Common use of User Interface Clause in Contracts

User Interface. The User Interface (UI) serves as both a viewing window into the trading actions of the algo software as well as a way to access some of the main strategy controls directly from the chart rather than having to disable the strategy in order to change a setting. The main components of the User Interface are • UI Button Menu – This is a clickable button at the top of the chart window that reveals a menu of key algo controls that can be changed on the fly in real time • Pnl Tracking subpanel – The cumulative equity curve is displayed in the first subpanel as well as an info box with dollar Profit/Loss for the entire chart, current session, and any currently open trade. • Momentum subpanel – The second subpanel displays all the components of the VMLean indicator, which is used for applying a momentum filter to the signal generator (this panel can be hidden if desired) • Datalag Timer – A measure of datafeed latency is displayed in the Pnl Info box. Excessive datalags can signify unsafe trading conditions. Here is an image of the UI Button and where it is located on the chart: Clicking the menu button reveals the available menu options: All these functions can be manipulated in real time while the algo is running. Without this capability, making any change to the strategy would require disabling and restarting the strategy. • OFF – Block all trades going forward. If there is an open position, it is closed immediately. • LONG AND SHORT – Actively trade in both directions. • LONG ONLY – Going forward only take long trades. • SHORT ONLY – Going forward only take short trades • ARM/DISARM – This option Arms or Disarms the algo (discussed in a previous section – only appears when Auto Disarm is turned On in the strategy parameters window).

User Interface. The User Interface (UI) serves as both a viewing window into the trading actions of the algo software as well as a way to access some of the main strategy controls directly from the chart rather than having to disable the strategy in order to change a setting. The main components of the User Interface are • UI Button Menu – This is a clickable button at the top of the chart window that reveals a menu of key algo controls that can be changed on the fly in real time • Pnl Tracking subpanel – The cumulative equity curve is displayed in the first subpanel as well as an info box with dollar Profit/Loss for the entire chart, current session, and any currently open trade. • Momentum subpanel – The second subpanel displays all the components of the VMLean indicator, which is used for applying a momentum filter to the signal generator (this panel can be hidden if desired) • Datalag Timer – A measure of datafeed latency is displayed in the Pnl Info box. Excessive datalags can signify unsafe trading conditions. Here is an image of the UI Button and where it is located on the chart: Clicking the menu button reveals the available menu options: All these functions can be manipulated in real time while the algo is running. Without this capability, making any change to the strategy would require disabling and restarting the strategy. • OFF – Block all trades going forward. If there is an open position, it is closed immediately. • LONG AND SHORT – Actively trade in both directions. • LONG ONLY – Going forward only take long trades. • SHORT ONLY – Going forward only take short trades • ARM/DISARM – This option Arms or Disarms the algo (discussed in a previous section – only appears when Auto Disarm is turned On in the strategy parameters window). • MOVE STOP TO BE – On the currently open position, immediately move the stop to Breakeven. • SL Ticks – Set the stop size in number of ticks (by scrolling the mouse wheel) – this is the stop size used when clicking the Move Stop option below. • Move Stop – Move the stop consistent with SL Ticks specified above.