The Options dialog allows you to change your startup and messaging options as well as setup email alerts for Trader68.
Figure 1 – Startup Options
o Startup Options Start Autotrading on Startup
The Start Autotrading on Startup by default is unchecked and indicates whether or not when Trader68 starts up to automatically start trading or to be paused.
o Message Options Display Messages For Status Debugging
The Display Messages For Status Debugging by default is unchecked. It is used if you are experiencing problems with the software and you need Trader68 to generate additional information in the Messages window, which can then be given to the Trader68 support staff.
The Email Messages tab allows you to setup email alerts for actions and errors within Trader68.
Figure 2 – Email Messages
o General Errors
Non-order or connection based errors.
o Order Submissions
Orders that have been submitted to the broker. To include Stop Loss and Profit Limit orders check the box next to Include stop loss and profit limit orders.
o Order Executions
Orders that have been executed by the broker. To eliminate multiple emails that may contain order fills, you can choose to wait x minutes to combine order fills.
o Connection Problems
Anytime connection is lost to the broker you will receive an email notification. If you prefer to wait x minutes before receiving an email notification fill in the appropriate time.
The Outgoing Mail Account tab allows you to setup email alerts for actions and errors within Trader68.
Figure 3 – Outgoing Mail Account
o From Address
The origination email that will be sent from Trader68.
o To Address
The destination email that will be sent from Trader68.
SMTP
o Host Name
The outgoing mail server for your Internet Service Provider or mail carrier.
o Port
The port of the outgoing mail server.
Server Requires Authentication
o Login Name
The login name of your outgoing email account. Not all providers require this.
o Password
The password of your outgoing email account.
The Options menu is referenced from the Tools menu by selecting Options.