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Changes in Version 06.0912a7
- fixed Flatten on Close bug
- fixed XML bug

Changes in Version 06.0912a6
- fixed stop order at current price error
- changed eSignal symbols to continuous contracts

Changes in Version 06.0912a5
- fixed DOM position not remembered error
- added a workaround to handle ZC, ZO, ZR, ZW, ZS orders (registered users)

Changes in Version 06.0912a4
- fixed ZB data in DOM error
- fixed DOM not initializing correcly with some settings

Changes in Version 06.0912a3
- fixed last price in DOM option not "sticking"
- fixed inability to increase # of shares traded for stocks (registered user)
- fixed inability of Pivots Calculator to get EUR high low close data

Changes in Version 06.0912a2
- fixed inability to place a sell order in DOM

Changes in Version 06.0912a1
- added persistent reverse function on stop out or target hit
- improved connection to IB code
- improved DOM handling (less CPU load)
- fixed DOM on Top check bug in the Preferences menu
- fixed Long/Short type mismatch error and double-click error

Changes in Release 05.1211g4:
- reduced CPU usage when not connected from TWS
- minor fixes

Changes in Release 05.1211g3:
- fixed the unable to start in live mode error
- can now distinguish "options" when monitoring for extra positions
- faster loading time

Changes in Release 05.1211g2:
- fixed symbol not updating automatically in client BT's after changing the symbol in the BT-Controller (BT-FFA mode)
- added option to exit without confirmation

Changes in Release 05.1211g1:
- compatible with the latest TWS release (Build 858.6, May 1, 2006)

Changes in Release 05.1211f2:
- corrected the breakout/fade exit orders bug when filled
- corrected commissions for SGXNK
- added eSignal data source for SGXNK
- button size changes in the main window

Changes in Release 05.1211f1:
- modified code to handle changes in TWS Build 857.6
- added NQ as one of the default included symbols

Changes in Release 05.1211e26:
- fixed Breakout/Fade error when trading ZB/ZN

Changes in Release 05.1211e25:
- fixed DOM scale in error

Changes in Release 05.1211e24:
- fixed market buy/sell not going through for ZB/ZN

Changes in Release 05.1211e23:
- fixed the ask size not being updated
- can remember T1 setting for multi-contract/multi-exit strategy

Changes in Release 05.1211e22::
- fixed simulation fill bug when entering a limit order above price for a buy or below price for a sell
- changed the scale in/out statistics calculation to LIFO (last in first out)

Changes in Release 05.1211e21:
- fixed the DOM display bug with Target on Runner

Changes in Release 05.1211e20:
- added a warning for incompatible API versions

Changes in Release 05.1211e19:
- restored back the Reverse on Target Hit feature
- can now convert to one-exit in live mode with left-shift-CA in DOM
- if modifying a pending order, ordertype will be based on the initial order

Changes in Release 05.1211e18:
- fixed "subscript" error with scale in's

Changes in Release 05.1211e17:
- fixed incorrect P/L showing in the simulator window after a scale in
- fixed Reverse button not working

Changes in Release 05.1211e16:
- fixed sluggish price update with some symbols

Changes in Release 05.1211e15:
- optimized exit codes to prevent BT from not resetting when multiple contracts are closed

Changes in Release 05.1211e14:
- fixed stop contract error when converting from multiple exit to one exit (yellow button)

Changes in Release 05.1211e13:
- corrected commisions for 6E, etc.
- fixed BT not resetting after a manual close in simulation mode
- replaced NQ with ZN as one of the default symbols

Changes in Release 05.1211e12:
- can remember the position of each BT run from separate folders
- fixed the BT not resettng after being stopped out from a multiple-exit strategy

Changes in Release 05.1211e11:
- fixed the subscript out of range error
- fixed the BT not resettng after a manual close error

Changes in Release 05.1211e10:
- changed the chase option default for new strategies to no chase
- revised code using too much CPU time

Changes in Release 05.1211e9:
- fixed the commission for SPI

Changes in Release 05.1211e8:
- included SPI and GBP as default symbols (click Reset to Default Symbols in the Tools menu to show the new symbols)
- fixed error introduced in previous release with BT-FFA Controller
- fixed a "Flat" position showing up in the logs
- improved the Sim/Live switching from DOM code

Changes in Release 05.1211e7:
- modified the pip choices for stops and targets to every 1 pip for CASH

Changes in Release 05.1211e6:
- modified Add 1/Close 1 amount to user-selectable (can enter number directly)
- modified trade statistics code to handle scale in's/scale out's properly

Changes in Release 05.1211e5:
- improved the trailing behavior
-returned back the fill delay for order entries in simulation mode

Changes in Release 05.1211e4:
- modified the Add 1/Close 1 behavior when in "Odd Lots" mode for stock trading
- modified the trailing trigger behavior when using the Based on Profit Reached mode to start from the current stop

Changes in Release 05.1211e3:
- increased # of contracts selectable to maximum of 200

Changes in Release 05.1211e1:
- fixed error 13 when entering ZB trades from the main window
- removed the spread when running Sierra playback

Changes in Release 05.1211d:
- fixed last size not showing in DOM all the time
- additional code modification to handle data surge

Changes in Release 05.1211c:
- fixed BE offset not being "remembered"
- increased buffer ticks range
- added code to handle data surge

Changes in Release 05.1211b:
- restored the "multiple BT from the same copy" functionality (Note: You have to set the Client ID from the Preferences menu back to 0 on the first run).
- updated the commissions for CAC40 and EOE
- fixed a connection bug with family and friends account

Changes in Release 05.1211a:
- fixed error 438 when using the API 8.30 version
- fixed DOM symbol not updating when switching symbols from the main window

New Features in Release 05.1211:
- added E7/ZE to default symbols list
- added eSignal data for EUR.USD
- added buy at below bid or short at above ask option
- added option to switch to buy at limit above current price/short at limit below current price
- corrected commissions for CASH
- minor menu changes
- modified code for more efficient handling of market depth data

Changes in Release 05.1211e26:
- fixed Breakout/Fade error when trading ZB/ZN

Changes in Release 05.1211e25:
- fixed DOM scale in error

Changes in Release 05.1211e24:
- fixed market buy/sell not going through for ZB/ZN

Changes in Release 05.1211e23:
- fixed the ask size not being updated
- can remember T1 setting for multi-contract/multi-exit strategy

Changes in Release 05.1211e22:
- fixed simulation fill bug when entering a limit order above price for a buy or below price for a sell
- changed the scale in/out statistics calculation to LIFO (last in first out)

Changes in Release 05.1211e21:
- fixed the DOM display bug with Target on Runner

Changes in Release 05.1211e20:
- added a warning for incompatible API versions

Changes in Release 05.1211e19:
- restored back the Reverse on Target Hit feature
- can now convert to one-exit in live mode with left-shift-CA in DOM
- if modifying a pending order, ordertype will be based on the initial order

Changes in Release 05.1211e18:
- fixed "subscript" error with scale in's

Changes in Release 05.1211e17:
- fixed incorrect P/L showing in the simulator window after a scale in
- fixed Reverse button not working

Changes in Release 05.1211e16:
- fixed sluggish price update with some symbols

Changes in Release 05.1211e15:
- revised exit codes to prevent BT from not resetting when multiple contracts are closed

Changes in Release 05.1211e14:
- fixed stop contract error when converting from multiple exit to one exit (yellow button)

Changes in Release 05.1211e13:
- corrected commisions for 6E, etc.
- fixed BT not resetting after a manual close in simulation mode
- replaced NQ with ZN as one of the default symbols

Changes in Release 05.1211e12:
- can remember the position of each BT run from separate folders
- fixed the BT not resettng after being stopped out from a multiple-exit strategy

Changes in Release 05.1211e11:
- fixed the subscript out of range error
- fixed the BT not resettng after a manual close error

Changes in Release 05.1211e10:
- changed the chase option default for new strategies to no chase
- revised code using too much CPU time

Changes in Release 05.1211e9:
- fixed the commission for SPI

Changes in Release 05.1211e8:
- included SPI and GBP as default symbols (click Reset to Default Symbols in the Tools menu to show the new symbols)
- fixed error introduced in previous release with BT-FFA Controller
- fixed a "Flat" position showing up in the logs
- improved the Sim/Live switching from DOM code

Changes in Release 05.1211e7:
- modified the pip choices for stops and targets to every 1 pip for CASH

Changes in Release 05.1211e6:
- modified Add 1/Close 1 amount to user-selectable (can enter number directly)
- modified trade statistics code to handle scale in's/scale out's properly

Changes in Release 05.1211e5:
- improved the trailing behavior
- returned back the fill delay for order entries in simulation mode

Changes in Release 05.1211e4:
- modified the Add 1/Close 1 behavior when in "Odd Lots" mode for stock trading
- modified the trailing trigger behavior when using the Based on Profit Reached mode to start from the current stop

Changes in Release 05.1211e3:
- increased # of contracts selectable to maximum of 200

Changes in Release 05.1211e1:
- fixed error 13 when entering ZB trades from the main window
- removed the spread when running Sierra playback

Changes in Release 05.1211d:
- fixed last size not showing in DOM all the time
- additional code modification to handle data surge

Changes in Release 05.1211c:
- fixed BE offset not being "remembered"
- increased buffer ticks range
- added code to handle data surge

Changes in Release 05.1211b:
- restored the "multiple BT from the same copy" functionality (Note: You have to set the Client ID from the Preferences menu back to 0 on the first run).
- updated the commissions for CAC40 and EOE
- fixed a connection bug with family and friends account

Changes in Release 05.1211a:
- fixed error 438 when using the API 8.30 version
- fixed DOM symbol not updating when switching symbols from the main window

Changes in Release 05.1211:
- added E7/ZE to default symbols list
- added eSignal data for EUR.USD
- added buy at below bid or short at above ask option
- added option to switch to buy at limit above current price/short at limit below current price
- corrected commissions for CASH
- minor menu changes
- modified code for more efficient handling of market depth data

Changes in Release 05.1127:
- added Sim/Live option in DOM
- added trade timer in DOM
- scale in/out multiple now user definable
- updated the minimum trading amounts for CASH symbols
- minor tweaks

Changes in Release 05.1001e1:
- updated commissions for stocks, Hongkong and Singapore futures markets

Changes in Release 05.1001e:
- updated commissions for stocks
- corrected commisssions for forex cash
- fixed initial data error when switching to forex cash
- fixed "ghosting" in DOM

Changes in Release 05.1001d:
- moved the DOM Market Data on or off to Trade Settings - option is now symbol-linked
- minor bug fixes

Changes in Release 05.1001c1:
- added ability to turn DOM Market Data on or off
- removed Confirm Dialog when entering MIT orders
- replaced T1 size popup window with a button below the contract number
- corrected mousewheel error when selecting symbol from DOM

Changes in Release 05.1001b:
- automatic filling of open, high, low prices for YM in Pivots Calculator
- improved showing of DOM data for YM

Changes in Release 05.1001a:
- updated the commissions schedule for ECBOT

Changes in Release 05.1001:
- added automatic "price following" feature for stop entries
- added odd lot trading for stocks
- changed "Simulated Fill Delay " to allow user-selectable number
- changed the CASH symbol from using "/" to "." (e.g., EUR/USD is changed to EUR.USD) for consistency with IB
- added minimum commission for CASH trading
- added different contract minimum size for different base currencies when trading CASH
- corrected commission for QM trading
- corrected JPY quotes error when using eSignal data
- fixed error when opening 4th copy of BT
- revised ATS signals to include a timestamp

Changes in Release 05.0808a:
- fixed type mismatch errors when using DOM

Changes in Release 05.0808:
- added GBM to the set of default symbols
- added ability to buy at higher than the ask price or short lower than the bid price
- fixed DOM scale-in Queue window size error
- fixed type mismatch errors with DOM scale-in when trading ZB, ZN, ZF

Changes in Release 05.0717b:
- added eSignal datasource for Z (Liffe)
- corrected fill error for stop limit orders in simulation mode
- corrected BE and Trailing settings not remembered error when switching strategies

Changes in Release 05.0717a:
- fixed DOM position not remembered bug

Changes in Release 05.0717:
- auto-reconnect when disconnected
- added option to choose between showing account number or expiry in the DOM title
- fixed type mismatch error when using MIT (market-if-touched) orders

Changes in Release 05.0704a:
- added account name information in DOM
- speeded up Trade Poster and added "sim" label for paper trades
- fixed type mismatch error when using the DOM scale-in to add to long position in simulation mode

Changes in Release 05.0620:
- added P/L information in DOM
- fixed chatroom trade poster bug which occurs with fast computers

Changes in Release 05.0616:
- added quick symbol switch buttons in DOM
(click to switch, shift-click to change the button symbol to the current symbol)
- fixed FFA error when trading ZB
- added a choice for time stop to switch to old style of confirming before execution

Changes in Release 05.0603:
- changed the last price box in the DOM to a symbol switcher box
- modified the centering alert in DOM
- increased the pre-loaded days in Sierra playback to 14 days
- added more IB connection checking code and other misuse proofing code

Changes in Release 05.0601a:
- added simulated last price for EUR/USD

Changes in Release 05.0601:
- cancel allowance monitor added in title bar of main window when trading GLOBEX live (it's the rightmost number in the title bar)
- click sound feedback for order entry
- timestop changed to passive reminder, press the button to cancel instead of proceed (the reminder will pop up 10 seconds before the time is up)
- removed extra cancel order sound alerts
- fixed the BE/Trailing graying out bug when 1-exit is selected

05.0510a:
- new alert sounds added
- minor bug fixes

05.0510:
- entirely new installation procedure
- TWS files not included in installer (separate version for each API)
- added chase for last price if you entered your order using the DOM "B" or "S" right-click and the "Entry Method (left-click)" is set to Buy at Bid/Short at Ask with the chase option set to "Yes"
- added a confirmation box when stopping a Sierra playback
- fixed the persistent DOM no update warning message
- modified eSignal playback code to handle eSignal 7.9 matched with the new BTLinker4.efs ( you have to upgrade to both 050510 and BTLinker4.efs if you are using eSignal 7.9 for playback)

05.0425d
- modified code to handle new eSignal 7.9 playback

05.0425c
- added simulation for stop scale-in orders from DOM

05.0425b
- disabled switching of Widen Stop button option while in a trade
- added EMD as default (SP mid cap)
- reminder message instead of automatic refreshing of DOM when data is stagnant
- fixed the simulation fill bug for scale-in when in a short position

05.0425a
- fixed the resize error reported by brooksrimes
- fixed error 384 when BT is minimized

05.0425
- option to disable Widen Stop (prevents you from widening a stop during a trade)
- option to disable Monitoring for Extra Positions (for traders also doing swing trading on the same account)
- option to specify Client ID (may correct some connection errors)
- fixed last trade not posted in trade blotter log (the txt file)
- fixed Custom Data source going into a loop if the link file is not detected
- DOM scale-in fill is now delayed properly if you selected delay for simulated fills
- can receive right-click action for LONG and SHORT buttons from BT-FFA controller (Get the new BT Controller here.)

05.0412a
- corrected the timestamp error with eSignal Live simulation when IB is not connected
- switched the left click for the "B" button in DOM to Buy at Market and right-click to Buy at Last Price (same for the "S" button for Sells)

(You have to uninstall old version first if not upgrading from 05.0412)

05.0412
- added scale in at limit price using DOM
- corrected eSignal Live simulation time stamp bug
(You have to uninstall old version first)

05.0214d
- fixed the delayed stop not being filled in simulation mode bug introduced in 05.0214c

05.0214c
- revised the simulation code for right-clicking "B" or "S" in DOM so fill will be instant
- fixed the right-click LONG or SHORT in main window not sending out orders bug

05.0214b
- uses the new API 8.30
- added an option for the DOM center bar to show either bid/ask or price
- revised the code for simulation fills

05.0214a
- fixed the "button responding on 2nd click" bug in DOM

05.0214
- added link to SierraChart Replay (Version 60 and above)
- compressed DOM spacing

05.0130
- DOM with number of rows shown adjustable by user (adjust the number of lines shown by adjusting hte height of the DOM window)
- fixed the eSignal playback bug which occurs with "comma" settings
- fixed the Error 13 bug which occurs when the DOM is not used

05.0126
- new reorganized menu
- increased number of lines showing in DOM to 30
- separate DOM Always on Top
- revised DOM centering functions
- separate BE trigger and trailing trigger for Profit Protection Based on Price Reached
- added Flatten on Close function to automatically close positions near market close

04.1220
- added link to ENSIGN playback (thanks to Zoltran for the code)
- corrected color errors in DOM (affecting MIT orders)

04.1214a
- can now handle Sierra mnd files with gaps for playback
- improved Stats windows right-click menu behavior
- corrected bug in Sim window when doing a manual close

04.1214
- improved Sierra playback timing
- removed DOM boundaries
- improved API connection

04.1208
- added auto-center/manual-center option for DOM centering
- revised Sierra playback code to be date format independent
- fixed 3-step settings for BE and trailing not remembered bug

04.1202
- old DOM format with mousewheel scroller ability

04.1201a
- restored back the old DOM format

04.1201
- scrollable DOM
- added error catchers for incorrect strategy setups

04.1117e
- corrected Sierra playback error when starting from beginning of file
- corrected "DOM orders closing immediately in simulation mode" error

04.1117d1
- revised Sierra playback code to handle very large files from SCMagic
- revised Chatroom Trade Poster code

04.1117c
- fixed stats windows always showing on startup bug
- revised Sierra playback code

04.1117b
- fixed program not resetting after manually closing out a trade in simulation

04.1117a
- fixed a missing folder bug (error 76)
- fixed the PNL showing in decimals bug for ZB/ZN

04.1117
- improved statistics windows docking
- revised manual close code

04.1017g3
- fixed subscript error

04.1017g1
 - extended error catcher
- no need to upgrade to this version if 04.1017g works in your system

04.1017g
 - added options for adjusting target when scaling in
- can center the price in DOM by clicking on the border
- fixed stats errors

04.1017f2
- corrected DOM not remembering size and position when switching symbols
- fixed error 40006 bug

04.1017f1 (critical update)
- added a patch to handle TWS API bug of reporting fills twice randomly

04.1017e
- fixed ZB-related bugs/logging errors
- fixed stats window covered by scrollbar bug

04.1017d
- added options for adjusting stop when scaling in
- multiple to single exit stop unchanged

04.1017c
- fixed bug in DOM when switching symbols

04.1017b
- fixed DOM closing bug
- stats windows minimized when main window minimized
- stats window shown and hidden as a group (less mouse clicks)
- can handle FFA member accounts

04.1017a
 - DOM remains open when changing symbols
- DOM back to Always on Top
- Simulator window position remembered
- removed the notice for No Target on Runner
- fixed the Target Box showing 0 with manual close error
- fixed the Close All right-click error

04.1017
- resizable DOM and Simulator windows
- improved statistics windows setup
- can now playback ZB with Sierra files
- fixed the freezing on exit bug when doing a manual close
- fixed the Reverse button not reversing bug
- Add 1 will move stop based on average price and T1 based on last price

04.0926c
- fixed the sim bug causing the reverse to close only
- "compromise" setup for the statistics windows (right click on the windows to see the menu)

04.0926b
- trade blotter and trade statistics window size and position can be remembered
- trade blotter window is now user-resizable
- added 2 more rows to the DOM
- ZN,ZB prices in messages shown in fractions
- Feature Tester can now be used for ZB, ZN
- fixed the pending orders remaining bug after a trade is closed

04.0926
+ can now add CASH symbols for trading forex
+ added EUR/USD to the default symbols list
+ added QM to the default symbols list
+ trade statistics panel now in 2 separate windows
+ added a NoAlert selection if you dont want alerts
+ added alert for new high/low of the day
+ added BE button to the DOM

04.0701
+ added trail on/off control
+ added the time in force choice (GTC/DAY) for orders sent out
+ added BT-FFA Mode for trading multiple individual TWS accounts like an FFA but without the need for actually opening an FFA. Read more about it in the help file.

04.0520f
- fixed the right-click bug for live Buy at Ask/Short at Bid
- fixed the Sim error for 3-step exit when closed manually
- modified the Pivots Calculator to show more decimal places

04.0520e
- added time filter for Sierra playback
- enable handling of large MND files

04.0520d
- fixed "Close 1" bug in Sim mode
- added Buy at Ask, Short at Bid entry on the main window
- completely new Sierra playback routine (if you need to see Market Depth during playback, download the 04.0520c and run the playback using the AutoTrader proxy)

04.0520c
- fixed the stop not resetting to the preset stop after a trade is closed bug
- fixed the breakeven/profit protection mode for shorts bug

04.0520b
- removed the warning message when the "your position will be closed immediately" area of the DOM is clicked if the "Confirm Order Dialog" option is off
- corrected DOM color errors when using a 2 exit strategy

04.0520a
- fixed an initialization error for fresh installations

04.0520
- ability to manage positions from the DOM
- new profit protection mode
- more details in the new help file
- API 8 compatible

04.0316.04
- added CAC40 to the default symbols
- corrected a bug which triggers error messages from TWS
- enlarged the stop,T1,T2,T3 boxes to accomodate JPY

04.0316.03
- upgraded the DOM to show all ticks even without level 2 subscription
- added a right-click close for quickly closing trades specially when your manual close option is set to close with buy at bid and sell at ask
- corrected the double-fill bug when the market hits the hardstop directly when using the delayed stop feature

04.0316.02
- fixed the remote host connection bug
- fixed the underfill when closing bug (this was originally intended to correct the overfill bug with TWS)

04.0316.01
- eliminated multiple alerts

04.0316.00
- Extended DOM - added 4 ticks to each side of the DOM grid
- improved the Manual Close Method - Buy at Bid/Sell at Ask feature
- corrected the non-default eSignal directory bug

 04.0220.06
- added FTIH4 (click reset to default symbols to add the new symbol)
- added a delay of 2 secs for trade poster
- corrected EUR commission error
- corrected DOM error

04.0220.05
- handles the eSignal bug causing division by zero
- handles the TWS double fill report bug for YM
- corrected commisions for currency futures
- ability to remember Hotkey preference
- corrected double posting with the Trade Poster

04.0220.04
- corrected the chatroom trade poster to show + for positive trades

04.0220.03
- fixed registration bug which occurs in some systems
- correct EUR display for European users using comma(4 decimal places)

04.0220.02
- improved chatroom post format (see BT Forum Discussion)
- fixed bug for European users who use comma for decimal separator
- corrected P/L display for EUR

04.0220.01
- added warning message when Sound Directory is not detected under the main Bracket Trader folder (if you use multiple BT's, you also have to copy the Sounds subdirectory).

04.0220.00
- added a Features Tester, no need for simulation to test how a trade will go for a particular strategy
- added link to Sierra playback using Autotrader
- added a chatroom trade poster
- added eSignal feed as a backup datafeed to BT
- updated eSignal playback to include bid, ask, last and timestamp
-continue tracking open positions after a reconnect from a disconnection, even with multiple copies of BT

A note on version numbers

The new version numbers will be in aa.bbbb.cc format where aa is the major version (yearly change), bbbb is the minor version (where a lot of features are added or changed, based on date of release) and cc represents maintenance or non-critical upgrades. Only a change in the minor version will be announced to users on startup.