# \#help-wanted **URL:** https://forum.fixtrading.org/tag/help-wanted/3886.md [Latest](https://forum.fixtrading.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fixtrading.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fixtrading.org/tags.md) --- ## [Tag 155/156 Typo ](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/tag-155-156-typo/17910)
**Author:** [@sbenson](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/sbenson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/tag-155-156-typo/17910 "2025-02-13T14:29:07Z")
The tags in the description are missing a leading “1” Tag Field Name XML Name Data Type Union Datatype Description Added Depr. Enums from tag 155 SettlCurrFxRate @SettlCurrFxRt float Foreign exchange rate used … --- ## [Definition of tick on size ranges in security inventories](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/definition-of-tick-on-size-ranges-in-security-inventories/17799)
**Author:** [@annacochetti](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/annacochetti)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 7:37am UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/definition-of-tick-on-size-ranges-in-security-inventories/17799 "2024-10-02T07:37:45Z")
Is there a standard way to define the ticks per size range (not by price range, which are in the SecurityList)? I am currently facing with the solution invented by XETRA CSEEG which has created a new request/reply coupl… --- ## [FIX Developer certiications](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-developer-certiications/17762)
**Author:** [@ptdel](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/ptdel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-developer-certiications/17762 "2024-08-01T09:19:26Z")
Hello, A few months ago I happened upon the FIX trading community while trying to educate myself about the nature of financial market infrastructure. I’ve been reading the community’s documentation, presentations, etc … --- ## [Mutual Fund order acknowledgements](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/mutual-fund-order-acknowledgements/17623)
**Author:** [@ppereira1](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/ppereira1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/mutual-fund-order-acknowledgements/17623 "2024-04-24T01:21:26Z")
Our system takes in MF orders via fix and we return the ack as 35=8 message with 39=0 and 150=0. Is it mandatory to send back tags 6, 14 and 151 on ack’s? this is prior to the MF order being sent to the MF company and … --- ## [about field Execinst](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/about-field-execinst/17030)
**Author:** [@wushaoping](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/wushaoping)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/about-field-execinst/17030 "2023-04-24T19:19:35Z")
What means Execinst(18)=G, All or none, Can this value be specifield by order originator？ Or only by stock exchange？ --- ## [Difference between PartyRole values](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/difference-between-partyrole-values/16778)
**Author:** [@amani99](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/amani99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/difference-between-partyrole-values/16778 "2023-07-19T15:58:30Z")
Hello FIX Community, I would like a clear understanding for the use and differences between: Values in PartyRole: Executing Firm (1=) and Executing Trader (12=) and which value from these two should I use to satisfy t… --- ## [FIX Orchestra file](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-orchestra-file/17001)
**Author:** [@pravinbk](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/pravinbk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2023, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-orchestra-file/17001 "2023-02-18T10:32:16Z")
Hello, FIX Orchestra Log Orchestra is a tool to generate FIX Orchestra file (XML file) using reference Orchestra from GitHub and log files that we normally use. I assume the FIX Orchestra file to be appended in the FIX… --- ## [FIX 4.4: Enumerations of MDEntryType](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-4-4-enumerations-of-mdentrytype/16840)
**Author:** [@alexandershukaev](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/alexandershukaev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-4-4-enumerations-of-mdentrytype/16840 "2022-11-08T20:46:41Z")
Looking at unified FixRepository.xml, I notice that in FIX 4.4 MDEntryType is missing many enumerations, e.g. J (Empty Book). Compare that to fiximate.fixtrading.org. At the same time, if I look into FIX 5.0 (also in F… --- ## [SendingTime 52= explanation](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/sendingtime-52-explanation/16735)
**Author:** [@amani99](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/amani99)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/sendingtime-52-explanation/16735 "2022-09-20T18:55:06Z")
Hello FIX people, I am very confused about the field SendingTime (Tag 52) if it’s the timestamp when the message is sent or the timestamp when started assembling the snapshot ( in case of 35=W) ? I found a topic in the… --- ## [Include trade history in 263= / 35=W](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/include-trade-history-in-263-35-w/16754)
**Author:** [@amani99](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/amani99)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/include-trade-history-in-263-35-w/16754 "2022-09-06T07:53:01Z")
Hello FIX community, I am looking to add a custom field in 263= in order to include my trade history in the 35=W because I can’t find a field satisfying my requirement in the FIX latest. Can you please share with me the… --- ## ['Country of branch' of a party](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/country-of-branch-of-a-party/16750)
**Author:** [@amani99](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/amani99)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/country-of-branch-of-a-party/16750 "2022-08-31T14:49:40Z")
Hello FIX community, In order to satisfy a MiFID II regulation specification, I need to identify the ‘Country of a branch’ of each party which refers to : Code used to identify the country of the branch of the investmen… --- ## [Cancel and Replace RFQ (quote requests) for Xetra EnLight AutoExecution](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/cancel-and-replace-rfq-quote-requests-for-xetra-enlight-autoexecution/16679)
**Author:** [@tfagadar](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/tfagadar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/cancel-and-replace-rfq-quote-requests-for-xetra-enlight-autoexecution/16679 "2022-08-05T13:23:45Z")
Problem statement Xetra EnLight is a service that allows brokers to send directed quote requests to dealers via Xetra’s T7 platform. Dealers send quotes and the broker can choose to hit/lift the quote. Moreover, the brok… --- ## [FIXimuator instead Quickfix ?](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fiximuator-instead-quickfix/16666)
**Author:** [@johnn78](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/johnn78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fiximuator-instead-quickfix/16666 "2022-07-19T13:59:49Z")
Can I use FIXimulator (http://fiximulator.org/index.php?slug=home) instead for Quikcfix ? Official site refers that the FIXimulator bases on Quickfix Java. Is it the same thing or the FIXimulator can have such restrictio… --- ## [Fix Engine & Fix Protocol](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-engine-fix-protocol/16626)
**Author:** [@johnn78](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/johnn78)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-engine-fix-protocol/16626 "2022-07-19T12:51:43Z")
Hello. I have some software which uses odl protocol so that to transfer financial messages. The odl protocol will be deprecated at the end of this year & the only solution is this software to operate with Fix protocol. I… --- ## [Sub Party IDs of Party Roles](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/sub-party-ids-of-party-roles/16404)
**Author:** [@axe123](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/axe123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/sub-party-ids-of-party-roles/16404 "2022-02-25T09:08:36Z")
Hi, I tried to find out a similar topic but failed, if this has already been discussed please let direct me to that. My question is on populating sub party IDs for a trade ticket (TCR) along with PartyRoles. For exampl… --- ## [How to add an asset specification (like a table) to a TCR?](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/how-to-add-an-asset-specification-like-a-table-to-a-tcr/16297)
**Author:** [@pulikins](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/pulikins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/how-to-add-an-asset-specification-like-a-table-to-a-tcr/16297 "2021-12-28T17:57:26Z")
Hi, could you please advise what is the best solution to add an asset specification to a TCR. Should look like this: type 1, quantity 2 type 3, quantity 3 type 4, quantity 5 where 1…5 should be customized values? T… --- ## [Failed trade status](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/failed-trade-status/16082)
**Author:** [@abahamonde](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/abahamonde)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/failed-trade-status/16082 "2021-09-15T05:36:32Z")
Hello All, In an FX market, due to regulatory rules, a trade cannot be annulled after a given period of time but it can be marked as failed, so the trade stays in the marketplace but with a failed flag. It has never hap… --- ## [External ID and source of Privately negotiated trades in TCR message](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/external-id-and-source-of-privately-negotiated-trades-in-tcr-message/16079)
**Author:** [@abahamonde](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/abahamonde)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/external-id-and-source-of-privately-negotiated-trades-in-tcr-message/16079 "2021-08-05T18:21:10Z")
Dear All, ¿How should be included in TCR messages (35=AE) an external ID and source for Privately negotiated trades (PNT) formed outside of the marketplace? For example, trades are done in the Central Bank u other exte… --- ## [different value for Checbox uncheck in Amend order](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/different-value-for-checbox-uncheck-in-amend-order/16070)
**Author:** [@vishalgawai](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/vishalgawai)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/different-value-for-checbox-uncheck-in-amend-order/16070 "2021-08-04T07:57:49Z")
I want to support below checkbox control in ATDL file. A checkbox control with valid values: D = Off (no FIX tag required) N = Off (should only be sent on amends where the control is being switched from On to Off) Y … --- ## [FIX Session disconnect](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-session-disconnect/16028)
**Author:** [@edsawyer99](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/edsawyer99)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-session-disconnect/16028 "2021-07-13T20:24:22Z")
Hi everyone. My name is Edward Llorente. I write to find help about of my FIX session problem. When we are working with FIX receive next logs 35=0 35=1 35=5 After this, the session is close and we don’t receive mor… --- ## [Order Status on Bust message when last execution is busted after the amend is accepted.](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/order-status-on-bust-message-when-last-execution-is-busted-after-the-amend-is-accepted/15945)
**Author:** [@keshavsahay](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/keshavsahay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/order-status-on-bust-message-when-last-execution-is-busted-after-the-amend-is-accepted/15945 "2021-06-11T13:25:44Z")
Hello Everyone, We are trying to understand the behavior of Tag39 in FIX 4.2 on a Trade Bust Messages, specifically - Trade Bust (TB) after an amend transaction on the order. Given the Replace is already accepted, whe… --- ## [Fixed Income ECN application support](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fixed-income-ecn-application-support/6098)
**Author:** [@patrickburke\_x](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/patrickburke_x)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2004, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fixed-income-ecn-application-support/6098 "2004-10-26T16:07:51Z")
Imported from previous forum --- ## [FIX drop copy](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-drop-copy/15692)
**Author:** [@rhong](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/rhong)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/fix-drop-copy/15692 "2021-03-04T01:32:09Z")
May I know where can I find some sample programs (ideally in C++/Java …) of FIX protocol/engine in order to understand how to connect and capture the information via FIX message / drop copy specification ? --- ## [Why Quickfix SeqNums out of sequence occasionally](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/why-quickfix-seqnums-out-of-sequence-occasionally/15329)
**Author:** [@fixtrader2000](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/fixtrader2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/why-quickfix-seqnums-out-of-sequence-occasionally/15329 "2020-09-22T21:09:12Z")
I am use Quickfix/.Net engine and appear to send SeqNums out of sequence occasionally. Why might this be happening? The timestamps on the left always show that this issue happens when messages are sent within same milli… --- ## [Server response to accepted NewSingleOrder with 43=Y](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/server-response-to-accepted-newsingleorder-with-43-y/15326)
**Author:** [@fixtrader2000](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/fixtrader2000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/server-response-to-accepted-newsingleorder-with-43-y/15326 "2020-09-18T15:20:30Z")
I had connectivty issues from my Client to a Server. The server requested a resend twice in a short period with 35=2. The resend start SeqNum rquested contained the same NewSingleOrder (35=D) both times. The server acce… --- ## [Using Position Quantity Types (703)](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/using-position-quantity-types-703/15320)
**Author:** [@elkfix](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/elkfix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/using-position-quantity-types-703/15320 "2020-09-18T14:54:31Z")
We are designing Position Report (35=AP) message for reporting quantities in a cryptocurrency exchange project. There is a “total amount” of asset and a “reserved amount” which is a part of that total amount reserved fo… --- ## [tag 448 appears more than once issue while using data dictionary.](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/tag-448-appears-more-than-once-issue-while-using-data-dictionary/15251)
**Author:** [@vinodrole](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/vinodrole)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/tag-448-appears-more-than-once-issue-while-using-data-dictionary/15251 "2020-09-02T12:18:30Z")
we are using Data dictionary in initiator and acceptor both side is Same, also the message send from initiator to acceptor and vice versa is same, message when we send message from initiator to acceptor it is received b… --- ## [Connectivity Sales](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/connectivity-sales/6566)
**Author:** [@rosegabriel97\_x](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/rosegabriel97_x)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2004, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/connectivity-sales/6566 "2004-10-11T12:51:21Z")
Imported from previous forum --- ## [convert FIX Message to FIXML and Vice versa](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/convert-fix-message-to-fixml-and-vice-versa/15073)
**Author:** [@vinodrole](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/vinodrole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/convert-fix-message-to-fixml-and-vice-versa/15073 "2020-04-29T15:02:39Z")
Hi Is there any open source libraries available to convert FIX message to FIXML and vice versa. Thanks Vinod --- ## [Haircut percentage in FIX](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/haircut-percentage-in-fix/14558)
**Author:** [@asandstromolsson](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/asandstromolsson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/haircut-percentage-in-fix/14558 "2020-04-24T12:51:12Z")
Hi, Is there an appropriate tag one could use to indicate haircut percentage of a repo transaction in TradeCapture message (AE)? Basically the percentage difference between the market value of collateral and the purchas… [Next page](https://forum.fixtrading.org/tag/help-wanted/3886.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=help-wanted)