Ib Nt

[rtj4201]

I am new to NT. I use Interactive Brokers.

In order to run NT, do you have to open IB and have it running in the background.

Looking for ways to improve IB order execution speed.

[NinjaTrader_Michael]

Hi,


Yes you do need TWS running in the background, please visit the link provided as this usually helps customers with inquiries similar to yours.

http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/PerformanceTips1.html

If this doesn't help please let me know what version of TWS you are using in addition to what instrument you're attempting to submit orders on.

[rtj4201]

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I trade Nymex Crude, CL.

TOS is ligthning fast on my computer. I use a DELL laptop.

IB with NT is very slow on the same computer.

I downloaded the latest version today. I believe it is the Jan 8, 2009 version.

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

You will need to use TWS version 887.2, which you can download and install at the link below.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/support_interactivebrokers.htm

Make sure your PC meets the minimum requirements listed at the link below.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/support_installationguide.htm

Check the performance link posted in post #2 and apply some of the tips and check if it will improve the performance of NinjaTrader.

[rtj4201]

Which Version?

I have installed TWS 890.06 Release 1/8/9 Java 1.6.0_11.

The StartUP menu searches for the current release every day.

Are you telling me that I have to shut down the STARTUP menu for TWS updates and go to your website, manually check to see which is the current NT TWS version and use that one.

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

You are correct in understanding.

[rtj4201]

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Do I uninstall the whole program and start over. I will loose all settings.

Does it tell you to do this on the website?

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

I am not sure if you can install TWS version 887.2 on top of your current version to save your settings. I suggest to contact IB Support regarding this.

[rtj4201]

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What difference will it make if I use the version I now have installed?

[NinjaTrader_Michael]

Hi,


In most cases you will experience various errors when using basic functions such as trading and when pulling up charts if you have any other TWS installed besides 887.2.

[rtj4201]

Ib Nt

How often do I need to check the NT website for the current version, or is there some way of updating from NT.

[NinjaTrader_Michael]

Hi,



The IB connection guide on the website will have the supported version of TWS available for download.

Note: The change to another version of TWS does not occur very often.

Interactive Brokers connection guide

http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/support_interactivebrokers.htm

[rtj4201]

Update

I uninstalled the new version and installed 872.

I check the log for any errors.


It says "Automated Trading Disabled".

Is that a problem. Did not say it was an error.

[NinjaTrader_Michael]

Hello,



I believe the version you're referring to is 887.2.


You are correct as this is not an error message.

[rtj4201]

Just a note to anyone reverting back to 887 from the current version. You need to go to the IB Help desk and make sure you follow their procedures. I didn't and it caused some problems.