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Date/Time: Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:30:19 +0000
Post From: DTC Protocol Support and Real-Time Data Requirements
| [2025-08-19 21:22:44] |
| kikobgcc - Posts: 3 |
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Dear Sierra Chart Support Team, I am developing an automated trading agent that connects to Sierra Chart via the DTC (Data and Trading Communications) protocol. I have successfully established a DTC connection to Sierra Chart (port 11099), and the connection shows as "Logon successful" and "Connected to Sierra Chart". However, I have some questions regarding data transmission and subscription requirements: 1. DTC Protocol with Delayed Data: I currently have a Sierra Chart subscription that provides real market data with a 10-minute delay. Does the DTC protocol transmit this delayed data (for testing on a demo for now), or does it require a real-time data subscription to function properly? 2. Market Data Subscription: When my application subscribes to market data for a symbol (e.g., "ESU25-CME") via DTC, should I expect to receive market data updates even with delayed data, or is real-time data mandatory for DTC functionality? 3. Symbol Format: What is the correct symbol format for E-mini S&P 500 September 2025 futures when using DTC protocol? I have tried "ESU25-CME" and "ESU25", does it change due to the delayed data? 5. DTC Configuration: Are there any additional settings in Sierra Chart that need to be configured beyond enabling "Allow DTC Server Connections" in the settings? 6. Paper Trading: Does the DTC protocol support paper trading (simulated trading) accounts, and if so, are there any special configuration requirements? I would greatly appreciate any guidance you can provide regarding these questions. Thank you for your time and assistance. Best regards. |