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2.5 Configuration

The section Configuration will give you access to customizing your experience and reviewing the records of your trading activity.

Navigate to the ¨Configuration¨ section and select ¨Global¨

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  • Under “Global,” adjust system configurations such as showing deleted Machinas and enabling buys or sells globally. 

  • Choose toast notification positions and save your preferences.

  • Save your selection

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  • Next, toggle the sidebar visibility for the backtesting page and set your favorite currency under “Show Sidebar.”

  • Save your selection.

     

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  • Finally, in ¨Trade Configuration¨ enable ¨Log Trades, ¨Log Portfolio¨ updates, and ¨Log Order Events¨ globally for real-time console feedback. 

  • Remember to save each selection to ensure your settings are updated.

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  • In “Configuration” go to the ¨Insights¨ section of MachinaTrader.com, here you can manage and understand your trading strategies, referred to as ¨Projects¨.

  • This area allows you to adjust settings, delete, reset, or load strategy drawings.

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  • You can explore ¨Execution Summaries¨ to monitor the record of when your strategies executed.

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  • Review ¨Assemblies¨ to understand the modules within the Machina Trader engine.

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  • Additionally, you can create machinas, create debug, create drawing Machinas, or opt to delete all Machinas to start fresh. This comprehensive toolset is designed to optimize your trading approach effectively.
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  • Unix syslog – you can manage your Unix syslog by activating or deactivating ¨Logging¨, ¨Copying¨, ¨Downloading¨, or ¨Deleting¨ log files as needed.

  • This facility helps you track system activities.

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  • In the “System Logs” section, review logs to identify important records for analysis.

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  • Exchanges Section: Add your preferred exchange by naming it and selecting it from a list.

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Exchanges Section:

 

  • Name your exchange

  • Select your exchange

  • You have the option to toggle ¨Paper Trading¨ for practicing strategies without financial risk

  • Remember to save your configurations or cancel if changes are not needed.

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This is the end of section: ¨Configuration¨, enjoy your operations trader!

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