How do I create a BookTrader button?

To edit or create new buttons in the the Buttons panel of BookTrader:

1. Click Configure at the top of the BookTrader window and select Buttons
2. Add new buttons by clicking the New... button on the right hand side
3. Select the action you wish to perform from the Select Action drop down menu.
4. Some actions can be customized. If possible, the Customize Action section will appear
5. Once finished, click OK to close the Configure Button window
6. If you are satisfied with your button configuration, click Apply to save your changes and OK to close the window
7. The new button will appear in the Buttons section of BookTrader.

For example, to create a button to place a buy order with a sell stop automatically attached:

1. Click Configure at the top of the BookTrader window and select Buttons
2. Click the New... button on the right hand side
3. In the Select Action drop-down select Buy
4. In the Attached Stop Order section, select Stop from the Auto-Attached Stop Type drop-down and define order details
5. Click OK
6. Click Apply and OK

To place an order with the Buy button:

1. Click the Buy button
2. The details will populate in the Orders section or in an Order Ticket
3. Edit if necessary and click Transmit**.**

Always practice executing this type of trade in your Paper Trading Account before executing in the Live market.

More information on how to trade with BookTrader can be found in our Users' Guide.