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Date/Time: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 02:13:28 +0000
Post From: Detached Trade Window Focus
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| RdUbz - Posts: 15 |
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Hi, when I have the Trade window for chart detached from the chart (so it is a separate window that is always on top of all other windows and 'floats'), I notice that when hotkeys are used for order entry/management, focus comes off the chart and goes to the trade window. This is visible by seeing the title bar of the window momentarily 'flash' as it is now in focus. When using standard hotkeys (those that are selectable within Sierra from 'customize keyboard shortcuts'), the chart losing focus isn't an issue. However, I created a custom study that allows me to use the Esc (escape) key to cancel and flatten any open orders. I noticed the detached trade window gaining focus as when I would hit the esc key, nothing would happen. If I clicked on the chart then hit the esc key, it worked (meaning the chart had lost focus and the command would not work). Interestingly, when the trade window is attached to the chart or if the trade window for the chart isn't used at all, then the issue of focus is not a problem. Not sure why the detached window would switch to having focus when using standard hotkeys, yet this doesn't happen when the trade window is attached is rather odd, but perhaps by design.
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