Title:Forex Strategy Builder
Version:2.12.0.0
Release date:February 24, 2010
Distributor:Forex Software Ltd.
Website (English):http://forexsb.com
Website (Bulgarian):http://forexstrategybuilder.com
Online help:http://forexsb.com/help
Support forum:http://forexsb.com/forum
Contacts:http://info@forexsb.com
Release:Freeware
Requires:Microsoft .NET Framework V 2.0

Forex trading involves substantial risk of loss, and may not be suitable for everyone.


Contents

Welcome

Forex Strategy Builder is a complete system for creating and testing Forex, Index or CFD trading strategies. These startegies can be automatically tradet by using the free, visual platform - Forex Strategy Trader.

It provides an easy way of building strategies by combining various technical indicators. All parameters and indicators logic can be selected from menus, so that you do not have to write formulas and scripts.

Forex Strategy Builder uses historical forex rates to perform a reliable backtest on different markets and data periods.

It gives you detailed charts and statistics, and automatic journals show all orders and positions as well as the changes of your virtual bank account.

The program includes a number of useful tools like strategy generator, optimizer, interpolation methods comparator, bar explorer, pivot points calculator...

Download

If you have downloaded this program from a mirror server, it might be outdated.

Please check for the newest version on its main download page: http://forexsb.com/download.html.

System Requirements

The only important requirement of Forex Strategy Builder is the presence of Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0. It is the new managed code-programming model for Windows. The Framework is also useful for many other applications.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 include the required Framework. If you have windows XP with auto update switched on, the Framework should be automatically installed also.

In order to facilitate you, we have provided a script that checks the compatibility of your computer. It works with Internet Explorer only. If your browser shows a warning message about the script presence, you have to permit its usage. This script is not harmful.

The system requirements of this program are determined by Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0.

Supported Operating Systems:

Required Software:

If you use Windows Vista, you do not need to install additional software. Forex Strategy Builder is fully compatible with it.

Installation

  1. Download the Forex Strategy Builder's installation file.
  2. Double click on it to run the installer.
  3. Read and accept the users' license agreement.
  4. Choose a destination folder. By default, the installer makes folder Forex Strategy Builder into your Program Files folder.
  5. Choose a group for the Windows Start Menu icons. The default one is Forex Strategy Builder.
  6. Read the ReadMe file.
  7. Update the forex rates from the program's website or from your broker. Extract the historical forex rates in Dat folder. You can reach it from the Start Menu. It is a subfolder of the Forex Strategy Builder's folder.

Upgrade

The best way to renew your Forex Strategy Builder is to download the latest version and to install it over the old installation.

Forex Rates

Updated forex rates are provided in the program's website. After download, extract the archive in .\Data subfolder or in other folder. If you use different folder you can point it from the [Market] - [Data Directory] menu.

Demo strategies

The program is distributed together with several demo strategies.
They are for demonstration only!

Safe strategy building!

  1. Use pessimistic method of interpolation.
  2. Check your strategy with the scanner and the method comparator.
  3. Minimize the ambiguous bars.
  4. Avoid over-optimization.
  5. When it is possible, test the strategy using data from alternative source.
  6. For more information, browse the forum and the program's web site.

Uninstallation

To remove the Forex Strategy Builder from your computer, run the uninstaller from the Windows Start Menu or from Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs. You can manually uninstall Forex Strategy Builder by deleting its folder.

Change Log

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.12.0.0 (February 24, 2010)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.11.0.1 (February 06, 2010)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.11.0.0 (January 16, 2010)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.10.0.0 (November 1, 2009)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.9.1.0 (May 23th 2009)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.9.0.0 (May 17th 2009)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.8.2.1 (March 18th 2009)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.8.2.0 (March 3th 2009)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.8.0.0 (January 20th 2009)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.6.1.4 (September 9th 2008)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.6.1.3 (June 15th 2008)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.6.1.1 (May 15th 2008)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.6.1.0 (May 1st 2008)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.6.0.2 (March 16th 2008)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.6.0.1 (March 13th 2008)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.6.0.0 (March 6th 2008)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.5.3.3 (November 4th 2007)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.5.3.2 (November 1st 2007)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.5.3.1 (October 1st 2007)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.5.3.0 (September 1st 2007)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.5.2.0 (August 05th 2007)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.5.1.1 (July 14th 2007)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.5.1.0 (July 10th 2007)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.5.0.0 (July 1st 2007)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.4.2.0 (April 19th 2007)

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.4.0.2

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.4.0.1

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.4.0.0

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.3.3.0b

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.3.2.0b

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.3.1.1b

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.3.1.0b

Changes in Forex Strategy Builder v2.3.0.0b


If you have any questions, ideas or offers, please contact us at info@forexsb.com or leave a message into our forum.