AutoTrader Software - What's New

What's New

Version 1.25.230 Released

December 13, 2009
Minor update. Added 2010 - 2015 contract expiration years.

Version 1.25.224 Released

July 17, 2008
This version fixes the breakeven stop button bug. A new Reverse on Target feature has been added. You now have the option to automatically reverse a position when your target order is filled. This works similar to the Reverse if Stopped feature. To activate the reverse feature, go to Position Exit tab for the contract you want the trade to reverse, then check either or both Rev on Target and/or Rev if Stopped checkboxes. If you want the reverse to occur only for one time, then do not click the Save button. If you want the reverse to occur continuously until you uncheck, then click the Save button. Please email me if you have questions on using this feature.

For registered users that want to remain using this version in the future when a new version is released, I have added the option to turn off version checking so you do not get prompted to download the latest version every time you start the program.

As usual, all non registered users must upgrade and use this latest version. Registered users may continue to use older version if they wish. For registered users with expired registratoins, you can email me to request extension of your registration or you can make a new donation in order to use this version in registered mode. Registration allows you to use all version released within one year from day you registered forever without expiration. Thank you for your support.

Version 1.25.214 Released

April 21, 2008
This is a bug fix release. The following bugs are now fixed. NQ ticksize now defaults to 0.25. The contracts list in Preferences dialog is now sorted correctly. Reverse if Stopped will now reverse a position if the stop is triggered only and not when the target is reached. Trailing stop orders on contracts using price magnifier now works properly. Total profit contracts using price magnifier is now calculated correctly. I will start working on enhancement requests next.

All unregistered users must use this latest version. All currently registered users should also use this version. For "expired" registered users, you will not be able to use the latest version in registered mode. Your registration renewal is appreciated. You may send me an email request to extend your expired registration. Make sure you use the email you used in the expired registration. Thanks for your support.

Version 1.25.204 Released

March 2, 2008
This release fixes compatibility problems with TWS 882. It also fixes problems with registration with MacOS X version. If you are using TWS 882 or later, you must use this version.

Happy Holidays

December 24, 2007
Wishing everyone a happy holiday and hope you all had a good year. I will be unavailable from December 25 to January 4 and will have limited access to email. I will respond to emails when I return on January 5. Thank you for your support.

Version 1.25.201 Released

September 26, 2007
This is a minor update to fix the http interface use of cxl after value specified in AT Position Entry section for non passthru orders. The http interface now also works on Windows Vista, which uses IPv6 for local network connections.

Registration Information

Registered users are able to use all version released up to one year from date of registration forever. If you registered over a year ago, please email me if you want to use the latest version in registered mode. New registrations and re-registrations are always welcome. Thanks for your support.

Discussion Forum Temporarily Offline

August 31, 2007
Due to the large amount of spamming going on in the discussion forum, I have temporarily placed the forum offline. Please use the report a bug link to contact me with any question or bug report. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Version 1.25.200 Released

September 26, 2007
This version fixes the scale in order bug. The open quantity is now properly calculated for scale in orders. The backfill playback data generator is now working again with the current TWS server.GTD orders now work in Http interface by specifying either cancelseconds or goodtilldate parameter. Specifying cancelseconds will automatically calculate the goodtilldate value. If you use goodtilldate, specify the goodtilldate value in yyyyMMdd HH:mm:ss format in your local time. If you are not familiar with the Http interface of AutoTrader, simply open a browser and enter http://localhost:7400 and you can send commands to your TWS account via a browser or any program that can send http commands.

You will need to manually download and install version 1.25.200. The automatic download feature on version 1.25.192 does not work. You can use the automatic download and install feature starting with this version on.

Version 1.25.192 Released

September 21, 2007
TWS API recently modified the way it reports order status and execution details causing AutoTrader to report the wrong quantity (for ECBOT contracts). This is now fixed in this latest release. Please upgrade to this latest version to avoid incorrect order quantity in your exit order. Note that the automatic download and install feature from the previous version has a bug so you need to manually download and install this version. Thanks.Version 1.25.189 Released

September 12, 2007
This release fixes the simulation mode problem for contracts that has a price magnifier value like Z on LIFFE and agricultural futures on ECBOT. The correct fill price is now generated in simulation mode. The Always on Top feature is now working again. Starting with this version, Java 1.5 or later is required. The only reason the previous versions supported Java 1.4 is because MacOSX did not have Java 1.5 yet when version 1.25.144 was released. I have also added a feature to prompt the user to automatically download and install a newer version of AutoTrader when it detects a new version is available.

Version 1.25.166 Released

Septermber 10, 2007
This release fixes the display problem for Z contract. Registered users do not need to upgrade if you do not trade Z on LIFFE, non registered users must use this version. Thanks.

Version 1.25.164 Released

September 3, 2007
More bug fixes. This version fixes the scale in and scale out bug in 1.25.159. Also fixed another rounding error bug when validating stop and target offset values.

Version 1.25.160 Released

August 31, 2007
There was a bug in version 1.25.159 due to rounding error when validating prices resulting in invalid order error. This is now fixed in this version.

Version 1.25.159 Released

August 31, 2007
Yes, it's here, a new update to the program is finally available. I recommend all users to use this version because it fixes several bugs in the program. This version also works with the Java 6 (Java 1.6). Some of the bugs fixed are locking of buy or sell buttons, handling of partial fills on multiple contract orders, use of price magnifier for contracts trading on ECBOT and LIFFE. Please report any bugs you find, and thank you for all your support.

Version 1.25.144 Released

November 7, 2005
This release contains new playback option to playback any formatted text file containing market data. Also new in this release is tool for downloading historical data to a text file (located in the Tools menu). A few other bug fixes and feature ehancements are included as well. Read the release notes and the updated documentation.

Version 1.24.177 Released

October 10, 2005
More bugs fixed for version 1.24. This is supposed to be the first version 1.25 release but some of the new features are not yet complete and there are some major bug fixes that are critical to be released so I am making one more 1.24 release. There are some new features included in this release as well and are described in the release notes.

Version 1.24.163 Released

September 1, 2005
This is probably going to be the last bug fix release for version 1.24. The next release will be version 1.25 and will contain some new features. For users with expired registration that got their registration extended in order to use version 1.24, you will need to renew your registration in order to use the next version in registered mode. Read the release notes for more info about the changes made for this release.

Version 1.24.158 Released

August 11, 2005
This is a bug fix maintenance release. Non-registered users are required to upgrade. To upgrade, simply download and run the installer and install over the previous version. There is no need to uninstall the old version. Read the release notes for more info about this release.

Limited Support for Week of August 14

August 11, 2005
I will be on vacation the week of August 14 and will not be able to reply to emails until I return on August 22. Please post support questions in the forum so other users may be able to answer your questions.

New Registration System Now Online

August 1, 2005
I have setup a new automated registration system, so you will receive your registration file within one day (usually immediately) after your paypal payment is received. This is a major improvement from my previous system where it takes much longer before you receive your registration file. Please consider registering with AutoTrader so I can continue to improve and update it.

Http Interface updated for release version 1.24

August 1, 2005
The Http Interface to TWS API has been updated to support all commonly needed trading functions. Our partner, Linn Software whose charting software Investor/RT is currently using this feature to enable their users to place orders to their TWS accounts that are triggered from trading systems running on Investor/RT. You can also place trades directly on the charts to your TWS accounts. This is a more powerful trading model than the DOM method. People can visualize a chart with studies better than watching a screenful of blinking numbers to make a decision on when to enter or exit a trade. Check out the latest Investor/RT software at http://www.linnsoft.com.

New Installer Package for Windows and MacOS X

August 1, 2005
Starting with version 1.24, AutoTrader is released in an installer package for Windows and MacOS X. Linux and Unix installation is still based on compressed archive package. The Windows installer can detect if you do not have a valid Java installation and will automatically download and install Java. The new installer package should benefit most users who are more familiar with running exe programs on Windows and app packages on MacOS X.

New Version Numbering Scheme

August 1, 2005
AutoTrader version number will now be comprised of three sections, the major version number, the minor version number and the build number. The latest version number now is 1.24.152.

Generally, new builds are released to contain only bug fixes. New minor version is released containing changed feature or new feature. And new major version is released containing major changes in the program.

Unregistered users are required to use the latest version, while registered users can choose to continue using the version they have.

Users Who Registered Prior to 1.24 Release

August 1, 2005
If you registered before version 1.24 was released, please send me a message using the Contact link if you are not able to get your registration key to work with 1.24. I need to add your info to the new registration database for your key to work with version 1.24 or later. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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