Two Symbols

[iantrader]

I've selected the "2 Day" Template but the display hasn't changed. Is that right?

Ian

Originally posted by JayF
With regard to the Time Templates, I have had more success setting a specified amount of data on tick charts, since once all the data is loaded eSignal no longer needs to make any requests for historical data, if the chart is scrolled back. For a tick chart, I would suggest setting this to 2 days. An FAQ on setting up a Time Template, can be found here.

[iantrader]

Dissapointing but honest! :-). Many thanks, Jay.

Ian

Originally posted by JayF
Regarding the bug, the time frame for a fix has not yet been established as the bug was recently identified. I would imagine that a fix will not be in the upcoming release of 7.3 (end of this month,) but instead in a later release (either 7.4 (~Q3) or 8.0 (~Q4).)

[iantrader]

Hi Jay,
I've been watching your YM Premium indicator for several days and it's very useful, thank you, much apprecaited.

I've been watching it in real-time today (2nd May) when the futures have been at a constant discount to the cash.

I quit eSignal and restarted it, then scrolled back through the data and now find a couple of places where the indicator shows the futures to be at a PREMIUM! It wasn't during real-time display.

This is on both Tick charts and 1 min charts of YM M3.

Any ideas?

Ian

[JayF]

Since the market is closed I thought we would have to wait until Monday to try to duplicate this, however with using the Replay Mode I was able to duplicate this on a 1 minute chart. Below is a screenshot showing the difference. I will review this with our EFS Specialist and alert our QA team about this.

[iantrader]

That's great, Jay, thanks.

But does this mean that there may be problems with other indicators, too? Or is this to do with calculating from a symbol that isn't in the chart?

Ian

[JayF]

We are still investigating, but I suspect the latter is the cause here (ie. using a different symbol other then the charted symbol in an EFS.)

[iantrader]

Ah, okay, thanks, Jay.

My programming ability is virtually nill... Could I ask you if it would be possible to add a Moving Average to the YM Premium study so I can plot a MA of the YM Premium in the YM Premium display?

Thanks

Ian

[iantrader]

Hi Jay,
I've discovered something else...

Try plotting a MA on the YM tick chart. The two don't scroll together in real-time. Not sure if that's the same problem as or related to the previous one.

Ian

[JayF]

Please remember that the YM Premium EFS file won't work correctly with Tick Charts as mentioned in a previous post.

~Jay

[iantrader]

Hi Jay,
Blimey! Been calling you Jeff, sorry... Now fixed...

The ticks and indicator scroll away from each other so they are no good at all for backtesting, even visually looking back for a minute or two, but they do seem to be accurate in real-time at the point of print - and that's where the action is .

Sorry, don't know if your comment is referring to my request for a MA in the YM Premium or the odd behaviour of the indicator because it references an 'outside' symbol.

If the former then I'd still like to try it - it should be accurate at the hard right edge...

Thanks.

Ian

Originally posted by JayF
Please remember that the YM Premium EFS file won't work correctly with Tick Charts as mentioned in a previous post.

~Jay

[JayF]

After speaking with our lead developer, the EFS engine doesn't sync up the times of the $INDU to the YM. When the refresh occurs everything should sync up correctly, but going forward in real-time is when the issue can arise.

I'll try to put together a MA of the Premium within the next few days.


P.S.
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"Blimey! Been calling you Jeff, sorry... "

No problem at all... I've been called worse.

[iantrader]

Hi Jay ,

Originally posted by JayF
After speaking with our lead developer, the EFS engine doesn't sync up the times of the $INDU to the YM. When the refresh occurs everything should sync up correctly, but going forward in real-time is when the issue can arise.

What does it mean "when the refresh occurs"? Is this something I can do - refresh or force a "sync"...?

I'll try to put together a MA of the Premium within the next few days.

Brilliant, it would be much appreciated.


"Blimey! Been calling you Jeff, sorry... "

No problem at all... I've been called worse.

Well shame on them..!

Thanks.

Ian

[JayF]

Originally posted by iantrader
What does it mean "when the refresh occurs"? Is this something I can do - refresh or force a "sync"...?

You can reload the chart data from the server by opening a Cursor Window (Chart Options --> Cursor --> Cursor Window), and then holding down Ctrl and clicking the green OK indicator.

[iantrader]

Hi Jay,
I've just tried that on the 1 min YM chart but the YM Premium still shows a premium in the price difference when none occurred in real-time. Er, or have I got this wrong...?

Ian

Originally posted by JayF
You can reload the chart data from the server by opening a Cursor Window (Chart Options --> Cursor --> Cursor Window), and then holding down Ctrl and clicking the green OK indicator.

[JayF]

I believe I found the problem. The overnight session of YM futures was throwing of the graphical display. I have made some improvements to this formula (attached), and it includes a MA of the premium.

In order to display correct results, I highly recommend when using this formula to restrict the time displayed on the chart to 9:30-16:00 ET using a Time Template, and not to use tick charts. When these are adhered, the formula displays correct results.