§00 SCANNER - DAS Pro Trading Dashboard Guide¶

DAS Pro: Day-trading cockpit inspired by Warrior Trading / DAS Trader Pro. Compact montage for order entry + paper trading + chart + scanner + time & sales — the classic active-trader 6-panel layout.

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1. Dashboard Overview¶

The layout is divided into several main areas:

Area	Location	Purpose
Top Toolbar	Top of screen	Add panels, open scanners, pause data, save/reset layouts
Account & Metrics	Top row	Shows account value, cash, buying power, P&L, positions, and open orders
Paper Trading Panel	Left side	Shows paper account status, open positions, and trade log
Montage / Order Entry	Middle-left	Main trading ticket for buy, sell, short, cover, and order settings
Chart Panel	Center	Shows price action, candles, volume, moving averages, and drawings
Quote Panel	Right side	Shows ticker details, price, change, news, range, volume, and previous close
Time & Sales	Lower-right	Shows live trade prints when streaming data is active
Custom Scanner	Bottom	Lets you build scanner filters and search for trade candidates

The top toolbar controls the workspace.

Button / Menu	What It Does
+ Add Panel	Adds another widget or trading panel
Scanner	Opens or focuses a scanner window
Pause	Pauses live updates so the screen stops changing while you review
Sound Icon	Controls alert or sound behavior
DAS Pro Dropdown	Shows the active layout/workspace
Save As	Saves the current dashboard layout
Reset	Resets the layout back to default

Recommended Setup Workflow¶

Open the DAS Pro layout.
Keep the chart, montage, account, quote, and trade log visible.
Add scanner panels only when you need them.
Save your layout after arranging the screen.
Use reset only if the layout becomes cluttered or unusable.

3. Account & Metrics Panel¶

The top row gives a fast account summary.

Metric	Meaning
Equity	Total current account value
Day P&L	Profit or loss for the current trading day
Cash	Cash available in the account
BP Avail	Buying power available
BP Used	Buying power currently being used
Unrealized	Profit or loss on open positions
Realized	Profit or loss from closed trades
Positions	Number of open positions
Open Orders	Number of orders currently waiting to execute

How to Use This Panel¶

Before placing any trade, check:

Day P&L
Available buying power
Open positions
Open orders
Realized and unrealized P&L

If you see unexpected open orders or positions, stop and review before placing another trade.

4. Paper Trading Panel¶

The screenshot shows the account in Paper Trading mode.

This is the safest place to practice because trades do not use real money.

Main Sections¶

Section	Purpose
Total Value	Total simulated account value
P&L	Current paper trading profit/loss
Cash	Available paper cash
Open Positions	Shows current holdings
Trade Log	Shows previous trades and order activity
My Trades	Lists trade history, status, price, quantity, and side

Trade Log Statuses¶

Status	Meaning
Filled	Order executed successfully
Pending	Order was submitted but not filled yet
Cancelled	Order was cancelled
Stop Loss	Stop order was used or cancelled
Market	Market order type was used

Best Practice¶

Use paper trading to test:

Placing market orders.
Placing limit orders.
Setting stop losses.
Using bracket orders.
Closing positions.
Reading the trade log after each action.

Do not switch to live trading until you can explain every order in the trade log.

5. Montage / Order Entry Panel¶

The Montage is the main order-entry panel. In the screenshot, the selected symbol is SOXS.

This is where you configure and submit trades.

Main Parts of the Montage¶

Field / Button	Purpose
Symbol	Ticker being traded
Bid	Highest current buyer price
Ask	Lowest current seller price
Size Buttons	Quick share quantity presets
Quantity Field	Number of shares/contracts to trade
Price Field	Price for limit or stop orders
Order Type	Market, limit, stop, or another available order type
Time in Force	How long the order remains active
Bracket Checkbox	Adds stop/target order logic if supported
Sell	Sells shares or closes/reduces a long position
Buy	Buys shares or opens/increases a long position
Short	Opens a short position
Cover	Closes/reduces a short position
Flatten	Attempts to close the current position

6. Buy, Sell, Short, and Cover¶

These buttons are powerful. Know what each one does before clicking.

Button	Typical Use
Buy	Open or add to a long position
Sell	Close or reduce a long position
Short	Open a short position
Cover	Close or reduce a short position
Flatten	Close the active position as quickly as the platform allows

Example Long Trade Workflow¶

Type the symbol.
Choose quantity.
Choose order type.
Choose price if using a limit order.
Click Buy to enter.
Set or confirm stop loss.
Click Sell to exit.

Example Short Trade Workflow¶

Type the symbol.
Choose quantity.
Choose order type.
Confirm shorting is allowed for that ticker.
Click Short to enter.
Set or confirm stop loss.
Click Cover to exit.

7. Order Types¶

Your screenshot shows order controls in the montage area. The exact available types may depend on the broker or simulator setup.

Order Type	Meaning	Beginner Use
Market	Executes immediately at the best available price	Fast entry/exit, but can slip
Limit	Executes only at your price or better	Better price control
Stop	Triggers when price reaches a stop level	Risk control or breakout entry
Stop Loss	Exits a position when price moves against you	Essential risk management
Bracket	Combines entry, stop, and target logic	Useful for planned trades

Beginner Recommendation¶

Use limit orders when learning because they give better price control. Market orders are faster but can fill at worse prices, especially on fast-moving or low-liquidity symbols.

8. Time in Force¶

The screenshot shows a time-in-force field, such as DAY+.

Time in Force	Meaning
DAY	Order is active during the regular trading day
DAY+	May include extended-hours support depending on broker/platform setup
GTC	Good until cancelled
IOC	Immediate or cancel
FOK	Fill or kill

Always confirm your time-in-force before placing an order. Extended-hours orders can behave differently because liquidity is often lower and spreads can be wider.

9. Chart Panel¶

The chart panel is in the center of the dashboard. It shows SOXS on a 5-minute chart.

Timeframe Buttons¶

Button	Meaning
10s	10-second chart
1m	1-minute chart
2m	2-minute chart
5m	5-minute chart
15m	15-minute chart
1H	1-hour chart
1D	1-day chart
1W	1-week chart

Suggested Timeframe Process¶

Start with 1D to understand the larger trend.
Check 1H for broader intraday structure.
Use 15m to identify support and resistance.
Use 5m to plan a trade.
Use 1m or 2m only for precise timing.

10. Candles and Volume¶

Each candle represents price movement during the selected timeframe.

For a 5-minute chart, each candle represents 5 minutes.

Candle Part	Meaning
Body	Open-to-close price range
Wick	High and low during the candle
Green Candle	Price closed higher than it opened
Red Candle	Price closed lower than it opened

Volume bars appear at the bottom of the chart.

Volume Behavior	Possible Meaning
Large volume spike	Strong activity, news, volatility, or forced movement
Low volume	Less interest or consolidation
Rising volume with trend	Trend may be gaining strength
Falling volume after a large move	Move may be slowing or consolidating

11. Moving Averages¶

The chart displays moving averages, including short-term EMAs.

Indicator	Purpose
EMA(9)	Fast short-term momentum guide
EMA(20)	Slower short-term trend guide

How to Read EMAs¶

Price above both EMAs may suggest short-term strength.
Price below both EMAs may suggest short-term weakness.
EMA(9) above EMA(20) can suggest improving momentum.
EMA(9) below EMA(20) can suggest weakening momentum.
After a sharp move, price may move sideways while EMAs catch up.

Do not trade using moving averages alone. Confirm with volume, price structure, support/resistance, and risk.

12. Drawing Tools¶

The DRAW button lets you mark up the chart.

Useful drawings include:

Tool	Use
Horizontal Line	Mark support and resistance
Trendline	Mark directional movement
Rectangle	Highlight consolidation zones
Text Notes	Add reminders or trade-plan notes

Suggested Chart Markup¶

Mark these levels before planning a trade:

High of day
Low of day
Premarket high
Premarket low
Prior day high
Prior day low
Major support
Major resistance
Breakout or breakdown level

13. Quote Panel¶

The quote panel is on the right side of the dashboard.

In the screenshot, the selected symbol is SOXS.

Quote Panel Information¶

Field	Meaning
Ticker Name	Full name of the security
Current Price	Latest quoted price
Dollar Change	Price change in dollars
Percent Change	Price change as a percentage
Exchange	Exchange where it trades
News Headline	Recent headline related to the ticker
52W Range	52-week price range
Open	Current session opening price
Previous Close	Prior session close
Volume	Current traded volume
Average Volume	Normal average trading volume

How to Use the Quote Panel¶

Confirm you are looking at the correct ticker.
Check the price and percentage move.
Review volume compared with average volume.
Check the news headline for a possible catalyst.
Compare current price with open and previous close.

14. Time & Sales Panel¶

The Time & Sales panel shows live trade prints when streaming data is connected.

Column	Meaning
Time	When the trade occurred
Price	Execution price
Size	Number of shares/contracts traded
Exchange/Side	Exchange or trade-side information, depending on setup

How to Use Time & Sales¶

Use it to confirm activity before entering or exiting.

Look for:

Fast printing trades
Large trade sizes
Price moving through key levels
Increased activity near support or resistance

If the panel says it is waiting for trades or data, the stream may not be connected or the symbol may not be actively printing.

15. Custom Scanner Panel¶

The custom scanner is at the bottom of the screen.

It lets you build a scan by adding filters.

Visible Scanner Controls¶

Control	Purpose
Scanner name	Name your custom scan
+ Add Filter	Add conditions such as price, volume, change %, gap, or float
Sort	Choose how results are sorted
Max	Limit how many results appear
Apply	Run the scanner
Save	Save the scanner for later use

Beginner Scanner Setup Ideas¶

Start simple. Avoid too many filters at once.

Example scanner filters:

Goal	Example Filter Ideas
Find active movers	Change %, volume, relative volume
Find gappers	Gap %, volume
Avoid illiquid names	Minimum volume, maximum spread
Find low-priced movers	Price range, volume
Find clean momentum	Change %, volume, above VWAP if available

Basic Scanner Workflow¶

Name the scanner.
Add one or two filters.
Set sort to Change %, Volume, or Relative Volume.
Set the max result count.
Click Apply.
Review symbols on the chart before trading.
Save the scanner only after it returns useful results.

16. Suggested Beginner Workflow¶

Use this process for each practice session.

Step 1: Confirm Paper Trading¶

Make sure the account panel says Paper Trading before practicing.

Step 2: Check Account Risk¶

Review:

Equity
Cash
Day P&L
Open positions
Open orders

Do not place a new trade if there are unexpected positions or pending orders.

Step 3: Choose a Symbol¶

Use one of these methods:

Type a ticker directly in the montage.
Select a symbol from the quote/search area.
Use the custom scanner after filters are applied.

Step 4: Review the Quote¶

Check:

Current price
Percent change
Volume
Previous close
52-week range
News headline

Step 5: Review the Chart¶

Check:

Trend
Volume
EMA position
Support/resistance
Recent high and low
Whether price is extended or consolidating

Step 6: Plan the Trade¶

Before clicking Buy, Sell, Short, or Cover, write down:

Entry price
Stop price
Target price
Share size
Maximum loss
Reason for the trade

Step 7: Place the Order¶

For practice, start with small paper quantities.

Set quantity.
Choose order type.
Confirm time in force.
Confirm ticker.
Click the correct action button.
Watch the trade log for status.

Step 8: Manage the Position¶

After entry:

Confirm the order filled.
Confirm the position appears correctly.
Set or verify stop loss.
Watch chart and Time & Sales.
Exit according to the plan.

Step 9: Review the Trade Log¶

After the trade:

Check fill price.
Check exit price.
Review whether the order type behaved as expected.
Record what went right and what went wrong.

17. Example: Reading SOXS in the Screenshot¶

The screenshot shows SOXS selected.

Visible observations:

SOXS is trading around $5.83.
The quote panel shows a large negative percentage move.
The 5-minute chart shows a sharp drop followed by sideways movement.
Volume increased during the large move.
EMA lines are near or above price after the drop.
The account is in paper trading mode.
There are no open positions shown in the paper trading panel.
The trade log shows previous filled, pending, and cancelled trades.

A cautious interpretation: SOXS had a sharp move lower and is attempting to stabilize. A beginner should not assume an immediate reversal. Wait for a clear setup, defined risk, and confirmation.

18. Risk Management Checklist¶

Before every trade, confirm:

19. Common Mistakes to Avoid¶

Mistake	Why It Is Dangerous
Clicking Buy/Sell without checking ticker	You may trade the wrong symbol
Using market orders on wide spreads	You may get a bad fill
Forgetting to cancel pending orders	Old orders may execute unexpectedly
Confusing Sell and Short	You may open the wrong type of position
Confusing Cover and Buy	You may not close the intended position
Trading too large in paper mode	Builds bad habits
Ignoring Time & Sales	You may miss weak liquidity
Ignoring the trade log	You may not notice pending or cancelled orders
Trading without a stop	Loss can grow quickly
Relying only on scanner results	Scanner activity does not equal a good setup

20. Practice Routine¶

Use this routine for learning DAS Pro safely.

Start in paper trading mode.
Pick one symbol.
Review the quote panel.
Check the 1D, 1H, 15m, and 5m charts.
Mark support and resistance.
Plan a paper trade.
Enter with a small quantity.
Set a stop.
Exit according to your plan.
Review the trade log.
Write down one lesson from the trade.

Repeat this routine until the order-entry process feels natural.

21. Recommended Beginner Layout¶

A clean beginner layout should include:

Panel	Recommended Purpose
Account & Metrics	Risk and account status
Paper Trading	Practice account and trade log
Montage	Order entry
Chart	Price action and trade planning
Quote	Symbol details and news
Time & Sales	Live trade activity
Custom Scanner	Find candidates after adding filters

Keep the chart and montage visible at all times. Do not overcrowd the workspace with extra panels until you are comfortable.

22. Final Notes¶

The DAS Pro-style dashboard is designed for active trading, so it can move quickly. Learn slowly in paper trading mode.

Use the dashboard to:

Check account status
Build watchlists or scans
Review quotes and news
Study charts
Place practice orders
Track fills and cancellations
Review trades after execution

A good rule: if you cannot explain what every button in the montage will do, do not use it with real money.