Order Entry Macro Wizard - Symbol and Quantity Settings

Based on the symbol types selected in the prior dialog, the Create Order Entry Macro dialog is displayed for each asset type you selected. This dialog allows you to set the symbol and quantity symbols.

 Access using the Order Entry Macro Wizard - Trade Bar and Asset Types.

Symbol

Provides the method in which to choose the symbol that is used when constructing your order for the macro.

  • Active Symbol - Uses the symbol that is currently in your active window.
  • Specific symbol - Select this setting to enter the desired symbol in the box or click Lookup to launch the Symbol Lookup dialog. For more information, see About Symbol Lookup.
  • Specify symbol as an input - Uses the symbol as an input in the command line box from the Main toolbar. For example, .mymacro followed by one space and then a symbol.

Quantity

Provides the selected symbol quantity settings for the macro.

  • Order Entry Preferences Quantity - Uses the Order Entry settings. For more information, see Setting Order Entry Preferences.
  • Specific quantity - Select this setting to enter the desired quantity to be used for the macro. You have the option to enter the amount in currency format or number of trades format using the $ or # buttons.
  • Specify quantity as an input - Uses the quantity as an input in the command line box from the Main toolbar. For example, .mymacro 500.

Click Next to proceed, Back to display the previous dialog, or Cancel to exit without changes.