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  • #661
  • Jun 3, 2009 2:54am Jun 3, 2009 2:54am
Quoting Elovv
Just change .txt to .set

Elovv
When i open the TXT file i when to file----save as--- in the save as type, would not allow me to change to SET. Don't mind that am asking this kind of question because really i do not know who to?
  • #662
  • Jun 3, 2009 3:15am Jun 3, 2009 3:15am
Right now its a minus business. In the TF1 and 5 G/U using the .set - File from Post Nr. 1.

TF1 is worst then TF5 some small winners an some big loosers. Details in the End of the week.

duke
  • #663
  • Jun 3, 2009 4:33am Jun 3, 2009 4:33am
Hello Karun. Does backtesting work if entries are baed on MTF Histo ? Will it work on MT4 strategy tester ?
  • #664
  • Jun 3, 2009 5:00am Jun 3, 2009 5:00am
Quoting jebrills
When i open the TXT file i when to file----save as--- in the save as type, would not allow me to change to SET. Don't mind that am asking this kind of question because really i do not know who to?
from post 538

http://www.forexfactory.com/images/icons/icon1.gif Changing *.txt to *.set
If you are a Windows XP user and if you are required to change the extension of a file, then your chances of succeding are very low unless you have some tech knowledge
Extension is the 3 letter term used after the dot in a filename like .exe for executable files .txt for text files .doc for office documents .xls for spread sheets, it may sometimes be just two letters long like .pl for Perl language files. By default windows does not show you the extension of a file, only those files which it are not yet associated with any program are shown along with their extensions. Rest of the common file types don't have extensions displayed, when you try to change a file’s extension when its extension is not displayed you will just end up adding the new extension to the filename and not to the extension part of it, like you have a spreadsheet named accounts which is actually accounts.xls and you want to change it to a text file called accounts.txt when you just rename it you will end up renaming it to accounts.txt.xls where accounts.txt is the filename part and .xls is the extension part. So the solution for this is to make windows display the extensions of all files, to do this open Windows Explorer or commonly known as the My Computer and go to the Tools Menu (Alt + t) and then click Folder Options, in the dialog box change to the View tab and look for Hide extensions for known files and uncheck it and click OK.
  • #665
  • Edited 5:17am Jun 3, 2009 5:16am | Edited 5:17am
I downloaded the EA last night on my FXDD demo account, and I saw a trade that happened @ 10:55 broker time. It was a LONG trade. A loser. It seemed to me that the trade was backward, as the conditions showed it should have been a SHORT trade, which would have been a big winner. All of the MTF boxes were RED. Could I have something set up incorrectly? The second trade shown is also a LONG, and 5 of the 6 boxes were red, and 1 was yellow, and this trade happens to be in profit, but it would seem that this too violates the rules for a LONG trade.
I am a little confused
Thanks for all you do.
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  • #666
  • Jun 3, 2009 6:26am Jun 3, 2009 6:26am
  •  ams
  • | Joined Apr 2009 | Status: Perspective,Position,Plan ,Pattern | 2,859 Posts
Trix MTF Related Settings:‐
The Dots of the MTF indicators now can takes a 3 digit value. The first digit has the following values (what values are you reffering?); the second digit is used for entries and the third one for exits. They can take (which indicator are you refrring?) 2 values, 0 for unclosed candle and 1 for a closed candle. First digit can take the following values:

0 means it is not used for entry and exit.
1 means it is used for entry only.
2 means it is used for exit only.
3 means it is used for entry and exit.

MTFTrixDot#: #1 means the 1st dot, #2 means the 2nd dot.
MTFIchimokuDot#: #1 means the 1st dot, #2 means 2nd dot.



Hi Karun,

I am still confused with the Trix MTF settings:

My confusion, I have seen examples like 110 (means entry when 2 green), 100 (means entry when 1 green). But, you have mentioned that numbers 0-3 can be used for entry and exit or it's the dots you are referring? Can I enter 311, meaning to be used for entry & exit? Not sure if I am making any sense but it would be good if you could elaborate a little. I am looking for ways to enter/exit based on MTF settings.


thanks
ams
  • #667
  • Jun 3, 2009 6:38am Jun 3, 2009 6:38am
Quoting cobraforex

I'm testing in this moment a E/U setup on 5M, it's very slow but here the result of a very bad trading week in jan. 08 (the screenshot)
Hello Cobra, how do you backtest it ? Are there MTF parameters set ?I tried MT4 built in strategy tester and it do not works, also tried MTF simulator posted at your private forum but EA seems do not work, only MTF indies. Thanks.
  • #668
  • Jun 3, 2009 6:55am Jun 3, 2009 6:55am
Quoting bwk9087
from post 538

http://www.forexfactory.com/images/icons/icon1.gif Changing *.txt to *.set...
Very useful post for anybody struggling with this ..

A little tip which I use may also be handy.

Let say a file you download is called adcdef.txt

Follow bwk9087 instructions so that you can actually rename files, now just add your required extension to adcdef.txt - in this case it is .set - so you end up with adcdef.txt.set

There is no problem for windows to have a dot in the file name and this is a legal file. Why is this convention handy?

Well, when looking through a heap of files, the ones with this double type extension shows you the form in which it originally came in.

If you make a mistake and say rename adcdef.txt to abcdef.avi, Windows will allow this as it thinks you know what you are doing. Later you find out that abcdef.avi does not work (it is a video format), but by then you have forgotten how the file was originally. If you renamed it to adcdef.txt.avi you can always go back a step.

Hope this is not too off-topic
  • #669
  • Jun 3, 2009 7:16am Jun 3, 2009 7:16am
Quoting Wlfx
Hello Cobra, how do you backtest it ? Are there MTF parameters set ?I tried MT4 built in strategy tester and it do not works, also tried MTF simulator posted at your private forum but EA seems do not work, only MTF indies. Thanks.
You have to set your parameters in the strategy tester (ST). You need the latest thv template loaded in your chart and press F6 to get to the ST. From there, you have to set the same parameters of your choice in the ST using the expert properties buttons. Fill the first column. There are many explanations of how to use the ST in the help of mT4 of in the FF forum.
I have spent 3 days testing mine so I know it works.
happy testing
  • #670
  • Jun 3, 2009 7:28am Jun 3, 2009 7:28am
Quoting ams
Trix MTF Related Settings:‐
The Dots of the MTF indicators now can takes a 3 digit value. The first digit has the following values (what values are you reffering?); the second digit is used for entries and the third one for exits. They can take (which indicator are you refrring?) 2 values,...
Here we go on the MTF Trix Settings:-

Trix MTF Related Settings:‐
The Dots of the MTF indicators now can takes a 3 digit value. The first digit has the following values:

0 means it is not used for entry and exit.
1 means it is used for entry only.
2 means it is used for exit only.
3 means it is used for entry and exit.

The second digit is used for entries and the third for exits; both 2 and 3 digit can take 2 values; 0 for unclosed candle and 1 for a closed candle.

MTFTrixDot#: #1 means the 1st dot, #2 means the 2nd dot.
MTFIchimokuDot#: #1 means the 1st dot, #2 means 2nd dot.

Examples:-

110 -> 1st digit = 1 (MTF is used only entry), 2nd digit = 1 (Use Closed Candle for entry),3rd digit = 0 (Not used by EA, because this is for exit)
100 - >1st digit = 1 (MTF is used only entry), 2nd digit = 0 (Use Unclosed Candle for entry),3rd digit = 0 (Not used by EA, because this is for exit)

Same as above for 2xx, in that case 2nd digit will 0, 3rd digit will be either 0 or 1.

310->1st digit = 3 (MTF is used for entry and exit), 2nd digit = 1 (Use Closed Candle for entry),3rd digit = 0 (Use Unclosed candle for exit)
300->1st digit = 3 (MTF is used for entry and exit), 2nd digit = 0 (Use Unclosed Candle for entry),3rd digit = 0 (Use Unclosed candle for exit)
311->1st digit = 3 (MTF is used for entry and exit), 2nd digit = 1 (Use Closed Candle for entry),3rd digit = 1 (Use Closed candle for exit)

Hope this helps.
  • #671
  • Jun 3, 2009 7:40am Jun 3, 2009 7:40am
Quoting jebrills
Please how do i change the extension to a .set file after i download the text file? Can anyone help me on this?
I posted in this forum how to change your Windows settings to allow you to see and edit familiar (common) extensions. about 4-5 days ago. Read all about it.
The Flying Dutchman
  • #672
  • Jun 3, 2009 7:41am Jun 3, 2009 7:41am
Karun,

Is there anything specific we want to do for NFP this Friday? Turn off the EA, change settings, change (lengthen) the news filter time? My preference would be the latter unless, for test purposes, you would prefer something else.

Thanks

T...
  • #673
  • Edited 7:52am Jun 3, 2009 7:41am | Edited 7:52am
Quoting Whitespire
You have to set your parameters in the strategy tester (ST). You need the latest thv template loaded in your chart and press F6 to get to the ST. From there, you have to set the same parameters of your choice in the ST using the expert properties buttons. Fill the first column. There are many explanations of how to use the ST in the help of mT4 of in the FF forum.
I have spent 3 days testing mine so I know it works.
happy testing

Thank you for your reply, but i cannot get MTF Histo to work on ST(higher TF trix). Does it works for you ?
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  • #674
  • Jun 3, 2009 7:41am Jun 3, 2009 7:41am
Quoting bwk9087
from post 538

http://www.forexfactory.com/images/icons/icon1.gif Changing *.txt to *.set...
Am most grateful BWK, it work immediately i uncheck that from the folder options. Thanks BWK you are the man.
  • #675
  • Jun 3, 2009 7:48am Jun 3, 2009 7:48am
Here is an example of a trade that I think should be happening, but isn't. Something must be wrong in my settings, but I cannot figure out what.

The setting are in post #620.
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  • #676
  • Jun 3, 2009 8:00am Jun 3, 2009 8:00am
  •  ams
  • | Joined Apr 2009 | Status: Perspective,Position,Plan ,Pattern | 2,859 Posts
Thanks a ton Karun !! Much appreciated.

thanks
ams

Quoting karun
Here we go on the MTF Trix Settings:-

Trix MTF Related Settings:‐
The Dots of the MTF indicators now can takes a 3 digit value. The first digit has the following values:

0 means it is not used for entry and exit.
1 means it is used for entry only.
2 means it is used for exit only.
3 means it is used for entry and exit.

The second digit is used for entries and the third for exits; both 2 and 3 digit can take 2 values;...
  • #677
  • Jun 3, 2009 8:01am Jun 3, 2009 8:01am
Quoting Sefton
Here is an example of a trade that I think should be happening, but isn't. Something must be wrong in my settings, but I cannot figure out what.
RE missing trades.

I'm running these tests on an spare (older) machine and sometimes the CPU is at 100%. I'm wondering if trades are missed if the CPU is at 100% because the trade trigger bit of code doesnt run - or doesnt run fast enough to complete the trade.

Is this possible ?

BRgds,
WR
  • #678
  • Jun 3, 2009 8:03am Jun 3, 2009 8:03am
Quoting WackyRacer
RE missing trades.

I'm running these tests on an spare (older) machine and sometimes the CPU is at 100%. I'm wondering if trades are missed if the CPU is at 100% because the trade trigger bit of code doesnt run - or doesnt run fast enough to complete the trade.

Is this possible ?

BRgds,
WR
No, the computer is running great, it's pretty strong. The CPU is running at 2-4%.
  • #679
  • Jun 3, 2009 8:14am Jun 3, 2009 8:14am
Karun please take a look at this .set file. I want EA to enter when m1f, m1s, m5f are in agreement and enter at close of candle, other settings for now i have not optimized. I do not get EA to open trades. Thanks.
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  • #680
  • Jun 3, 2009 8:24am Jun 3, 2009 8:24am
Quoting Wlfx
Karun please take a look at this .set file. I want EA to enter when m1f, m1s, m5f are in agreement and enter at close of candle, other settings for now i have not optimized. I do not get EA to open trades. Thanks.
Try setting pricecrosscoral or pricecrossichimoku to true, and let me know if it takes trade.
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