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QATS Workspace Interface
by QATS • Feb 7, 2026
Blocks Panel
Purpose: Create a new block of the required type: Filter, Strategy, Weighting, Entry, Exit. A block is the core building unit of a QATS strategy: it receives data, applies the configured condition, and passes the result forward. Each block represents one clear step — from filtering to generating an exit signal.
Key features:
All block types are available in one click
A created block appears automatically in the central workspace
Workspace Area
Purpose: The main canvas for building your strategy.
Key features:
Manual placement and connection of blocks
Zoom and pan; move blocks freely
Visual display of connections and priorities
In active mode: visualization of processing flow and ticker routing
Mock activation Panel
Purpose: Run — validate structure and debug A one-time real-time technical validation of the configured logic. Used to find errors, validate current conditions and settings, and debug logic.
Key features:
1. Real-time execution without trades - Processes live market data for analytical validation - No orders are sent to the exchange/broker - Best mode for “dry-run” analysis 2. Triggers are OFF In Run, Triggers do not work - Blocks won’t auto-restart by timer/news/price events - Re-execution is manual (via context menu) 3. Full logic walkthrough - You can observe how tickers move through the pipeline: Filter → Strategy → Weight → Entry → Exit - Helps validate routing, conditions, priorities, and branching 4. Debug & tuning mode Great for checking: - Indicator values - Condition triggers - Which tickers pass/fail each block - Parameter sensitivity (timeframe, offset, value length, compare) 5. Safe environment - No risk to capital (because no external operations are triggered) - Useful before switching to Live (Active) 6. Works with incomplete execution setup Can run even if external integrations are not configured It lets you confirm that logic behaves correctly in real-time market context
Backtest Panel
Purpose: Runs strategy logic on historical market data
Key features:
1. Historical Simulation: - No real trades occur - Safe testing environment 2. Trigger-Based Execution: - Backtest works only with Triggers enabled - Strategy blocks are re-triggered via time/news/schedule Triggers - Ensures non-cyclical logic can simulate properly 3. Performance Metrics Backtest provides: - Net profit - Drawdown - Win rate - Signal performance statistics - Equity curve 4. Safe Environment No real funds involved No API trading permissions required Suitable for read-only connections
Purpose: Automatically re-run blocks based on events.
Key features:
Attached to specific blocks
Triggers: price, time, news, schedule
Required in Live mode
Purpose: Support for building strategies.
Key features:
Creates blocks based on instructions
Suggests improvements
Helps with logic and structure
Explains QATS principles
Settings
Purpose: Control strategy and interface behavior.
Key features:
Time zone, theme (dark/light)
Execution mode: Analytical / Algorithmic trading
Portfolio setup: mock / real
Clear strategy history
A strategy cannot run in Live mode until it is fully validated and activated. Active = Triggers enabled. When active, blocks are triggered automatically by their configured conditions; when inactive, execution is manual only. Important:
Entry block without Exit → activation unavailable
Live mode requires a completed and logically connected route
Purpose: Activate the configuration for Live signal processing.
Key features:
Live — real-time mode: Analytical (no trades), Algorithmic trading (signals transmitted to connected external systems)
Available after full route completion: Filter → Strategy → Weighting → Entry → Exit
Structural validation before activation
Requires configured Ticker List
Requires enabled Triggers for Live mode
Activation switches strategy to Active state
Status indicator in the top panel (Active / Inactive)
Stop strategy
Purpose: Visual analysis tools.
Key features:
Overview and logs
All signals: entries, exits, system events
Branch performance, signals on chart
News, market data, trends
Notes
Purpose: Comments and explanations for strategy logic.
Key features:
Can be placed anywhere on the canvas
Useful for hypotheses and commentary
Strategy Name
Purpose: Displays the strategy name.
Key features:
Header on the top panel
Editable manually
Used during publishing
Reference / Documentation
Purpose: Descriptions of functions and blocks.
Key features:
Built into the interface and AI
Examples, syntax, tooltips
Updated regularly
YouTube tutorials: QATS on YouTube
Ticker Search
Purpose: Search tickers for analysis.
Key features:
Quick jump to a ticker page
View issuer/company information
QATS is not a registered broker-dealer or investment advisor. All strategies are created and managed by users. Trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. QATS does not store or manage user funds. All trades are executed via official broker APIs. Users must be 18 years or older to use the platform.
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