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could not place trades on QG with AMP futures on Sierra Charts

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[2021-09-29 00:56:30]
Steve Leon - Posts: 318
dont know if you got my earlier message
i dont see it
i have AMP futures as my broker
today i tried to place some trades on MESZ contract, but was not able to
i was told i was on SIM but i was not on SIM
I spoke to AMP. They said to update Sierra Chart. That did not fix the problem
They then said to speak to you because they dont support the platform ?
can you explain what is happening and what i should do
Strangely I placed one trade yesterday without a problem

Thank you
Steven
Date Time Of Last Edit: 2021-09-29 01:28:27
[2021-09-29 05:00:04]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
First do make sure that Trade Simulation Mode is disabled:
Overview of Trading: Difference between Simulated and Non-Simulated Trading Modes

Submit an order and if there is a rejection, we need to see the lines in the Trade Service Log for this rejection. Instructions:
Support Board Posting Information: Providing Lines From Trade Service Log
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
[2021-09-29 15:40:20]
Steve Leon - Posts: 318
i figured out what the problem was.
i was using the trade DOM in a different Instance. In that instance the Trade SIM mode was off but in the main instance it was still on.
I have a few follow up questions:
1) It seems like each instance is not updated by changes in the main instance; for example configuration tools etc ... Is there a way to have the main chart settings populate into the individual instances or do they have to be individually updated ?
2) is there a way to detach a chart from a chartbook and still be able to view it (in the same instance) after switching to a different chartbook
3) Is there a way to change the color of the price column only on the Trade DOM without changing the Grid color on the Trade DOM graphics setting.
[2021-09-29 16:35:58]
John - SC Support - Posts: 40635
1) Each Sub-Instance is it's own individual Sierra Chart environment. The only way to get configuration changes into a Sub-Instance is to copy the files to the sub-instance. Refer to the following and the section right after it:
Using DTC Server for Data and Trading in Another Sierra Chart Instance: Each Sub Instance is Independent

2) You would want to use this option:
Window, CB and CW Menus: Window Always Visible (Window)

3) No, there is not a setting for just the Price Ladder background color.
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

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