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  1. Mike, Let me respond to your comments and questions... 1. As to the " it is a bit overwhelming when you just list all the bugs together" part...... My responses are.... A) When I wrote my original post I had a hard time wrestling with your word processor. The issue is, unless you write from scratch, your post will likely look kind of ugly. You guys need to find a better word processor. Example 1: Other than going through every single like of text, how do I delete all the tabs and indentations? Example 2: These mandatory new paragraphs are annoying, ugly, and controlling. B ) How much more tof my own ime do you want me to spend on this group if bug reports? When starting a thread like this, I can limit myself to P&F charts. I can also place a few other minor restrictions on myself. But, all in all, what is it that you want? Perhaps 15, 20, or 25 separate pages of a well-detailed, professionally written bug report, together with all the documentation, including my proprietary trade secrets, and copies of charts (i.e. exhibits). And, then, you want all of this, for free? C ) All in all what gets me is the (i) shockingly large number of bugs in MT P&F charts; plus (ii) the long-long delay before these issues are and have been surfacing, plus (iii) why is it that *I* have to do it? Can't you guys hire a SWQA guy who would systematically go through everything? This charting software is supposed to be a commercial money-maker chiefly for the benefit of you guys, Jerry and Mike. Yes, I'm aware that there are free users, too. However, this so called "free info" is of no value at all, when it's misleading. And it is frequently misleading. D ) There are many-many additional bugs on MT P&F charts that I have not told you about. 2. As to your question on "P&F"........ Yes, this thread of mine is only about, and in connection with only MT P&F charts. 3. As to "Some of what you write" A ) Here I must restrain myself. I can't give it away. I've got a system that has worked and will likely work in the next few days, too, provided I do not disclose it to anyone...sorry, I can't! B ) I see no any indication whatsoever that you appreciate my bug report(s). You should appreciate that I have been giving up for you guys my valuable time, for free... but this is not the case here, for sure. C ) You don't want to play the role of a judge, do you? The judge who wants (legal) proof before everything else? D ) Give me the benefit of doubt... but it's up to you...... think hard, and think again.... in the last 4+ YEARS have I ever misled you in any way, shape, or form? 4. As to "One example you write"..... A ) I used the "horizontal line" indicator on my P&F chart, while I was monitoring the market of AAPL on a separate OHLC chart... this is how I made some observations in my original post....... B ) Box size, in general, is important. However, it's pretty much irrelevant when one is using "horizontal line" indicator on an MT P&F chart. 5. As to "Days refer to"........... A) You are not getting what I was talking about. I was talking about "days" because in "View" there are settings on premarket visibility. B ) I can plainly and easily see the vertical lines that separate the days..... however, C ) Separation of days is not necessarily good. In P&F charts there should be a flow of Xs (or Os), and that flow should not be interrupted by vertical lines for the separation of days. However, this is a separate issue that I have not even lmenrioned so far. Because there are way too many bugs.......... D) In my original post I was talking about the recent/last days of my AAPL chart because I especially noticed how the most recent/last day was (and still is) completely messed up. I noticed that it was definitely MISLEADING. That is why I posed the rhetorical question similar to the following:."How can traders rely on this?" 6. As to "If you can, please... A) I understand what you're asking for. You're asking for additional help. And you want it free, too. You want a well-detailed, professionally written bug report, together with all documentation, including my proprietary trade secrets, and copies of charts (Exhibit A, Exhibit B, etc.). B ) Surely I would like to see progress. Surely I would like to see you guys succeed with this project. However, there are many additional factors, too. Such as... (i) I have my own life. And, (ii) for example, isn't it grossly unethical to market or promote any software that -- wittingly or unwittingly -- misleads traders and investors? I hope this helps. Rob
  2. Jerry, OTOH I appreciate the PNF charts. But, OTOH, QuoteTracker, the software you guys developed in your heyday, was a far BETTER "9" or "9.5" on a 10-scale. In sharp contrast to QT, MedvedTrader is not even close to it.... currently, IMHO it is only a "6" on a 10-scale. May I suggest you pay a professional SWQA guy for effective help, in order to locate and learn about the many-many issues that persist.. Jerry, you have been soliciting free help for bug reporting, but, apparently, the last 4 YEARS has not had enough time for the free help... to do the job for you. Because, despite you working on it for many YEARS, still the many serious issues/bugs that mislead, and these and many other discrepancies do persist and remain embedded. The followings are some of the issues that you, or somebody, should have noticed and corrected 4 or so YEARS ago. ISSUE #1: In P&F mode, erroneously and alarmingly the most recent/last days are completely messed up and MISLEADING... so how can traders rely on it? Chances are you have never noticed it, as you do not look for bugs. Or you do your unit testing on some stock with little or no after-hours trading The after-market trading gets painted, and it gets appended, even after you come back after the "after hours trading" has already ended. The last day's after-market trades get appended/included/painted, which is wrong and misleading. This happens during after hours trading.... and the Xs and Os so remain, even after the after hours market has ended... even after a new day has started. FYI, for instance AAPL did not drop to $173.8 during the "day" session of 3/6/18. And no, FYI, it did not start going back up again from $173.8 to 176.64 at 15:47:07 local time. FYI, the "after regular hours" part is NOT separated from the last day's "day" market action.... and, of course, it should be separated. This is in P&F mode, if you choose "View => Extended hours => Never" Or, this is in P&F mode, AFTER the after hours trading has ended, if you choose "View => Extended hours => Last 2 days, during extended hours". ISSUE #2: MT provides a lot of false and misleading info. For instance, AAPL didn't open at 174.90. And, didn't reach #176.00 during the first 10 minutes of the regular session on 3/7/18. And no, this is contrary to the data on my broker's website, so it did not come from them. However, if you've got a charting software that manipulates the incoming quote stream, then the charting software can, could, and will likely display many misleading things. ISSUE #3: In P&F mode, erroneously, the most recent after hours trading is treated like as if it was NOT part of the "last 2 days" but it is. ISSUE #4: IF you choose "View => Extended hours => Last 2 days, during extended hours",.there should be a difference between "Last 2 days during extended hours" and "Last 2 days". ISSUE #5: In PNF mode, if you set it to "Last 2 days", definitely and erroneously it is unclear where the "day" starts, and where the premarket ends. FYI, yes, premarket starts at 7 am local time.... but the regular "day" session did not and does not start at 8:43:52 am local time today, at APPL, on 3/7/18. I hope this helps. Rob
  3. Jerry, It worked. However, this export file with the "mtexport" extension that your app generates is weird, like as if it has just come from the NSA Please help me decode, untangle, or descramble it, I want to read it, before I send it to you or anyone else..
  4. Mike, What I was trying to say earlier is as follows: #1: My assumption is that you guys want to make a great first impression. So, please stop me right here, if this is not the case. #2: Please don't misunderstand me. I'm NOT saying that "your app sucks". #3: Please don't misunderstand me, I'm NOT saying that "your app is butt ugly". #4: This feedback is NOT about the skill of the developer(s). #5: This feedback is NOT about the number of years of experience that the developer(s) have. #6: This feedback is about beauty and user friendliness... mostly about the beauty of your app. #7: As to making a great first impression, there are hundreds of minor, little things in your app that could be improved. I mean one or two things don't make much difference. However, when you modify a combination of hundreds of small things, then, and only then will you be able to tell that your app is really-really attractive. However, #8: There is not enough space over here, in this forum, It's nearly impossible to convey those little things, if I'm limited to the pages of this forum. #9: Here is an idea: Why don't you take out a starving Art College student, and solicit his/her advice on how to improve the shape, color, and form of your app. What I'm talking here are neither bugs, nor features. What I'm talking here are your default settings. Because they're the ones that count. Because first impression count. And because you don't get a second chance to make a good first impression. Rob
  5. Mike, what I was trying to say that #1: The small was (and is) annoying. And #2: The small should NOT be the default font.,,, because first impression count... and because you don't get a second chance to make a good first impression.
  6. Jerry, May I suggest you guys go to that very low level, and change the maximum number of days to be as high as possible. Of course it doesn't have to be exactly 999.
  7. > You can hide it though. On the dashboard, select the SETTINGS menu, and Un-check the "Show Floating Logo" menu What I was trying to say that #1: It was (and is) annoying. And #2: It should NOT be the default setting.,,, because first impression count.. ..because you don't get a second chance to make a good first impression.
  8. > what you described, that is intended functionality. When the frequency is an hour multiple, each candle must start on the hour. Otherwise, things don't line up. However, assuming you have the chart set to not show extended hours, the first candle shows as starting on the hour, but the actual data still starts at 9:30. Naturally, you've got good intentions and a perfectly logical explanation. However, the current design is misleading. It misleads the user. It also drives away the user. I find myself going back to QT, whenever I need 1-hour charts.
  9. CAN'T CHANGE THE FREQUENCY ############################ WHEN ##### I started noticing it yesterday, or the day before, which was shortly after I said "OK" to an automated update from the previous one to the current version 1.08 170.1018. SEVERITY ######## Medium. While this one does not crash the application, it severely limits its functionality. GENERAL DESCRIPTION #################### In the upper left corner of the (stock) chart, any (stock) chart, you can select the "Main" tab, and if you do, then you can select "TYPE", "PERIOD", and "FREQ". Well, 15 minutes ago -- and this is not the first time in the last couple of days --- this "FREQ" got stuck on its "1-minute" setting, and the "FREQ" drop down menu kept refusing to appear. HOW TO REPRODUCE THE BUG ########################### 1. Ensure your version number is 1.08.170.1018. 2. Open the application. 3. While the app is still loading, click on (therefore open) any of the (stock) charts you can find sitting there, minimized, in the lower left corner of your screen. 4. Once the (stock) chart is open, then in the upper left corner of the (stock) chart, select the "Main" tab. 5. Then select (or make an effort to select) "FREQ". 6. Assuming that earlier you worked with 1-minute charts, at this time you may find that "FREQ" is stuck on its "1-minute" setting, and that the "FREQ" drop down menu refuses to appear. 7. Should you find this to be true, then close and restart the application. 8. Sometimes this one time "exit and restart" is all you need. 9. At other times, if this "exit and restart" is no help, then you need to exit and restart the app, not once, but up to three times. This is all. I hope this helps. Rob P.S.: Jerry and Mike, I do appreciate the time and effort you and your guys put into designing and coding the most recent revision of Medved Trader. However, I don't have to give you any feedback, and you guys don't have to improve, re-design, or re-code anything at all. What I would like to see is that - compared to Quote Tracker - your Medved Trader becomes a better product in every shape and form. Additionally, let's keep in mind that, by definition, 'all' bug reports tend to be negative, The issue is that, as to negative stuff, it's human nature that we often fail to see the good intention(s) behind it. However, I sincerely would like to see that you will be able to sell your (new MT) software to stockbrokers such as TD Ameritrade. I would like to see that you succeed, and that your MT is better than your QT. Rob
  10. Mike, > Please consider reporting the issues in UI that you find objectionable separately. Saying "your UI design sucks" is not helpful, > particularly. If you think some feature or window does not flow together with the general design, point it out to us. We're always > open to suggestions and we change things quite often when users point out some shortcomings. In reality I just want to see a perfect or nearly perfect product,... In reality I don't want to point out anything, especially not any shortcoming. Because it's way too much work, and chances are that for many days and weeks I will be misunderstood. However, when I feel strongly about something, I tend to make a note of it and write it down. You're right and correct... as to feedbacks such as "your UI sucks" because such comments are not very specific, not correctable, and not very practical. However, the important thing we tend to forget that, the GUI of any application is highly important and special. However, it's also the GUI that is the most time consuming thing to provide feedback on -- if its to be specific, correctable, and practical. The GUI is a LOT iike a sculpture... it's the VISIBLE, outward appearance of a lot of coding effort. And, using of this analogy and, without trying to sound vague, how can any of us put into words that the sculptor could and should make his sculpture more attractive, if he wants to be successful in eventually selling he is working on? All I can say now is that.... point well taken... I will think about it... and will come back to it, as soon as time permits. Rob P.S. Mike, I do appreciate the time and effort you guys put into designing and coding the most recent revision Medved Trader. However, I don't have to give you any feedback, and you guys don't have to improve, re-design, or re-code anything at all. What I would like to se is that - compared to Quote Tracker - your Medved Trader is a better product in every way, shape and form. Additionally, let's keep in mind that, by definition, 'all' bug reports tend to be and are supposed to be negative, The issue is that, as to negative stuff, it's human nature that we often fail to see the good intention(s) behind it. Mike, I sincerely would like to see that you are able to sell your (new MT) software to stockbrokers such as TD Ameritrade. Mike, I would like to see that you succeed, and that your MT is better than your QT. -- Rob
  11. Zenlando, please stop intruding in the conversation of others.
  12. Jerry, > There are practical limitations - With more data, things get bogged down. Yes, I understand, and what you're saying does make sense. However, how about giving us, users, the ability to override this limitation of 120? No, not during market hours... but after the markets are closed, when it's nice and quiet, when we just want to back test an idea, to see if it would've worked in the past 999 days? Rob P.S. Jerry, I do appreciate the time and effort you and your guys put into designing and coding the most recent revision Medved Trader. However, I don't have to give you any feedback, and you guys don't have to improve, re-design, or re-code anything at all. What I would like to se is that - compared to Quote Tracker - your Medved Trader is a better product in every way, shape and form. Additionally, let's keep in mind that, by definition, 'all' bug reports tend to be and are supposed to be negative, The issue is that, as to negative stuff, it's human nature that we often fail to see the good intention(s) behind it. Jerry, I sincerely would like to see that you are able to sell your (new MT) software to stockbrokers such as TD Ameritrade. Jerry, I would like to see that you succeed, and that your MT is better than your QT. -- Rob
  13. Jerry, After opening an intraday chart, if you set the "FREQ" to 60, 120, etc minutes, then whatever happened on that day at 9:30 will be displayed as something that happened at 9:00. I hope this helps. Rob P.S. Jerry, I do appreciate the time and effort you and your guys put into designing and coding the most recent revision Medved Trader. However, I don't have to give you any feedback, and you guys don't have to improve, re-design, or re-code anything at all. What I would like to se is that - compared to Quote Tracker - your Medved Trader was a better product in every way, shape and form. Additionally, let's keep in mind that, by definition, 'all' bug reports tend to be and are supposed to be negative, The issue is that, as to negative stuff, it's human nature that we often fail to see the good intention(s) behind it. Jerry, I sincerely would like to see that you are able to sell your (new MT) software to stockbrokers such as TD Ameritrade. Jerry, I would like to see that you succeed, and that your MT is better than your QT. -- Rob
  14. Jerry, > In Settings - Charts - General, there is "Chart Text Font Size" setting. Try changing it? Thank you... I've never tried that part of the setting so far, however I will try it... thank you. What bugged me the most was the small-small (default) font size. > Oh, and it is not really glued to the top left corner. You can drag it anywhere you want on the chart. It 'appeared' glued... I didn't try drag it to anywhere.... however I will try dragging it.... thank you. What bugged me the most was the small-small (default) font size. > It also doesn't have to be there permanently. Depending on the Settings - Charts - General's Always Show Trace, > it will appear/disappear when you hold the Shift key. I will try that one, too... thank you. > Rob, we pay enormous amount of attention to the GUI and ease of user interfaces... > Some features may not be obvious, but I am working on the help file that will include all of them. A help file might help. However, if you prefer writing code to writing documentation, then I will understand that, too. What I would like to see that the 'default' MT date box is at least as clear, at least as visible, at least as attractive, at least as intuitive as that of the Medved QuteTracker. Because, if you have to get used to it, or if you have to look it up in a help file, then chances are it's not, or not very intuitive. Rob P.S. Jerry, I do appreciate the time and effort you and your guys put into designing and coding the most recent revision of Medved Trader. However, I don't have to give you any feedback, and you guys don't have to improve, re-design, or re-code anything at all. What I would like to se is that - compared to Quote Tracker - your Medved Trader becomes a better product in every shape and form. Additionally, let's keep in mind that, by definition, 'all' bug reports tend to be and are supposed to be negative, The issue is that, as to negative stuff, it's human nature that we often fail to see the good intention(s) behind it. Jerry, I sincerely would like to see that you are able to sell your (new MT) software to stockbrokers such as TD Ameritrade. Jerry, I would like to see that you succeed, and that your MT is better than your QT. -- Rob
  15. Zenlando, please stop intruding in the conversation of others:
  16. Jerry, The domineering and always visible MT desktop icon and MT windows are a never-ending annoyance to me. The issue is, by being the top window all the time, MT prevents me from having anything else open on my desktop. . For example today I was working with Open Office Excel, and MT kept blocking my view. It kept trying to prevent me from inserting new rows in Excel. It kept blocking my view. Why? Because, illogically and contrary to my needs, MT is programmed to be the top window all the time. What an incessant annoyance! Or, how about the MT desktop icon? For example, while I'm writing this message in a text file, why does the MT desktop icon have to be visible to me all the time? It stares at me like as if it was an all-seeing eye! What an incessant annoyance!
  17. Jerry, What I love about MT, what I welcome the most as to MT, what I'm most grateful for in MT is the significantly increased number of days as to intraday market data. However, believe it or not, the new 120-day limitation is an annoyance to me. In other words, I wish I didn't have to face that 120-day limitation..
  18. Jerry, I'm not trying to tell you what to do. However, I wonder if you can find and work with a software architect, or a GUI designer, or user interface designer? As a userI believe MT could use a master plan, a software architect, or anyone who is good about GUI design, or customer user interface design. Why am I saying this? Because currently there are way too many windows and sub-windows. They appear like as if they were added on an ad hoc basis. Like as if, from time to time, small and medium-sized band aids were needed. And whenever the need arose for small and medium sized band-aids, a new, strange-looking window was added with the full knowledge that it created an awkward experience for the user. The issue is, they give the MT the look of an experimental or unplanned assembly of too many windows and window sizes.
  19. Jerry, Can you make the fonts in data boxes adjustable, or large? I'm talking about the tiny data box that appears to be glued to the top left corner of every chart. The info (i.e. the date, the time, the OHLC prices) that data box contains is tremendously important. However, what's the use of its presence, if the box and the text in it are so tiny that the user oftentimes cannot read them? What does NOT help: Neither the dark gray background, nor the bolding of the text, or the Arial font is any help. The tiny, bold, Arial text can play tricks on the user's eyes, and the user cannot tell the difference between numbers such as 55 and 66. Or between 66 and 88. What I'm trying to say here that the tiny data box, the tiny font size, the bolding, and the dark gray background are recurring annoyances, from the user's point of view.
  20. Jerry, If it's not too much trouble, In the trade setup, order window, position window and elsewhere the *font size* selection feature could be improved, so that when the user selects a larger size font, then *all* the fonts all over the *entire* GUI go up in size. If implemented, this feature will be liked or loved by many-many users whose eyes are not as good as they used to be.
  21. Rob

    Beta request

    Jerry, I love Quote Tracker, I've been using it for 5+ years. My broker is TD Ameritrade. Please send me the latest version of Medved Trader.
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