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Old 05-23-2007, 06:43 PM
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[Java Trading API] Alerter

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Java

Java API Version
Build #139


Requirements
Java JRE 1.5 or higher, available at java.sun.com
Latest version of Alerter.

Description
The Alerter program will email traders when a trade is opened or closed. It will also inform the trader if a set price has been reached from above or below. The program can be used with either a Demo or Real FXCM account. Please note that for a real account, you should have your account enabled for “Multiple Session Access”.

Usage
1) Download the file to your computer, and unzip it. Then double-click on the Alerter.exe to install the program. Once installed, a shortcut will be placed on your desktop and start menu, and files will be extracted to the program files directory.

2) Launch the program.

3) Input your FXCM username, password, and select account type.

4) If this is your first time launching the program, you will be alerted that email settings are not set.

5) Fill in your email information, as shown in the example below:
* The below example uses a sample username and password with the proper Gmail server settings, sending it to a sample Verizon Wireless number. If you would like to use Gmail and do not already have an account with them, you may apply for one at: http://www.gmail.com/

Otherwise, please contact your Email Service Provider for the proper SMTP server information, or try visiting their website.


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Old 06-12-2007, 04:17 PM
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Profit $ target

I'm looking for a program that will enable all my open currency trades to automaticlly close (at the market) when a specific dollar profit has been reached.

Is there one out there or can I create one for that purpose? I have an account with FXCM.
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Old 06-12-2007, 06:54 PM
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At the moment, it would be best to use the limits included in the Trading Station. You could calculate the price needed to close out at your desired profit and set the limits there.

Alternatively, if you are able to program, you would be able to create an application yourself using our Order2Go or Java APIs that can more specifically meet your needs. You can view information these APIs at:
http://www.fxprogrammers.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=16
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Old 08-09-2007, 02:46 PM
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Help getting alerter to text my cell phone

I have set up the alerter on my computer and have been able to get it to alert my computer when a price is hit but I can not get it to text my phone. Any ideas? I used my IP STMP ID as well.

Thank you in advance
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Old 08-09-2007, 03:26 PM
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Which email service and phone service providers are you using? For example, if you are using Gmail, the SMTP for that provider would be smtp.gmail.com, port 465 and has SSL enabled.

Now, for example if you're using Verizon phone service, you would use the following to text message yourself the trade details.

1234567890@vtext.com

Not all phone service providers use the same address. For example, Sprint would use:

1234567890@messaging.sprintpcs.com
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Old 08-09-2007, 09:12 PM
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I am using Yahoo email and comcast is my internet provider. I used SMTP.comcast.net with port 25. I have virizon for my cell phone and I used the "my number@vtext.com". Thank you for the quick responses. I can't waitto get this up and running.
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Old 08-10-2007, 09:23 AM
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If you're using comcast's smtp, you will also need to fill in the fields with your comcast information. So, in your case:

Username: Comcast Username, do not include the @comcast.net
Password: Your password
SMTP Address: smtp.comcast.net
Port: 587
SSL: No
To: 1234567890@vtext.com
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Old 08-10-2007, 09:31 AM
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An updated Alerter has been posted.

Changes contain a different trade logging method. Also contains a few commonly used smtp addresses and cell phone txt addresses.
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Old 08-23-2007, 12:30 PM
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Alerter Instructions

1. Is there a way to have the Alerter minimize to the tray rather than the taskbar?

2. Is there a way to email and text simultaneously? I see only one field for email.

3. What does the Logging option allow?

4. Is there a comprehensive set on instructions somewhere on the web?

Matt
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Old 08-23-2007, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by efi@cox.net
1. Is there a way to have the Alerter minimize to the tray rather than the taskbar?

2. Is there a way to email and text simultaneously? I see only one field for email.

3. What does the Logging option allow?

4. Is there a comprehensive set on instructions somewhere on the web?

Matt
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1) Not at the moment.

2) You may enter more than one email or text address in the email field. Separate the addresses with a "," without the quotes.

3) Logging will keep a record of all the Alerts that was activated. The log can be viewed at C:\Program Files\Alerter\logs

4) Current documentation for the Alerter is available within this thread.
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Old 08-24-2007, 06:10 AM
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alerter

hi there,
is there any guide for using the alerter? it is installed and the conection is there but somehow it isnt possible to send the alert if the target price is below the actual price.
best regards
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Old 08-24-2007, 09:27 AM
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hi there,
is there any guide for using the alerter? it is installed and the conection is there but somehow it isnt possible to send the alert if the target price is below the actual price.
best regards
J.Lastborn
The documentations for the Alerter are currently within the first post of this thread. For setting up price alerts, you have to set the settings you wish to get an alert for, and enable it.

The Alerter currently comes with a sample price alert, however, it is disabled. You may test it by enabling the alert. (Explained below)

To view the price alerts, simply click on the button "Price Alerts" on the main user interface. (Or you may use the drop down menu Options -> Alert Settings -> Price Alerts)

This will bring up a new window displaying all your alert settings. If enabled, the row will have a green background. To Add, Delete, or Edit price alerts, simply use the buttons at the bottom of the window.
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Old 09-23-2007, 11:11 PM
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Closae all on Target

Quote:
Originally Posted by frank
I'm looking for a program that will enable all my open currency trades to automaticlly close (at the market) when a specific dollar profit has been reached.

Is there one out there or can I create one for that purpose? I have an account with FXCM.
I would also like to express great interest in Franks requests feature. If anyone has this ability. Please contact me or reply.. Thanks!
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Old 09-26-2007, 02:25 PM
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API & sdk

hi, does anyone have the information for API & SDK for fxcm
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Old 09-26-2007, 02:36 PM
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For further information regarding the Java API and SDK, please visit:

http://www.fxprogrammers.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=16

Feel free to also visit the discussion forums for the Java API and SDK at:

http://www.fxprogrammers.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=11

and

http://www.fxprogrammers.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=13

respectively.
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