Thanks for starting the Thread @sci9249. I can remember some time ago you talking about using Vector Vest as your system development platform. I was wondering how you found it and whether it was still you preferred software. I'd be interested in learning more about your breakout system as well.
I have no problems in expressing my complete bias re Amibroker. For the price and the functionality I really don't think you can go past it. @Thanky assuming you can come to grips with Amibroker's basic functionality I believe its an ideal choice for systems development. There's what i think is a very good and free introductory Amibroker course available on the internet. This free course also delves into some of the more advanced functionality. The link to the site is:
http://www.asxmarketwatch.com/2012/06/lets-learn-amibroker-how-to-make-a-watchlist/
There's a lot of other good Amibroker stuff, like backtested trading systems etc, available on this site. I've noticed that there are a bunch of other basic and advanced courses covering Amibroker that are popping up on the internet now as well. I've been using it ever since Metastock tried to force all its customers onto a Reuters Datalink data service. I found that Amibroker was cheaper than Metastock and provided additional functionality. I've been using Amibroker for 5 years now and I have to say I'm still learning how to use some of it more advanced functions. Another good reference is Howard B Bandy's free book "Introduction to Amibroker". The link to get the free book is:
http://blueowlpress.com/books/introduction-to-amibroker/
Well enough of me going on about my infatuation with Amibroker, now back to the theme of this thread. I'd be interested in getting an understanding of the types of systems people are interested in. You know things like; the target market or markets, the type of system including the setup type and the intended trade duration etc. I've been working on two specific types of systems. I'll prepare a summary of what I've been focusing on and post it in the next day or so.
Talk to you all again soon - Wilf.
(20min delay)