----- Original Message ----- From: "brian.z123" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <amibroker@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 5:33 PM Subject: [amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is charting
> > Fair enough. > > A few minutes at the website doesn't equal a trial. > > I will take the Ensign trial when I get a chance and have a look at > the additional studies. As well as the other characteristics mentioned, including chart quality/clarity/crispness, ease of use, depth of studies, etc. Have fun. > > BrianB2. > > --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "wavemechanic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Brian: >> >> If you are really interested in using charting techniques, have you > considered looking at some of the programs, including those mentioned > in previous messages, on a trial basis? >> >> Bill >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "brian.z123" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <amibroker@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 8:31 AM >> Subject: [amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is > charting >> >> >> > Hello Trading Humble, >> > >> > I am not having a go at you or pushing any agenda; I am trying to >> > understand what the chartists want for my own reasons >> > (if they are using charts in a way that I am not and it is >> > contributing to their trading success I want to know about it). >> > >> > The problem is no-one can specify what it is they are after >> > (including screenshots). >> > >> > Rakesh lists some studies; fair enough, you've definitely drawn > some >> > empathy from me. >> > Without the facts, however, I can't decide either way, but I > assume >> > Tomasz must have his reasons why he didn't implement the > suggestions. >> > >> > I read Joe's post of 03 #49871 but without a screenshot I can't >> > readily understand what he wants. >> > >> > > ******************************************************************** >> > >> > Re your points. >> > >> > I am an art lover. >> > I particularly like visionary art. >> > If you want graphics have a look at >> > >> > http://iasos.com/artists/ >> > >> > but I am not looking for an art experience when I open AB. >> > >> > I think it looks quite nice and it is visually pleasant while > working >> > in it. >> > We have a choice of skins. >> > >> > >> > I have had a quick look at the Ensign site and I don't agree that > the >> > chart quality is superior although the web page is more artistic. >> > >> > Crispy can only be an issue of resolution or contrast. >> > Isn't the resolution the same for most of us (depending on > computer >> > graphics card)? >> > How can another software package have superior resolution to Ami? >> > Would it show on my computer if it did? >> > >> > Contrast comes down to the colours used; two adjacent lines look >> > different depending on the colours used or perspective. >> > >> > How do we add perspective to 2D charts. >> > Anyway, once again 3D is arty but seldom functional in software. >> > Of course Ami does have 3D where it counts; in the optimised > output. >> > >> > Doesn't Ami have a full colour palette the equal of other > software >> > and don't we have the option to change colour settings? >> > >> > Ensign uses a lot of colour which looks *arty*, but does it have > a >> > function other than entertainment? >> > >> > I love pink, but I am not sure about it in my candlesticks. >> > >> > I don't agree that the Ensign charts look any better than Ami's. >> > >> > It can't be in the fonts, as they are standard. >> > Where is the difference? >> > >> > Ensign appears to have some extra studies and drawing tools; are > they >> > what people want? >> > >> > If so why not put forward a well researched and referenced > request >> > with screenshots. >> > Advertise it here and submit it to suggestions and I am sure you > will >> > get a hearing. >> > Some of the fence sitters, like me, may even join in the chorus >> > asking Tomasz to implement them. >> > >> > As for ease of use; how exactly is the way we use Ami's drawing > tools >> > any different from other programs (point & click)? >> > >> > As I said, I am looking to buy your arguments but no one has made > a >> > tempting offer so far. >> > >> > Regards, >> > >> > BrianB2. >> > >> > --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "tradinghumble" <sharp2be@> >> > wrote: >> >> >> >> Just adding to the opinions here, I think AB is the king of >> >> backtesting and programming but I have to agree that it lacks > when >> >> comes to charting... and I'm not talking about indicators, I'm >> >> talking about "charting, quality, graphics, etc" ... I've > brought >> >> this issue up many times but noone seems to understand it... I >> > guess >> >> you have to use TradesStation or even Ensign and QT to > understand >> >> what I mean by crispy ... on the other hand, I've hard people >> >> comparing AB to Metastock.. now, that's silly, AB is miles away >> > from >> >> Metastock , 15 times better... so, in summary, if your think is > EOD >> >> charts and your main focus is automation, there's no better > place >> >> than AB... >> >> >> >> >> >> --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Rik Rasmussen" <hrasmussen@> >> >> wrote: >> >> > >> >> > You do not mention any way you find it to be inferior. >> >> > >> >> > What is it about the charts that you find lacking? >> >> > >> >> > Rik Rasmussen >> >> > >> >> > > -----Original Message----- >> >> > > From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com >> >> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of itmwh >> >> > > Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 9:50 AM >> >> > > To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com >> >> > > Subject: [amibroker] I think the real defect of Amibroker is >> >> charting >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > I think amibroker as a system > developing/backtesting/automatic >> >> > > excecution software is superb, actually, in my opinion, best > in >> >> the >> >> > > market, especially considering the price. But as a new user > of >> >> > > Amibroker, I also found the charting proportion of Amibroker >> >> > > is not as >> >> > > competive as other functions. I have some experience with >> >> > > ensign, and >> >> > > feel that is the best charting software. I am not a >> > discretionary >> >> > > trader, and I do not think ensign is worthy of the monthly >> >> > > subscription >> >> > > price, so I will stay with Amibroker , but I hope amibroker >> >> > > can improve >> >> > > its charting function. A improved charting capability ,will >> >> appeal to >> >> > > the vast majority of the retail traders and also greatly >> > improve >> >> the >> >> > > sales of this software, even at a higher price. Just my >> > personal >> >> > > thoughts, sorry if not correct. >> >> > >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. >> > >> > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to >> > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com >> > >> > For NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always check DEVLOG: >> > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/ >> > >> > For other support material please check also: >> > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html >> > >> > Yahoo! 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