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  • #5,081
  • Apr 9, 2010 1:23am Apr 9, 2010 1:23am
Quoting wwwin
Well that is wishfull thinking...Photon has no info on its knowledge base other than a link to a microsoft page with just basic info on remote desktop...nothing on the settings for VPS MT4 there.

In particular I will like to know:

Shoul I use a console connection or not.
Is MT4 restarted automatically if Photon reboots, or would I have to rig this myself....as described in the guides attached.

I am attaching 2 PDFs files on connecting to VPS for MT4, but don't know if these are applicable to Photon or if they are the same with Windows 7....
wwwin...what exactly do you want to do? I'm not sure why you ask about console mode. In order to use MT4 on a VPS you just use Remote Desktop...it's quite simple actually. You log in through RDC and set up your MT4 just like you would from your own computer. I think they just sent you a link to info on RDC because that's pretty much how you will connect to your VPS 99% of the time.

Photon set up my MT4 to start automatically from the "Startup" folder for me in the beginning, but if they didn't do it on yours, you just add a shortcut to the "Startup" folder just like you would on your computer (basic windows stuff). If you want to do simple tasks like reboot the server or make sure it's online etc, you can use Photon's new control panel through the web if you don't want bother with RDC.

I have to agree with you that their "pre-sales" info is pretty bare. I tried to poke around their site before I signed up too, to try and get more info about admin stuff, but came up empty. I took the plunge anyway. Like I said, it's very simple to use...I was expecting something more complicated I guess. Their support people do seem pretty good, though I've only had to contact them once.

Does that help at all?
  • #5,082
  • Apr 9, 2010 9:55am Apr 9, 2010 9:55am
Quoting jdwbryan
wwwin...what exactly do you want to do? I'm not sure why you ask about console mode. In order to use MT4 on a VPS you just use Remote Desktop...it's quite simple actually. You log in through RDC and set up your MT4 just like you would from your own computer. I think they just sent you a link to info on RDC because that's pretty much how you will connect to your VPS 99% of the time.

Photon set up my MT4 to start automatically from the "Startup" folder for me in the beginning, but if they didn't do it on yours, you just add a shortcut to...
Yes, thanks, but my understanding is generally that if you don't log in the RDC connection in console or admin mode that you can open up two instances of MT4 and duplicate the trades...not MT4 in console but the RDC session in console...that is what I have read...anyway I just signed up yesterday and mine is not yet set up...when they send me the instructions I will see. Thanks again
  • #5,083
  • Apr 9, 2010 9:56am Apr 9, 2010 9:56am
Are there volume discounts offered with MB?

If so, what would the breakdowns be?
  • #5,084
  • Apr 9, 2010 10:40am Apr 9, 2010 10:40am
Quoting bugscoe
Are there volume discounts offered with MB?

If so, what would the breakdowns be?
buscoe,

Please email me directly at [email protected] to discuss this further.
  • #5,085
  • Apr 10, 2010 4:20pm Apr 10, 2010 4:20pm
jleblang...

do you offer MobileMT4 platform?

thanks.
  • #5,086
  • Apr 12, 2010 11:26am Apr 12, 2010 11:26am
Quoting ForexSV
jleblang...

do you offer MobileMT4 platform?

thanks.
Hello ForexSV,

We do not offer a mobile application for MT4 at this time. We are only in beta with our Desktop Pro platform for mobile trading.
  • #5,087
  • Apr 12, 2010 2:22pm Apr 12, 2010 2:22pm
Quoting jleblang
Hello ForexSV,

We do not offer a mobile application for MT4 at this time. We are only in beta with our Desktop Pro platform for mobile trading.
Hi Justin,

By platform do you mean the WAP page you mentioned before or will it be a separate mobile application that will require installation? If so, which mobile platforms will be supported? Do you have an ETA for this?
Thanks
  • #5,088
  • Apr 13, 2010 12:07pm Apr 13, 2010 12:07pm
Quoting DrainBamage
Hi Justin,

By platform do you mean the WAP page you mentioned before or will it be a separate mobile application that will require installation? If so, which mobile platforms will be supported? Do you have an ETA for this?
Thanks
The mobile app will be built on WAP technology; different from our web-based platform which is available now.

Not sure on the platforms that will be supported ultimately, though we are testing currently on BlackBerry devices.

No ETA of course.
  • #5,089
  • Apr 13, 2010 5:22pm Apr 13, 2010 5:22pm
jelang, in your ECN forex account, can I lose more money than I deposit?
  • #5,090
  • Edited Apr 14, 2010 12:47am Apr 13, 2010 10:34pm | Edited Apr 14, 2010 12:47am
Guys,

I wanted to make sure you were all aware of and using the MBT Research tools available to you via the MBT Desktop Pro.

These specially tailored reports are meant to provide you with the tools to confirm what you already know and help generate new ideas for your trading style.

To access these reports:

1. Go to Tools;
2. Click on MBT Research;
3. Click on the Forex tab inside of MBT Research;
4. From there you'll see a list of different reports which you can view by clicking on the links under 'title'.

I've attached some examples for you. The reports are updated throughout the day...usually about 7-10 reports/day for the majors.

Also found in the tools section, you'll see MBT Morning Notes updated each morning at 8:30 AM EST, access to real-time news, MBT World and more.
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  • #5,091
  • Apr 13, 2010 10:42pm Apr 13, 2010 10:42pm
Quoting Trad3r
jelang, in your ECN forex account, can I lose more money than I deposit?
Trad3r,

That would be very unusual, as we have safeguards in place that are both automated and manual for risk management that alert us of accounts breaking below margin requirements. We have 24 hour staff monitoring to handle situations as they arise in clients' accounts. Of course, I can't say it would be impossible on the most extreme market spike and conditions (something bigger than anything we've seen in ten years), but again, its very unlikely.
  • #5,092
  • Apr 14, 2010 2:30am Apr 14, 2010 2:30am
Quoting jleblang
the MBT Desktop Pro.
Just downloaded the Desktop Pro, Justin.

Nice!
  • #5,093
  • Apr 14, 2010 9:51am Apr 14, 2010 9:51am
does mb trading still offer 100:1 leverage?
  • #5,094
  • Apr 14, 2010 10:38am Apr 14, 2010 10:38am
Have you looked on their site? http://www.mbtrading.com/forexMarginRequirements.aspx

Quoting fxoxford
does mb trading still offer 100:1 leverage?
  • #5,095
  • Apr 14, 2010 11:09am Apr 14, 2010 11:09am
Have you ever wanted to overlay multiple symbols on top of each other in one chart to identify similarities and divergence? Well with the MBT Desktop Pro, you can do exactly that.

(See screen shot "One Chart Multiple Symbols")

+2 and +3 on the chart tool bar (see screen shot "Toolbar") turn the Secondary and Tertiary overlay charts on and off. These buttons allow you to plot two more symbols on top of the main chart. You define these symbols by right clicking on the chart and selecting Overlay Symbols. You can also create default secondary and tertiary symbols that will show on all charts instead of just the one with which they are associated.

The screen shot ("Secondary and Tertiary Properties") below is the Secondary and Tertiary Chart tabs of the Chart Preferences. Notice that they are exactly the same. Here you can choose the Chart Type to be Bar, Candle, or Line. You can adjust the Bar Width, the color of the OHLC Up and Down Bars, the Candle Sticks Up and Down, the Line, and the Title. You also have three options for the Axis of the Secondary and Tertiary Chart, which are Merge with Right Axis, Independent Left Axis, or Independent No Axis.

I hope this helps. If you have any questions about using the Overlay symbols, please let me know or jump on Live Chat with one of our reps to discuss further.
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  • #5,096
  • Apr 14, 2010 2:14pm Apr 14, 2010 2:14pm
I assume most following me here on FF have a demo or live account and therefore receive our emails, but in case you missed it, Forex Magnates has posted our latest newsletter online.

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*I know he left some of the links out...if you need one from the newsletter, please let me know and I'll post it here.

  • #5,097
  • Apr 14, 2010 3:14pm Apr 14, 2010 3:14pm
JB, is there any plans if the 10:1 rule pass?
  • #5,098
  • Apr 14, 2010 8:25pm Apr 14, 2010 8:25pm
Quoting fxoxford
JB, is there any plans if the 10:1 rule pass?
Yes, I want to know this.
  • #5,099
  • Apr 14, 2010 8:31pm Apr 14, 2010 8:31pm
I had emailed them on this and their were very evasive about answering. They said it has not passed and if it passes we will do what is best for our customers...well they better start preparing now b/c it takes a while to get approved by the FSA
  • #5,100
  • Apr 15, 2010 12:49am Apr 15, 2010 12:49am
Quoting jleblang
The mobile app will be built on WAP technology; different from our web-based platform which is available now.

Not sure on the platforms that will be supported ultimately, though we are testing currently on BlackBerry devices.

No ETA of course.
PLEASE tell them not to make it exclusive to Crackberry devices...at least get some WinMo support in there too, if nothing else.
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