Sierra Support - Read First
While Sierra Chart has an active support feed, for most problems there’s a good chance someone else has experienced and solved it. ALWAYS use google first and then search specifically within the support boards. Tips:
- Search like this on Google: Sierra Chart how to change session time [Sierra Chart + tags from question]
- I use the mouse scroll wheel and click on the first 5 results to open tabs in my browser
- Try at least 2-3 variations of search terms if struggling to find answer
Takeaway: Is what I need on Google or Sierra Support Boards already?
Posting in Support
Tips for getting posting in support board:
- Be polite. It’s not hard to be polite
- Before posting, look at the post and trim it down, cut out useless text
- Don’t ask a question that have been answered in other posts that are easy to find
- In some cases on the first post consider uploading a chartbook file or image (ensure as much detail is shown: timeframe, studies, etc)
- Don’t make a new post only saying Thank you, instead, hit the Thank You button
Troubleshoot Common Issues
Sometimes a particular study, chart, or spreadsheet may cause a user-error performance issue. First the user must know if this a chart, setting, data, or a study problem. Since there are too many combinations of possible issues to cover, here are some various techniques not in order to troubleshoot various issues:
- Have a default copy of Sierra Chart, on the latest version. Copy various studies and chartbook files then test them in the fresh installation version
- Google any errors, check the Logs that Sierra Chart offers
- Open a new chart, add the study(s) and see if things work on a new chart
- Restart Sierra
- Title Bar > Edit > Translate Symbols to Current Service
- Edit > Delete All Data and Download (Read documentation first)
- Check the “ms” of various studies in chartbooks, as too many overly demanding studies or a user error in setting up a study can lead to issues. The lower the “ms” the better. Chart Studies window shows:
- Check performance of charts during market hours, ensuring none have excessive draws per second or slow performance: Chart > Chart Settings > Performance menu
- Utilize the various logging capabilities of Sierra Chart, including some studies with a setting to enable detailed logging which can be helpful for troubleshooting
FAQ Official Sierra Chart Page:
Support Ticket
If all other avenues of troubleshooting have failed, Sierra Chart has a support ticket system.
- Submit support ticket with necessary support inquiry, screenshots if needed, and category.
- Sierra Chart support will respond to the ticket
- Open/Close ticket as necessary
Use of AI
New tools such as OpenAI can help with both technical and coding solutions. ChatGPT can offer answers for both technical questions and C++ coding solutions.
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