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DPL is counted double, half or ten times

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[2023-01-31 09:01:51]
Chriz - Posts: 2
Hi,

I am encountering a strange behaviour since yesterday, where my DPL is counted 10x, double or only half depending on the chart book (I use 2 cbs).
I trade MES March contracts in both via a IBKR connection. The DOM and chart are set to show ES.

I followed the instruction in the How-To correct DPL mistakes, but everything is set correctly (and as it was set up last week)
I read through this thread, but since my chartbook is rather complex, I want to avoid setting it all up again (DPL not correct)

What I found out so far:
- Simulation mode works just fine, counting correctly in both chartbooks.
- Until yesterday evening one chartbook still worked while the other counted double, this morning one started to count only half.

please see the attached screenshots, its a simple trade short 1 contract MES, 8 pts lower buy back. Yet, its counted as 4 points.
I also included a screenshot of my chart trading settings.
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[2023-01-31 15:23:26]
John - SC Support - Posts: 36350
We are not understanding the issue. You state that the trade you made as for a profit of 4 points, which is what your Daily P/L is showing - 4 points profit.

Is the issue just that one chartbook is displaying in Points and the other is in Currency or Ticks? Refer to the following:
Chart Settings: Profit/Loss Format (List) (Chart >> Chart Settings >> Trading menu)
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Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2023-01-31 15:41:18]
Chriz - Posts: 2
Hi,

sorry, maybe lets just stick to one chartbook, since they both behave strangely it shouldnt make a difference.

So in the mentioned chartbook I did one trade, which I am showing in the screenshot:
sold: 1 x 4039.5
bought: 1 x 4031.5
result: +8 DPL
What SC shows: +4 DPL

In this chartbook the Profit/Loss format is set to Points (no other options, see new Screenshot)

If its helps in any way: I did some more trades today and right now I cant seem to find any connection between my trades and my shown points.
I am overall positive (which I also verified via the IBKR Acc statement), yet SC shows me a DPL of -23.25 O_o
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[2023-01-31 17:12:59]
John - SC Support - Posts: 36350
Since it is your Daily P/L that is not showing properly, refer to the following:
Help With Daily Profit/Loss Value
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

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