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FXCM (CFD) Price display/Tick Size and Crosshair query
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| [2016-07-28 14:30:15] |
| User92573 - Posts: 538 |
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Dear Support SC is extremely flexible and there are a few settings I rarely use/change however I will be using the platform for a presentation at the weekend and there is a need to show the FXCM NAS100, NGAS and other CFD's, and there are some default setting queries/errors which probably relate to the fact FXCM uses Pips and Factional Pips, for everything. The default Price display on the SC Platform for (FXCM): NAS100 = .1 NGAS = .001 Default Tick Size NAS100 = 1.000000 (1 full tick) NGAS = 0.005000 Which are not actually those applicable to the FXCM instruments. I have read through the Support link at: Adjusting Tool Values to the Tick Size It does illustrate what I am experiencing but did not help clarify my understanding enough. If I use the SC default Tick Size for these FXCM instruments the Global Crosshair cannot reside on a Bars OHLC due to the Tick Size increments; If I reduce the Tick Size to the correct FXCM CFD Price Display/Tick Size of: NAS100 = 0.0001/0.0001 NGAS = 0.0001/0.000500 It is corrected and I am obviously able to place the Crosshair more closely. My question is this, do the default settings just need changing or are they tied to some underlying code within SC? If I correct/adjust the default values will it impact any other areas of the program such as: Does it impact Auto Trade? Performance reports Risk Return tools Calculator Ratio tools Swing Marker And other background events I realise you will be tied working on more important issues but if you are able at some point to provide some guidance I'd be very grateful. Many thanks Paul H Date Time Of Last Edit: 2016-07-28 17:50:56
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| [2016-07-29 05:23:54] |
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It depends where those settings are being changed. If they are changed within the chart, then any charting features dependent on the Price Display Format and Tick Size will be affected. This does include drawing tools. We recommend referring to these settings here: Chart Settings: Price Display Format (Chart >> Chart Settings >> Symbol >> Symbol Settings menu) If you change them through the Global Symbol Settings, then they apply globally but they will also have to be applied to each individual chart. Otherwise, the chart uses its independent settings. For more information, refer to: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/doc_GlobalSymbolSettings.php But the basic answer to your question is you can use whatever settings you want. They certainly do have an effect on other features, but they will have obviously the intended and proper effect. Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, *change* to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing Date Time Of Last Edit: 2016-07-29 05:24:20
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