User Guide

How to Use Formiq

FX analysis, demo trading, and backtesting — in one app. Everything you need to know to get started.

CONTENTS
01

App Navigation

Switch between 6 features using the tab bar at the bottom.

  • Chart — Real-time chart, orders, drawing tools
  • Backtest — Rule-based strategy backtesting
  • Strategy — Design and save trading strategies with AI
  • Replay — Practice manual trading with past data
  • Calendar — Daily PnL records, monthly performance
  • Settings — Language, UI scale, support
02

Chart Screen Basics

Access all chart operations from the toolbar at the top.

  • Tap the pair → Change via symbol search
  • Tap timeframe (H1) → Select from M1 to MN1
Chart Controls

Drag → crosshair / Swipe and release → scroll / Pinch → zoom in/out

03

Adding Indicators

Open indicator settings from the chart icon in the toolbar. 30+ indicators included, organized by category: Trend, Oscillator, Volume, and more.

  • Toggle ON to instantly apply to chart
  • Each parameter (period, level, etc.) can be set individually
  • MA types: SMA / EMA / WMA / SMMA / HMA
04

Drawing Tools

Tap the pen icon to enter drawing mode.

  • Tap chart to set start point, drag to set end point
  • Edit style (color, width) after placement
  • Undo/redo to fix mistakes
05

Demo Trading

Open the order panel from the trading icon in the toolbar.

  • Start a demo session with virtual initial balance
  • Choose Market, Limit, or Stop order type
  • Enter SL/TP for automatic risk-reward calculation
  • Close positions manually from the positions list
Currency

Change account currency (JPY/USD/EUR) in Settings. PnL and balance display in your selected currency.

06

Backtesting

Combine 20+ technical indicator rules to automatically test your trading strategy. Choose any pair, timeframe, and date range.

  • Set entry/exit from 20+ technical conditions (AND/OR logic)
  • Specify start and end dates for any custom period
  • Supports TP/SL, consecutive loss brake, and time-based exit
  • Limit trading hours with day-of-week and time-range filters
  • Re-run with a different pair or timeframe from the report
Report & Re-Test

After testing, review a detailed report with entry/exit condition tags. Switch pair or timeframe and re-run immediately.

07

Replay (Chart Playback)

Play back historical chart data one candle at a time for manual trade practice.

  • Set period by specifying start/end dates
  • Adjust playback speed for efficient practice
  • Place Buy/Sell orders during replay
  • Review trade performance after session ends
08

PnL Calendar

Visually review daily PnL in the Calendar tab.

  • Tap a date to see daily PnL details
  • Manually record PnL and memos (for MT4/MT5 tracking)
  • Monthly performance: auto-calculated win rate, PF, expectancy, max DD
  • CSV export available in replay history section
09

Alert Notifications

Set alerts from the workspace menu on the chart screen.

  • Price alert: Notify when target price is reached
  • Indicator alert: Notify on RSI, MACD conditions
  • Browser notification permission required (prompted on first setup)
10

Fommy — AI Assistant

Open Fommy from the chat icon at the bottom right. Just speak naturally to control the chart.

  • Say 'Add RSI' or 'Show 20 EMA' to instantly add or remove indicators
  • Say 'Switch to USD/JPY' or 'Change to 15m' to switch pairs or timeframes
  • Say 'Analyze the chart' for AI feedback on your current setup
  • Tap the microphone for voice input (hands-free mode)
  • Say 'Suggest improvements' for AI-powered indicator recommendations
Shortcuts

Use ↑↓ to recall history, Tab to autocomplete, Cmd+Z to undo chart actions. Chat history is saved across sessions.

11

Strategy Library — AI Strategy Design

Design a trading strategy with Fommy and validate it with backtesting.

  • Tap 'Create with Fommy' to start an AI conversation
  • Interactively refine: entry → counter → exit → filters
  • Specify one direction and Fommy auto-suggests symmetric conditions
  • Save finished strategies to your library
  • Tap 'Run Backtest' to auto-run on EURUSD 15m over the past year
Strategy Library

Saved strategies appear in the library list. Load them in the Backtest tab to test different periods and pairs.

12

Settings

Adjust app-wide settings from the Settings tab.

  • Switch language: 日本語 / English
  • Adjust UI scale in 4 steps (Small, Default, Large, X-Large)
  • Bulk historical data download (Pro plan: all pairs)
  • Help, contact, and privacy policy in the Support section
Data Reset

Click 'Reset' at the bottom of Settings to clear all drawings, orders, calendar entries, and backtest history. This cannot be undone.

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