NEW Release of BullCharts 3.2
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Forum Discription: General discussion about getting started with BullCharts and exploring its features.
URL: http://www.bullcharts.com.au/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=330
Printed Date: 11 Apr 2025 at 9:36pm
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Topic: NEW Release of BullCharts 3.2
Posted By: Brendon
Subject: NEW Release of BullCharts 3.2
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2006 at 3:59pm
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We have released the next version of BullCharts 3.2 Many of the features have been requested by users. Apart from new features we have also spent a lot of time on streamlining the workflow of the day to day activities of the typical trader/investor. For example, the Multi Scan feature allows you to run your favourite scans one after another in one session. Also the ability to add a stock or a selection of stocks to any watchlist from various reports helps in the day to day management of your share analysis. Please download the latest version from http://www.bullcharts.com.au/downloads - http://www.bullcharts.com.au/downloads There is also a list of all the changes in the download area. You will need your ID and password to download. Do let us know of any feedback on the new version and any other features for future versions.
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Posted By: Owen
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2006 at 4:37pm
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Nice! Something to play with this weekend.
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Posted By: Owen
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2006 at 2:13am
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Posted By: zzkazu
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2006 at 7:41am
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Mine works ok, and doesn't get cleared. zzkazu |
Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2006 at 8:24am
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I checked again the different options and can't duplicate what you say. Owen is using the Metastock option. I tested that as well and was fine. When have lines studies saved for each time period it clears for the next time period so you can then add unique lines to say weekly, Then switch back to daily and it had its own studies. If switch off then the chart will retain the last view lines studies. Owen can you check again and make a note of what steps you used to see if we can reproduce. First start with a chart that has no lines at all. Second test with a chart that you know had lines before.
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Posted By: Owen
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2006 at 11:13am
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I just worked out the problem! It's to do with IntelliCharts but occur only on 3.2. I did not have this problem with 3.0.2. Previously I had the "Save different Intellichart for each time period" checked but "Use IntelliChart" unchecked. Then after seeing Brendon's reply I thought maybe this has something to do with Intellicharts. So I unchecked "Save different Intellichart for each time period". Then problem solved! It seems Intellichart still has some influence unless you uncheck both buttons. |
Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2006 at 5:37pm
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Thanks. From what I see the save based on time period is only available to switch on/off when IntelliCharts is checked. If you uncheck IntelliCharts later then the option for save based on different time periods is greyed out suggesting not active.
Best for now have ticked off Time period if don't want that feature. Shall do some tests.
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Posted By: chart rider
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2006 at 8:08pm
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Love the floating windows - bewdy newk
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Posted By: Seahorse
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2006 at 3:22pm
When running a scan, I do not seem to have the Progress Bar for scanning in progress visible at the bottom of the screen...Is it a default or do I need to switch it on..?? ------------- My Reality Check bounced 
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Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2006 at 3:29pm
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Is is automatic 1. please check in Help/About what version is installed 2. send me a screen caputure when running to brendonl@weblink.com.au -------------
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Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2006 at 8:55am
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The work around for the progress bar not appearing is to not use Apply Run but use the green triangle. We will add a fix in the next release. -------------
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Posted By: Clive
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2006 at 1:04pm
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Hi Brendan, I have just loaded 3.2 and still have a freeze on shutdown problem. I was hoping that would be fixed by now. Is it unusual to have this problem? Is there a fix I can implement? When can I expect a fix if there isnt one at the moment? ------------- Cheers, Clive |
Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2006 at 2:18pm
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Can you explain your steps. We have not been able to find steps where we can see the problem reported by some users. -------------
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Posted By: Clive
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2006 at 4:46pm
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Hi Brendon, Step is simply to close the program with top right cross, click save none in dialog box and then the program freezes so I have to ctrl,alt delete to get windows task manager to end the program. I had understood that this was a recogniosed problem and that the development team had it on the list of to doos. ------------- Cheers, Clive |
Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2006 at 6:23pm
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Yes we understand there is a problem from various reports. It is on the list but the steps suggested above and from others has not allowed us to see the same problem on our machines. There needs to be some other factor as well. As a contrast one user reported all fine when click on the top X (different to your experience). However minimised BC and then open had it freezing. We have tried leaving a number of different tests to try and help. We will continue to try to find what the issue is. BTW - what happens when close all windows first then click on X in the main app?
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Posted By: Clive
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2006 at 9:34am
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Hi Brendon, I have played with this some more. Turns out I only get the freeze problem when BC has been open a while - say 30 minutes. If BC is only open for say less than 10 mins then I get a normal shutdown. The freeze after 30 mins problem does not seem to depend on what other programs are open. I typicaly have Outlook, Mozilla Firefox and Commsec pro open. I hope this helps to diagnose the problem. ------------- Cheers, Clive |
Posted By: Dingo
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2006 at 12:27pm
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edit cause I only read to the end of the first page - problem solved on page 2!! |
Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2006 at 12:29pm
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Don't use Apply Run for now. Use just the green Triangle. -------------
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Posted By: Dingo
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2006 at 12:34pm
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thanks Brendon, sorry about the last post. I have also had the 'Freeze' problem mentioned, and it also appears to be when BC has been open for a while. I cant really identify a common link as I tend to leave it open and go backwards and forwards between programs. It usually appears for me when I right-click in the BC Icon on the task bar and close from there. I dont often use the X in the top right of the page to close. One more thing, I know you have this on the books but whats the status of an option for forcing BC to read Metastock data without having to close and open BC; this is why I see the freeze situation as I have to close and open BC each time I get my hourly data update throughout the day. |
Posted By: Dingo
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2006 at 12:45pm
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When I change the time period by using the drop down window, it seems to work OK. I have Templates set up that changes the time period as well as the indicators / line studies. When I change between templates, the chart changes as advertised but the scroll bar at the bottom is full left on the page vice full right. Because of this, the chart dispalyed has the last few ticks of data scrolled of the right side of the chart (not always?). You then need to click in the chart and scroll or use the 'Go to End of Chart' button to get to the end of the chart. |
Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2006 at 1:11pm
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Some users report when the BC is minimised a problem can happen. We are having trouble duplicating in the office.
Re Metastock - can you explain more as you may have mentioend to someone else. -------------
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Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2006 at 1:16pm
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1. what version are you running 3. can you send a screen capture to mailto:brendonl@weblink.com.au - brendonl@weblink.com.au -------------
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Posted By: Dingo
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2006 at 1:40pm
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thanks Brendon, re Metastock Data: I get hourly updates during the day, but to get BC to read the data after getting the update, I have to close BC, then Re-open it. Whilst this works OK (ignoring the freezing bit), it's just fiddly more than anything else. What would be good if there was an option to force BC to re-read the Metastock data, and therfore re-fresh the charts, without having to close, then open BC. RE the Template issue, the problem only started happening with the new version. Screen captures on the way! |
Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2006 at 2:12pm
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OK - I remember now. -------------
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Posted By: Dingo
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2006 at 3:02pm
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Also forgot to say thanks for the product - great job. Its all to easy to advise whats wrong, but they all generally fall into the 'icing' category. Great product and support! Thanks. |
Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2006 at 5:17pm
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Can you please send me the templates you are using as I can reproduce - mailto:brendonl@weblink.com.au - brendonl@weblink.com.au -------------
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Posted By: Cobra
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2006 at 10:55am
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Re:the freeze problem. I have this occasionally too. I am on dial-up and have found that when I try to close BC via the topright X while connected to the net it sometimes freezes. If I close the net connection it then shuts down straight away?? But it does seem worse the longer BC is active. ------------- BullCharts version:3.4.1.28129 Windows XP SP2 |
Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2006 at 9:20am
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Have fixed in the next release 3.2.1 due soon. -------------
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Posted By: chart rider
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2006 at 8:15pm
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Since updating Bullcharts, I can't edit an existing Tradesim code. The backtest routine still runs OK, but if I now try to edit, an error occurs saying that the "entrytrigger" parameter (referenced in the exit tab for the purpose of defining a trailing stop loss), is unrecognised in the exit tab. This occurs even if no actual change is made when in edit mode. What's the deal here? CR |
Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2006 at 7:02am
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Shall test. -------------
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Posted By: IT-Trader
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2006 at 5:10pm
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Firstly congrats on some great imporvements! - floating window is a bonus and really useful - a couple of bug fixes that have removed some minor irritations - a HUGE thanks for multi-scan, it's great. Not tested in detail but so far so good. I do have 2 requests that I think many would also find useful... 1. An undo function. Occasionally I make a mistake and delete the wrong object (no comments please!). It would be great to click "undo" to put it back rather than having to re-do the item that was deleted. 2. A copy function. In particualar, I like to copy a trend line and place it somewhere else on the same chart. This doesn't appear to be possible at the moment. I have to manually re-draw another one along side and then move it. Have I missed something? These 2 'features' aside, it's great. Keep up the excellent work. ITT. |
Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2006 at 5:13pm
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Thanks for feedback. They are good ideas. Shall keep in mind. Currently working on the next version due in 4-5 months. -------------
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Posted By: Brendon
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2006 at 2:56pm
can you send me rhe script yo are using so can test - mailto:brendonl@weblink.com.au - brendonl@weblink.com.au -------------
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