I do see Z2fxdemo.log, which contains only data of the current Zorro run. But, I can't find data about previous trades anywhere. Is that data lost forever?

Oh, sh*

I now see demotrades.csv, and also understand why it's so short. While I was testing beta versions, at some point I made a clean install, and didn't save the log file. So, I shot myself in the foot. Well, OK, I'll be more careful next time. Sorry for the noise.

Ha ha ha, i knew it would end this way. Just when I started developing ideas of continuing with the Z1fx only, it stalled, and Z2fx become wildly profitable recovering all previous losses and then some. Currently I have 6 profitable trades in Z2fx, and equity is at peak since I started evaluating Z1fx/Z2fx.

I really think that those two strategies should be tested at least for 6 months to have any idea how they perform. A year or two would be even better...

Installing keeps the previous .csv files. Only when you manually delete your previous installation, including your own files, they are lost. So when you get a new Zorro version, install it just over the folder of your previous version - that will keep all the logs.

Yes, at one time I deinstalled the app AND thorougly cleaned up all folders involved. I did that while I was debugging issues mentioned in my other posts (now all resolved). So, it was a plain mistake on my part to not save demotrades.csv before the cleanup. Usually I just install over the previous installation as you suggested.

But, I won't cry over spilled milk, I learned something, life goes on... yadda... yadda

And BTW, I don't see compatibility folders come into play anymore. I don't know if that's because you made some improvements to the Zorro, or I accomplished something with the clean install. Anyway, it's nice to see all files where one expects them to be.

I keep getting "error 052 Broker interface busy" when I try to open a 2nd instance. I have the newest Zorro version. Should I reinstall, or is something else wrong?

Yes, you probably tried to run several instances with a single instance interface. You'd need the multiple instance broker interface for this. All error messages are explained in the manual.

I found this in the manual:

Error 052: Broker interface busy


The used Zorro version or broker plugin did not support multiple trading instances (see restrictions). Zorro attempted to log in to the broker, but another Zorro instance on the same PC is already connected.

but I don't see anything about where to get the "multiple instance broker interface". Is that something I can do with the non-S Zorro version, or do I get it from FXCM?

Yes, for trading with multiple instances you'll need Zorro S.

The manual is that thing that pops up when you click on "Help". The Search function is the tab inside the manual with "Search" on it.

Thanks, that clarifies things. I didn't realize the other guys were running demos with the S version.

I found the search tab in the manual.

But, I tried searching "multiple+broker+interface" and versions of the words & wording, but didn't find an answer.

jcl, I appreciate the help. I'm not the best with computers, but I am persistent. I'll keep plugging along and eventually I'll get Zorro & Forex figured out.