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. BrianB2. --- In [email protected], "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: <[email protected]> > 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 [email protected], "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 [email protected], "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: [email protected] > >> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of itmwh > >> > > Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 9:50 AM > >> > > To: [email protected] > >> > > 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! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.1/690 - Release Date: 2/16/2007 2:25 PM > > > > >
