The Select Contract window displays the detail information for the contract symbol in Strategy Order Entry screen. Details include group, expiration date, currency, strategy type, exchange, contract size, order type (electronic, pit, etc.) number of legs, tick size, initial margin, description, start/stop times, price format, etc. Refer to the Figure below.
The horizontal menu bar displays the filter criteria for Group, Order and Only Selected. There is a Contract Setup button available to click, open, and modify the display in the Contract Setup window. Refer to the Figure on the following page. Refer to the Figure below.
Scenario 1 Example
The dark highlight color on the Filter button indicates that the filter is active for this contract.
The Selected button is highlighted to show that the contract details display in the Snapshot Panel in the far right column.
Under the Symbol Panel the folder in the far left column, displays the number of contracts available for that commodity group.
Under the Contracts Panel located in the center, displays the details for each contract.
Refer to the Filter Matrix Settings for Contract Setup to display specific views.