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Protecting an automated trade strategy

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[2018-12-12 13:26:47] #1 [Go To First Post]
NatalieS - Posts: 26
I have developed an automated trade strategy using Sierra charts. I currently run a Trading Room and would like to be able to share it with my paying members, but not allow them to be able to share it or see the settings. I would also like to be able to sell it if people would like to simply purchase it on a monthly subscription basis. I would like to give it a custom name as well. How do I go about doing all of that? Thanks for your help.

[2018-12-12 13:38:58] #2 [Go To First Post]
User492288 - Posts: 28
In Sierra Chart you are able to password protect studies. This allows you to hide the original name of the study, Subgraph names, Inputs and prevent changing of the Inputs. Follow these steps to password protect a study. Open the Study Settings window for the study. On the Settings and Inputs tab, enter a Short Name. Set all of the Study Inputs as you require. On the Subgraphs tab enter a Short Name for each Subgraph to hide the original name. Go back to the Settings and Inputs tab and enable the option Protect with Password. Enter a password and press OK. The study is now password protected. Next time you go into the Settings you will see that the names and Inputs cannot be seen. They will also not be displayed on the chart or Chart Values Windows. Mark

[2018-12-12 16:40:45] #3 [Go To First Post]
NatalieS - Posts: 26
Perfect! Thank you! Is it possible to save the entire studies collection as 1 group protected, or do I need to protect each individual study in the group?

[2018-12-12 16:49:14] #4 [Go To First Post]
NatalieS - Posts: 26
Also, I'd like to offer the study collection on a subscription basis, so is there a way that I can control members access to the trading strategy based on them being a current member?

[2018-12-12 17:38:35] #5 [Go To First Post]
User492288 - Posts: 28
See Save Studies as Study collection Study Collections also check this link may be it will help Developing Custom Studies and Systems for Sierra Chart Good Luck, Mark

[2018-12-12 17:43:41] #6 [Go To First Post]
Sawtooth - Posts: 3976
If you add a study collection that contains formulas that reference other studies by ID#, and that ID# is already in use on the chart it is added to, there will be problems. Also, if your system is using a spreadsheet study, those formulas cannot be hidden or protected. If you are going to pursue selling subscriptions to a proprietary system, it should really be done in ACSIL. Advanced Custom Study Interface and Language (ACSIL): Redistributing Your Custom Studies To Users

[2018-12-12 18:04:12] #7 [Go To First Post]
NatalieS - Posts: 26
I didn't use spreadsheet study. I did use the indicator on Sierra chart called Trade system based on alert condition which does reference studies by ID's and Subgroups. I have no idea how to do it in ACSIL. My son is a developer, and he said he will look at it and see, but is that the only way it can be done?

[2018-12-12 18:50:00] #8 [Go To First Post]
Sawtooth - Posts: 3976
is that the only way it can be done? For consistent reliability and functionality, yes. Since you have coded it using Simple Alert syntax, it should not be very difficult to create it in ACSIL.

[2018-12-14 18:16:39] #9 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Perfect! Thank you! Is it possible to save the entire studies collection as 1 group protected, or do I need to protect each individual study in the group? You need to password protect each individual study. Also, I'd like to offer the study collection on a subscription basis, so is there a way that I can control members access to the trading strategy based on them being a current member? For this functionality you do need to use ACSIL: Advanced Custom Study Interface and Language (ACSIL) Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, change to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing Date Time Of Last Edit: 2018-12-14 18:17:42

[2019-01-30 18:46:21] #10 [Go To First Post]
NatalieS - Posts: 26
I am at the point that I am attempting to build my auto trading system in ACSIL. I did manage to create a source in the Adv. custom settings window - I can see my name. BUT, to actually enter the study parameters/rules in there is very difficult for me who knows nothing about coding. Is there anyway I can get help for this?

[2019-01-30 19:24:12] #11 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
We ourselves do not provide programming help. You may want to find a programmer who could help you: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/SierraChartStudyAndSystemProgrammers.php Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, change to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

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