AFT8 version 2023.7.21 is a service release for AFT8 version 2023.7.20.

Bug Fix for System.IO.FileNotFoundException

Error: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly ‘System.Text.Json’.

The technical reason is that some PCs were lacking resources required for .NET Standard, so parts of 2023.7.20 had to be rolled back to use backwards-compatible .NET 4.8 serialization legacy technology, Newtonsoft.

Therefore, a missing file error was logged and prevented licensing from being read and applied. Error trace: Error: System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly ‘System.Text.Json, Version=7.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=cc7b13ffcd2ddd51’ or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.

Apologies to those affected. It was tested on various desktops and servers and only had issues on some, hence why it slipped through the net. Lesson learned and noted so we can avoid similar issues with modern and legacy technology.

Code and Workspaces Breaking Changes and Output Changes

• Market Analyzer Column AFT Algo Signal Modes – now bitwise flags are used to allow multiple sets of signal indicators at the same time. Trade Signal Mode – 0: Off, 1: AFT001Algo-SignalsCombo, 2: AFT002Algo-SignalsGenerics, 4: AFT100-FibGrid, 8: AFT101-USAR, 16: AFT102-DynTrend, 1048576: SignalExec TestMode.
• All errors and output can be found in the NinjaTrader 8\Trace folder.

We are forging ahead with our other technologies. We are at the cutting edge as it has proven reliable. .NET 7.0 and now .NET 8.0 are under scrutiny. We will be moving more modules to the cloud and modern desktop, mobile, and web technologies over the course of 2023 to 2024 to minimize the impact of technology and stay ahead of the curve of any changes.

AFT8 Version 2023.7.7.1 Released
Trade Manager Breakeven Trail Settings Fixed in Turnkey Workspaces

Breakeven Examples

Lock in 25% Profit of Target 1
StopLossBreakEven1OffsetCalcMode=16
StopLossBreakEven1OffsetCalcModeCoeff=0.25

Reduce Risk by 50%
StopLossBreakEven1OffsetCalcMode=8
StopLossBreakEven1OffsetCalcModeCoeff=0.5

Alerts Sound and Digital Voice

NT8 sound location fixes in all workspaces and templates.
Note: Sound alerts are now active. There may be too many; please provide feedback and let us know. Alternatively, edit the workspaces and save as a new one with alerts off, etc.

Voice digital alerts are also now released.
They can be activated on the chart.

The NinjaTrader Best Trading System is Now Officially Released

The AFT8 hybrid automated trading system’s official public release is out, with more updates and features to come. For now, this is the minimum feature set for fully automated, hybrid semi-automated, and manual entry modes with fault-tolerant adaptive trade management, algo entry controller, algo trade manager controller, and multiple algo systems with baseline turnkey workspaces.

• 100% Free for simulation, replay, backtesting, and prop firm evaluation trading
• AFT8 will display an update message for the new version.
• Download and get started with AFT8 for free

New Improved Algo Controllers Default Starting View

New Baseline Turnkey Workspace

• AFT8-SFG Breakout Trader-0000C-Mix
• Includes indices, oil, FDAX, gold, etc.

What Will Happen to the AFT8 Beta Version and Licenses

• Licenses will expire in 5 days.
• All prior versions of AFT8 Beta will cease to function.
• Simply upgrade to the new version and use it.
• Temporary full-feature live trading licenses will be granted.
• Over the next 2 weeks, licenses will start to lock down features.

Why Should I Upgrade from AFT8 Beta to the AFT8 Official Release?

• AFT8 Beta will expire.
• Grace period for full licenses.
• New features are being released all the time.
• Prior versions will expire after a period.
• Why is AFT8 the most advanced and best trading system for NinjaTrader?

Trader Education Training and ATS Trading Discord Group

• More features are to come, so all focus will go into coding and rolling out the updates.
• Videos, articles, and educational material will be worked on after the dust settles.
• For interactive support from 6 AM CT to 12 PM CT, join us in the ATS Discord Group.

Introducing the ATS.AlgoFuturesTrader.Desktop App

• Trading licenses, if any, will be downloaded from http://account.algotradingsystems.net/
• A new desktop app will work alongside AFT8 NinjaTrader: ATS.AlgoFutures.Desktop
• Providing auto-login, license sync, remote trading control, remote workspaces, and more.

This should ideally be installed before AFT8RC1 is installed. AFT8 will attempt to install and require your permission to install. Install from here: https://algotradingsystems.s3.amazonaws.com/aft-desktop/Publish.html. The following prerequisites are required: .NET Desktop Runtime 7.0.2 (x64). Direct link here: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/7.0

AFT Licenses for Live Trading Modes

The AFT8 live licensing is being enforced tentatively as we don’t want to disrupt evaluations and live trading. The system will appraise how NT8 is being used, e.g., in Sim mode or live mode/eval mode, and then check your ATS licenses. If it can’t reconcile a license to allow live account trading or eval trading, it will display a message that can be saved and sent to support to work out a plan. This approach will disable features after a timeout period, allowing time for organization. Please join us in the ATS Trading Discord Group for interactive support and Q&A.