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Manage Cloud instance parameters

For traders

The process for managing Cloud instance parameters is exactly the same as the process for managing the parameters of local instances.

A cBot instance always has the following parameters:

  • The trading account whose funds the instance will use for trading
  • The symbol to which the instance is attached
  • The timeframe to which an instance is attached

Depending on the algorithm, instances may also have advanced parameters. These parameters are defined entirely by the algorithm author.

You have several options for managing instance parameters:

  • In the window that opens when creating a new instance
  • In the context menu that opens after clicking the cog icon next to the instance timeframe selector
  • In the Parameters section that appears below the chart when you click an instance
  • By right-clicking an instance and then choosing Load parameters if you have a valid .cbotset file

Note

  • It is only possible to modify the parameters of an inactive instance. Before changing the parameters of an existing instance, make sure it has stopped.

  • Be cautious when modifying advanced parameters as these can significantly change how a cBot behaves. If you are unsure what the optimal settings are, contact the algo author for assistance. The author's contact details can be found in their profile which can be accessed by clicking the author's nickname in the Author field.

After defining parameters, start the instance again and it will run using the new settings.

For algo authors

As an algo author, you can customise what parameter values are considered the default for all new instances. When a user attempts to add a new instance of your algorithm, your chosen default settings will be presented to them first. However, users will still be able to override them freely using all of the methods defined above.

Do the following to configure the default parameter values:

  1. Right-click any of your cBots in the algo list to the left
  2. Select Public settings
  3. In the newly opened window, navigate to the Parameters section
  4. Define the default parameter values either by hand or via a .cbotset file