Automation States

Automation states explain whether the product is locked, ready, watching, blocked, or active. Reading these states correctly helps you avoid forcing changes when the app is simply waiting for conditions to be ready.

1. Locked

Locked means the current account cannot edit or run that feature. Common reasons include trial/demo access, missing product entitlement, missing broker setup, or a control that is not available for that product.

2. Ready

Ready means the setup appears available for review or use. It does not mean a trade will happen. The account, symbols, market data, broker readiness, and product checks still matter.

3. Automation on

Automation on means the product may watch symbols and evaluate eligible actions during its app cycle. It does not force an order. A symbol must still pass all required checks.

4. Skipped

Skipped means a symbol did not qualify or was not ready. A skip can be normal. It can happen because the symbol did not meet the current setup, data was not ready, broker readiness was missing, or product safeguards blocked action.

5. Market data stale

Stale data means the latest market information is not current enough for safe evaluation. The app should not act from stale data.

6. Insufficient history

Insufficient history means the app does not yet have enough closed market bars to evaluate the symbol correctly. This is a data readiness state, not a profit or loss signal.

7. Auto-disabled

Auto-disabled means a safety or review rule blocked a symbol or configuration. Review the displayed reason before trying to continue.

8. What to do

• Read the visible state first.
• Check the selected account and product.
• Review broker connection and symbols.
• Use Activity to see recent system messages.
• Pause before changing settings if anything looks unclear.