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  • First Post: Edited at 6:10pm Dec 10, 2006 1:48pm | Edited at 6:10pm
Hi Everyone!

Starting a new thread here so you don't have to go through the whole entire last one.

I'm posting a slightly updated file of Flyer V2.00, this only fixes a couple of bugs. The documentation remains the same.

Fixes are:

1. Fixed Limit Trading Hours routine.
2. Fixed a bug in the exit trade condition routines

Good luck all!

GirlFlyer (Marci)

Moderator Note: This is the Link to Part one which will now be closed

http://www.forexfactory.com/forexfor...ead.php?t=9084
Attached Files
File Type: mq4 FlyerV200.mq4   32 KB | 3,164 downloads
File Type: doc Flyer.doc   34 KB | 3,824 downloads
Girlflyer,


Does the EA incorporate your new values for USD/JPY? It did not seem so.

PT
Thank you Marci. I am with you
Girlflyer

It's always a pleasure to see that you are probably the only one whom I know will start a new thread once the existing one gets too long. It makes it easier for reading especially since there is no way to do a search of a post within a thread.
Quoting PTOURNIS
Girlflyer,


Does the EA incorporate your new values for USD/JPY? It did not seem so.

PT
yes, this updated version has the good settings for USDJPY in it, plus some preliminary settings for EURJPY and AUDUSD. However, those two have not been deemed profitable yet on the long term.

GF
Quoting GirlFlyer
Hi Everyone!

Starting a new thread here so you don't have to go through the whole entire last one.

I'm posting a slightly updated file of Flyer V2.00, this only fixes a couple of bugs. The documentation remains the same.

Fixes are:

1. Fixed Limit Trading Hours routine.
2. Fixed a bug in the exit trade condition routines

Good luck all!

GirlFlyer (Marci)
Hi, Marci

I've loaded up the new version on my StrategyFx MT platform, we'll see how it goes. I haven't changed any of the parameters. I will let all trades execute fully (demo dollars anyway). I only had three trades before (running on GBPUSD only) for 18 pips (was over 80 at one point), 17 pips and -47 pips. In hindsight, maybe I should have turned it off during the news. I'll try to provide a fuller update on this version.

Thanks, Dan
Thanks Marci. Some questions.

For the following setting, will the EA exit all open positions when/if the Account balance drops to this threshold, or, will it just not enter any new positions?

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MinVal = 5000 : Minimum value account will be reduced to in case
of drawdown (in dollars). Trading will not continue
below this value.
----------------

To be clear, in the Start/End Hours routine, we're to use GMT even if our broker's data feed is not GMT? You're using a method to determine GMT not based on the broker's data feed?

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LimitHours = 0 : Set to Zero to trade 24 hours a day. Set to 1 to NOT trade
: during the hours specified below. Uses GMT!

StartHours = 21 : The default will not trade during 2100 and 0700 GMT
StartMins = 0 :
EndHours = 7 :
EndMins = 0 :
------------------
Quoting billworld
Thanks Marci. Some questions.

For the following setting, will the EA exit all open positions when/if the Account balance drops to this threshold, or, will it just not enter any new positions?

----------------
MinVal = 5000 : Minimum value account will be reduced to in case
of drawdown (in dollars). Trading will not continue
below this value.
----------------

To be clear, in the Start/End Hours routine, we're to use GMT even if our broker's data feed is not GMT? You're using a method to determine GMT not based on the broker's data feed?

----------------
LimitHours = 0 : Set to Zero to trade 24 hours a day. Set to 1 to NOT trade
: during the hours specified below. Uses GMT!

StartHours = 21 : The default will not trade during 2100 and 0700 GMT
StartMins = 0 :
EndHours = 7 :
EndMins = 0 :
------------------
EA will not open any new positions if equity drops below MinVal, but will not close open positions

If your server is not GMT, I believe you will probably have to adjust the times on the LimitHours parameters.

GF
Marci,
Just wanted to confirm that for EURUSD that we should use the SL recommended in the document? I think the one suggested in the EA itself is an error.
Quoting nvwine
Marci,
Just wanted to confirm that for EURUSD that we should use the SL recommended in the document? I think the one suggested in the EA itself is an error.
The settings currently in this updated version for eur/usd are the more aggressive settings and the s/l of 99 is correct for that. If you want to use the lesser settings, use the ones found in the first release of V200 in the Part 1 thread. You'll have to change the settings in the data arrays, though.

GF
Quoting GirlFlyer
The settings currently in this updated version for eur/usd are the more aggressive settings and the s/l of 99 is correct for that. If you want to use the lesser settings, use the ones found in the first release of V200 in the Part 1 thread. You'll have to change the settings in the data arrays, though.

GF
Thanks for the information.
Quoting GirlFlyer
Hi Everyone!

Starting a new thread here so you don't have to go through the whole entire last one.
GirlFlyer (Marci)
Good move Marci.

By the way, just noticed what looks like a citation....you a citation driver or is the equipment yours?
Quoting MoneyMa$ter
Good move Marci.

By the way, just noticed what looks like a citation....you a citation driver or is the equipment yours?
That's my want to have plane... I fly something a bit smaller and still working up to owning a plane. But it is coming!!!!
Quoting GirlFlyer
That's my want to have plane... I fly something a bit smaller and still working up to owning a plane. But it is coming!!!!
Okay, let's go make some money and get it!! General aviation sure beats the heck outta passing through airport security for commercial flights!!
Quoting MoneyMa$ter
Okay, let's go make some money and get it!! General aviation sure beats the heck outta passing through airport security for commercial flights!!
You got that right!
Hi Marci,

Why didn't you call this fixed version V201? it'll make sense, and help track progress...

Anyways, may I propose some more changes to your code?
Attached is your latest release with couple tweaks. These tweaks I did already mention in previous thread, but for some reason it wasnt' implemented... So I thought I'll try to contribute and see if anyone likes it.

Changes are:
Improved OrderSelect routine, to distinct orders not by comments, but by Symbol and OrderMagicNumer. (Really helps if you run lots of EAs on the same platform, so that they don't mess up with each other)
Added external variable "CommentString" that can be set when adding EA to chart to set any custom comments desired. Also if no comments set - it inserts standard comment Symbol() + Ver.

If you'd like - review it, and let me know if anyone finds it helpful =)
Attached File
File Type: mq4 FlyerV200.mq4   32 KB | 660 downloads
Hi Marci,

I'm still learning how to make a living in trading forex. Do you accept some basic questions, because I really don't know how to use EA (not this EA, but EA). I want to try to do some testing myself, but I just don't know how.
So, if you don't mind answering my questions:
1. Are you trading live yourself using "Flyer!"? Is it good until now?
2. Do you mind telling me how to operate the EA?
3. I trade mini account with FXCM. In that case, what's the min equity you will advise?

It may sound very basic. Pls kindly pardon, I'm still learning. Hopefully someday I may have a flyer like yours. Then we can have a cup of coffee in the clouds . . .

Best regards.

741
Quoting orkan84
Hi Marci,

Why didn't you call this fixed version V201? it'll make sense, and help track progress...

Anyways, may I propose some more changes to your code?
Attached is your latest release with couple tweaks. These tweaks I did already mention in previous thread, but for some reason it wasnt' implemented... So I thought I'll try to contribute and see if anyone likes it.

Changes are:
Improved OrderSelect routine, to distinct orders not by comments, but by Symbol and OrderMagicNumer. (Really helps if you run lots of EAs on the same platform, so that they don't mess up with each other)
Added external variable "CommentString" that can be set when adding EA to chart to set any custom comments desired. Also if no comments set - it inserts standard comment Symbol() + Ver.

If you'd like - review it, and let me know if anyone finds it helpful =)
I haven't forgotten your suggestions... I just haven't taken the time to do all of everything. I figured when I make my next major update things like that will be taken care of. I've known about the "magic" number thing for some time. You're the first to mention anything about using/having the need to change the comment code. The stupid thing is, I wasn't sure if the comments could be changed once the order was made because when I go into order modify, it won't let me change the comments on MT4 after the order.

Feel free to use your version as you have it. That's why its out there for people to use and modify how they like. When I make another major update, I will try to incorporate the changes.

GF
Quoting 741
Hi Marci,

I'm still learning how to make a living in trading forex. Do you accept some basic questions, because I really don't know how to use EA (not this EA, but EA). I want to try to do some testing myself, but I just don't know how.
So, if you don't mind answering my questions:
1. Are you trading live yourself using "Flyer!"? Is it good until now?
2. Do you mind telling me how to operate the EA?
3. I trade mini account with FXCM. In that case, what's the min equity you will advise?

It may sound very basic. Pls kindly pardon, I'm still learning. Hopefully someday I may have a flyer like yours. Then we can have a cup of coffee in the clouds . . .

Best regards.

741
741,

I use my EA to help me make my decisions for my live trading. I'm yet to the point of allowing it to just blindly trade and go off and forget about it. Besides, my live trading broker does not interface to MT4 (sigh... I wished it did), but I'm happy otherwise with my broker.

I don't advise people on their accounts. If I'm going to do account advising, I'm going to get paid for it (besides I don't want the liability). You'll need to figure out your risk/reward tolerances and what makes you happy and comfortable.

As for the operation and use of MT4, they have great help and documentation. That's the best place to start learning how to use it.

If you get stuck on technical difficulties specific to Flyer, then I can answer those questions for you.

Good luck with everything!

Marci
Quoting GirlFlyer
I haven't forgotten your suggestions... I just haven't taken the time to do all of everything. I figured when I make my next major update things like that will be taken care of. I've known about the "magic" number thing for some time. You're the first to mention anything about using/having the need to change the comment code. The stupid thing is, I wasn't sure if the comments could be changed once the order was made because when I go into order modify, it won't let me change the comments on MT4 after the order.

Feel free to use your version as you have it. That's why its out there for people to use and modify how they like. When I make another major update, I will try to incorporate the changes.

GF
You cannot change comments after sending the order. But you can set any comment at the time of placing that order. I needed it because I have bunch of EAs, so i need to clasify forward test results.

The reason I posted my version with these changes is may be you'll find it useful, and start next update based on code with my modifications. That way you don't have to bother aplying these changes, as it's already there...
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