Better Sine Wave Indicator – FAQs

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Installation Questions

What trading platform do I need to use the Better Sine Wave Indicators?: The Better Sine Wave indicators are available for the TradeStation, MultiCharts and NinjaTrader platforms.
Do the indicators work with TradeStation 2000i?: No. The indicators work with TradeStation 7 & 8.
Do the indicators work with MultiCharts 5.5 or 6.0?: The indicators work with both MultiCharts 5.5 and 6.0. .sef files are included in the download for MultiCharts 5.5 and 6.0.
Do the indicators work with MCFX?: No. The indicators are compiled for and work with MultiCharts. Unfortunately, MCFX does not import indicators compiled for MultiCharts.
Do the indicators work with NinjaTrader 6.5 or 7?: The indicators work with both NinjaTrader 6.5 and 7. Indicator import files are included in the download for NinjaTrader 6.5 and 7.
Can the Better Sine Wave indicators be installed on more than one computer?: Yes. Multiple computers are no problem.
Do you need my TradeStation user id?: No. The code does not require your TradeStation user id to work.
Will the Better Sine Wave indicators expire in the future?: No. There are no time restrictions built into the code.
Do I need to buy the Jurik moving average (JMA) too?: No. The standard version of the Better Sine Wave does not require the JMA. A second version that does use the JMA has been included in the TradeStation package because some traders prefer to pre-process (i.e. smooth) input data with the JMA.
I get the following error message "Cannot find DLL library file: jrs_aux32.dll"?: This error is generated when you try to use the Jurik Moving Average (JMA) version of the Better Sine Wave without owning the JMA. There are 2 versions of the indicators – one that works with the JMA and one that does not (uses weighted moving average instead). Use the non-JMA versions of the indicators instead – there are very little differences between the two. Instructions are included with the download.
Why is this symbol "|" shown when I import the indicators into TradeStation?: This error occurs when you try to import the indicators into older versions of TradeStation 8. Versions of the indicators are available for TradeStation 8.3 Build 1419. Please use the contact form to request this code.
I can't see the Better Sine Wave video tutorials with my AT&T Yahoo browser.: Some customers have had problems logging in and viewing the high definition video tutorials using the AT&T Yahoo browser. Please use an alternate browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Google Chrome.

Usage Questions

What is the difference between Better Sine Wave and Better Sine SR?: The Better Sine Wave indicator plots the sine wave that you see at the bottom of the charts shown above. The Better Sine SR plots the support and resistance levels (plus breakouts, pullbacks and end of trend signals) on the price bars themselves.
Can the Better Sine Wave indicators be used for day trading?: Yes. The indicators work on any time frame and any market. I use the Better Sine Wave indicators every day in my Emini day trading.
Do the indicators work on tick, volume and range bar charts?: Yes. In fact the Better Sine Wave indicators work particularly well on tick, volume and range bar charts. This is because turning points tend to be more "rounded" on these types of charts, whereas turning points are more "spikey" on time based charts. In my Emini day trading I use the Better Sine Wave on 500, 1,500 and 4,500 tick bar charts.
Can I use the Better Sine Wave indicators as stand alone indicators?: The Better Sine Wave indicators can be used as stand alone indicators, however, you will have a much higher winning percentage by using volume confirmation patterns too. The Better Volume indicator is free to download from this site and is the best indicator for showing volume confirmation patterns.
When are the Support (red) and Resistance (white) lines plotted?: The Support and Resistance lines are plotted at the close of each bar. They are real time and NOT adjusted retrospectively. New levels are plotted when the Better Sine Wave crosses and price confirms the turning point.
When are the "End of Trend" (End) and "Pull Back" (PB) signals plotted?: The signals (End and PB) are plotted at the close of the signal bars. They are real time and NOT adjusted retrospectively. More details of how the signals are generated are given in the Better Sine Wave trading videos, enabling traders to anticipate when the signals will be plotted.
How do you differentiate between turning point overshoots and real trend breaks?: I look for 2 things. First, I check to see if the market is close to a turning point in the higher time frames. If so, the chances are greater that this is just an overshoot. Second, I look for confirmation from my volume pattern indicators. For example, high volume churn is usually a sign that the market is about to change direction.
Can I edit the Better Sine Wave indicator code?: No. The code is protected and not able to be edited. However, a Better Sine Wave Function is included in the TradeStation and MultiCharts downloads so you can program your own systems or indicators using the Better Sine Wave signals.
Do you trade with the Better Sine Wave indicators yourself?: Yes. I use the Better Sine Wave indicators for all my trading. In fact, I wouldn't be able to trade without the Better Sine Wave indicators.

Purchasing Questions

I bought NinjaTrader versions of the indicators. Can I get TradeStation ones free?: No, not free but at a 50% discount. Email me via the contact form and I’ll forward a discount coupon code.
Will I get a DVD and manual in the mail?: No. All the files are delivered electronically. Once you purchase, you’ll be sent to a web page with a download link which you click to download a zipped file. The Indicator Code, Installation Instructions and Trading Manual are included in the zipped file. The Installation Instructions and Trading Manual are in PDF format. You’ll also be sent an email with link to a web page where all the video tutorials are available to be watched online.
It looks like you only accept PayPal. How do I pay by credit card?: Credit card payments are accepted. Ignore the “You have selected PayPal as your payment provider for this transaction” wording on the order page. This is very confusing – my apologies, but it is beyond my control. Just fill in the “Billing Information” and click the “Submit Order” button and you'll be taken to a page where you select “Pay with a debit or credit card” and then fill in your credit card details.
Is the price a one-time fee or recurring monthly charge for the software?: There is just one payment for the Better Sine Wave Indicators and NO recurring charges.
How secure is the payment process?: All payments are processed by PayPal with their industry leading focus on data encryption and customer protection.
Do all the fields in the payment information need to be filled in?: No. Just the fields marked with an asterisk (*). If the input field does not make sense, just type in n/a.
Can I buy if I live outside the US?: Yes. All you need is a credit card or PayPal account.
I don't have a credit card. How else can I pay?: Payment by bank transfer (eCheque/eCheck) and PayPal balance are also accepted.
How often are the indicators updated and what does each update cost?: The Better Sine Wave indicators have been updated three times since they were released. These releases were free to all existing customers. You can check details of the latest versions here.
How are indicator updates handled?: Customers are emailed as soon as a new version of one of the “Better” indicators is available. The email will include a download link plus installation instructions. You can check details of the latest versions here.