Adaptrade Builder Trial Download

Version 4.7.1 (Trial Download)

In version 4.7 of Builder, the "Exit after" and "Trade entry" time-of-day options have been extended to work correctly when the trading session spans two calendar days. In addition, the View Data window has been improved, data conversion speeds have been improved for large files, and several other changes and bug fixes were made. Please refer to the Release Notes page for additional information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Note: If Windows flags the program at the start of the installation, click the "More Info" button and select the option to install it anyway. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in the start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.7.1. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.7.1\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 4.7.1 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. Changes were made to the platform files for MT4. The files AdaptradeBuilderInclude.mqh and AdaptradeBuilderLib.ex4 must be re-installed for version 4.7 if you build or intend to build strategies for MT4 in version 4.7. The indicators for MT4 do not need to be re-installed. No changes were made to the platform files for other scripting languages.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 4.7

Version 4.6.0 (Trial Download)

Version 4.6 of Builder corrects a bug in version 4.5 that can cause a program crash or cause the program window to go blank during building, sometimes after a large number of generations have been completed, regardless of the program settings. In addition, the percentage-based entries and exits were improved so that they work with negative prices, and one other bug fix was made. Please refer to the Release Notes page for additional information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Note: If Windows flags the program at the start of the installation, click the "More Info" button and select the option to install it anyway. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in the start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.6.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.6.0\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 4.6.0 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. No changes were made to the platform files for this version. If your platform files are up-to-date through version 4.5, there's no need to re-import them into the platform for this release.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 4.5 and 4.6

Version 4.5.0 (Trial Download)

Version 4.5 of Builder is mainly a bug-fix release. The changes and bug fixes are described on the Release Notes page.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Note: If Windows flags the program at the start of the installation, click the "More Info" button and select the option to install it anyway. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in the start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.5.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.5.0\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 4.5.0 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. No changes were made to the platform files for this version. If your platform files are up-to-date through version 4.4, there's no need to re-import them into the platform for this release.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 4.5

Version 4.4.0 (Trial Download)

Version 4.4 of Builder adds the option to include selected indicators in each strategy via the addition of an "Include" column to the Indicators window, analogous to the Include column on the Orders window. For example, to include the zero-lag trend indicator in each strategy, you would click the Include column in the row for the ZLTend indicator on the Indicators window. Other changes and bug fixes are described on the Release Notes page.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Note: If Windows flags the program at the start of the installation, click the "More Info" button and select the option to install it anyway. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in the start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.4.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.4.0\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 4.4.0 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. No changes were made to the platform files for this version. If you installed them for version 4.3, there's no need to re-import them into the platform for this release.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 4.4

Version 4.3.0 (Trial Download)

Version 4.3 of Builder adds options for locking specified parts of the strategy during building. For example, to find optimal exit conditions for a strategy with specific entry conditions, you could lock the entry conditions prior to building. The entry conditions will remain unchanged during building while the build process evolves the exit conditions. Entry conditions, exit conditions, entry orders, exit orders, and the neural network can each be locked independently. In addition, several other changes and bug fixes were made for this release. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Note: If Windows flags the program at the start of the installation, click the "More Info" button and select the option to install it anyway. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in the start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.3.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.3.0\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 4.3.0 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. The file for NinjaTrader 8 (NinjaTrader8.Adaptrade.zip) was modified for this version and must be re-installed into NinjaTrader 8 in order for strategies generated by this version of Builder to compile and run properly in NT 8. Only the file AS_OrderProcessing.cs within the zip file was changed.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 4.3

Version 4.2.1 (Trial Download)

Version 4.2 of Builder expands the options for stop and limit entry and exit orders. Entry and exit orders can now use a fixed number of points as an offset to a specified price, such as "Buy at H + 10 points stop". Exit orders no longer have to be relative to the entry price, but can be set to a specified price, such as "Exit long at BollingerBand(C, 15, 2) limit", and both entry and exit orders can now use any available custom indicator that returns a price value. When reading price data files, the program will now read a line of labels, if present, and use those to set the column headings, including for custom indicators. In addition, several other changes and bug fixes were made for this release. Version 4.2.1 corrects three bugs found in version 4.2.0. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Note: if Windows flags the program at the start of the installation, click the "More Info" button and select the option to install it anyway. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in the start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.2.1. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.2.1\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 4.2.1 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. No changes were made to the platform files for this version. If you installed them for version 4.1 or newer, there's no need to re-import them into the platform for this release.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 4.2

Version 4.1.0 (Trial Download)

In version 4.1 of Builder, a new "clone" feature allows you to copy any strategy in the main population, optionally mutate it, and add a specified number of copies to the population. For example, you could clone a strategy you created in the editor, mutating each copy, to fill in the main population with variations of your initial strategy. By starting the build process with this population, you could further optimize your initial strategy. In addition, numerous bug fixes were made for this release. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Note: if Windows flags the program at the start of the installation, click the "More Info" button and select the option to install it anyway. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in the start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.1.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.1.0\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 4.1.0 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. Several changes were made to the AS_OrderProcessing.cs file for NT7/8 for this version, which means the zip files (NinjaTrader.Adaptrade.zip for NT7; NinjaTrader8.Adaptrade.zip for NT8) should be re-imported for this release.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 4.1.0

Version 4.0.1 (Trial Download)

Version 4 of Builder adds a point-and-click trading strategy editor called Adaptrade Editor. The editor is designed as a stand-alone Windows program that is also integrated into Builder. Any strategy generated by Builder can be opened in the editor for modification. You can also create new strategies in the editor and optionally add them to either the main or Top Strategies population in Builder. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Note: if Windows flags the program at the start of the installation, click the "More Info" button and select the option to install it anyway. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in the start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.0.1. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 4.0.1\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 4.0.1 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. No changes were made to the platform files for this version. If you installed them for version 3.4 or later, there's no need to re-import them into the platform for this release.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 4.0.1

Version 3.4.0 (Trial Download)

In version 3.4, the ability to import and export individual strategies has been added. Strategies can be imported into or exported from either the main population or the Top Strategies population. This can be used to store individual strategies independently of the project file. It can also be used to seed the main population with your favorite, previously built and exported strategies by importing them into the main population prior to building. Several bug fixes have also been implemented for this release. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Note: if Windows flags the program at the start of the installation, click the "More Info" button and select the option to install it anyway. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.4.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.4.0\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 3.4.0 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. Several changes were made to the AS_OrderProcessing.cs file for NT7/8 for this version, which means the zip files (NinjaTrader.Adaptrade.zip for NT7; NinjaTrader8.Adaptrade.zip for NT8) need to be re-imported for this release.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 3.4.0

Version 3.3.3 (Trial Download)

This version corrects two bugs that affect users of NinjaTrader (7 and 8). If you don't use and don't plan to use strategies generated by Builder for NinjaTrader, this version is functionally identical to version 3.3.2 (i.e., it's the same as 3.3.2 for EasyLanguage, MQL4, and AFL). One correction in this release prevents multiple orders from being sent at the same time, which can cause a reversal entry (long to short or short to long) for specific combinations of strategy settings in NT7 and NT8. The other fix applies to intraday strategies with an end-of-day exit in NT7 and NT8 and how the strategies are evaluated on historical data (not in real-time). Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Note: if Windows flags the program at the start of the installation, click the "More Info" button and select the option to install it anyway. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.3.3. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.3.3\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 3.3.3 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. Several changes were made to the AS_OrderProcessing.cs file for NT7/8 for this version, which means the zip files (NinjaTrader.Adaptrade.zip for NT7; NinjaTrader8.Adaptrade.zip for NT8) need to be re-imported for this release.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 3.3.3

Version 3.3.2 (Trial Download)

Versions 3.3.0 & 3.3.2 include two feature improvements and several bug fixes. Bias nodes have been added to the neural network feature to improve performance. In addition, the activation function for hidden nodes has been changed from tanh to ReLU (rectified linear unit), which has been shown to be superior for hidden nodes. To improve order management for NinjaTrader 7/8, all orders that can be modified ("ChangeOrder() function"), rather than cancelled and replaced, are now modified, reducing the number of cancelled orders significantly. Several bug fixes have also been implemented for this release. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.3.2. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.3.2\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 3.3.2 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. A new version of the NNCompute function (named NNCompute2) for version 3.3.2 was added for all platforms. If the platforms files were installed for either version 3.3.0 or 3.3.1, the NNCompute and NNCompute2 functions provided with this version should replace the prior versions. The AS_OrderProcessing.cs file for NT7/8 was also changed for version 3.3.0 and needs to be re-installed for NinjaTrader users.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 3.3.2

Version 3.2.0 (Trial Download)

Version 3.2.0 adds the ideal trades feature and Ideal Matches metric discussed in a recent newsletter article. In addition, this version adds floor trader pivots and the "typical price" as new indicators. These indicators can be used both in entry and exit conditions as well as in prices for stop and limit orders for both entries and exits. Several critical bug fixes have also been incorporated into this release. Please refer to the Release Notes page for a complete list of improvements and bug fixes.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.2.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.2.0\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 3.2.0 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. Changes were made to the platform files for all platforms for this release and must be re-installed (if installed previously) in order for the strategies generated by Builder 3.2.0 and later to work properly.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 3.2.0

Version 3.1.0 (Trial Download)

Version 3.1.0 is mainly a bug-fix release. In addition, this version adds an end-of-week order type for EasyLanguage code and a related option, which applies to all code types, for the "Exit after" time option for applying it to a specific day of the week (e.g., "Exit after 12:45 pm on Friday"). Please refer to the Release Notes page for a complete list of improvements and bug fixes.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.1.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.1.0\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 3.1.0 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. Changes were made to the platform files for all platforms for this release and must be re-installed (if installed previously) in order for the strategies generated by Builder 3.1.0 and later to work properly.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 3.1.0

Version 3.0.0 (Trial Download)

Version 3.0.0 adds NinjaTrader 8 code output, five new indicators, two new metrics, two new logical operators, several usability improvements, and numerous bug fixes. Please refer to the Release Notes page for a complete list of improvements and bug fixes.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 30 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.0.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 3.0.0\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 3.0.0 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript7 (for NinjaTrader 7), NinjaScript8 (for NinjaTrader 8), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when compiling or running strategies created by Builder. Changes were made to the platform files for all platforms for this release and must be re-installed (if installed previously) in order for the strategies generated by Builder 3.0.0 and later to work properly.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 3.0.0

Version 2.5.0 (Trial Download)

Version 2.5.0 adds the ability to build based on multiple data series. A single strategy can utilize up to 20 different symbols for the entry and exit logic. In addition, several user interface improvements have been made, including more consistent theming and an improved "Reset Layout" function. Please refer to the Release Notes page for a complete list of improvements and bug fixes.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 14 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.5.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.5.0\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 2.5.0 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript (for NinjaTrader 7), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when running strategies created by Builder. For MetaTrader 4, the include file (AdaptradeBuilderInclude.mqh) and the library file (AdaptradeBuilderLib.ex4) were modified for this release and must be re-installed (if installed previously) in order for MT4 strategies generated by Builder 2.5.0 and later to work properly. No changes were made to any of the other trading platform files for version 2.5.0, so if you've already installed them for version 2.4.1, there's no need to re-install them for this version.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 2.5.0

Version 2.4.1 (Trial Download)

Version 2.4.1 is primarily a bug-fix release. In addition, the main list displays (View Data, Trade List, Data File Format) and the price charts have been modified to improve responsiveness with large data sets. Several other usability improvements were made as well. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 14 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.4.1. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.4.1\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 2.4.1 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript (for NinjaTrader), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when running strategies created by Builder. The file for NinjaTrader was modified for version 2.3.0 and must be installed (or re-installed if installed previously) in order for NinjaTrader strategies generated by Builder 2.3.0 and later to work properly. No changes were made to any of the trading platform files for version 2.4.1, so if you've already installed the new NinjaTrader code for version 2.3.0, there's no need to re-install it for this version.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

• Download (Windows 64-bit)

Note: This version of Builder is available only for 64-bit versions of Windows, which allows the program to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. This version should run on all recent releases of Windows from Windows 7 to the present. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware and older versions of Windows, such as XP, are not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 2.4.1

Version 2.4.0 (Trial download)

Version 2.4.0 implements the technique described in the article Optimal Strategy Diversification, which illustrates how to build a strategy that is optimal in combination with an existing portfolio. This feature is based on a new type of symbol for representing external equity curves. When an external equity curve is added as one of the build symbols, the program can generate strategies that optimize the combined (portfolio) equity, taking into account how the generated strategies perform in combination with the external equity curve. Several other bug fixes and changes were made for this release. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 14 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.4.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.4.0\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 2.4.0 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript (for NinjaTrader), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when running strategies created by Builder. The file for NinjaTrader was modified for version 2.3.0 and must be installed (or re-installed if installed previously) in order for NinjaTrader strategies generated by Builder 2.3.0 and later to work properly. No changes were made to any of the trading platform files for version 2.4.0, so if you've already installed the new NinjaTrader code for version 2.3.0, there's no need to re-install it for this version.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

Download Links:
Windows 32-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderTrialSetup-v240-32bit.exe
Windows 64-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderTrialSetup-v240-64bit.exe

Note: The 32-bit version of Builder will run on both 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows. However, the 64-bit version will be able to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. Both the 32 and 64-bit versions are compiled from the same code and are functionally identical, including the project (.gpstrat) files they generate. Because they're the same program, only one may be installed on the same computer. If your computer runs 64-bit Windows, it's strongly recommended that you install the 64-bit version. For 32-bit Windows, install the 32-bit version of Builder. The vast majority of users should install the 64-bit version. The 32-bit version will only be necessary if you have an old version of Windows, such as XP, and/or an older computer. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware is not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 2.4.0

Version 2.3.1 (Trial download)

Version 2.3.1 is mainly a bug-fix release, which corrects a problem in 2.3.0 that could cause a program crash during building when the new mutation operators resulted in entry or exit conditions with excessive complexity. Several other bug fixes and changes were made for this release. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 14 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.3.1. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.3.1\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 2.3.1 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript (for NinjaTrader), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when running strategies created by Builder. The file for NinjaTrader was modified for version 2.3.0 and must be installed (or re-installed if installed previously) in order for NinjaTrader strategies generated by Builder 2.3.0 and later to work properly. No changes were made to any of the trading platform files for version 2.3.1, so if you've already installed the new NinjaTrader code for version 2.3.0, there's no need to re-install it for this version.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

Download Links:
Windows 32-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderTrialSetup-v231-32bit.exe
Windows 64-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderTrialSetup-v231-64bit.exe

Note: The 32-bit version of Builder will run on both 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows. However, the 64-bit version will be able to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. Both the 32 and 64-bit versions are compiled from the same code and are functionally identical, including the project (.gpstrat) files they generate. Because they're the same program, only one may be installed on the same computer. If your computer runs 64-bit Windows, it's strongly recommended that you install the 64-bit version. For 32-bit Windows, install the 32-bit version of Builder. The vast majority of users should install the 64-bit version. The 32-bit version will only be necessary if you have an old version of Windows, such as XP, and/or an older computer. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware is not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 2.3.1

Version 2.2.1 (Trial download)

Versions 2.2.0 and 2.2.1 include several improvements to the custom indicators features, a series of new performance metrics, a number of improvements to the Build Metrics window, six new bonus strategies (licensed version only), as well as various improvements and bug fixes throughout the program. Custom indicators can now be used to add other price series, such as “close of data2”, “low of dat3”, etc. The program can use these to generate conditions such as Average(Highest(close of data2, N1), N2) ≤ high of data2. This effectively makes it possible to build over multiple data series by adding additional columns of symbol prices to the primary symbol file.

Among the 21 new performance metrics are entry and exit efficiency, Van Tharp’s SQN, buy-and-hold net profit, "degrees-of-freedom ratio", and maximum favorable excursion. The Build Metrics window now supports cut, copy, paste and the ability to select multiple entries together to delete, cut, or copy. In addition, it's now possible to save and load files of metric settings (new .gpmetrics file type).

Please see the new user's guide and/or program help files on this page for complete documentation. Please see the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 14 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.2.1. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.2.1\Examples). Bonus strategies are provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 2.2.1 may be installed concurrently with all prior versions without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript (for NinjaTrader), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when running strategies created by Builder. None of these files have changed since version 1.7.2.0 and do not need to be re-installed if you previously installed them for version 1.7.2.0 or newer.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

Download Links:
Windows 32-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderTrialSetup-v221-32bit.exe
Windows 64-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderTrialSetup-v221-64bit.exe

Note: The 32-bit version of Builder will run on both 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows. However, the 64-bit version will be able to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. Both the 32 and 64-bit versions are compiled from the same code and are functionally identical, including the project (.gpstrat) files they generate. Because they're the same program, only one may be installed on the same computer. If your computer runs 64-bit Windows, it's strongly recommended that you install the 64-bit version. For 32-bit Windows, install the 32-bit version of Builder. The vast majority of users should install the 64-bit version. The 32-bit version will only be necessary if you have an old version of Windows, such as XP, and/or an older computer. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware is not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 2.2.1

Version 2.1.2 (Trial download)

Version 2.1 is a significant release. Builder version 2.1 includes three-segment building (training, test, validation), full support for high-resolution ("high DPI") displays, such as high-resolution laptops, improved parallel processing algorithms for faster strategy building, new limit and stop entry order types, additional parameter ranges to allow more control over parameter values, price bands for limit orders on CME futures, code improvements for NinjaTrader 7, and various improvements and bug fixed throughout the program.

Versions 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 are minor releases, which include improvements to the Build Symbols dialog for defining the three segments for strategy building and testing. These versions also correct several small issues with 2.1.0. Please see the new user's guide and/or program help files on this page for complete documentation. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Note: This download is for the trial version only. The trial version and the regular, licensed version are identical except that the trial only runs for 14 days and cannot be activated to convert it to the licensed version. After purchase, the licensed version will be available through the license portal online through your account at Softwarekey.com; current licensees should visit the customer license page and click the Download button to obtain this release. The licensed version is activated using the license ID and activation password from your purchase receipt (also available on your license page). See Ordering Information for more information on installing and activating the licensed version.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.1. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.1\Examples). A set of bonus strategies is provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 2.1 may be installed concurrently with versions 2.0 and older without uninstalling the older versions first. If installing version 2.1.2 in place of version 2.1.0 or 2.1.1, it's recommended that you uninstall the older version first through the Windows Control Panel.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript (for NinjaTrader), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when running strategies created by Builder. None of these files have changed since version 1.7.2.0 and do not need to be re-installed if you previously installed them for version 1.7.2.0 or newer.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

Download Links:
Windows 32-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderTrialSetup-v212-32bit.exe
Windows 64-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderTrialSetup-v212-64bit.exe

Note: The 32-bit version of Builder will run on both 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows. However, the 64-bit version will be able to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. Both the 32 and 64-bit versions are compiled from the same code and are functionally identical, including the project (.gpstrat) files they generate. Because they're the same program, only one may be installed on the same computer. If your computer runs 64-bit Windows, it's strongly recommended that you install the 64-bit version. For 32-bit Windows, install the 32-bit version of Builder. The vast majority of users should install the 64-bit version. The 32-bit version will only be necessary if you have an old version of Windows, such as XP, and/or an older computer. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware is not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 2.1.2

Version 2.0.1

Version 2.0 is a major release, and 2.0.1 corrects several bugs in the initial release of version 2 (i.e., in 2.0.0). The Builder program was completely redesigned for version 2.0, with a new user interface, price charting capabilities, a symbol library, a trading orders window, new features to detect and prevent over-fitting, and other changes. Please see the new user's guide and/or program help files on this page for complete documentation. Several other bug fixes were made as well. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.0. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 2.0\Examples). A set of bonus strategies is provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 2.0 may be installed concurrently with versions 1.7 and older without uninstalling the older versions first.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript (for NinjaTrader), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when running strategies created by Builder. None of these files have changed since version 1.7.2.0 and do not need to be re-installed if you previously installed them for version 1.7.2.0 or newer.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

Download Links:
Windows 32-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderSetup-v201_bld3-32bit.exe
Windows 64-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderSetup-v201_bld3-64bit.exe

Note: The 32-bit version of Builder will run on both 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows. However, the 64-bit version will be able to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. Both the 32 and 64-bit versions are compiled from the same code and are functionally identical, including the project (.gpstrat) files they generate. Because they're the same program, only one may be installed on the same computer. If your computer runs 64-bit Windows, it's strongly recommended that you install the 64-bit version. For 32-bit Windows, install the 32-bit version of Builder. The vast majority of users should install the 64-bit version. The 32-bit version will only be necessary if you have an old version of Windows, such as XP, and/or an older computer. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware is not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 2.0.1

Version 1.7.2.1

This is a minor release. Other than correcting a few small bugs, the only feature added to this release makes it easier to set the formatting for custom indicators when multiple files are added to the Markets tab. Now, after the settings have been made for the first market, subsequent markets will default to the formatting of the selected market. Since all markets in a portfolio must have the same custom indicators available in the price file, this means the formatting only has to be made once. When adding additional markets, the Price File Format window will open with the formatting already in place based on the settings made for the last market added. The primary bug fixed for this version was a missing parameter when the N-bars exit types were used in combination with long/short symmetry. Several other bug fixes were made as well. Please refer to the Release Notes page for more information.

Download Instructions. For best results, click the download link and save the installation file (below) to your computer's hard drive. Make a note of the location where the file is saved on your computer. After the download is complete, locate the .exe file and double-click it to start the installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, the Builder program icon should appear on your desktop and in the programs list in your start menu.

By default, the software is installed in the folder Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 1.7. Three example files are provided in the Examples folder (Program Files\Adaptrade Software\Adaptrade Builder 1.7\Examples). A set of bonus strategies is provided with the purchase of the licensed version. Version 1.7 may be installed concurrently with versions 1.6 and older without uninstalling the older versions first. If an earlier version of 1.7 is currently installed, it's best to uninstall it before installing this version.

Note: The installation also includes files that must be installed separately into the trading platform. For each supported language, there is a corresponding folder in the installation directory containing files that must be copied or installed separately. These folders are EasyLanguage (for TradeStation and MultiCharts), NinjaScript (for NinjaTrader), MT4 (for MetaTrader 4), and AFL (for AmiBroker). Please refer to the installation section of the user's guide for instructions on how to copy or install these files to the proper locations. Failure to install these files will result in errors when running strategies created by Builder. None of these files have changed since version 1.7.2.0 and do not need to be re-installed if you previously installed them for version 1.7.2.0 or newer.

After opening the program, the help files can be accessed by pressing F1. The Getting Started chapter includes a "Quick Start Steps" section that provides an overview of the steps required to start using the program.

Download Links:
Windows 32-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderSetup-v1721-32bit.exe
Windows 64-bit: http://www.adaptrade.com/Builder/BuilderSetup-v1721-64bit.exe

Note: The 32-bit version of Builder will run on both 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows. However, the 64-bit version will be able to take advantage of all available installed memory to process larger data files. If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, you can check the System settings under the Control Panel. Both the 32 and 64-bit versions are compiled from the same code and are functionally identical, including the project (.gpstrat) files they generate. Because they're the same program, only one may be installed on the same computer. If your computer runs 64-bit Windows, it's strongly recommended that you install the 64-bit version. For 32-bit Windows, install the 32-bit version of Builder. The vast majority of users should install the 64-bit version. The 32-bit version will only be necessary if you have an old version of Windows, such as XP, and/or an older computer. Since Builder is very computationally intensive, older hardware is not recommended.

User's guide for Builder 1.7.2