Choppy replay action

greg123

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Hello,

the primary reason why I'm interested in MW is its ability to perfom manual backtesting (replay) of a single ticker on multiple timeframes.

It's a great feature rearely seen in trading programs. However, I'm kind of disappointed by its performance in regards to smoothness. Especially, there are 3 problems I can't find a solution to:

1. Even though I use tick data on a 1min chart (to be completely sure that I'm not getting bar data from IB, I also used imported offline tick data), the program still interpretes these data as basic bar data (4 points per bar) - the cursor makes 4 jumps per bar, then passes to the next bar.

2. Even stranger, the higher timeframe charts (linked) also behave as if their bars could recognize only the 4 positions - they wait without moving for a lower timeframe to complete a move, then they jump to the next position. This action isn't smooth and it really annoys me because obviously the higher the timeframe, the more data there is to make a gradual, smooth move... Yet, it's choppy... The problem is, I really need to see the change on higher timeframes instantly because it affects my decisions on lower timeframes. If I can't see it, I can't get a precise view of the situation in the market as it unfolds.

3. Not only that, also there's a considerable delay (1-2 seconds or more) in reflecting the moves on a higher frame.

All in all, despite a great idea of a replay backtesting, it's implementation seems to suffer from serious flaws. I'll add that my computer speed is not an issue here. I have a good computer, with lots of RAM.

I'll be grateful for any hints.
 
For that replay in multi timeframe I sing up with motivewave , I will check it and I will replay here ...
 
Hello,

the primary reason why I'm interested in MW is its ability to perfom manual backtesting (replay) of a single ticker on multiple timeframes.

It's a great feature rearely seen in trading programs. However, I'm kind of disappointed by its performance in regards to smoothness. Especially, there are 3 problems I can't find a solution to:

1. Even though I use tick data on a 1min chart (to be completely sure that I'm not getting bar data from IB, I also used imported offline tick data), the program still interpretes these data as basic bar data (4 points per bar) - the cursor makes 4 jumps per bar, then passes to the next bar.

2. Even stranger, the higher timeframe charts (linked) also behave as if their bars could recognize only the 4 positions - they wait without moving for a lower timeframe to complete a move, then they jump to the next position. This action isn't smooth and it really annoys me because obviously the higher the timeframe, the more data there is to make a gradual, smooth move... Yet, it's choppy... The problem is, I really need to see the change on higher timeframes instantly because it affects my decisions on lower timeframes. If I can't see it, I can't get a precise view of the situation in the market as it unfolds.

3. Not only that, also there's a considerable delay (1-2 seconds or more) in reflecting the moves on a higher frame.

All in all, despite a great idea of a replay backtesting, it's implementation seems to suffer from serious flaws. I'll add that my computer speed is not an issue here. I have a good computer, with lots of RAM.

I'll be grateful for any hints.
Did you ever find a solution?

I recently downloaded EPX (MW Clone) to a new laptop. Replay was working wonderfully, then for some reason it started acting like you described.

The lowest timeframe is jumping all around. The longer term bars (and their VPs) are not loading correctly. CVD just runs one direction.

It basically renders the replay function useless. I've tried to reload backup files and reinstall completely. But for some reason, it doesn't seem to matter. The bars are choppy and useless.
 
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