Optuma Knowledge Base
Welcome to the Optuma documentation pages!
Custom Index
How to Create a Custom Index
PERFORMANCE() Function
Used to calculate % change
WEIGHT() Function
For use with ETF Holdings data
Tetrad
This document describes the actions and properties for the Tetrad tool in Market Analyst.
GoNoGo
These GoNoGo Tools are available as an optional add-on module (except the Trend tool which is available without charge for all clients).
Countback Line - Stop Loss
This document describes the actions and properties for the Countback Line - Stop Loss tool in Market Analyst 7.
Optuma- Miscellaneous New Features
This document outlines some the new general features in Market Analyst 8.
ADO Example
Example of how to create a ADO with the custom tool scripting.
Calling DLL Example
Example of of how to a DLL with the custom tool scripting.
Choppiness Index Programing
The following code is an example of the Choppiness Index Programing
Getting Started with Tool Programming
This is the getting started document for custom tool programming
Helper Objects
This document describes the function of helper objects for the Custom Tool Programming module in Market Analyst 7.
Multi-Plot Example
Example of how to create a multi plot with the custom tool scripting.
Pascal Language Syntax
This document describes the Pascal Language Syntax used in Market Analyst custom tool programming.
Reading A Datafile Example
The following code is an example of how to read a Datafile into Optuma
Reading A File Example
Example of of how to read a file with the custom tool scripting.
Simple Moving Average Example
Example of how to create a simple moving average with the custom tool scripting.
Symbols Example
The following code is an example of how to draw 3 symbols at different price points.
Time Events Example
The following code is an example of how to create a tool based on Time Events.
Tool Drawing Items
This document provides examples of Tool Drawing items for the Custom Tool Programming module in Market Analyst 7.
Tool Properties
This document describes the tool properties for the Custom Tool Programming Module in Market Analyst 7.
Trend Line Example
Example of of how to create a trend line with the custom tool scripting.
Triangle Example
The following code is an example of how to create a triangle tool.
Can I Run Optuma on an Apple Mac?
This document provides information on how to run Market Analyst on an Apple.
Can Optuma automatically identify chart patterns?
This document describes how Market Analyst 7 can be used to scan for Candlestick patterns.
How can I reinstall Optuma?
This document describes how to reinstall Market Analyst 7 and transfer workbooks, settings, templates, etc to a new computer.
How do I add Realtime or Intraday Data to Optuma?
This article provides information on how to access live data in Optuma.
How do I Change Time Frames on Charts in Optuma?
This document provides information on how to change the time frame in Optuma.
How Do I Remove Shadows around Symbols when I print to PDF?
This document describes how to Remove Shadows from around Symbols when printing to PDF in Market Analyst 7.
How do I Remove the Watermark from my Image Files?
This document describes how to Remove a Watermark from Image Files
How Do I Use a Proxy Server?
This document describes how to use a Proxy Server in Optuma.
How to retrieve System Information using DXDIAG
This document provides information on creating a DxDiag file
Is there a Navigation Console in Optuma?
This document describes alternative methods to adjust the chart view in Market Analyst 7.
MA6 vs Optuma Gann Swings
This document describes the differences between Gann Swings in Market Analyst 6 and Market Analyst 7.
New Support System F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions about the new support system.
Running Optuma in Administration Mode
This document describes how to set up Optuma to run in Admin Mode.
System Requirements- Can My Computer Run Optuma?
This document provides information on the system requirements of Market Analyst 7.
Why is the current bar dated next Friday, when today is only Tuesday?
This document explains why weekly bars always have a Friday date.
Will My 3rd Party Data Work in Optuma?
This document provides information on importing 3rd party data into Optuma.
Encountering Problems Using MA8 on a Microsoft Surface device
This document describes what to do when encountering problems when using Market Analyst 7 on a Microsoft Surface device.
Incomplete Charts - How to Manually Download Missing Data
This document describes what to do when your charts are missing data.
Why is the Program Crashing with an Out of Memory or Out of Resources error?
This document describes what to do if Market Analyst 7 is crashing with an Out of Memory or out of Resources error.