Text File Orders

The order file is simply a text file with a .tb extension.

You can add an unlimited number of orders per file.

You can use the Order File Maker to create an order. This is useful if you want to verify that your order is in the correct format.

To create an order file manually:

  1. Use any word processor or text editor such as Notepad to open a new file;
  2. For each order you want to include in the order file, create one line of text and observe the following rules:
    • Include one value, when required or when appropriate for the instrument type, for each field described in the table below;
    • Separate field values by commas. If you want to leave a field blank, include a blank space followed by a comma;
    • List field values in the order in which they are listed in the table below;
  3. Once finished, from the File menu select Save;
  4. In the Save in field, use the drop-down box to select the directory (e.g. C:\TradeBullet);
  5. In the File name field enter any_name_you_want.tb;
  6. In the Save as type field, choose "text only" or ".txt" or "Text Document" (depending on your application);
  7. Click Save.

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