You can add any symbol with the instructions in the previous posts –
http://www.bracket-trader.com/blog/?p=72
http://www.bracket-trader.com/blog/?p=141
Here is another example for sugar.
Again, the steps to add a new symbol is first to check the Contract Description in IB
Next, check the tick increment by noting the smallest price difference between each tick.
Then, enter the parameters –
Lastly, make sure the expiry is correct –
mini gold ” YG ” futures and mini silver are now trading on NYSELIFFE sooo how do I add this symbol to BT
Add the symbol as in the snapshot –