[brownsfan019]

In this thread we can discuss the new features when there is an upgrade to OEC Trader.

The official list can be found here on the OEC site but sometimes I've found things that aren't always easily found on the site.

[brownsfan019]

The most recent upgrade was applied to simulation over the weekend and I've been playing around w/ it a bit today.

So far I see the following upgrades/changes:

1) Market replay (need plugin from OEC's site)
2) Global cursor
3) Square and elipse shapes
4) Shapes can be transparent
5) Risk monitor (set your own 'shut off' point)
6) Can reorganize look of quote window
7) Roll forward and backward on charts
8) Copy and paste on charts
9) OSM order entry
10) New indicators (in samples menu)
Auto Regression
Fib Bollinger Bands
Ichimoku Kinko Hyo
11) Line number given when using custom coding (bottom right)


These are things I found today clicking around. A few of them were suggestions I had sent in, so it's good to know they listen to their customers. If you have a suggestion, fill out a support ticket (via the My Account section on their website) and send it in! It may not get filled immediately, but it could work it's way into the program at some point.

[brownsfan019]

Here's the official release:

Open E Cry is committed to bringing you industry-leading technology. That’s why we are pleased to announce the latest upgrade to the OEC Trader. Version 3.3 will be released to our Demo environment on February 13, 2009 (and to our LIVE environment on February 27, 2009). This will be a mandatory upgrade for all clients and will include, as part of our goal to provide the BEST multi-asset class trading platform, fully integrated FOREX.
Now you will be able to trade BOTH FUTURES and FOREX in the simple yet powerful OEC Trader Software. In addition to FOREX, version 3.3 will include some additional innovative enhancements such as:
• Personal Risk Monitor
• An Advanced Order Staging Model (entitlement)
• Market Data Recording and Replay
• A Plugin for ESignal Data
• ...And Much More
As a Live customer, you will need to apply separately for a FOREX Account if you would like to trade FOREX through the OEC Trader following the upgrade to the Live environment. Further details on adding a FOREX account will follow.
Once again, you are a valued client and we want to make sure you enjoy all the benefits of OEC Trader Version 3.3 so don’t forget to upgrade when prompted.
If you have any questions, please email support@openecry.com or call 800-920-5808.

So I totally skipped over that OEC will be entering the Forex business now too. Quite a few have asked me about this previously and now it's here. I was told it was coming, and looks like it's here for those interested. I've emailed asking for more details on the forex thing so we'll see what I can find out.

[JEHs]

Thanks Brownsfan,
I like using the OEC charts and trading and I am glad to see they are working to improve.

John H

[brownsfan019]

John - the software gets better each release. And the fact that it's free (incl data) is rather nice when many other packages will charge for the platform and/or data.

[JEHs]

Yes, the price is right that's for sure. I hope I didn't sound like I was complaining.

I talked to the guys at AMP and they didn't seem to know anything about the new upgrades, but I downloaded the new demo version and I can see some changes. Being able to copy a drawn entity is convenient.

John H

[rcossey73]

I use Amp Global, can I use the plug-ins? Like for custom indicators and Excel integration?

[brownsfan019]

Originally Posted by JEHs »

Yes, the price is right that's for sure. I hope I didn't sound like I was complaining.

I talked to the guys at AMP and they didn't seem to know anything about the new upgrades, but I downloaded the new demo version and I can see some changes. Being able to copy a drawn entity is convenient.

John H

John - I receive an email from OEC when new upgrades are coming and then look for them. That's how I knew about it. I'm sure someone at Amp is getting them, but maybe not relaying that to sales force.