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  • #3,841
  • Jul 11, 2013 5:32pm Jul 11, 2013 5:32pm
Quoting fxarcher
{quote} Jason The attached picture shows the custom levels I created, (second screenshot) but when I try to load them the original standard fibs (first screenshot) appear. After I reboot the platform, I can then click on the Fib extension Icon and the custom fibs reappear. I have no idea what causes this. I have reloaded the custom fibs several time and they are good for now. I have no Idea if or when they will go back to the standard settings. Thanks for looking in to this Fxarcher Edit...Also when drawing a trend line. I unclick "Ray" select...
Hi Fxarcher,

Thanks for posting these screenshots. I've asked one our techs to take a look into what might be happening with your MT4 fib lines. I'll let you know what he says.

Jason
  • #3,842
  • Jul 12, 2013 3:40am Jul 12, 2013 3:40am
is there link to download mt5?
Is there dollar index in mt5?

this one doesn't work....
http://files.metaquotes.net/forex.ca...fxcm5setup.exe
The Market pays you to be disciplined
  • #3,843
  • Jul 12, 2013 1:52pm Jul 12, 2013 1:52pm
Quoting mima
is there link to download mt5? Is there dollar index in mt5? this one doesn't work.... http://files.metaquotes.net/forex.ca...fxcm5setup.exe
Hi Mima,

We briefly offered a demo for MT5, but discontinued it due to lack of interest. We continuously evaluate whether it's worthwhile to add a new platform to our lineup. Was there something in particular that interested you in MT5? Perhaps some functionality that's not available on MT4, or a new EA? Also, could you tell me where you found that link MT5 download link? If it's on one of our sites, I would like to make sure that info gets updated.

You mentioned that you are interested in dollar index. You may be interested to know that we offer trading in the Dow Jones FXCM Dollar Index (ticker: USDOLLAR) on our Trading Station platform, MT4 and NinjaTrader.

Thanks,
Jason
  • #3,844
  • Jul 12, 2013 10:22pm Jul 12, 2013 10:22pm
Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote} Hi Mima,... Was there something in particular that interested you in MT5?... Thanks, Jason
time frames are only reason for mt5.
The Market pays you to be disciplined
  • #3,845
  • Edited 8:01pm Jul 15, 2013 10:50am | Edited 8:01pm
Quoting mima
{quote} time frames are only reason for mt5.
There's an app for that . "Custom Time Frames" allows MT4 traders to create charts in any timeframe they choose. That means you are no longer restricted to the nine default MT4 chart timeframes.

http://www.fxcmapps.com/wp-content/u...ames-thumb.jpg


You can create 10-Tick charts, 20-Minute charts, 2-Hour Charts, etc. "Custom Times Frames" is free to download at FXCMapps.com along with other custom indicators, EAs and scripts for MT4, Trading Station and NinjaTrader.
  • #3,846
  • Jul 16, 2013 7:44am Jul 16, 2013 7:44am
Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote} There's an app for that . "Custom Time Frames" allows MT4 traders to create charts in any timeframe they choose. ...
No Thanks. Must be in real time not offline .Such indicator exist for long time...It is for weekend analysis...demo accounts.

So FXCM will offer MT5 or not?
The Market pays you to be disciplined
  • #3,847
  • Edited Jul 17, 2013 9:27am Jul 16, 2013 11:33am | Edited Jul 17, 2013 9:27am
Quoting mima
{quote} No Thanks. Must be in real time not offline .Such indicator exist for long time...It is for weekend analysis...demo accounts. So FXCM will offer MT5 or not?
Hi Mima,

While we don't have plans to offer MT5 at this time, FXCM is open to adding new platforms to our existing lineup based on client demand. You mentioned that your reason for wanting to use MT5 is because it offers more chart time frames than MT4. You might be interested to know that Trading Station lets you select custom time frames on real time charts.

The drow-down menu for time frame on the Trading Station charts shows the most popular time frames: 5 minute, Hourly, 4 Hour, Daily, etc.

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1959/timeframe1.png



However, it's possible to view alternate time frames on the Trading Station charts. For example, if you want to view a 12-minute chart, simply type "m12" in the time frame field as shown below.

http://media.dailyfx.com/sales/onlin...timeframe2.png



Below are some examples of other time frames and how you can enter them:

  1. 3 Minutes : m3
  2. 10 Minutes : m10
  3. 3 Hours : h3
  4. 12 Hours : h12
  5. 2 Days : d2
  6. 10 Days : d10

Let me know if you have any questions about this or other features of the Trading Station charts.

Jason

  • #3,848
  • Jul 16, 2013 10:02pm Jul 16, 2013 10:02pm
Jason Rodgers, did FXCM just started truncating the transactions in MT4? My Trade Explorer stats here are wrong now.
  • #3,849
  • Jul 16, 2013 10:35pm Jul 16, 2013 10:35pm
Hi Jason,

Actually, in the Trading Station is not possible to create 17m and 45m charts. You can use only values into which 60 can by divided evenly: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30.
  • #3,850
  • Jul 17, 2013 5:11am Jul 17, 2013 5:11am
Hi Jason Rogers
I am facing a problem.
I have opened a Demo Account with $50,000 virtual money.
I have opened some trades but when I try to close positions in profit it does not close.
Now please advise how can I close those positions when I choose to do so??
Thanks
  • #3,851
  • Jul 17, 2013 9:29am Jul 17, 2013 9:29am
Quoting Valeria P
Hi Jason, Actually, in the Trading Station is not possible to create 17m and 45m charts. You can use only values into which 60 can by divided evenly: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30.
Thanks for pointing that out, Valeria. I've corrected my post above to remove the those two time frames
  • #3,852
  • Jul 17, 2013 10:20am Jul 17, 2013 10:20am
Quoting jadedmikey
Jason Rodgers, did FXCM just started truncating the transactions in MT4? My Trade Explorer stats here are wrong now.
Hi JM,

I can check for you if there have been any changes on our end. Could you give me an example of what is wrong with the stats on your trade explorer and when this started happening? Those details can help me know what to ask about when talking with our techs.

Thanks,
Jason
  • #3,853
  • Jul 17, 2013 11:03am Jul 17, 2013 11:03am
Quoting arasheed
Hi Jason Rogers I am facing a problem. I have opened a Demo Account with $50,000 virtual money. I have opened some trades but when I try to close positions in profit it does not close. Now please advise how can I close those positions when I choose to do so?? Thanks
Hi Arasheed,

Do you get an error message when you try to close these trades on your demo account? If so, please tell me what the error message is.

Or is it that when you try to close your trades, you end up opening new hedged positions in the same currency pair. (For example, you try to close your long 100k EUR/USD position, and instead of that trade closing you end up with an additional 100k short position.) If that is what is happening, it is because your demo account is set up with hedging enabled. If you want to close out an existing position on an account with hedging enabled, you must do so as follows:

In your Open Positions window, click on the Close Price for the trade you want to close.


Attached Image


In the Close Position(s) window that pops up, select that Amount(K) of the trade you want to close, and click OK.


Attached Image


Please let me know if the steps above work for you, or if you require further help. For immediate assistance, you can contact our live customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using live chat or by calling one of our international toll-free numbers.

Jason
  • #3,854
  • Jul 17, 2013 4:28pm Jul 17, 2013 4:28pm
Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote} Hi JM, I can check for you if there have been any changes on our end. Could you give me an example of what is wrong with the stats on your trade explorer and when this started happening? Those details can help me know what to ask about when talking with our techs. Thanks, Jason
Jason, my history now only shows from June even when All History is selected. Closed trades prior to June are missing so the stats does not reflect true activity. Account was opened in Mar.

These are the first 2 lines on my transaction history. All deposits prior to June are also missing.

2013.06.14 04:10 buy 0.14 gbpaud 1.63972 1.63072 1.68055 2013.06.14 07:54 1.63059 0.00 0.00 0.00 -122.69
2013.03.05 18:25 balance Funds transfer. 14349365 - ACH 1 000.00

I only noticed the change this week, probably happened July 14.

Thanks
  • #3,855
  • Jul 17, 2013 4:43pm Jul 17, 2013 4:43pm
Attention traders in Australia

FXCM is hosting a free FX Boot Camp at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel on Saturday, 27 July from 1 to 5 PM.

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1339/rzc.png

Click here to reserve your seat and get background information on the sessions and speakers.
  • #3,856
  • Jul 17, 2013 5:44pm Jul 17, 2013 5:44pm
them: 3 Minutes : m3 10 Minutes : m10 3 Hours : h3 12 Hours : h12 2 Days : d2 10 Days : d10Let me know if you have any questions about this or other features of the Trading Station charts. Jason[/quote]Hi Jason

Have tried to do this with Daily Weekly and Monthly but no luck as yet ? Especially interested in changing Monthly to M3 ? Can this be done ?

Thanks
Once You See, You Can't Unsee But You Will Get The Odd Poke In The Eye
  • #3,857
  • Jul 17, 2013 8:59pm Jul 17, 2013 8:59pm
Quoting jadedmikey
{quote} Jason, my history now only shows from June even when All History is selected. Closed trades prior to June are missing so the stats does not reflect true activity. Account was opened in Mar. These are the first 2 lines on my transaction history. All deposits prior to June are also missing. 2013.06.14 04:10 buy 0.14 gbpaud 1.63972 1.63072 1.68055 2013.06.14 07:54 1.63059 0.00 0.00 0.00 -122.69 2013.03.05 18:25 balance Funds transfer. 14349365 - ACH 1 000.00 I only noticed the change this week, probably happened July 14. Thanks
Thanks JM, I've asked our techs to take a look at your question, and I'll let you know what they say.
  • #3,858
  • Jul 17, 2013 9:12pm Jul 17, 2013 9:12pm
Quoting Stu Effex
Hi Jason Have tried to do this with Daily Weekly and Monthly but no luck as yet ? Especially interested in changing Monthly to M3 ? Can this be done ? Thanks
My apologies, Stu

I double checked, and the custom time frames will only allow you to customize for minutes and hours, but not for days, weeks or months. As Valeria pointed out for minute time frames "You can use only values into which 60 can by divided evenly: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30." http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...22#post6825022
  • #3,859
  • Jul 18, 2013 3:13am Jul 18, 2013 3:13am
Hi Jason, Ok thanks anyway. Please suggest to the powers that be, that you have had requests for quarterly charts. Probably really easy for the coders to add this time frame.

Thanks



Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote} My apologies, Stu I double checked, and the custom time frames will only allow you to customize for minutes and hours, but not for days, weeks or months. As Valeria pointed out for minute time frames "You can use only values into which 60 can by divided evenly: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30." http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...022[/quote]


Once You See, You Can't Unsee But You Will Get The Odd Poke In The Eye
  • #3,860
  • Jul 18, 2013 4:04am Jul 18, 2013 4:04am
Quoting Jason Rogers
Attention traders in Australia FXCM is hosting a free FX Boot Camp at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel on Saturday, 27 July from 1 to 5 PM. {image} Click here to reserve your seat and get background information on the sessions and speakers.

Nice. Will you have any online broadcast (through youtube for example)?
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