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Submitting a Request from Sierra Chart

This guide outlines workflow for submitting a Statistics Request directly from your Sierra Chart platform using the Tick2Tick Signal Uploader Custom Study.

1. Environment Setup​

To begin, you must add the Tick2Tick Custom Study into your Sierra Chart Chartbook.

  1. Add Custom Study: Open your desired Chart inside Sierra Chart, navigate to Analysis -> Studies, and add the Tick2Tick Signal Uploader to your active list.
  2. Configure Inputs: Review the Study Inputs carefully. Ensure your Signals and other parameters are correctly defined to match your trading strategy.
  3. Quick Start: To get started instantly, we recommend using our pre-configured Chartbook. See how to download it here.

This is how the Demo Chartbook looks like after a successful setup:

Demo Chartbook opened in Sierra Chart

2. Validating Request Parameters​

Before submission, it is critical to verify the Signal count and Statistics Trade Credit costs via the On-Screen Text (OST) overlay provided by the Study.

Reviewing the Signal counts​

At the bottom of the OST overlay, locate the SIGNAL DATA summary. This section provides a real-time audit of your request:

  • Short and Long Signal Count: Total number of Short and Long signals identified based on your current filters.
  • Total Signals: The aggregate sum of signals to be uploaded.
  • Statistics Strace Credit Cost: The specific number of STCs that will be deducted from your STC Balance for this calculation.
important

STC Deduction Policy: Credits are only finalized for Signals that execute as a Trade (i.e., Signals that would trigger a valid Entry in real file). Upon completion of your Statistics Request calculation, any unused STCs - representing Signals that did not result in an executed Trade - are automatically refunded to your STC Balance. For details read this article..

Some of the Inputs inside the Signal Uploader Study:

Signal Uploader Inputs

3. Executing the Upload​

Once your parameters are validated, follow these steps to initiate the request:

  1. Access Chart Shortcut Menu: Right-click anywhere within the active chart area.
  2. Initialize Send: Select the menu item: T2T Statistics: SEND STATISTICS REQUEST.
  3. Confirmation: A system message box will appear:
    • Success: You will receive a confirmation containing a summary of the Statistics Request.
    • Failure: If an error occurs, the message will provide an error.
Shortcut MenuSuccessful Upload Dialog

4. Next Steps​

After a successful upload, your request is queued for server-side processing.

  • Tracking: To monitor the status of your calculation in real-time, proceed to the Tracking your Request chapter.
  • Support: If you encounter persistent upload errors, please gather your Sierra Chart logs and contact our technical support team via the Tick2Tick Dashboard by submitting a Ticket here.