IB Codes for Tradestation 2000i

[LevII]

Sorry if this has been dealt with before. If it has I can't find it.

Can anyone help with the IB codes to insert into Global Server for the (major) currency pairs?

I use TS2000i with the IB datafeed and Hyperserver Lite. Works well for stocks, hopefully also for currencies.

LII

 

[Trader333]

Ian P managed to get this working but I am unable to remember how. Also try jtrader he was also asking how to do this a while ago.


Paul

 

[riddle]

First shutdown globalserver and hyperserver. These files are only read when hyperserver starts.

Go to the directory: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Vendor Data Feeds\InteractiveBrokers

Using notepad, edit the file "ExchangesList.txt", and change the line that says "Z=IDEAL" to "Z=IDEALPRO"

Using notepad, edit the file "ExchangesCross.txt", and change the line that says "FOREX=IDEAL" to "FOREX=IDEALPRO".

Now start globabalserver, and add a new security with template=forex and exchange=CFOREX. The symbol of course will be the two currency codes, eg EURUSD.

 

[LevII]

Sorry chaps, similar question, same apology if dealt with elsewhere.

Can anyone help with the IB codes etc to insert into Global Server for the major indices?

Riddle, I'm sure I PMed you in thanks for the above post - works fine. If I didn't I apologise.

 

[riddle]

I think you did, if not, no problem. All I have setup are INDU (on the NYSE exchange), SPX, RUT and VIX on CBOE exchange.

Do a search on http://www.cboe.com/DelayedQuote/Symbol.aspx for 'index'. Many (but not all) of those are available.

I guess you could set up TICK-NYSE TRIN-NYSE TICK-NASD TRIN-NASD (on exchange NYSE) as well, but I tend to use quotetracker for those.

 

[Trader333]

What indices do you require ?

Which interface are you using between IB and GlobalServer ?


Paul

 

[LevII]

Hi Paul,

I'm using Hyperserver Lite.

Want to get S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq, Russell and, perhaps, a few others. I have no difficulty at all in bringing them up in TWS but I can't get them up in TS2000i.

Reason is that I have some real time software that reads csv files which I create on a bar by bar basis from TS2000i!! Complex I know but it assists in making profitable trades. For that reason I cannot simply rely on QT as that will not, of course, produce the csv files.

 

[Trader333]

I remember having a similar issue a while ago and it was to do with how Hyperserver reads IB. I cannot remember the exact answer but if all else fails you can email hyperserver and they will tell you how. I dont currently use Hyperserver with IB but when the markets open I will see if I can replicate the same.


Paul

 

[LevII]

Paul,

Thanks - don't put yourself out too much

 

[ianp]

Hi Paul,

I'm using Hyperserver Lite.

Want to get S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq, Russell and, perhaps, a few others. I have no difficulty at all in bringing them up in TWS but I can't get them up in TS2000i.

Reason is that I have some real time software that reads csv files which I create on a bar by bar basis from TS2000i!! Complex I know but it assists in making profitable trades. For that reason I cannot simply rely on QT as that will not, of course, produce the csv files.

Hi,

I used Ib and Hyperserver for a short period last year , as Paul said I had problems formatting
the futures symbols, In the end I got the correct formatting from Hyperserver tech support, But I cant remember what it was . Send them a email they are very helpful.

Ian

 

[LevII]

Thanks Ian