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Seeing results of my auto trading system

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[2013-05-03 19:55:30]
EuropeanTrader - Posts: 290
Hi,
I followed your instructions and created a sample auto trading system as described here on your site:
http://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=doc/doc_SystemsAlerts.php

Chart does have arrows and it even trades real time.

But how can I see backtesting results? I did a replay, the chart looks like it is trading but when I click Trade/Trade activity log, it is always empty with no statistics from backtesting.

What am I missing here please?

Thank you
[2013-05-03 21:45:03]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Here is the documentation:
http://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=doc/doc_TradeActivityLog.php

Make sure you set Trade Activity source to "Replay/Backtest" at the top of the Trade Activity Log.
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[2013-05-05 09:48:20]
EuropeanTrader - Posts: 290
I did choose Replay/Backtest in the past already and am not sure what am I doing wrong even after going through the documentation.

Here are my steps:

1. I opened SC with an FXCM live data feed (SC Forex data)
2. I opened a chart of GBPUSD 15m
3. I added stochastic crossover system that is already in the Analysis tab
http://www.sierrachart.com/image.php?l=1367745254976.png
4. Settings in Trade tab are as in attached pic
5. I clicked Auto trade system Replay/Backtest and clicked Yes
6. Sierra started a replay as seen in second attached pic
7. When it is finished, my Trade activity log looks empty as attached.

What did I miss please?

I also send you a copy of my Log.

Thank you for your assistance.


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[2013-05-05 09:54:39]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
The Stochastic Crossover System is not an automated trading study. It only gives a visual indication of trade signals.

You will not find any actual automated trading systems in Analysis >> Studies >> Studies Available. There are some examples in Analysis >> Studies >> Add Custom Study >> Sierra Chart Custom Studies . They begin with "Trading".
Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level

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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:
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[2013-05-05 10:44:52]
EuropeanTrader - Posts: 290
I see.
Thank you!
I tried "Trading example with attached orders" and now the Trade Activity Log is nicely filled with data.
Is there a way I can access this sample file and modify it or must I create a new trading system from scratch?
[2013-05-06 10:41:52]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
The source code is provided. Please refer to this page:
http://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=doc/doc_BuildCustomStudiesDLL.html
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For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, *change* to the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

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