[Formula Language]

We do not plan to do "EasyLanguage" specifically. However, we designed MT with custom indicators in mind. In fact, all of the indicators in MT are dynamically compiled at run time, so if a user was to write their own, they would compile them the same way.

 

We don't have the proper structure yet for allowing a user to do that, nor do we have the documentation for it, but eventually the plan is to do exactly that.

 

Excellent!

 

The following questions are probably premature, given that your plans for this "language" are in the making, but bear with me...

 

I am wondering if it will be possible to access the L2 order book data from within the language (it would put MT at the top of the pack in terms of capability)

 

Also, will it be possible to access account-level data (margin use, open orders, etc.). If yes, will this be event-driven, or will polling (snapshots) be necessary?

 

I am thinking along the lines of being able to develop entirely automated trading strategies, which would need feedback on what is going on with the account and also order status, etc. 

 

Can we look forward to all of this?

[Formula Language]

This may be asking too much, but is it possible that in addition to built-in indicators, MT could implement an easy-to-use language so end-users may code custom indicators or functions?

 

(See AmiBroker and Quantshare for examples of such languages, along with Tradestation, Multicharts, SierraChart and NinjaTrader)  

[Crosshairs on charts should show details for point of interest]

Speaking of crosshairs and keyboard action, is it possible to allow for the crosshairs to be moved left/right using arrowkeys?

 

Sometimes it is easier to do that, than using a mouse, esp when moving only one tick at a time.

 

Thanks! 

[Request for Beta]

just found out about this - fantastic ! - I had used and missed QT for years. (quote provider = Stockwatch; broker = IB)

 

Beta please?