Efficiency using custom indicators...

So i created a series of custom indicators that collect data from all available currency pairs. attached is a simple example based on the strength (ADX) of the CCI indicator (merry Christmas Leachers). It gives a clear buy and sell signal based on the value of the Base and Cross buffers.

The problem is that is impractical to use in an EA due to the amount of time it takes to load... Especially when calculating the values on multiple currency pairs. And forget about it when you try to use more complex calculations (custom indicators) . Anyone have any ideas on how to speed this up ?

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no suggestions.... 19 downloads and not a word, this forum was a useful tool for traders at one time.

There are a couple ways to speed it up:

 

1. Faster computer
2. Optimize code
3. Use fewer pairs

Best thing you can do regarding EA integration is to internalize the calculations to the EA. iCustom if I remember properly processes only data to acquire that specific bar called. So if you used a 200MA somewhere in that custom indicator, it would process 200 bars to arrive at the figure.

Another crazy idea which popped into my head is to have the indicator post values into the GlobalVariables

That way, you can still give the indicator time to load and effectively stream data to the EA.

So your saying.... "be more efficient by using more global variables"...hmmmm

No.

I'm saying, instead of reloading the indicator each time through iCustom, just have the indicator load the values you need into the global variables. There are only six values you need:

 

1. Red Current
2. Red Previous
3. Blue Current
4. Blue Previous
5. White Current
6. White Previous

Because you're trading the crosses, right?