AmiBroker 5.
30 Read Me ( April 20, 2010)
WHAT'S NEW?
Version 5.30 brings hundreds of improvements including
changed database format to support time stamp granularity down to one microsecond
(0.000001s) and more data fields
static array variables
user-definable backtest report charts (see examples in Charts window, "Report Charts" folder)
new Data Window (View->Data Window)
new Performance Monitor tool
tick statistics added to Time&Sales window
chart blank area extension using END key (on the keyboard), to restore original setting
press HOME key
added option to require variable declarations (SetOption("RequireDeclarations", True ));
persistent column state (widths/order/visibility) in the Automatic Analysis and all other list-views.
gradient area charts capability (see Charts - Basic Chart - Gradient Price chart)
new typeof() AFL operator
new AFL functions
o ColorBlend
o DateTimeDiff
o HighestVisibleValue
o LowestVisibleValue
o StaticVarCount
User-definable Z-order of drawings and indicator plots
optional data padding for non-trading days
Rectangle and ellipse drawing tools are now solid by default
X-Y co-ordinate labels added (use View->X-Y Labels menu to display/hide).
Support for SSL (secure connection) and TCP/IP port selection for e-mail alerts added
new Symbols window with ultra quick full-text search and sorting
support for GICS 4-level category system
placing orders directly from chart (Interactive Brokers)
many other improvements and fixes (see Release Notes document for details)
Complete list of changes is available in the ReleaseNotes.html document.
RESOURCES OF INTEREST
For latest news, patches and updates please check out AmiBroker web site at: http://www.amibroker.com.
Buy AmiBroker on-line at: http://www.amibroker.com/order.php
Visit support section of AmiBroker web page at: http://www.amibroker.com/support.html
Check AmiBroker mailing list at: http://www.egroups.com/messages/amibroker
SUPPLIED EXAMPLE FILES
AmiBroker is supplied along with some example files:
example quotation database (located in /data subdirectory) that contains the components
of Dow Jones Industrial Average
example ASCII import format definition files (with .format extension) and import.types file
for different data sources including Yahoo Finance, StockWatch.com.au, Metastock and
Supercharts ASCII files (in the /Formats subdirectory)
example broker.sectors and broker.industries files
AFL files (located in /AFL subdirectory) include examples of custom indicator formulas,
trading systems and commentaries written in AmiBroker's own language
Script files (located in /Scripts subdirectory) that demonstrate how to use AmiBroker's
OLE Automation interface for data import and export. For details consult supplied HTML
files.
For more examples check out AmiBroker web page.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
AmiBroker is a comprehensive share manager, allowing you to study and predict trends in the market and
to maintain a portfolio of shares. It incorporates a powerful set of technical analysis tools, OLE automation
interface with rich command set and several options for quotation data import. All these features are
available from clean and user friendly interface.
Minimum Requirements to use AmiBroker
Hardware requirements:
Pentium-compatible processor 450 MHz or higher
128 MB RAM
32 MB hard disk space
256 color graphics card (high color recommended), 800x600 minimum resolution
Supported operating systems:
Windows 7 (any edition)
Windows Vista (any edition)
Windows Server 2008 (any edition)
Windows XP (any edition)
Windows 2000
Windows Millenium
Windows NT 4.0 SP 3 (or higher) + Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher installed
Windows 98SE
Windows 98
Windows 95 OSR 2 + Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher installed
Windows Windows 95 + Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher installed
Distribution guidelines
You are allowed to distribute the unregistered copies of AmiBroker under following conditions:
You will notify the AmiBroker.com that you are distributing the unregistered copies of
AmiBroker prior to the start of distribution
You make reasonable effort to verify that you are distributing the latest version
Updates via Internet
If your machine is set up for Internet access, you can download updates to AmiBroker/Win32, when they
are available through the AmiBroker web site .
LEGAL
AmiBroker is a trademark of AmiBroker.com/Tomasz Janeczko. Intel, Pentium are registered trademarks
of Intel Corporation. Internet Explorer, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT and Windows 2000, Windows
XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
