Origin of IB TWS orders

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Quote from def:

There is a lot of bad and inaccurate information being floated on this thread.

The offset amount is used for bracket, trailing stops etc. The manual and search functions on the IB site are actually pretty good. Do a search on "offset" and you'll get more detail.

then the section heading should not be "Default Order Offset Amounts*"

it should be
"Bracket & Trailing Order Offset Amounts*"

For the firm/customer config, if you are clearing through IB, don't sweat it. As you are a retail client the orders will default to customer.

The bad and inaccurate information being floated rest squarely on IB's shoulder. If that's the default, please show it as such on the configuration window. Don't make people freak out and don't make people do a search... etc.