Release Notes

Latest updates, features, and bug fixes.

Latest Updates

Introducing Pre Built Scans

Our new prebuilt scans make it simple for anyone to start profiting immediately with proven scan strategies that deliver actionable, real-time trade opportunities. We’re always working on making it easier to get started with Scanz. But still, it can be a little...

Update to Watchlists and Layouts Manager

The watchlists and layouts managers have an updated design. The new tabbed design makes it easy to create and organize your watch lists and layouts. Watchlists Layouts

Auto-Save is now optional

A few weeks ago we rolled out new "auto-save" functionality that automatically remembers the state of all your windows (when closed) as the default settings. While this was received extremely well, we were also told by customers that they did not want this to be...

TD Ameritrade Broker Integration

Connecting Scanz with TD Ameritrade (ThinkorSwim) To connect your Scanz platform to your TD Ameritrade (ThinkorSwim) account, follow the steps listed below: Step 1 : Launch your Scanz platform. Step 2 : Click the green button Trade...

Interactive Brokers Integration

Connecting Scanz with Interactive Brokers To connect your Scanz platform to your Interactive Brokers account, follow the steps listed below: Step 1 :  Launch your Interactive Brokers platform. Step 2 :  From the top menu, select File and...

Block Trades are now better!

The user interface for the Block Trade alerts in our Breakout Scanner was no bueno. It was actually quite confusing (sometimes we suck). So, we went ahead and fixed it! Now, creating and modifying your powerful Block Trade alerts is sleek and easy as can be!

Pro Scanner now includes quick “Filters”.

This was one of our biggest requests. Do you ever have a scan running and wish you could make a quick modification "on the fly" without having to go and create a brand new scan? You can now do exactly that using the new "Filters" panel found at the top. You will find...

Delete all Alerts at one time

You asked for the convenience of deleting all your Alerts in one shot. You now can. Right-click on any Alert.Select "Delete All".Confirm.

Introducing Pre Built Scans

Our new prebuilt scans make it simple for anyone to start profiting immediately with proven scan strategies that deliver actionable, real-time trade opportunities.

We’re always working on making it easier to get started with Scanz. But still, it can be a little intimidating to build a scan that delivers trade opportunities you can feel confident about. The possibilities can seem endless if you’re new to trading or using powerful scanning software. Even seasoned pros welcome a way to “lock into” amazing trades faster.

Our most powerful scans — in just a few clicks.

Choose from 70+ Scans — Built by Successful Traders, Over 20 Years

Including our most actionable scans:

  • Biggest % Gainers: A scan that lets you immediately identify the stocks that are surging in real-time.
  • Multi-Day Gainers: Stocks that have gained for multiple days.
  • Gappers: Gap Ups for stocks that are opening up big on the day. Gap Downs for stocks that are opening down on the day.
  • Crossovers: Moving Average Crossovers are some of the most useful trading patterns for uptrends and downtrends.
  • Most Active: Share volume leaders, dollar volume leaders, and trades leaders.

Getting Started with Pre Built Scans

You can launch any of our prebuilt scans in just a few clicks.

  1. Click “Pro Scanner” from the Launchpad Menu.
  2. Select the “PreBuilt Scans” tab.
  3. Select your desired scan from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click “Scan Now” to launch.

You also have the option to click “Save As”.

Clicking “Save As” will save the prebuilt scan to your personal “My Scan” library. After saving, you can use the prebuilt scan as a template for creating your own custom scans.

Auto-Save is now optional

A few weeks ago we rolled out new “auto-save” functionality that automatically remembers the state of all your windows (when closed) as the default settings. While this was received extremely well, we were also told by customers that they did not want this to be mandatory as some prefer to choose when and which feature windows to save as defaults (ie. quick, temporary changes to charts do not necessarily need to be saved as permanent). Our mistake.

We totally understood how we overlooked that detail and how it could be a major pain in the butt for some. So we did something about it.

Auto-Save is now optional and can be turned ON/OFF in your Settings. You will see a toggle option in the ‘Main Settings’ called Auto-Save.

Here is a video explaining it very clearly.

If you prefer reading your instructions on how it works, here they are below:

When Auto-Save is toggled OFF:

  1. You will be able to manually set a window’s settings as default from the menu found in the top right corner of each window (top left corner on Mac). 
  1. The menu will contain an option at the bottom called “Save as default”. 
     
  2. Clicking on this will save that window’s exact state as default for all future openings.

When Auto-Save is toggled ON (blue):

Nothing more needs to be done. Your feature window’s settings will automatically save when the window is closed. If you have multiple same windows opened at the same time (ie. many charts, ) then the last one you close will automatically be remembered as the default for future openings.

TD Ameritrade Broker Integration

Connecting Scanz with TD Ameritrade (ThinkorSwim)

To connect your Scanz platform to your TD Ameritrade (ThinkorSwim) account, follow the steps listed below:

Step 1 Launch your Scanz platform.


Step 2 : 
Click the green button Trade Now on the LaunchPad.


Step 3:
 
Read the Terms & Conditions and check the box at the bottom stating that you fully understand and agree with the Terms. After you check the box the menu at the top will be enabled.


Step 4:
Select TD Ameritrade in the menu and click Link Broker.

Step 5:

The secure TD Ameritrade login window will appear. Enter your TD login credentials and click Login:

Click Allow on the next screen.


The Scanz trading interface will open and trading will be enabled via your TD Ameritrade account:

Interactive Brokers Integration

Connecting Scanz with Interactive Brokers

To connect your Scanz platform to your Interactive Brokers account, follow the steps listed below:


Step 1 
:  
Launch your Interactive Brokers platform.


Step 2 
:  
From the top menu, select File and click Global Configuration from the drop-down.


Step 3 
:  
From the pop-up window, select API followed by clicking Settings.


Step 4 
:
(a) Select Enable ActiveX and Socket Clients.
(b) Change the Socket Port field to 7496 (7497 for paper trading accounts).
(c) Click the OK button. 


Step 7 
:
Launch your Scanz platform.


Step 8 

Click the green button Trade Now on the LaunchPad.

Step 9
Read the Terms & Conditions and check the box at the bottom stating that you fully understand and agree with the Terms. After you check the box the menu at the top will be enabled.


Step 10:
Choose Interactive brokers in the menu and click Link Broker.

Step 11:
A small popup window will appear. Select port 7496 and click Submit

The Scanz trading interface will open and trading will be enabled via your Interactive Brokers account:

Block Trades are now better!

The user interface for the Block Trade alerts in our Breakout Scanner was no bueno. It was actually quite confusing (sometimes we suck). So, we went ahead and fixed it! Now, creating and modifying your powerful Block Trade alerts is sleek and easy as can be!

Pro Scanner now includes quick “Filters”.

This was one of our biggest requests.

Do you ever have a scan running and wish you could make a quick modification “on the fly” without having to go and create a brand new scan? You can now do exactly that using the new “Filters” panel found at the top.

You will find this extremely useful to adjust your scans mid-day or based on changing market conditions.

Delete all Alerts at one time

You asked for the convenience of deleting all your Alerts in one shot. You now can.

  1. Right-click on any Alert.
  2. Select “Delete All”.
  3. Confirm.