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║ SECTION 01.01 : INDEX ║
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The RSA/2 Stock Analysis documentation consists of 2 files:
File 1 - README.DOC : Installation Information
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1.01 Index
1.02 Installation
1.03 Operation
1.04 Files on Distribution Diskette
1.05 Start List File
1.06 Parameter File
1.07 Table File
1.08 Notes File
1.09 Earnings File
1.10 Hardware Requirements
1.11 Shareware and Registered Version
1.12 Technical Support
1.13 Stock Update Procedure
1.14 Script Generation
1.15 Disclaimer
1.16 Trademark References
File 2 - FAQ.DOC : Frequently Asked Questions
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║ SECTION 01.02 : INSTALLATION ║
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INSTALLATION
The INSTALL.BAT file is used to install RSA/2. Option is available
for a basic or advanced installation method. Advanced method is
recommended for users tracking over 100 stocks. The default
installation loads RSA/2 into directory C:\RSA2.
1) Type INSTALL to begin installation:
INSTALL
2) Customize start list file for your system configuration.
See section 1.05 for description of start list parameters.
3) Change current directory :
CD C:\RSA2
4) Execute RSA.BAT file to start program :
RSA
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║ SECTION 01.03 : OPERATION ║
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The RSA/2 program is usually started with a BAT file such
as "RSA.BAT" which contains data such as "RSA2 START.RSA".
This starts the RSA2.EXE program which must be in the current
directory (such as \RSA2) or in a directory in the current DOS
path. The RSA.BAT file must also be in the current directory or
in a directory in the current DOS path. The START.RSA parameter
file defines the start list parameter file to be used.
Several .BAT files may be created which reference different start
list files. The start list file defines RSA/2 parameters which
are not frequently changed. Parameters which change frequently such
as the current date are maintained by RSA/2 in the PARMS.RSA file.
One reason for defining multiple start list files is to divide your
total stock list into separate sectors. Each start list may
reference a different modified stock master list "BASENAME".
The BASENAME file can be created by manually editing to add new
stocks or it can be created by following DOS commands:
DIR C:\RSA2\DATA\*.DAT > UNSORTED
SORT < UNSORTED > BASENAME
The technical analysis function definitions are in file "TABLE.RSA".
Most analysis function parameters such as moving average time
periods can be modified from the MODIFY FUNCTION window. However
the shareware version does not allow saving of these changes.
The registered version will save all changes in file "TABLE.RSA".
RSA/2 uses a virtual memory technique for loading the stock
data files into computer memory. The number of stocks in the
stock cache is defined in a start list parameter. This allows
for fast charting of successive stock symbols with less disk access
and without use of expanded or extended memory. Support for expanded
memory is also available and requires EMS memory as follows:
Stock Cache Size = 130 ===> 215K EMS memory needed
Stock Cache Size = 260 ===> 430K EMS memory needed
Stock Cache Size = 520 ===> 860K EMS memory needed
Stock Cache Size =1040 ===> 1720K EMS memory needed
RSA/2 can be operated using the keyboard or mouse. Each text
window is formatted using listboxes, scroll bars, and pushbuttons.
The TAB key along with the cursor arrow keys (or mouse cursor) are
used to select window objects. The ENTER key (or mouse button 1)
is then used to activate the selected option. The ESC key (or
mouse button 2) is used to exit the current window. Mouse button 3
is not used.
If the 64-color start list option is selected, then colors for
each text screen window can be customized by hitting the F5
function key. The color changes are automatically saved in the
"C03.RSA" color defintion file.
A help window is available from most of the text screen windows
by hitting the F4 function key.
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║ SECTION 01.04 : FILES ON DISTRIBUTION DISKETTES ║
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The distribution diskette(s) contain the following files:
README.DOC - This documentation file.
FAQ.DOC - Frequently asked questions with answers.
REGISTER.DOC - Shareware registration form.
RSA2.EXE - RSA/2 Stock Analysis program.
RSA2UP.EXE - RSA/2 Automated Updater program.
RSA.BAT - RSA/2 startup BAT file.
START.RSA - Start list parameters file.
PARMS.RSA - Parameter file.
TABLE.RSA - Table definition file.
C01.RSA - Color definition file (monochrome).
C02.RSA - Color definition file (16 color).
C03.RSA - Color definition file (64 color).
RSAHELP.MSG - Help messages (Do not modify).
RSAHELP.NDX - Help message index (Do not modify).
ASP.LZH - Sample scripts for script generation.
BAT.LZH - Additional BAT files for advanced install.
DATA.LZH - Sample stock data files.
NOTES.LZH - Sample note files for notes feature.
LHARC.EXE - File unarchive program.
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║ SECTION 01.05 : START LIST FILE ║
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The start list file "START.RSA" contains the following parameters.
Parameters #01, #02, #21, #22, and #23 may need to be modified to
match your system configuration. Other parameters should not be
modified until you become more familiar with RSA/2 operation.
Parameter Default Value Description
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#01 \RSA2\BASENAME Stock Symbol Master List
(Can be in any directory)
#02 \RSA2\DATA\ Stock Data File Directory
(Must end with "\")
#03 \RSA2\PARMS.RSA Parameter File
(Usually in \RSA2 directory)
#04 \RSA2\TABLE.RSA Table Function Definitions
(Usually in \RSA2 directory)
#05 \RSA2\LOG.RSA Error Log File
(Usually in \RSA2 directory)
#06 \RSA2\EPS.RSA Earnings File
(Usually in \RSA2 directory)
#07 \RSA2\NOTES\ Notes Directory
(Must end with "\")
#08 \RSA2\RSAHELP.MSG Help Messages File
(Usually in \RSA2 directory)
#09 \RSA2\RSAHELP.NDX Help Messages Index
(Usually in \RSA2 directory)
#10 Not Used
#11 \RSA2\C01.RSA Monochrome Color File
(Usually in \RSA2 directory)
#12 \RSA2\C02.RSA 16-color Color File
(Usually in \RSA2 directory)
#13 \RSA2\C03.RSA 64-color Color File
(Usually in \RSA2 directory)
#14-#19 Not Used
#20 RSA Data File Format
(RSA,TC2000,META,PRO)
#21 LPT1 Printer Port
(LPT1/LPT2)
#22 EGA Graphics Mode
(VGA/EGA/CGA/HERCULES)
#23 64 Graph Colors
(64/16/2)
#24 65 Stock File Cache Size
(65/52/26/13/5 if #25=NO)
(1040/520/260/130 if #25=YES)
#25 NO Expanded Memory
(YES/NO)
#26 60 Maximum Tables
(10 to 100)
#27 20 Maximum Table Columns
(10 to 28)
#28 30 #Stocks in Stock Index
(0 to maximum symbols)
#29 30 #Stocks in RSI Calculations
(0 to maximum symbols)
#30 YES Display Date Window at Start
(YES/NO)
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║ SECTION 01.06 : PARAMETER FILE ║
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The parameter file "PARMS.RSA" contains the following data:
- Date of last stock file update day.
- First Monday date for current, previous, and next year.
- Leap year indicator for current, previous, and next year.
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║ SECTION 01.07 : TABLE FILE ║
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The table file "TABLE.RSA" contains the following table
function definitions. Most parameters can be modified from
the MODIFY FUNCTION window option. However the shareware
version will not save the modifications to disk. The registered
version allows for saving all parameter changes and definitions
of new analysis functions in the disk file "TABLE.RSA".
Price Moving Averages - This table defines a graph of the daily
close price with a 30 and 200 day moving average of the
close price. A buy signal is generated when the close
price crosses above the moving average line. A sell signal
is generated when the close price crosses below the moving
average line. Long term investors should use a longer term
moving average and short term traders a shorter moving average.
Moving Average Oscillator - This table defines a moving average
oscillator obtained by subtracting a longer moving average
from a shorter moving average. A buy signal is generated
when the moving average oscillator crosses above the zero line.
A sell signal is generated when the oscillator crosses below
the zero line. Earlier buy and sell signals can be obtained
by attempting to "guess" at tops and bottoms for the oscillator
based on previous high and low values for the oscillator.
MACD Oscillator - The Moving Average Convergence/Divergence
function is an indication of overbought or oversold conditions.
A difference between two exponentially smoothed moving
averages is called the MACD line. An exponentially smoothed
moving average of the MACD line is called the signal line.
A buy signal is generated when the MACD line crosses above
the signal line and a sell signal is generated when the
MACD line crosses below the signal line. The MACD Oscillator
is obtained by subtracting the signal line from the MACD line.
A buy signal is generated when the MACD oscillator crosses
above the zero line and a sell signal when it crosses below.
Directional Movement - This indicator generates a buy signal
when the Positive Directional crosses above the Negative
Directional and Directional Movement is increasing. Then a sell
signal is generated when the Positive Directional crosses below
the Negative Directional or when Directional Movement begins to
decline.
Williams Variable Accumulation Distribution - This is a volume
weighted price momentum indicator which generates a buy
signal when WVAD crosses above the zero line and a sell
signal when WVAD crosses below the zero line.
Price Momentum - This is a price momentum indicator calculated
by subtracting the price N-Days ago from the current price.
A buy signal is generated when this value crosses above the
zero line and a sell signal is generated when this value
crosses below the zero line.
Price Rate of Change - This is a price momentum indicator
calculated by dividing the current price by the price N-Days
ago. A buy signal is generated when this value crosses
above the 100% line and a sell signal is generated when
this value crosses below the 100% line.
Wilder RSI - This table defines the Wilder Relative Strength
Indicator. This indicator is obtained by dividing the
positive price changes over an N-Day period by the total
price changes. A sell signal is generated when the indicator
value crosses above 0.66 and a buy signal is generated when
the indicator is below a 0.33 level.
Relative Strength - This table defines a relative strength
ratio indicator obtained by dividing the stock price
by an index average price. This measures individual stock
performance compared to the average performance of all stocks
in the stock database. Stocks with above average performance
will have an increasing relative strength.
Relative Strength vs. Index - This relative strength indicator
is calculated by dividing each stock price by the index
stock price (Stock #0). This illustrates the performance
of the individual stock in comparison to the average
performance of the composite stock index.
ROC Relative Strength - This relative strength indicator
is calculated by dividing the rate of change of each stock
price bye the rate of change of the index stock (Stock #0).
This illustrates the performance of the individual stock in
comparison to the average performance of the stock index.
A buy signal is generated whn the indicator crosses above
the 100 line from below. A sell signal is generated when
the indicator value crosses below the 100 line from above.
Commodity Channel Index - This price momentum indicator
generates a buy signal when CCI increases crosses above the
zero line and then sell when CCI crosses below the zero line.
Arms's Ease of Movement - This is a momentum indicator which
generates a buy signal when its simple moving average
crosses above the zero line and a sell signal when its simple
moving average crosses below the zero line.
Volume Accumulation Oscillator - This volume momentum indicator
generates a buy signl when VAO crosses above its moving average
and a sell signal when VAO crosses below its moving average.
On Balance Volume - This indicator is a running summation of
volume. If the current day's close price is above the
previous day's, then the current day's volume is added to
the running total. If the close is below the previous
day, then the volume is subtracted from the running total.
This indicator is commonly used for divergence analysis. If
the price moves to a new high and this is not supported by a
corresponding higher value for OBV then a sell signal is
generated. If the price moves to a new low and OBV does not
move lower, then this indicates a possible price bottom and
a buy signal is generated. The moving average crossover can
also be used with this indicator.
Price Volume Trend - This indicator is a variation of the OBV
indicator. Instead of adding or subtracting the entire volume,
the volume amount used is proportional to the amount of the
price change for the current day. This indicator should be
interpreted in the same manner as the OBV.
Positive Volume Indicator - This indicator is a measure of
price action during periods of increasing volume. Increasing
volume when prices are rising should be expected. A buy
signal is generated when the PVI crosses above its own
moving average. The stock should be held as long as PVI
is increasing and staying above its moving average.
Negative Volume Indicator - This indicator is a measure of
price action during periods of decreasing volume. Since
price decreases with lower volume is not a negative
signal, a decreasing NVI would be common. A rising NVI
indicating rising prices on lower volume would indicate
unusual activity.
Bollinger Bands - This indicator defines a band produced by
adding and subtracting two standard deviations. A buy signal
is generated when the price crosses above the lower band. A sell
signal is generated when the price crosses below the upper band.
Moving Average Bands - This table defines a moving average band
produced by fixed percentage changes around a 30-Day moving
average. A buy signal is generated when the price crosses
above the lower band. A sell signal is generated when the
price crosses below the upper band.
Lane Stochastic - This price momentum indicator generates
a buy signal when the Lane Stochastic moving average crosses
above the Lane Stochastic slow moving average and a sell
signal when it crosses below. Also watch for divergence
between the Lane Stochastic and the stock price.
Daily Volume - These tables plots daily volume. Price
movements are frequently preceded by increases in volume.
Price Change Comparison - This table illustrates use of the
Price Change function to determine which stocks have
performed best or worst in the last N-Day time period.
The table display is limited to 260 stocks. Hit TAB to
display the next group of 260 stocks or SHIFT-TAB to
display the previous group of 260 stocks.
Volume Change Comparison - This table illustrates use of the
Volume Change function to determine which stocks have the
largest increase in volume in the last N-Day time period.
The table display is limited to 260 stocks. Hit TAB to
display the next group of 260 stocks or SHIFT-TAB to
display the previous group of 260 stocks.
Price Change Comparison - This table illustrates use of the
Price Change function to determine which stocks have
performed best in a specified time period.
McClellan Oscillator - This function is calculated by subtracting
a 39-day exponential moving average of advances minus declines
from a 19-day exponential moving average of advances minus
declines. An overbought condition is detected by a result above
100 and an oversold condition is detected by a result below -100.
McClellan Summation Index - This function is calculated by taking
a running summation of the McClellan Oscillator. A buy signal
is generation when the function value crosses above the zero
line. A sell signal is generated when the value crosses below
the zero line.
Advance Decline Line - The advance-decline line is cumulative
summation of the difference between the number of advancing
issues minus the number of declining issues.
Advances and declines of the issues in the Relational Stock
Analysis database are also available as a function value.
Convergence and divergence of this indicator with a price
index should be done to interpret signals.
Advance Decline Ratio - This function is calculated by dividing
the number of advancing issues by the number of declining
issues. An overbought condition is signaled when a moving
average of the Advance Decline Ratio is above 1.25 and an
oversold condition when the value is below 0.75.
ARMS Index (TRIN) - This table function computes the TRIN for
the RSA/2 stock database. A decreasing chart pattern is bullish
and indicates that the up stocks are getting more than their
share of volume. An increasing function value is bearish and
indicates that the down stocks are getting more than their
share of volume. The ARMS Index formula is defined as :
TRIN = (Advances/Declines)/(Advancing Volume)/(Declining Volume)
Open 10 TRIN & Open 30 TRIN - These functions are variations
of the Arms Index which use 10 or 30 day time periods instead
of one day time intervals. High readings indicate an oversold
condition and low readings indicate an overbought condition.
Upside/Downside Ratio - This table function is the ratio of the
volume of advancing issues to the volume of declining issues
in the RSA/2 stock database. An increasing chart pattern is
is bullish indicating buying pressure and a decreasing function
value is bearish indicating selling pressure.
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║ SECTION 01.08 : NOTES FILE ║
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The NOTES directory "\RSA2\NOTES" can be used to store text data
for each individual stock in a file such as \RSA2\NOTES\IBM.NOT.
The notes text file can be displayed by hitting the F8 key when
any graph is displayed. A "NOTES" function type may also be
defined in any of the table function files to automatically
display the notes file on the screen.
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║ SECTION 01.09 : EARNINGS FILE ║
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The earnings file "\RSA2\EPS.RSA" is required for use of table
functions which use the "EARNINGS" or "PE" function types. The
earnings file should be formatted as in the sample EPS.RSA file
provided. This file must be manually updated using a text editor.
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║ SECTION 01.10 : HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ║
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RSA/2 Stock Analysis requires 640K of memory, 1 floppy
drive (hard drive recommended), graphics card, and monitor.
Graphics modes supported include color (VGA, EGA) and
monochrome (Hercules, CGA, EGA, VGA).
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║ SECTION 01.11 : SHAREWARE AND REGISTERED VERSIONS ║
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The shareware version of the RSA/2 Stock Analysis may be
copied and distributed to friends. The shareware version may
be used free for 30 days. After that you will be required to
send a registration fee to DLM Consulting for use of the program.
The registration fee will provide you:
- Latest release of program with new features and enhancements.
- Capability to save table definition file changes to disk file.
- Your input and ideas may be included in future releases.
- Bulletin board access to utility programs.
- Inexpensive upgrades available for future versions.
- Printed charts with illustrations of buy/sell signals.
The registered version of the RSA/2 Stock Analysis and
associated files are licensed software for use by the original
owner only and may not be copied or transferred.
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║ SECTION 01.12 : TECHNICAL SUPPORT ║
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Technical support will be provided to registered users of this
program only. Fixes to any reported problems will be made
available on the DLM BBS or by mail. The cost of new release
diskettes is only $5. The diskette will contain the latest
version of the program and data files. Technical support does
not include training in the theory and use of technical analysis
and a basic understanding of DOS is required for use of this program.
A bulletin board is available for sending messages to DLM.
The BBS phone number is 214-596-5121 (N/8/1/F). Messages
can also be sent to DLM at GEnie mail address "DL.MACE",
Prodigy ID "GCNS46A", Compuserve ID "71171,500", or to
Internet address "71171.500@compuserve.com.
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║ SECTION 01.13 : STOCK UPDATE PROCEDURE ║
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Use of an online information system to retrieve stock price and
volume data for updating the stock database is recommended. The
option of manual update with the stock data window is available.
Updates can be performed on a daily basis or for multiple days.
Sample script files are provided for both methods.
1) Define script input files in the RSA/2 start list
parameters #15, #16, #17. Define script output
file in start list parameter #18.
2) Modify script input files to include your password.
3) Start RSA/2 automated updater program RSA2UP.EXE
or select UP option from advanced install menu.
4) Select script generation option to generate script file.
5) Use communication program and scipt file to download quotes.
6) Define quote input file in start list parameter #14.
7) Start RSA/2 automated updater program RSA2UP.EXE
or select UP option from advanced install menu.
A) Use parameters window to increase last day updated value.
B) Use automated update window to update the stock data.
C) At end of automated update operation, the updated stock
files will be written to disk. The parameter file will
also be updated to save the date change.
Note: An "*" before the start list file name to allow
updater to run unattended:
RSA2UP *START.LIST
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║ SECTION 01.14 : SCRIPT GENERATION ║
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The RSA/2 updater script generation option creates script files for
accessing an online information system. The primary use for this
option is to create a script file to download daily stock quotes
to be used for updating the Stock Database File. The script output
file created consists of a copy of the script input file 1 (containing
script commands for signon), multiple copies of script file 2 (containing
script commands to retrieve a stock quote), and ends with a copy
of script input file 3 (containing script commands for signoff).
This will allow creation of script files for many communication
packages. Examples are supplied on the distribution diskette.
The script input and output file names are defined in the RSA/2
start list file START.RSA.
The Script Input File 2 can contain the following special values:
$$S1 - The $$S1 variable will be replaced with a stock symbol
from the Stock File database. The output file created
will repeat the contents of script input file 2 for
each stock symbol in the stock file database.
$$S2 - The $$S2 variable will be replaced with a stock symbol
from the Stock File database. This variable is used
when a single script command will require multiple
stock symbol names. The output file created will
repeat the contents of script input file 2 until
all stock symbols in the stock file database are used.
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║ SECTION 01.15 : DISCLAIMER ║
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In no event whatsoever will DLM Consulting be liable for
damages or losses in regard to the usage of this program,
data, or documentation.
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║ SECTION 01.16 : TRADEMARK REFERENCES ║
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In this manual, references are made to a number of trademarks:
Compuserve is a trademark of Compuserve Inc.
GEnie is a trademark of General Electric Information Services.
METASTOCK is a product of Equis International.
PROCOMM is a product of Datastorm Technologies.
PRODIGY is a trademark of Prodigy Services Co.
TC2000 is a trademark of Worden Brothers, Inc.
