How To Guides

All CrossTrade how-to guides in one place.

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How to Optimize Performance in NinjaTrader 8

Optimize NinjaTrader 8 by loading minimal data, restarting daily, avoiding auto-connect, using a blank home workspace, and setting high priority in Task Manager. Regularly repair the database, limit tick charts, and clear data folders to keep the platform running fast and smooth.

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How to connect QuantVue TradingView indicators with CrossTrade

Looking to automate your trading with QuantVue and CrossTrade? By using QuantVue’s indicators and strategies, you can seamlessly integrate with CrossTrade’s automation capabilities. The process involves setting up TradingView alerts with CrossTrade-compatible payloads.

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Improve performance using Mac Parallels virtual machine for Windows running NT8

If you're experiencing latency, delays, or timeout errors in your CrossTrade log and you're running Windows on Mac Parallels, you may have a performance problem. This guide will help you execute trades from TradingView or the CrossTrade API in under 1 second.

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Exploring the CrossTrade Command Tester: A Guide to Optimizing Your NinjaTrader Connection

The Command Tester (previously Test Sandbox) is the perfect place to test sample payloads and verify that your orders flow correctly from TradingView to NinjaTrader.

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The Complete Guide to NinjaTrader Commands

This guide aims to provide a comprehensive breakdown of NinjaTrader commands and CrossTrade enhancements that streamline automated trading through TradingView webhooks.

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Troubleshooting the 'Unable to Load ATM Strategy Template' Error in NinjaTrader

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the steps to resolve the 'Unable to Load ATM Strategy Template' error in NinjaTrader.

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TradingView’s Dynamic Variables for Bot Trading Strategies with CrossTrade and NinjaTrader

Leveraging TradingView’s Dynamic Variables for Automated Trading Strategies with CrossTrade and NinjaTrader