Monthly/weekly summation for a custom database field
In the monthly chart, the volume field (of a quotes database) sums the entire months volumes and plots it. How can we do something similar for the fields
from a custom database? I mean, instead of picking
...

SEARCHFOR THEN WITHIN
I was using the SEARCHFOR function for particular logic but constantly getting 0 on all bars. To verify, i have just tried plotting your example itself as follows:

a = (SEARCHFOR rsi(14) > 70 THEN...

exportable list of stock splits
Hello,
I have a question regarding how to export data from Quantshare.
I downloaded the list of stock splits. Is it possible to see the all list of symbols with data about splits in a single spreadsheet?...

For crosshairs to stay on while drawing an object
While drawing an object, the crosshairs or cursor lines disappear. Once the drawing is completed, the crosshairs re-appear. How can we keep the crosshairs
to stay on during drawing also. This will make
...

Trailing Stop With Condition
Hi. I'd like to implement a trailing stop, but only after a certain condition is met. For example:

Set a 2% trailing stop after RSI(2) > 70...

IB Error Codes
AZ:

HMDS data farm connection is inactive but should be available upon demand.ushmds (Code:2107)(SymbolID: -1) Keeps "dinging". Make me check my blotter every time.... ;)...

Debugging a function
In the "Script" part of the "Create Functions" Window:
Is it possible to somehow debug my code with sample data, that is going through it line by line and see what values the variables
...

Task Manager on Windows 7
In order to run a scheduled event on Task Manager in Windows 7, I need to be next to the computer so that I can click on the permission popup that Windows 7 OS is asking.

Is there a way to bypass this?...

Simulator
How can I tell a trading system to buy ONE contract/share?
When i write buy = condition the system always buys as much stocks as it can buy with the given equity.
I want to buy ONE contract. And when the...

Fundamental Screen.
Hey Everyone,

I tried to set up a simple Fundamental screen through the Wizard but it always comes up with no symbols. ...

Found 1 Minute Historical Data for $65 on Ebay..... smart buy?
I have been looking for cheap intraday data on the S&P, 30-year Treasuries, Crude oil and EURUSD for a while and am not looking to spend too much.

I came across this DVD-ROM package on EBAY offering...

Thank for the Real Time Version: Interactive Brokers API question
1. Is there a way to auto-backfill when electing a new symbol for charting?
2. Any Grid samples you can pass our way?
3. Sent crash report on IB symbol lookup tool. Any references for getting futures contracts,...

Changing parameters
Hi,
If I have 5 Moving averages plotted on a chart,is there an easy way to simply change the values without having to click on each moving average and updat it individually?
Do you have a "parameter...

How to build higer timeframes from imported 1 min ?
I have 1 min history data in csv-files from which quotes was imported to QS.
I have NO ability do download higer timeframes (5 min, 1 hour, 4 hour, days) and want to build them from THIS 1 min data.
Is...

porfolio123 fail to load
I get stuck on "loading ranking systems, please wait" under RS. The "load" button is not click-able. Please help.

new user and frustrated out of the gate
It indicates I'm connected to my data supplier, but get a chart populated is not happening. Went the symbol route and added a symbol IBM (test) have no
clue where the List is saved to verify its on there
...

Watchlist window
I found a bug in a Watchlist window. When I click on Browse arrow in the bottom it moves 2 at a time as opposed to one at a time.

This is on the latest version....

Twitter
Has anyone explored capturing twitter feeds using the QS downloader?

How do I extend my intraday backdated data?
Hi, My intraday backdated data extends to only 13 September no matter what I do. I have edited the settings in intraday settings and even edited the backfill to 30 days. But I still only get 15+ days.

...

Blog Post Ideas
Hi,

We are looking for new blog post ideas. All suggestions are welcome....

Black background charts ..how to change cross hairs colors?
I would like to know how to change the cross hairs colors and readout of price and volume color.
Also can you change the fonts and font sizes for some elements of the charts?

Indicator updates
Hello Sir,

Can I have RSI of EMA, MACD with controllable ma type and seamless EOD and Intraday timeframes on the same chart....

SetSimTiming function parameters & usage
Can anyone provide a more comprehensive description of SetSimTiming() function and code example how to use it properly with intraday/real-time data.
In QuantshareLanguage.pdf documentatioin it says:
SetSimTiming(...

Help With Daily Data Import Script
I want to use the process defined in the article "How to Automatically Import Local Data Into QuantShare" here:
Read more: ...

Importing daily metastock data
Hi,

I have downloaded the historical data from http://stooq.com/db/h/, and successfully imported the data into Quantshare....

custom field value is function beta sma
Hello,

Any suggestions on how to calculate % change, 20 day moving average, and beta (based on 252 trading days, S&P500 as benchmark index) and add these calculations to the quotes database for each...

Buy stop at high
I have a question regarding the simulator.
I have to conditions to buy.
When they are met, i want to buy 2% above the High --> buy stop at high*1.02...

DAY CANDLE LIVE
Can I view daily candle in RT. I mean, 5, 10, 15, 30min - like daily RT candel.
I trade in NSE INDIA, Free Yahoo data.

Fabonacci ellipses
I already wrote a email on this topic.

Now the Fibonacci Arc is to section line between extreme points, which produces series of circle (Arc)...

How to remove trace/log-files by script
On every start of QS a log-file is generated, which is very helpful if you want to analyse potential problems.
As these log-files are not deleted automatically, the little script below - if you want to
...