Create an Alert Definition Wizard: Basic Information

The Create an Alert Definition Wizard allows you to create a new alert. Alerts are used highlight when specific events occur. Creating a new alert enables you to specify the logic behind the condition you would like to check, as well as the message to present when that condition is present. The Basic Information page allows you to enter a name and basic description for the new alert.

&  For help with alerts, see Working with Messages and Alerts.

Selecting a Name for the Alert

Unlike Function Definitions, alerts only have a display name. This display name is shown in the alert selection lists. It is also used to generate potential field names for fields using this alert. The name selected must be unique to all functions, entry/exit systems, alerts, and trading solutions.

It is a good idea to be as descriptive as possible when naming entry/exit system. Naming a system "Dan’s Alert" may remind you of where the system came from, but it won’t help you remember what the system does or when you would want to use it. More useful names might be "Alert when Signal Changes Position" or "Alert when Reach New High".

Selecting a Group for the Alert

By default, TradingSolutions will select the system group that was selected on the Define Alerts Dialog. You can select a different group from the Alert Group combo box or create a new group by pressing the New… button. Alerts can also be moved to new system groups at any time after they are created from the Define Alerts Dialog.

Entering a Description for the Alert

The description for an alert can be useful as a reminder of what an alert does or when you would want to use it. Alert descriptions appear at the bottom of alert lists when the Display Descriptions option is selected. It is not necessary to have a description, just helpful. It is a good idea to limit descriptions to three lines of text. Additional descriptive text can be entered as notes later in the wizard.

Copying an Alert

If you are creating a new alert that is similar to an existing alert, you can copy the rules, message, description, and/or notes of another alert by pressing the Copy another Alert… button. This will display the Copy Alert Dialog, where you can select which alert to copy. You can also select whether to copy the rules, message, and/or descriptive text.

What Do I Do Next?

When you are ready to continue, press the Next button to continue on to the Enter Rules page. If you would like to exit the Wizard without creating a new entry/exit system, press the Cancel button.

How Did I Get Here?

The Create an Alert Definition Wizard: Basic Information page is displayed when you press the New… button on the Define Alerts Dialog from under the alerts list.