Make the platform resource-efficient

• 06/04/2025 at 9:06 PM #247910
  phoentzs

  The platform, both live and demo, sometimes consumes an incredible amount of processing power on my laptop. It’s certainly not the newest, but it’s certainly powerful.

  How can I make PRT resource-efficient? Can I turn off/adjust anything? The orders displayed in the charts? The platform-specific indicators in the chart?

  I have over 100 bots running on the demo and 10 charts open showing my best bots. Especially during trading hours, PRT sometimes becomes incredibly slow; the CPU usage rises to 100%, and the platform isn’t really usable. After 11:00 PM, or at night or in the morning, this isn’t a problem. Everything runs smoothly. Is it because I only have SP500 and Nasdaq charts open?

  Does anyone have a tip on what I can turn off to ensure everything runs smoothly?

   

  

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  06/05/2025 at 4:25 AM #247915
  PeterSt

  • Set this to Standard Datastream (see below). Must be done each PRT session.
  • Use V11.
  • Use fewer Detailed Reports (no matter they don’t collect the data in real time (checkbox).
  • Have more memory in the PC/Laptop.
  • Set charts to rougher timeframes (I know, we don’t want this, but it helps). In the same realm : zoom *in* more (less data in the viewport).
  • Restart PRT an hour or so before opening hours of US (read : have it all clean in there).

  As you already noticed, it is all about volatility. Nasdaq is the worst regarding this, with ~10000 “ticks” per second at the opening on an average day. It could be sufficient to have the measure of what you see below only during the first ~30 minutes after the opening; don’t let it choke and be gentle with your PC during that period of time.

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  06/05/2025 at 7:54 AM #247920
  phoentzs

  Good tip with the data stream. I’ve set it to the lowest level for now, and I’m already noticing the effect. It should be sufficient for working on bots. I’ll keep an eye on it.

  

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  06/05/2025 at 8:34 AM #247924
  JS

  Have you ever run the “Computer Performance” test (under “Help”)? This scan is specifically designed for use with PRT and provides insight into how the different parts of your computer (CPU, memory, rendering) handle PRT.
  Each component receives its own score (Processor score / Memory score / Rendering score), and together they form the total score:

  • Less than 150 = insufficient

  • Between 150 and 250 = sufficient

  • More than 250 = excellent
    This test helps you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your computer when using PRT.
    In my case (see screenshot), the processor performs well, but both memory and graphics score moderately (built-in graphics card). The solution: install more memory and upgrade to a better graphics card…

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  06/05/2025 at 10:48 AM #247941
  justisan

  more RAM helps definetely, I permenently was running in some similar issues, and PRT was even sending/popping up regularly corresponding warning, after doubling RAM no issues anymore.

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