What Features are a *MUST HAVE* for you in a Trading Platform?

Specterx said:
1. Ease of use/UX - I've ended many a free trial after 5 minutes when it became apparent that something like dragging a chart around, or adjusting the view/zoom/scale, required navigating menus or multiple clicks/key presses.

2. Support for modifying various elements of the software via code, or adding new elements, in a way that falls between basic chart indicators and the usual ATM functionality (bracket orders, auto trail stops etc) and full auto-trading. E.g. I daytrade manually, but I've modified Ninja's chart trader with a custom interface and backend logic to automate certain aspects of my trade execution / management. Others might want to do things like esoteric indicator windows or custom watchlists or scanners.

3. A "container" feature that lets you arrange charts, data panels, DOM etc in any configuration you want, within a single container window instance that can be easily moved around to different monitors, resized, minimized, etc. Some chart programs only support this in the main window (not very useful for multiple monitors), others (e.g. Ninja) have every chart, DOM or watchlist panel as a separate taskbar icon, which makes it a major hassle simply to arrange your screens as you like.
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1. I'm curious to know what you thought of our 'ease of use', if you've taken our free trial. The items you mention can be done just by dragging the chart or by dragging the axis'.

2. We do have the ability for you to create custom watchlists and modify certain components/tools to your preferences (like formatting/colors, settings) so they can be added each time with those settings. We also have a Java SDK that allows you to create custom indicators/strategies. Is that what you meant? If not, can you give me a specific example and I can put it in as a feature request.

3. We have the 'container' feature. We call them 'Desktops' and you can create as many as you like and arrange them on multiple monitors (or flip between them on one monitor).
 
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