Returning Additional Values

[JonB]

Hi David,

Is there any way of using TradeSim in a Metastock Exploration to return extra values outside of the Entry & Exit criteria. I want to use things like ATR Value, Turnover and other Indicator Values to help me optimise my system and it would help greatly if I could see this information next to each Trade.

I realise that TradeSim doesn't use this information when performing a simulation so if there is another way to return these values outside of the Trade Database FIle, I could use a spreadhseet or a database to put the information together.

Thanks

Jon

[David Samborsky]

Hello Jon,

We may look at adding auxiliary information to the binary trade database.

The latest pre-release beta version 3.1.0 allows you to add a ranking column to a text trade database file to allow trades to be ranked within a given entry date.

[JonB]

Hi David,

This Ranking column sounds like what I need for now. Can it be used to return an indicator value or calculation like ATR or Turnover...? If so, where can I get instructions on how to use it...? Also, when do you expect this will be available in a final release...?

Thanks Again

Jon :lol:

[David Samborsky]

Hello Jon,

The ranking column can only be added to a text trade database file in the pre-release beta version 3.1.0, and not to a binary trade database file generated by Metastock and the TradeSim plugin. We may add a ranking field to the binary trade database in the next release.