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The point C that I am aware of is C = .15 * ATR. That is easily coded in any of numerous stand alone or broker charting programs that permits custom programming (e.g., Metastock, TradingView, eSignal, TradeStation, MultiCharts, ThinkorSwim, etc.).

I know (and use) about the various patterns such as AB=CD, harmonic patterns, etc. But that begs the question as to how one decides a particular level is a reversal in real time. After the fact is easy.

MACD, lines produced by Fibonacci, Gann studies, etc. often turn out to be good reversal points. Some argue it is because many are using the same lines. However, there are many lines. What do you use to identify when to pull the trigger? For example, in the 2nd chart why not reverse at the...

Indicators can be broken down into categories such as volatility and momentum. Each category has several indicators. You want to be sure that you do not use indicators in the same category that are actually telling the same story. Beyond that, in my view, you will have to work with the...

There is no exact way of doing what you want but you can get a handle on things, particularly if you are not "looking" to far into the future, by using option implied volatility and prices. Here is a link to a quick way to calculate what you want that is usually as good as any...

Not at the right computer now but off the top of my head Yahoo, Google, Oanda, Medved, etc. I've only used Yahoo and Google for the past many years. There is also a "source" in the Plus version that can be modified for any website but don't have Plus so have not used it.

As noted above with respect to MLDownloader I'm not sure that trading-tools is alive and well even though it appears that they will take your order. However, programs like HSQuote do what AmiQuote does plus convert automatically to Metastock. I have not tried it but it should not be too...

I use several programs the accept Metastock format. The problem with AmiQuote is that it does not convert and store Metastock data. AmiBroker will accept Metastock but one has to either use a downloader that saves data in Metastock format or write and run a program that will convert AmiQuote...

I used MLDownloader for a long time and they provided adjustments as needed when something changed at Yahoo. Then that stopped although it is still for sale but without support I would not go down that road.

I suggest that you not zero in on one indicator but rather a few that trade as you would like (probably need to optimize their parameters rather than use the "standard" ones). The confluence of your set of indicators (together with charting tools) will be quite helpful. A word of caution...

In addition to the data suppliers that you list, there is a new "kid" on the block that might be worth looking into: https://www.tiingo.com/

It looks like Yahoo is back to normal after the Verizon takeover. The downloader that I use, HSQuote, had to be modified in order to handle Yahoo's new format. Other downloaders that I know of also had to be modified. Since Verizon took over it appears that problems posted on Yahoo's help...

Be sure that the volume data is for the same time period. For example, some of the daily data contains only RTH and others also include pre-market and after-hours data. Yahoo's historical is RTH. Check the exchange published data for the final word.

tdat, as a TDAmeritrade customer can you use ThinkorSwim? I have not heard any complaints about them.

And your point is? Are you suggesting that Gfx has the ability to control the x-axis in a manner required for price-based charts which is the issue in this thread? Wake us up when you can demonstrate this. (Here is an example of X-axis control suitable for P&F/Renko).

That is not what is required for price-based charts. You are just changing the type of display not the spacing required by price-based chart. So, lets see you produce a P&F or Renko chart with the required X-axis. Check what a P&F/Renko looks like with appropriate software.

Nope. Wishful thinking. There is no Gfx type function for controlling the X-axis and there is no code in the library or anywhere that does this. Yes, there is code (most of them are wrong) that plot the boxes but do not adjust the X-axis. Same story for Renko. Give it up - you are wrong.

I've been down that road. You obviously do not know what a price-based chart is or what the pixel controls do. If you really think that you can control the x-axis let's see the code or at least tell us what function to use. That will be interesting.

] It is true. You can control every pixel but you cannot change the x-axis scaling. In price based charting the scaling will not be uniform. Unless I've missed something which is certainly possible this cannot be done. I think if it could be done with existing AFL TJ would have done it. It...