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Revision History:

Changes in Version 07.0130a69
- fixed error when installing for the first time

Changes in Version 07.0130a68
- added user adjustable ATS signal checking interval (added in the pop-up window when you select the ATS mode)

Changes in Version 07.0130a67
- improved speed when switching CASH symbols

Changes in Version 07.0130a66
- fixed overflow error when switching some symbols
- fixed rounding error when sending out orders with some symbols

Changes in Version 07.0130a65
- modified simulation LMT fill to consider bid/ask prices
- market depth of 10 modified to include only ES and ECBOT symbols

Changes in Version 07.0130a64
- fixed STPLMT fill errors with simulator

Changes in Version 07.0130a63
- increased ES market depth to 10 levels

Changes in Version 07.0130a62
- added support for CFD (contract for difference)

Changes in Version 07.0130a61
- fixed delay when switchng symbols

Changes in Version 07.0130a60
- added new forex pairs for eSignal data
- fixed DOM recenter error

Changes in Version 07.0130a59
- fixed delay when switching symbols

Changes in Version 07.0130a58
- minor bug fixes

Changes in Version 07.0130a57
- minor bug fixes

Changes in Version 07.0130a56
- updated API to 9.60

Changes in Version 07.0130a55
- fixed scale in error when IB rejects the order

Changes in Version 07.0130a53
- fixed p/l format error for JPY in log file
- updated minimum order for GBP and CAD
- changed format for custom playback to "time,bid,ask,last "

Changes in Version 07.0130a52
- added option to set log files path
- fixed Day/GTC setting bug
- modified DOM "on top" code

Changes in Version 07.0130a51
- fixed DOM scale-in "shadowing" when scrolling back from outside range
- added a price trigger for automatic timestop
- fixed problem with stock symbols traded on "SMART"

Changes in Version 07.0130a50
- fixed mid-point option check error

Changes in Version 07.0130a49
- added midpoint to the stop order options
- fixed GUI errors in Vista
- fixed ZB, ZC, ZS errors

Changes in Version 07.0130a48
- fixed DOM not showing market depth on start-up

Changes in Version 07.0130a47
- fixed RUT data feed

Changes in Version 07.0130a46
- added SPI for eSignal
- added warning for opposite fills from IB (reported by some users)
- added orders log

Changes in Version 07.0130a45
- added total buy size/sell size in volume tracker
- fixed error when connecting to FFA account
- modified account number in DOM code

Changes in Version 07.0130a44
- modified scale in and scale out code
- handles message flood (resulting in out of stack error) from TWS

Changes in Version 07.0130a43
- removed the included API files
- works with both API 9.40 and 9.41 if the files are registered correctly

Changes in Version 07.0130a41
- handled errors introduced in the a40 release

Changes in Version 07.0130a40
- improved Volume Tracker
- option to turn rth on and off

Changes in Version 07.0130a39
- updated ZF to new tick increment (2.5/320)
- added eSignal handling of TSE stock symbols
- added ability to use number of contracts set in BT for ATS signals (by setting the number of contracts in the ATS signal to 0)

Changes in Version 07.0130a38
- updated ZB to new tick increment (5/320)

Changes in Version 07.0130a36
- updated rth code
- added ability to add user-defined Trade Logger comments

To modify the entries for the Trade Logger, go to the Trade Logger subfolder in the BT folder, modify the entries for each text file with any text editor.

Changes in Version 07.0130a35
- fixed OCA error
- modified Sierra-BT ATS code

Changes in Version 07.0130a34
- forex logged with full symbol (EUR.USD instead of EUR)
- modified ATS code

Changes in Version 07.0130a33
- fixed wrong timestamp when in simulation mode
- fixed fill delay setting not memorized
- test for required files during installation

Changes in Version 07.0130a31
- updated to use API 9.40

Changes in Version 07.0130a30
- restored the Set # of Fill Delay option in the Trade Settings menu

Changes in Version 07.0130a29
- restored simulation fill delay
- added work-around for ZL trade reporting error from IB

Changes in Version 07.0130a28
- modifed simulated fill code

Changes in Version 07.0130a27
- fixed DOM color problem when scaling in
- added option for changing stop order trigger method
- modifed simulated fill code

Changes in Version 07.0130a26
- removed simulation fill code

Changes in Version 07.0130a25
- modified simulation fill code

Changes in Version 07.0130a24
- optional install of API 9.00 during setup
- cutoff date for log files based on GMT Time
- revised internal client ID/order ID code (for multiple instances of BT)
- added buy at bid/short at ask for ATS signals (triggered by a limit order with a price of 0)

Changes in Version 07.0130a23
- updated expiry for 1st time installers
- included API 9.00 and dependencies in the installer package

Changes in Version 07.0130a21
- fixed simulation fill delay error
- fixed 3-exit shares division error
- fixed commissions for ZI

Changes in Version 07.0130a20
- fixed error when switching to ZB, ZN, etc.

Changes in Version 07.0130a19
- updated Z symbol equivalent in eSignal to Z M7-EEI
- updated commission rate for ZG
- added DOM high/low indicator for playbacks (based on prices from start of playback)

Changes in Version 07.0130a18
- fixed type mismatch error when switching symbols

Changes in Version 07.0130a16
- fixed overflow errors with ZB

Changes in Version 07.0130a15
- fixed DOM colors not updating correctly when trading stocks with large target or stop
- fixed DOM location "jumping back after a trade" error

Changes in Version 07.0130a14
- modified for Vista compatibility
- fixed DOM colors not updating correctly

Changes in Version 07.0130a13
- fixed DOM not updating when in sim mode (bug introduced in a12)
- removed curent time in main window title (to reduce CPU usage)

Changes in Version 07.0130a12
- fixed type mismatch error

Changes in Version 07.0130a11
- fixed maximum ticks in chase not remembered error

Changes in Version 07.0130a10
- fixed overflow errors
- added an API 8.85 release for compatibility with Ensign

Changes in Version 07.0130a9
- fixed the chase option not saved error

Changes in Version 07.0130a8
- added option to mute alerts (registered users only)
- added ability to specify scale in amount for DOM entry (based on Add 1 option, registered users only)

Changes in Version 07.0130a7
- fixed processDOM error when switching symbols

Changes in Version 07.0130a4
- added options to change or disable total bid/ask ratio
- changed bid/ask ratio alert to show bold fonts instead of a flashing red background

Changes in Version 07.0130a3
- fixed old Bid/Ask/High/Low indicators not being refreshed on time
- fixed bug when entering a buy order in DOM (simulation mode)

Changes in Version 07.0130a2
- fixed overflow and access violation bugs
- added MAE/MFE color indicator in DOM
- added total bid/ask ratio color indicator in DOM

Changes in Version 07.0130a1
- added total bid/total ask boxes in DOM
- added high/low indicator in DOM
- added Quick Close If Target Hit feature
- further revised code for handling fast market conditions

Changes in Version 07.0122a2
- modified code for market of depth handling during fast market
- added ATS for Exit only option
- added checkbox for turning ATS on/off

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 05.1211e18:
- 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 05.1211e7:
- 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 05.1211e3:
- 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.