IB Suggestions & Improvements

IB reps,

I really didn't expect you to stick to the auto logoff so hard, but uhmm..., ok.

BUT PLEASE FIX THIS BUG:

When the TWS is connected to an (Socket-) API client,
it crashes on exit (not in every case).

When you close TWS main window (no matter if via Menu, ALT-F4 or even Auto-Logoff), javaw.exe goes dead and you get a non-responsive application.
You need to kill it via task manager.

This bug was fixed in earlier versions, but is back in 851.

I cannot reasonably automate the administration of my hardware systems if I have to care about a maybe-zombie javaw.exe process in background.

My config is standard: XPSP2, Sun Java 1.5 (04), build 851 and connection via LAN routers. Nothing unusual.

Please do something here !!!
 
Quote from local_crusher:

IB reps,

I really didn't expect you to stick to the auto logoff so hard, but uhmm..., ok.

BUT PLEASE FIX THIS BUG:

When the TWS is connected to an (Socket-) API client,
it crashes on exit (not in every case).

When you close TWS main window (no matter if via Menu, ALT-F4 or even Auto-Logoff), javaw.exe goes dead and you get a non-responsive application.
You need to kill it via task manager.

This bug was fixed in earlier versions, but is back in 851.

I cannot reasonably automate the administration of my hardware systems if I have to care about a maybe-zombie javaw.exe process in background.

My config is standard: XPSP2, Sun Java 1.5 (04), build 851 and connection via LAN routers. Nothing unusual.

Please do something here !!!
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We'll check. Thanks.
 
Quote from zzzap:

I would like to have an option of specifying my max. daily loss. Even better, if I could specify 2 levels. If level 1 is hit, only liquidation orders would be accepted. If level 2 is hit, all positions would be liquidated and trading for the day would be suspended.
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I agree, this would be a great addon. Close all positions if the max daily loss is hit.
 
Quote from Chriz:

I agree, this would be a great addon. Close all positions if the max daily loss is hit.
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You could look at ButtonTrader (in front of TWS), which has this feature and many more advanced RiskManagement-settings.
 
GTC


Registered: Jul 2005
Posts: 39


New Post 09-10-05 12:32 AM

IBsoft,

Is there any list of known bugs anywhere for the users to see? It will help the users not to run into the same bugs that IB is already aware of.
 
To keep this thread on topic, I'll reiterate what I think are some of the best so far:

1] Connect different accounts so that they can share margin (I know there is the friends/family thing but this would be different)
2] Allow trading from charts (double click on bid/ask, etc.)
3] Improve look/functionality of charts
(someone on another thread suggested just taking over an existing chart company rather than building one in house)

I think integrating charting with execution would be a great boon to IB. Not only for allowing faster trading decisions (from seeing an opportunity to entering trade) but also on not being charged double for same data feeds.

If you have other suggestions or ideas, please let's have them. But if you have a problem, gripe, issue, bug, etc. please contact IB or start another thread. Thanks.
 
Quote from TGM:

I hear you on Xtrader. I have used TT since it first rolled out. I use zerolinetrader with my IB account. You can use it for everything and it is only 60 bucks a year. Try the free simulator. www.zerolinetrader.com --you will like it alot better than booktrader. I cant get used to the booktrader ----too odd for me.
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TGM,

Thanks for the recommendation; I've downloaded the sim and will check it out once the market opens. One question: On the main trading window the sim version rotates through some really stupid sayings like "Love to loose money. Make the same type of trades over and over again." Does the live version have this feature?

Thanks,

TRADERguy
 
Quote from TRADERguy:

TGM,

Thanks for the recommendation; I've downloaded the sim and will check it out once the market opens. One question: On the main trading window the sim version rotates through some really stupid sayings like "Love to loose money. Make the same type of trades over and over again." Does the live version have this feature?

Thanks,

TRADERguy
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I think you can get rid of that stuff but when you open DOM'S that part should be minimised so you even notice it.
 
stop the freaking 3:45pmEst margin cutoff time auto liquidation crap imo...


silly.. just silly.... 3:45pm Est ? Get real!!!


4pm ok... 3:45...no
 
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