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DlyPL in Trade Window

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[2019-07-10 17:22:25]
Tony - Posts: 549
Hi,

The 'DlyPL' in Trade Window is not updated every time I close a position. I'm using Interactive Brokers' TWS, it seems that Sierra is able to read the daily P/L from TWS, because if I disconnect and re-connect to the data feed, the 'DlyPL' will be updated and the correct number will be shown. Not sure what I missed.

I have read the article Help With Daily Profit/Loss Value and couldn't find the answer to my issue.

I also noticed a minor typo in that article, in 2nd paragraph from bottom, it should be "Advanced Settings", without "2"

Thanks
[2019-07-10 19:19:02]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
We have corrected the documentation.



When you notice the problem and you reconnect to the data feed, see if you notice an insertion of an order fill in Trade >> Trade Activity Log>> Trade Activity for the particular Symbol and Trade Account that the Daily Profit/Loss is for:
Trade Activity Log: Viewing Historical Trade Activity
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Date Time Of Last Edit: 2019-07-10 19:19:25
[2019-07-11 16:49:21]
Tony - Posts: 549
Just tested this morning.

When I open a position, the "P/L" (unrealized P/L) in Trade Window is updating in real time, and the position line appears on my chart, but the Trade Activity is empty, if I disconnect and reconnect the data feed (while leaving my position open), I see an insertion of the open order.

After I close my position, the "P/L" is set to 0, but Trade Activity and 'DlyPL' in Trade Window are not updated, after I disconnect and reconnect again, I see the insertion of the close order in Trade Activity window and 'DlyPL' is also updated with correct number.

I also noticed, I have this issue when I execute my orders in IB TWS, if I execute orders directly from Sierra chart window, then everything works.

Thanks
Date Time Of Last Edit: 2019-07-11 16:52:49
[2019-07-11 21:43:18]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
You are using Interactive Brokers and in addition you are not trading from Sierra Chart.

The problem might be solved by setting the Instance Client ID to 0 in the Global Settings >>Data/Trade Service Settings. Refer to step 19 here:
Interactive Brokers Trading Service: Setup Instructions
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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: 2019-07-11 22:11:30

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