AshFX Daily (EA - MTaboneWeb)

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extern string     TradingParameters          = "------------------------------------------------------------";
extern double     Order01LotSize             = 0.20; //Order lot size (Not placed if = 0)
extern int        MaxDiffFromOpen            = 0; //Maximum difference from the open of the current bar, i.e. no greater than 10 pips higher from open if long and vice versa
extern bool       TakeSSTrades               = true; //Take second strength trades?

extern string     StopLossParameters         = "------------------------------------------------------------";
extern bool       TPBeforePSARTrail          = false; //Does take profit need to be reached before PSAR trailing is enabled?
extern bool       TrailWithPSAR              = true; //Take the value of the previous bar's PSAR and updates stop loss if beneficial to trade
extern int        Order01TrailStopAmount     = 30; //Pips to trail once take profit is hit

extern string     EmailParameters            = "------------------------------------------------------------";
extern bool       EmailNewOrdersPlaced       = false; //Send e-mail whenever an order is placed (even limit and stop orders)
extern bool       EmailProfitLossSummary     = false; //Send profit/loss summary anytime order count changes (does not count pending orders)

extern string     MiscParameters             = "------------------------------------------------------------";
extern bool       DisplayProfitLoss          = true; //Display history of trades?
extern int        OrderSlippage              = 3; //How many pips can the order placement vary?
extern int        EAMagicNumber              = 20080706; //Used to determine orders placed by this EA

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/*

Version 1.0e:

   * EA will now only set to break even if stop loss is negative to order

Version 1.0f:

   * AO must comply on second strength trades
   * Combined 2 orders into 1 (now closes half when take profit is hit)
   * Wait for TP or SL before closing with AO (Once TP is hit AO can close trade anytime when criteria is hit)
   * TPBeforePSARTrail added (Does take profit need to be reached before PSAR trailing is enabled?)
   * TrailWithPSAR added (take the value of the previous bar's PSAR and updates stop loss if beneficial to trade)
   * Order01TrailStopAmount added (amount to trail once take profit is hit)

Version 1.0g (131 downloads):

   * DisplayProfitLoss added (Display Profit/Loss on Chart comments?)
   * Added ability to choose different time frames
   * Fixed bug: opens new trades if MT4 is closed and reopened
   * Send E-mail when new orders are placed
   * Send E-mail when order total changes (does not count pending orders)

Version 1.0h (46 downloads):

   * Fixed bug where order stop loss gets set to 0 when order is split

Version 1.0i (195 downloads):

   * Fixed bug where indicators where not being read soon enough when restarting MT4

Version 2.0:

   * Fixed bug with pip calculation on profit display
   * Fixed problem with E-mail display text
   * Modified key areas to work with live accounts
   * Live version made available

Pending additions/changes:

   * E-mail status of EA
      * Order modified, closed, deleted, etc.? (Not sure how far to go just yet)
   * Manage only
   * Place trades only

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string Version = "AshFX AutoTrader v2.0";

Quoting mtaboneweb

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I also intend to implement the first step for jimsforex from the AshFX thread.

This would be were the EA places the trades but does not manage the trades once they're placed.

I am thinking of how to incorporate some of his other ideas. These changes will have to wait a week or two since I'm out of town until the 18th.

Original posts...

http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...postcount=1186
http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...postcount=1188
http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...postcount=1203

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Quoting mtaboneweb

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This thread is dedicated to the on-going development of the AshFX Daily EA that I wrote. Please remember that I didn't develop the AshFX strategy. Any questions regarding the actual system should be handled on forexmoments original thread. Please use this thread as a place to post positive suggestions, bugs, and general discussion of the EA and it's results.

For information and discussion of the AshFX system please refer to this thread here...

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=91789

I will keep the updated EA, any notes, and revision status posted in this thread (1st post here). This EA will not work on a live account. I believe during the development process that EAs should not be used on live accounts. When we have reached a point where we fell the EA is proven to work and feels good then I will post the live version here. I am not developing this EA to charge people money. It not my system and I just feel good to be a part of it.

Here are some of my other threads you might find interesting...

"The Pip Nailer" (EA - MTaboneWeb)
Weekly Open EA

A special thanks to all who have supported this EA and continue to support it.

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Quoting AgentFx

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mtaboneweb,

I know your busy with this ea but when your done can you write an ea for one of my systems??

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Quoting mtaboneweb

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Sure send me a PM about the system or post the thread and I'll take a look.

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Quoting mtaboneweb

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Here's the latest trades.

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Quoting Ninto

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Looks like it's progressing well. Will you open the code up to allow for assistance with development, or are you keeping it closed for security?

I'd like to help add a feature or two, or if you'd rather keep your work secure maybe request a feature...?

Basically what I'd like is for the EA to have a notify via email feature, where it would mail a comment out whenever it places/modifies/closes a trade.

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Quoting mtaboneweb

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That can be added. I don't post my source code. I work hard on my EAs and right or wrong, my system or someone else's, it's my time and work behind the EAs.

A lot of people wont like that answer and I apologize but it's what I'm comfortable with and I believe anyone who contributes is allowed their own comfort levels.

I not saying I will charge eventually because that wont happen either. It's not my system I just wrote an EA for it. This is just my comfort level and since I wrote it I would like to keep control of how it's developed and how ideas are implemented. I program for a living so all I need is ideas/suggestions and then I'll figure out how well they fit into the EA and how they're implemented.

My apologies if this twists anyone out of shape.

Also, I was asked to start my own thread and so I would like to keep this thread about the EA I've developed. I would not like to start mixing different versions of EAs written by several others. Hopefully in doing this we all stay on track and of one mind and I will implement all the ideas I can for the EA as long as they enhance the original system and remain true to where it came from. New EAs can be written for other ideas so let's keep on track for each of the ones I've developed.

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Quoting Ninto

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It doesn't twist me out of shape. I work for a software development company so I understand your desire for closed source.

Thank you for your time and effort so far, it's appreciated.

Regarding a previous comment:

"This post from the AshFX thread has made me think.

http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...postcount=1225

I was wondering if there should be an option in the EA to trail the order(s) with the PSAR from one bar to the next. Whatever the value was for the previous bar would be the new SL.

Each of the 2 orders could have a True / False option for the PSAR trailing stop loss adjustment.

I would also like to incorporate a typical type of trailing stop feature.

Thoughts?"

I'd be careful with using the PSAR values for SL...any period of low volume/low volatility could potentially create an overly-tight stop.

Best to start with a "typical" trailing stop (be sure to use the built in MT4 capability for this and not your own, as many brokers will shut down accounts that do constant execution updates of stop orders due to bandwidth/server problems caused by such)

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Quoting AgentFx

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mtaboneweb,Maybe you can start a ea development/programming thread .....just my two cents

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Quoting forexmoments

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He's not bad, is he.

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Quoting forexmoments

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He's not bad, is he.

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Quoting forexmoments

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He's not bad, is he.

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Quoting trader8686

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mtaboneweb,
I have your AshFX_AutoTrader EA on my FXDD demo account, and I think your EA runs good.

I just found out today, there may be some pairs missed out like: GBPJPY.

I am talking about missing this pair on First Signal Trade (ie, TakeSSTrade=false).

Can you please double check it for us? Like to know why. Thanks.

Trader8686
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Just like to learn it better!

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