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  • #301
  • Dec 15, 2006 10:47am Dec 15, 2006 10:47am
Quoting winsteadglenn
Our good friend, Wackena graciously provided the following:
Something interesting again! The 5ema crossed below the 9sma. EA opened a "BUY" order!!
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  • #302
  • Dec 15, 2006 12:00pm Dec 15, 2006 12:00pm
I made that change in metaeditor, but demo did not trade subsequently, even though dot and arrow were present. I will look at the code to see if I can determine if the buy/sell parts are reversed! NorthFinance.com is unwilling to assist with autotrader problems. Thanks, Wilson.
  • #303
  • Dec 15, 2006 6:05pm Dec 15, 2006 6:05pm
Wilson: I think our dear friend Wackena's previous two versions were working OK:
http://www.forexfactory.com/forexfor..._tlatomi_v1.0f


Post #418 by Wackena on the Tlatomi Method Thread.

I am going back to version e for a run on Sunday evening. I altered the code as he suggested in his most recent post here, to read TimeCurrent.

Glenn
  • #304
  • Dec 15, 2006 10:42pm Dec 15, 2006 10:42pm
Quoting winsteadglenn
Wilson: I think our dear friend Wackena's previous two versions were working OK:
http://www.forexfactory.com/forexfor..._tlatomi_v1.0f


Post #418 by Wackena on the Tlatomi Method Thread.

I am going back to version e for a run on Sunday evening. I altered the code as he suggested in his most recent post here, to read TimeCurrent.

Glenn
Thanks for your help!
I will try the 2 versions next week.

Happy Trading
  • #305
  • Dec 17, 2006 6:09pm Dec 17, 2006 6:09pm
winsteadglenn and wilson1668,

I reviewed the code this weekend and found a program flaw. Attached is the fixed EA - tlatomi-v1.0fb. I apologize for posting a non working EA.

After resolving the problem, I backtested the EA and was not satisfied with the results. It worked OK on eurusd, but not on gbpusd, usdchf, usdjpy. I have to admit to feeling quilty about the previous EA not working. I just don't like these types of mistakes on my part. So in attempt to redeem myself, I spent some time in studying the backtest results and found what might be a point of interest. The 5ema and 9sma cross in generating a trade signal may not be what is needed. I've added these new vairables.

pd1=0; // Period for 1st MA indicator
ma1-0; // Moving Average for 1st indicator - 0=SMA, 1=EMA, 2=SMMA, 3=LWMA
pc1=0; // Price Method for 1st indicator - 0=close, 1-open, 2=high, 3=low, 4=median, 5=typical, 6=weighted close

pd2=0; // Period for 2nd MA indicator
ma2=0; // Moing Average for 2nd indicator - 0=SMA, 1=EMA, 2=SMMA, 3=LWMA
pc2=0; // Price Method for 2nd indicator - 0=close, 1-open, 2=high, 3=low, 4=median, 5=typical, 6=weighted close

I found that different currency pairs works better in tlatomi-v1.0fb with different settings for the above variables. The correct MA cross settings is currency pair specific. It depends if the pair is moderate to strong trending or slow rangeing. Using a fix MA set, like 5ema-9sma may cross too fast or too slow for for that specific pair.

Attached are 6 months Strategy Tester results and set files for the 4 majors developed by the Optimization tests on the above variables. I used Alpari data, downloaded on 2006.12.13 The currency pair set, in the attached zip file, must be loaded to its corresponding chart.

I don't know if demo or live results will be the same, but these results were quite good.

Wackena
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File Type: zip tlatomi-v10fb.zip   51 KB | 1,053 downloads
  • #306
  • Dec 17, 2006 10:24pm Dec 17, 2006 10:24pm
The wife and kids are running through the house screaming with joy. The dog is barking happiness.
When I lean out the window, I can hear Wilson and his family screaming with joy in Hong Kong (sound travels well in Montana). You are a genius, a gentleman, my hero, and my friend. Thank you.
Glenn. It is my birthday/ nice present.
  • #307
  • Dec 17, 2006 11:46pm Dec 17, 2006 11:46pm
Quoting wackena
winsteadglenn and wilson1668,

I reviewed the code this weekend and found a program flaw. Attached is the fixed EA - tlatomi-v1.0fb. I apologize for posting a non working EA.......
Wackena
Hello Wackena,
No apologize at all. You are great guy!
I should say thanks to your effort in stead.

Wilson
  • #308
  • Dec 18, 2006 12:22am Dec 18, 2006 12:22am
Quoting wackena
winsteadglenn and wilson1668,

I reviewed the code this weekend and found a program flaw. Attached is the fixed EA - tlatomi-v1.0fb. I apologize for posting a non working EA..........
Wackena
Hi again and sorry for bothering you,

I am forward testing with the original concept (5EMA/9SMA). See attached picture, the order opened while the MAs have not crossed each other.
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  • #309
  • Dec 18, 2006 1:33pm Dec 18, 2006 1:33pm
The pound worked flawlessly. The Euro fired off a little before the 9/5 cross. The franc and the yen were right on time, but gave me a buy where it meant to sell.
Cool idea to optimize your system. I have all those mods embedded, now.
Thanks. We are knocking on the door of success!
Glenn
  • #310
  • Dec 18, 2006 6:29pm Dec 18, 2006 6:29pm
Quoting wilson1668
Hi again and sorry for bothering you,

I am forward testing with the original concept (5EMA/9SMA). See attached picture, the order opened while the MAs have not crossed each other.
If you are using v1.0fb, the MA cross is reversed. It you want standard 5ema/9sma cross, then use these settings:

pd1=9;
ma1=0;
pc1=0;
pd2=5;
ma2=1;
pc2=0;


If another tlatomi EA version, let me know which one and I will check it out.

Wackena
  • #311
  • Dec 18, 2006 6:52pm Dec 18, 2006 6:52pm
Quoting winsteadglenn
The pound worked flawlessly. The Euro fired off a little before the 9/5 cross. The franc and the yen were right on time, but gave me a buy where it meant to sell.
Cool idea to optimize your system. I have all those mods embedded, now.
Thanks. We are knocking on the door of success!
Glenn
Glenn,
MA indicators of 5EMA and 9SMA on charts will not show trigger crosses for tlatomi v1.ofb. As I responded to Wilson, this version of MA cross is reversed and the MA chart indicator needs to be set to same values as used on pair chart.

Wackena
  • #312
  • Dec 18, 2006 9:45pm Dec 18, 2006 9:45pm
Quoting wackena
If you are using v1.0fb, the MA cross is reversed. It you want standard 5ema/9sma cross, then use these settings:

pd1=9;
ma1=0;
pc1=0;
pd2=5;
ma2=1;
pc2=0;


If another tlatomi EA version, let me know which one and I will check it out.

Wackena
Hi Wackena,
I am trying v1.0fb, will try again according to your recommendations.

Thanks!
  • #313
  • Dec 19, 2006 8:42am Dec 19, 2006 8:42am
Thanks, Wackena. Do those settings apply to all four major currency pairs? $/pound;$/Yen;$/Euro; $/Franc.

I presume that will negate the changes I made that were currency pair specific?

Looking good. Thanks again, Amigo.
  • #314
  • Dec 19, 2006 11:23am Dec 19, 2006 11:23am
Wackena,

Can v1.0fb run with another EA on the same account? If not, can you please add a magic number to it? Thx.
  • #315
  • Dec 19, 2006 11:27am Dec 19, 2006 11:27am
Somehow the USD/CHF has opened a position in the oposite direction of the trend: LONG, instead of short.

I am using the latest version with the correct .set file attached to the pair.

Any idea why this is happening?
  • #316
  • Dec 19, 2006 12:48pm Dec 19, 2006 12:48pm
same trade opened here.

Quoting vdgraaf
Somehow the USD/CHF has opened a position in the oposite direction of the trend: LONG, instead of short.


I am using the latest version with the correct .set file attached to the pair.

Any idea why this is happening?
  • #317
  • Dec 19, 2006 12:54pm Dec 19, 2006 12:54pm
What's the progression of the trail stop on this? I see it's set for 30, but it's not moving with price. How are the steps incremented?

Quoting wackena
winsteadglenn and wilson1668,

I reviewed the code this weekend and found a program flaw. Attached is the fixed EA - tlatomi-v1.0fb. I apologize for posting a non working EA.

After resolving the problem, I backtested the EA and was not satisfied with the results. It worked OK on eurusd, but not on gbpusd, usdchf, usdjpy. I have to admit to feeling quilty about the previous EA not working. I just don't like these types of mistakes on my part. So in attempt to redeem myself, I spent some time in studying the backtest results and found what might be a point of interest. The 5ema and 9sma cross in generating a trade signal may not be what is needed. I've added these new vairables.

pd1=0; // Period for 1st MA indicator
ma1-0; // Moving Average for 1st indicator - 0=SMA, 1=EMA, 2=SMMA, 3=LWMA
pc1=0; // Price Method for 1st indicator - 0=close, 1-open, 2=high, 3=low, 4=median, 5=typical, 6=weighted close

pd2=0; // Period for 2nd MA indicator
ma2=0; // Moing Average for 2nd indicator - 0=SMA, 1=EMA, 2=SMMA, 3=LWMA
pc2=0; // Price Method for 2nd indicator - 0=close, 1-open, 2=high, 3=low, 4=median, 5=typical, 6=weighted close

I found that different currency pairs works better in tlatomi-v1.0fb with different settings for the above variables. The correct MA cross settings is currency pair specific. It depends if the pair is moderate to strong trending or slow rangeing. Using a fix MA set, like 5ema-9sma may cross too fast or too slow for for that specific pair.

Attached are 6 months Strategy Tester results and set files for the 4 majors developed by the Optimization tests on the above variables. I used Alpari data, downloaded on 2006.12.13 The currency pair set, in the attached zip file, must be loaded to its corresponding chart.

I don't know if demo or live results will be the same, but these results were quite good.

Wackena
  • #318
  • Dec 19, 2006 1:17pm Dec 19, 2006 1:17pm
Even though I'm using the individual .set files, the comments on every chart still say ema 5 and sma 9. And when I do a backtest, the parameters also say pd1 is 5 and pd2 is 9, even though the EA's parameters are different.

I generally don't do backtests so not realy sure if there's another change I have to make. Just not sure why the parameters are not showing in the backtest report.


Quoting wackena


Attached are 6 months Strategy Tester results and set files for the 4 majors developed by the Optimization tests on the above variables. I used Alpari data, downloaded on 2006.12.13 The currency pair set, in the attached zip file, must be loaded to its corresponding chart.

I don't know if demo or live results will be the same, but these results were quite good.

Wackena
  • #319
  • Dec 19, 2006 1:50pm Dec 19, 2006 1:50pm
Quoting BenQ
Even though I'm using the individual .set files, the comments on every chart still say ema 5 and sma 9. And when I do a backtest, the parameters also say pd1 is 5 and pd2 is 9, even though the EA's parameters are different.

I generally don't do backtests so not realy sure if there's another change I have to make. Just not sure why the parameters are not showing in the backtest report.
Yes, that is my mistake. I forgot to change comment line in v1.0fb. It does not effect trading, it's just a visible reference. I will fix.

If you backtest, you should put set files in the tester folder. Then in Strategy Tester, open Expert Properties window. Then click Load and input appropriate set file into tester. To avoid confusion, I should have set all of these values in the EA to =0. That way if the new values were not inputed from set files, the EA would not place orders. The 5 an 9 values were a carryover from previous version.

I've coded another version to have values for different pairs hard coded in EA. I will try to get it posted this week.

Wackena
  • #320
  • Dec 19, 2006 3:06pm Dec 19, 2006 3:06pm
Wackena,
What do you think about this trade mentioned here. It looks like it was in the opposite direction. Any ideas why? Was it actually correct at the time.
Quoting vdgraaf
Somehow the USD/CHF has opened a position in the oposite direction of the trend: LONG, instead of short.


I am using the latest version with the correct .set file attached to the pair.

Any idea why this is happening?
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