Other Features

n	Automatically step any or all variables within your rules across any number of systems.

n	Mechanica’s advanced new Order Manager provides a sensible method for transitioning from the theoretical world, into real-world order generation. It's an extremely useful feature for all systematic traders.

Mechanica’s menu system conforms to Windows™ conventions, and should be immediately familiar to anyone who has used Microsoft Word™, Excel™, or other Windows software applications.

n	Standard Windows keystrokes are used with the pull down menus, and additional function-key and control-key shortcuts are noted within the menus.

n	For example, to Run Signal Rules, Choose Run Signal Rules from the Signals menu, type the shortcut Alt–S, R, click on the Run Signal Rules icon on the Signal toolbar... or press F9.

n	Create and save as many different systems as you wish.

n	Open or retrieve an existing system in the same manner you would open or retrieve any other file.

n	Windows conventions apply. You are free to cut and paste rules from other Mechanica systems, or from the example systems supplied, into your current system. There is no need to retype frequently used rules.

n	Mechanica unobtrusively monitors syntax as you create or modify system rules, and warns you of syntax problems only after your thought is complete.

n	For easy reference, previous simulation results remain in view on-screen while you edit your system.

n	An improved data management facility, complete with import/export and data preview window. Accommodates forex conversion to ensure that rate changes in the native currency of non-dollar denominated positions are accurately accounted for.

n	Mechanica reads virtually any type of end-of-day (EOD) ASCII data, one data file per symbol.

n	Back-adjusted, continuous data should be used for the historical testing of futures markets, and for generating orders via the Order Manager. Stock data should be adjusted for splits and dividends.

n	Select the indicators your system will use from a number of popular technical studies, including RSI, %R, stochastics, volatility, moving averages, and others.

Orders can be dollar amounts, or a specific price. Trade entries and exits can occur...