicator meets your criteria a dot is placed on the chart. For example if you want to see when the MACD crosses over you can set an entry script to signal the crossover point as shown in the chart below.

Using the MACD Indicator in D2MX Charts

The red dots show when the MACD crosses down while the blue dots show when the MACD crosses up. You can adjust the parameters when you first apply the Entry Script and also with a right click on any one of the dots, then select your chosen Entry Script Properties. You can alter the colour of the dots as well as the location of them. I find it useful to plot sell signals at the top of the chart and buy signals at the bottom of the chart. You can also adjust the parameters, so for a moving average crossover you can select the moving average time periods you wish to use. With the RSI you can set the levels that determine overbought or oversold conditions.

While Entry Scripts can be used to identify simple crossovers or overbought and oversold conditions, they can also identify more complex parameters as well. The MACD Divergence identifies when the price is rising and MACD is falling or the other way around. There are a range of other divergence parameters available as well, including On Balance Volume, Stochastic and the Commodity Channel Index.

Divergence parameters in D2MX Charts

The D2MX Prealerts are a type of Entry Script that have been built specifically for the D2MX charting platform. You can be alerted when there is an increase in volume in a share after a downtrend (Accumulation), or an increase in volume after an uptrend (Distribution). The Retracement and Open Channel indicators are included in the Prealerts as well.

You can even use the Analyser Wizard to combine indicators, and the indicators you create will be available in the Entry Scripts menu. Make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom of the list to see them. And remember that once you have a chart set up the way you want it you can save it as a template with a right click on the chart and click Save New Template. This means you do not have to apply the Entry Scripts every time you open a chart.

Make the most of the powerful new charting tools in the D2MX Charts, including the Entry Scripts, to assist you to identify when a share meets the entry or exit criteria you choose. It is now quick and easy to identify when the two lines on any indicator have crossed over and the day this occurred using the Entry Scripts.

Jeff Cartridge
Education Manager

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Market Analyser 7 Update: v1.2.14.86

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

Today we’ve released a new update to the Market Analyser software, which includes a number of important improvements and fixes, and sets the platform up for the addition of a new User Settings window, to be activated later this week.

For the last couple of weeks our development team has focussed on fixing user-reported bugs, rather than adding new features. When this process is done we’ll have a better, more robust platform to expand upon. Stay tuned for more news on that in the next few days.

In today’s release:
• A new Settings Window has been included, which we’ll turn on once all members have upgraded. This feature includes the ability to change how many years of Chart Data to load.
• The program’s install directory has been moved from the Program Files folder to the user’s Local Folder area – so that users without Local Administrator rights can more easily run and update the software.
• Fixed a bug where the program wouldn’t start after install/update had finished.
• Fixed a bug with Java 1.6 detection so users shouldn’t receive as many notices about having to reinstall Java.
• Fixed a bug with horizontal trendlines not always displaying on charts.
• Fixed some bugs that were raised by members using through Bug Reporting tool.

More about Market Analyser 7
Software Tutorials

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D2MX Charts in Market Analyser 7 – Part Two: Software Tutorial

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

The advanced charting engine you know from previous editions of Market Analyser has been incorporated into the new Market Analyser 7 platform. Go to the D2MX Trade Tools menu, and select Chart, or right-click on a symbol in your watchlist and select D2MX Chart.

This video tutorial, part 2/2, provides handy tips for applying technical indicators to your charts, changing the line colour, and saving a layout for later.

Catch part 1/2 here.

Or click here for a high res video.

For more software tutorials click here.

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New Market Analyser 7 Webinars Announced

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

We’ve just announced four new Introduction to Market Analyser 7 webinars!

In these webinars will be covering some meaty material regarding the powerful scanning and analysis tools offered through Market Analyser 7.

These sessions are free and interactive, and will be sure to give you a few good ideas about how to get the most out of your new platform.

Get the full program here.

And don’t forget that if you miss a webinar you can catch up with the recordings later.

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Webinar Playback: Market Analyser 7 Watchlists

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Market Analyser 7 provides a feature-rich and easy-to-use watchlist tool for getting quotes, finding market movers, and generating lists of securities to keep an eye on.

In this webinar we looked at how to create your own watchlists and utilise the system-generated lists, as well as customising the watchlist screen to display the information most relevant to your trading.

For more webinars view the full program here.

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Support Hours Extended in April

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

For the next few weeks we’ll be offering after-hours phone support on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

We know that most of our clients are busy during the day, and that many of you are installing and getting started with Market Analyser 7 when you get home from work. So starting next week, we’ll be here on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings to answer any questions you have.

Phone: 1300 363 766
Email: customercare@mdsfinancial.com.au

April Support Hours (Melbourne time)

Monday 08:30 – 17:30
Tuesday 08:30 – 21:00
Wednesday 08:30 – 21:00
Thursday 08:30 – 17:30
Friday 08:30 – 16:30

Training Info

Don’t forget we also have user guides for installing and getting started with Market Analyser 7, and there video tutorials and webinars for more tips. Check the Market Analyser 7 page for details.

Market Analyser 7 will replace all previous versions on Monday April 30th.
Download and install it today!

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Market Analyser 7 Release Notes

Monday, March 26th, 2012

We’re regularly updating Market Analyser 7 to add new features and improve useability.

When a new build is released you will be prompted to update when you next open Market Analyser 7. We encourage you to keep up with the latest version, to ensure you’re getting the best possible experience.

Release 105

• Update to D2MX Charts to resolve an issue of displaying an invalid last bar, and improved the Chart Indicator Chart Captions feature to show more detail on Indicator Settings.
January 23, 2013

Release 103

• D2MX Charts should no longer show a weekend or pre-open duplicate bar from the prior day.
• Changed the handling of the drop-down auto-complete in the D2MX Chart symbol field. This resolves an issue where a code could be unintentionally requested as users type.
December 6, 2012

Release 101

• A number of bug fixes to improve program stability, based on feedback from our beta testing team.
September 14, 2012

Release 99

Our last few builds have been all about improving the stability and performance of the platform, with some bug fixes and a handy new feature thrown in for good measure.

Several bugs we’ve fixed here were reported by users, so our thanks to all those people who have helped get these issues resolved!

Highlights of this release:

• A new Auto-Complete Drop Down function on D2MX Charts will make it faster to bring up the charts for your most commonly-requested symbols.
D2MX Chart Auto-Complete
• Fixed several issues related to the chart data window
• Added new D2MX logo to installation and splash screen
• Fixed a range of chart issues raised by users, including bugs in the Text Indicator, Toolbar, Training Mode and Highlighting.
September 3, 2012

Release 93

• Small necessary changes to support updates to Java and Iress Trader.
August 2, 2012

Release 92

• Fixed an issue with detecting when Iress Trader was closed, so that our program would close correctly at the same time.
• Fixed a number of bugs related to errors when receiving the data necessary for Charts and Analyser Scanning, which were causing problems for some members.
• Fixed an issue with closing the Analyser Window while a scan was in progress.
• Further modifications to support various DPI settings that members use.
July 27, 2012

Release 87

• The program will now remove old files from the install location, if you have them.
• Fixed some issues with DPI scaling.
• Changed how the program shuts down, to assist members who have problems with the program still running after close.
• Fixed a number of smaller issues affecting specific members.
July 6, 2012

Release 84-86

For the last couple of weeks our focus has been on fixing user-reported bugs, rather than adding new features. When this process is done we’ll have a better, more robust platform to expand upon. Stay tuned…

• A new Settings Window has been included, which we’ll turn on later this week, once all members have upgraded. This feature includes the ability to change how many years of Chart Data to load.
• The program’s install directory has been moved from the Program Files folder to the user’s Local Folder area – so that users without Local Administrator rights can more easily run and update the software.
• Fixed a bug where the program wouldn’t start after install/update had finished.
• Fixed a bug with Java 1.6 detection so users shouldn’t receive as many notices about having to reinstall Java.
• Fixed a bug with horizontal trendlines not always displaying on charts.
• Fixed some bugs that were raised by members using through Bug Reporting tool.
July 2, 2012

Release 82-83

• Fixed minor problems in the Report Error Tool.
• Fixed a number of chart problems reported by clients.
• Changed how notification for expired accounts is done.
• Added a process to check for Java 1.6 on every startup.
• Fixed a bug where the Alt key wasn’t snapping Chart Indicators to significant points.
June 25, 2012

Release 81

• Quick release to fix issues some clients were having on startup.
June 14, 2012

Release 80

• Added a Calculator tool, accessible via the D2MX Trade Tools menu.
• Added a new Error Handling and Reporting program that will make it easier for users to report technical issues that they encounter.
• Users can now opt to ignore the Time Out setting when requesting Chart History. This helps users with sub-optimal internet connections to use the software. At this time, you need to contact Customer Care to assist with turning this feature on.
• Fixed a chart bug that was affecting the highlighting of Trendlines, Rectangles and Ellipse Indicators, when you hovered over them with your mouse cursor.
• The Chart system is now better at detecting attempts to load corrupt Saved Charts and Templates, and will display a message detailing the issue.
• Numerous other technical fixes and optimisations to make the program more stable.
June 13, 2012

Release 75

• Fixed issue with Chart Engine changes not being detected.
May 29, 2012

Release 74

• Program now detects freezing and previously unhandled errors. A new window will prompt the user to submit the issue to our Customer Care team to assist in resolving the problem.
• Fixed bug with plotted scripts that use images.
• Added Messaging Function to allow us to communicate urgent System Messages to all users.
• Fixed bug with Browser Windows not closing correctly, sometimes causing the program to hang.
• Made some window titles shorter, so that they’re more relevant and readable for users.
• Intraday charts now update their volume, as new trades take place.
• Weekly and Monthly charts now show updates as new trades take place.
May 28, 2012

Release 71

• Analyser Filter settings are now saved, and loaded when you re-open the Analyser window.
• Current Analyser Indicators are saved as part of the Persistent Settings, so each Analyser window will load the last Indicator and with the values you last specified.
• As you switch Indicators in the Analyser, the system saves the parameters you last changed and loads those changes again as you re-select that indicator.
• Real Time Data updates now include best Bid/Ask, Change, Percent Change and Value.
• Chart Captions are now updated with Range, Spread, Net Change and Percent Change values.
• Default Chart Caption is Last Price and Change. (Not yet possible to select other caption options.)
• Added extra white space to Chart Titles with updates, to clear old values that may have had longer strings.
May 14, 2012

Release 70

• Improved handling during startup: the program now checks if it’s already running, and if so displays a message then quits.
• The installer will now check if the program is running before copying files, and will prompt the user to close the program before continuing.
• Improved handling of Java: the installer will now check for Java 1.6 update 31 runtime. If a lower 1.6 update is installed, it will attempt to download 31 onto the client machine.
May 4, 2012

Release 69

• Fixed an issue in the Analyser window where filter settings weren’t fully visible if the user had an unusual DPI or font size setting in place.
• Fixed a bug where Chart Indicator images weren’t selectable, nor being loaded during the drawing.
• Modified the installer to better handle 64Bit systems.
• Fixed a bug with the program not reading the Install Location correctly, causing a Chart Image Toolbar error.
• Fixed an issue with the Enter Key not working when using web page-based windows.
• Improved management of timeout and other unhandled Iress Time Series errors.
• Added a popup message to display if loading of Time Series data fails, giving the user the option to try again or load other data.
• Added an Update Progress bar to display while the software update process runs.
• Local filename for a downloaded update is now randomised to correct any Operating System sharing conflicts.
May 2, 2012

Release 66

• Analyser scans now have a Filter Option to restrict symbols based on price and volume limits.
• Fixed a bug preventing intraday charts advancing to a new day, if opened before the new session starts.
• Improved error handling in Analyser Script Execution, to assist in cases of a script error stopping the scanning process.
• Modified the Analyser Progress Bar settings, to address an intermittent range error.
• D2MX Trade Tools task bar icon is now hidden when no Trade Tools windows are open.
• Fixed a bug in chart indicator polylines, preventing user interaction with the line via a mouse. This fixes the issue of the SAR indicator not being clickable.
• Added Chart Title to the Custom Index indicator.
• Added error handling to prevent D2MX windows being deleted if a user is holding down the Shift key on startup. The program will play a sound if it detects the Shift key being held.
• The Analyser window now repaints during scans, to ensure screen updates will be shown while a scan is in progress.
April 23, 2012

Release 64

• Fixed a bug in intraday charts, where updates were being skipped if the volume was zero. This was affecting FX and some Index intraday charts.
April 16, 2012

Release 63

• Added the ability to scroll through Watchlists
• Improved method of handling Java settings, to give more useful information on the version of Java installed.
• Adjusted the IRESS Loading timeout setting.
April 2, 2012

Release 62

• Fixed an issue in the Upgrade Tool preventing some watchlist data from older versions being imported into Market Analyser 7.
• Added a facility to delete all Trendlines, Rectangles and Ellipses on a D2MX Chart. These options are now accessible via the right click menu.
• Rearranged the D2MX Chart right click menu for improved ease of use.
• Fixed a bug with D2MX Chart Indicators, which was causing charts with indicators to stop drawing if another indicator had encountered an error in calculations.

Release 61

• Added the ‘Always Save’ option to the right click menu on D2MX Charts.
• Improved handling of how the system checks for a valid installation of Java.
• Tabs on D2MX Chart Templates were hard coded to use a small, hard-to-read font. This has been changed to use the Windows Standard Font Size.
• The system will now detect if a user’s Microsoft XML 4 installation is corrupt, and prompt with repair instructions. This resolves a problem with watchlists not populating D2MX Chart and Analyser screens.

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Webinar Playback: Getting Started with Market Analyser 7

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

If you missed last night’s webinar, Getting Started with Market Analyser 7, you can catch up with it here:

Thanks to everyone who joined in! And don’t forget to register for our other upcoming webinars. Get the full program here.

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Market Analyser 7 Webinars

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

The webinar program has finished for the year, but we’ll be back in 2013 with a new batch of educational and enjoyable online sessions.

In the meantime, catch up with the ones you missed!

Past Webinars

Getting Started with Market Analyser 7

Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012
User Level: Beginner
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Introduction to Market Analyser 7: Customising Your Platform

Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
User Level: Beginner
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Introduction to Market Analyser 7: Watchlists

Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012
User Level: Beginner
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Introduction to Market Analyser 7: Watchlists (Advanced)

Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2012
User Level: Advanced
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Introduction to Market Analyser 7: Charting

Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
User Level: Beginner
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Introduction to Market Analyser 7: Charting (Advanced)

Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
User Level: Advanced
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Introduction to Market Analyser 7: Scanning

Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012
User Level: Beginner
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Introduction to Market Analyser 7: Scanning (Advanced)

Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
User Level: Advanced
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Introduction to Market Analyser 7: Back Testing

Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Trading in Market Analyser 7

Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Level: Beginner
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Intraday Trading Tools in Market Analyser 7

Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012
Level: Beginner
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A Top Down Approach to Trading

Date: Thursday, August 2, 2012
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A Bottom Up Approach to Trading

Date: Thursday, September 6, 2012
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Intro to Technical Analysis

Date: Thursday, October 4, 2012
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The Top Five Technical Indicators

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2012
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The Top Five Fundamental Indicators

Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012
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Market Analyser 7 Now Available

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Download the New Market Analyser 7!

Upgrade Instructions

1. You will need your Market Analyser username and password during the upgrade process, and to log in to the new platform. If you’ve forgotten your details call us on 1300 363 766 during business hours (Melbourne time).

Introducing Market Analyser 7

2. Download these ‘cheat sheets’ for help with transferring your saved charts and watchlists, and for useful info getting for started with Market Analyser 7:

Upgrade and Installation Instructions
Important Changes in Market Analyser 7
Getting Started

3. Download the Market Analyser 7 and run the installer program

4. Enjoy Market Analyser 7!

Training & Support

We’ll be posting videos, news and training events on this blog, so bookmark this page for easy reference.

Market Analyser 7 Video Tutorials

Watch these short video tutorials for tips on using Market Analyser 7 effectively:
1: Introduction to Market Analyser 7
2: Getting Started with Market Analyser 7
3: Watchlists
4: Company Data

FAQs

Get answers to common questions.

Contact Support

If you have any questions or problems installing Market Analyser 7 we’re here to help. Call our friendly Customer Care team on 1300 363 766 during business hours (Melbourne time).

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