MachTrader Release Notes

Version 1.2 Build 188 - 2/1/11

  • Fixed Option Chain issues
  • Added Accumulation Distribution Study
  • Added Williams Percent R Study
  • Updated Market Symbol Lists
  • Optimized Authentication Server connections
  • Fixed miscellaneous issues

Version 1.2 Build 184 - 2/19/10

  • Official MachTrader Release
  • Added new MachTrader button to the main toolbar for direct access to MachTrader online resources
  • Added new Trading Labs button to the main toolbar for direct access to Tigrent Learning Trading Labs
  • Added ability to put text on charts along with push-pins
  • Moved pivots study down from Mach Level IV to Level III
  • **Updated all option symbols to new symbol format**
  • Added extra Windows Vista and Windows 7 compatibility
  • Added new Data Manager v10.6
  • Fixed intra day starting bar issue
  • Fixed Pay Day - Pay Ratio page issue
  • Fixed miscellaneous issues

Version 1.2 Build 180 - 2/3/10

  • Fixed issue with index options

Version 1.2 Build 179 - 1/29/10

  • Inital Name change to MachTrader
  • Fixed miscellaneous issues

Version 1.1 Build 171 - 12/17/09

  • Maintenance Release
  • Fixed Option Chain not updating
  • Fixed miscellaneous issues

Version 1.1 Build 169 - 7/7/09

  • Added Forex decimal precision
  • Fixed international time zone issue with DST
  • Fixed miscellaneous issues

Version 1.1 Build 166 - 5/5/09

  • Added Keltner Channel study to Charts (All Levels)
  • Added Beta to Quote Sheet (All Levels)
  • Added Average Volume - 20 day - to Quote sheet (All Levels)
  • Added various security and bug fixes
  • Added Legal click through for Web Tools
  • Added Index Sector to the Quote Sheet import list.
  • Fixed Doji on candle stick charts
  • Changed Master Trader Scan names (Level 4)
  • Right click on Option Chain Symbol to open an Options Chart for that symbol (Level 3)
  • Added Moving Average lengths to data window display

Version 1.1 Build 158 - 12/12/08

  • Added Donchian Channels study to Charts. (All Levels)
  • Added USED Study to Charts. (Level 4 and Higher)
  • Added various security and bug fixes.
  • Added Study Defaults - User can now set default settings for each study in each studies properties dialog box.
  • Added Futures symbol import list for major commodity exchanges.
  • Added Forex symbol import list for major pairs.
  • Added Top Indices import list.

Version 1.1 Build 151 - 8/15/08

  • Added Euro Stocks ability to Charts and Quotes.
  • Added FTSE-350 to Trade Seeker with Sector and Group filters.
  • Added FTSE-100 to Quote Sheet import list.
  • Added Estimate Net Spread Volatility button to Risk Graph.
  • Risk graph will now change to correct default spread when changing symbol, or it will clear out settings.
  • Added CCI Study to charts.
  • Study Histograms can now have thickness set.
  • Added Moving Average to Volume study.
  • Corrected File>New>New Page accelerator key and changed it from the letter A to the letter N. (Control -N)
  • Fixed Quote Sheet adding symbols over a position or total row. It will now completely remove it.
  • Fixed Quote Sheet Portfolio tab. It will not load the default template when you create a new one.
  • You can only load one copy of MachTrader at a time on one computer.
  • Preferences have been moved from the View menu to the File menu.
  • You can now set/change the default symbol and time frame in the Preferences dialog box under the File menu.
  • You can now get $indices in an option chain.
  • Added Printing feature for Chart and Quote window.

Version 1.1 Build 128 - 6/9/08

  • Added Net Change Percent to Quote Sheet fields. - All Levels
  • Added up and down color bars to Volume study. Default is blue and red. - All Levels
  • Added Theta and Vega to Options Chain, Spread Select and Risk Graph.
  • Changed Option Greek values to be displayed in decimal for Options Chain, Spread Select and Risk Graph.
  • Fixed issue with drawing Fibonacci lines and saving pages.

Version 1.1 Build 122 - 5/27/08

  • Added fields to Quote Sheet - Sector and Groups - All Levels
  • Added field to Quote Sheet - Average True Range (ATR) - MachTrader Pro
  • Fixed issues with Options Chain not releasing symbols. Symbols not displayed will not count against your symbol count.
  • Added Trade Seeker Scans: Advanced Technical Scans, Advanced Options Scans to MachTrader Pro Package.
  • Added the Fibonacci Retracement Ratio Long and Short (Daily and Weekly) in Advanced Options Scan in MachTrader Pro Package.
  • Added the Call and Put Candidates (Low historical and low Implied Volatility) Advanced Options Scan in MachTrader Pro Package.
  • Added the Covered Call Scan (High implied volatility on the calls) Advanced Options Scan in MachTrader Pro Package.
  • Added Chart Studies: Pivots (with ATA Option), Modified RSI, Modified Stochastic, Modified Money Flow Index to MachTrader Pro Package.
  • Added Spreads:  Leaps Covered Write, Long Straddle, Long Strangle, Long Butterfly Call, Diagonal Calendar Call, Diagonal Calendar Put, Call Ratio Backspread, Put Ratio Backspread to MachTrader Pro Package.
  • Added Quote Sheet Fields: Pay Day, Pay Range, Pay Ratio to MachTrader Pro Package.
  • Added Risk Graph Spread Templates:  Same as added Spreads in Spread Select to MachTrader Pro Package.
  • Fixed issue with Quote sheet adding new columns.

Version 1.1 Build 102 - 4/29/08

  • Added Quote Sheet Portfolio tabs.
  • Added new quote fields to Quote Sheet.
  • Added advanced copy/paste drag/drop features.
  • Added a Symbol Lookup feature to all windows, allowing you to search on symbol or company name.
  • Added Fibbonacci Retracements and Extensions to MachTrader Equities basic package.
  • Optimized Option Chain calculation for speed.
  • Modified factory default chart to include Moving Averages, MACD, and Stochastics.
  • Added Training Video link to the Help menu for quick access.

Version 1.0 Build 93 - 4/8/08

  • Added ability for Quote Sheets to display Mutual Fund quotes.
  • Fixed potential issue when loading an Options Chain on program startup.
  • Fixed issue with loading saved Chart layouts.

Version 1.0 Build 90 - 3/25/08

  • Added manual scaling to Risk Graph - You can now click and drag the Risk Graph to display more data.
  • Added Master Trader Scans to Trade Seeker. Available only on MachTrader Plus.
  • Added ability to change the number of bars loaded on each chart - Default is 300.
  • All Implied Volatility and Greek values are now calculated based on the mid point of the current Bid/Ask of the option price.
  • Price scale on charts can be changed now. You can click and drag the price scale to adjust.
  • Added Auto Scale button to toolbar for resetting price scale.

Version 1.0 Build 80 - 3/12/08

  • Trade Seeker now only displays quotes with visible symbols - So not to max out eSignal symbol limit.
  • Control Tab will now cycle through open windows.
  • Added Spread Templates to Risk Graph allowing you to quickly change to a default spread.
  • Added Layouts to Charts and Quotes. You can now set a default or save a custom layout for each.
  • Added Subtotal and Total options for Quote Sheet for portfolio management.
  • Added ATA Pivot settings to the Pivot study. Available only on MachTrader Plus.
  • Added Continuous Implied Volatility Calls and Puts to Risk Graph.
  • Risk Graph is now calculated based on the mid point of the current Bid/Ask of the option price.
  • Added 90 day Historical Volatility to Risk Graph.
  • Resizing Option Chain columns will now auto size on both the Bid/Ask side.

Version 1.0 Build 65 - 2/22/08

  • Added Comparative Relative Strength (CRS) study, compares a stock to an index or another stock.
  • Added Chakin Money Flow Study.
  • Added ability to add underlying stock to Risk Graph - for Covered Calls and Collars.
  • Added News Window - You can get online news on any symbol.
  • Added navigation buttons to online web Tools windows (back/forward/home).
  • Added Modified RSI - Modified Money Flow - Modified Stochastic's Studies. Available only on MachTrader Plus.
  • Optimized Risk Graph, Option Chain, Trade Seeker, Quote Sheet for Real Time data.
  • Added Pivot Study to Chart window. Available only on MachTrader Plus.

Version 1.0 Build 42 - 1/25/08

  • Added Risk Graph.
  • Added Spread Select.
  • Added Fundamental Data from Zacks.
  • Added News feature.
  • All windows can be symbol linked including Fundamental and News.
  • Trade Seeker can now filter with Sector and Groups - Available only on MachTrader Options subscription.
  • You can now name your Quote Sheet by double clicking on the title My Quote Sheet.
  • Added Fibonacci Drawing Line tools to Chart window. Available only on MachTrader Plus.
  • Added Option Chain.
  • Added Fundamental Score and 5 Star Rating to Trade Seeker.

Version 1.0 Build 36 - 12/18/07

  • Added Quick Load feature to Charting.
  • Chart Indicators can stack on top of each other - Only good if scales are in range.
  • Chart Indicators can be moved by dragging the name either on top or below other indicators.
  • Added Custom Quote Sheet colors.
  • Quote Sheet now allows you to move columns around.
  • Added Trade Seeker real time stock scanner.
  • Added window Float/Dock to all windows - You can now float a windows outside the application.
  • Added Main Toolbar to be able to quickly open all New window types.
  • Added ability to save pages. All open windows and setting will now save to a separate file.
  • Added Default page - when you exit the program the contents are saved for next restart.
  • Added new Toolbar - Logo - Default graphics.
  • Added Drawing Line Tools - Trend/Ray/Extended.

 

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