IB Forex conection

andy2001 · 08-25-2008, 07:23 PM

I have IB working for futures and have set the pip size to half pip in ninjatrader but I don't get any forex conection.

NinjaTrader_Josh · 08-25-2008, 10:37 PM

Please check for errors in your Control Center Logs. See this Connection Guide: http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/su...ivebrokers.htm

andy2001 · 08-26-2008, 09:54 AM

Here is the log file the error at the top happened as I loaded $EURUSD in the FX pro window.

Date Category Message

26/08/2008 16:47 Default Error validating request:-'wb' : cause - The symbol or the local-symbol must be entered. ServerValidateError

26/08/2008 16:46 Default Error validating request:-'vb' : cause - The symbol or the local-symbol must be entered ServerValidateError

26/08/2008 16:46 Connection Interactive Brokers: Primary connection=Connected Price feed=Connected

26/08/2008 16:44 Connection Interactive Brokers: Primary connection=Connecting Price feed=Connecting

26/08/2008 16:43 Default Automated trading enabled (port 36973)

26/08/2008 16:43 Default Starting SMTP server (port 25/0)

26/08/2008 16:43 Default Vendor assembly 'TASNinjaIndicators' version='1.0.0.2' loaded.

26/08/2008 16:43 Default Vendor assembly 'Final.VolumeFootprint' version='6.0.1000.6' loaded.

26/08/2008 16:43 Default Vendor assembly 'Final.TPOChart' version='6.0.1000.6' loaded.

26/08/2008 16:43 Default Current license: Type=Regular State=Verified StartDate=24/03/2008 EndDate=31/12/2098 Collective2 Dtn ESignal External OpenTick Provider2 Replay Simulator Yahoo Gain InteractiveBrokers AutomatedTrading AdvancedStrategyManagement BasicEntry Charting LiveTrading SystemDevelopment

NinjaTrader_Jason · 08-26-2008, 10:08 AM

Hello Andy,

Could you please remove the $EURUSD from your instrument list and go to Tools-->Options-->Misc-tab and click Reset Instruments. Add the $EURUSD back to your list and check if the error persists.

In addition, please confirm you are able to receive forex data in IB's TWS.

andy2001 · 08-26-2008, 11:16 AM

Ok I've done that and now it works thanks.

08-25-2008, 07:23 PM	#1
andy2001 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times in 0 posts	IB Forex conection I have IB working for futures and have set the pip size to half pip in ninjatrader but I don't get any forex conection.
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08-25-2008, 10:37 PM	#2
NinjaTrader_Josh NinjaTrader Product Manager Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 17,458 Thanks: 1 Thanked 107 times in 70 posts	Please check for errors in your Control Center Logs. See this Connection Guide: http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/su...ivebrokers.htm Josh NinjaTrader Customer Service Use Kinetick, NinjaTrader’s preferred market data service - Learn More Free online training events - View Schedule
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08-26-2008, 09:54 AM	#3
andy2001 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times in 0 posts	Here is the log file the error at the top happened as I loaded $EURUSD in the FX pro window. Date Category Message 26/08/2008 16:47 Default Error validating request:-'wb' : cause - The symbol or the local-symbol must be entered. ServerValidateError 26/08/2008 16:46 Default Error validating request:-'vb' : cause - The symbol or the local-symbol must be entered ServerValidateError 26/08/2008 16:46 Connection Interactive Brokers: Primary connection=Connected Price feed=Connected 26/08/2008 16:44 Connection Interactive Brokers: Primary connection=Connecting Price feed=Connecting 26/08/2008 16:43 Default Automated trading enabled (port 36973) 26/08/2008 16:43 Default Starting SMTP server (port 25/0) 26/08/2008 16:43 Default Vendor assembly 'TASNinjaIndicators' version='1.0.0.2' loaded. 26/08/2008 16:43 Default Vendor assembly 'Final.VolumeFootprint' version='6.0.1000.6' loaded. 26/08/2008 16:43 Default Vendor assembly 'Final.TPOChart' version='6.0.1000.6' loaded. 26/08/2008 16:43 Default Current license: Type=Regular State=Verified StartDate=24/03/2008 EndDate=31/12/2098 Collective2 Dtn ESignal External OpenTick Provider2 Replay Simulator Yahoo Gain InteractiveBrokers AutomatedTrading AdvancedStrategyManagement BasicEntry Charting LiveTrading SystemDevelopment
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08-26-2008, 10:08 AM	#4
NinjaTrader_Jason NinjaTrader Customer Service Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Breda, Netherlands Posts: 11,327 Thanks: 92 Thanked 354 times in 345 posts	Hello Andy, Could you please remove the $EURUSD from your instrument list and go to Tools-->Options-->Misc-tab and click Reset Instruments. Add the $EURUSD back to your list and check if the error persists. In addition, please confirm you are able to receive forex data in IB's TWS. Jason NinjaTrader Customer Service Use Kinetick, NinjaTrader’s preferred market data service - Learn More Free online training events - View Schedule
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08-26-2008, 11:16 AM	#5
andy2001 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times in 0 posts	Ok I've done that and now it works thanks.
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