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nicely done 4xSTAR
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  • Edited 10:24am Sep 10, 2009 10:13am | Edited 10:24am
FXSTAR,

Probably your typing slows down because MT4 is overloading your CPU.
I was running MT4 on Windows 7 and it was eating out my CPU too.

I had to downgrade to XP (or get a new Comp with bigger processor, the former was cheaper)
Quoting mandel
FXSTAR,

Probably your typing slows down because MT4 is overloading your CPU.
I was running MT4 on Windows 7 and it was eating out my CPU too.

I had to downgrade to XP (or get a new Comp with bigger processor, the former was cheaper)
Thanks .. but I am running 2 versions of MT4 on the other computer as well (the one I'm typing on now). It runs XP. The Vista one is loaded with memory, processor speed, etc .. and this is the only place where typing slows down. I will have to try typing in other forums to see if it slows there as well .. or maybe it is a Vista-FF thing. But I would imagine a lot of people on this forum have Vista

OK .. I couldn't resist .. took one more +8 on the EY retracement to 133.60. I have another chart I use to determine those retracements and safe re-entries, which I will share in a couple of weeks, want to test it thoroughly first.
Now I'm done!
******************* I'd rather make money than be right.
Quoting sundog
nicely done 4xSTAR
Thanks .. part of it was luck .. that 20 pip sudden drop in EY helped a bit
******************* I'd rather make money than be right.
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Looking forward to checking your new discoveries
Share it now...

Quoting 4xStar
I have another chart I use to determine those retracements and safe re-entries, which I will share in a couple of weeks, want to test it thoroughly first.
Now I'm done!
Quoting mandel
FXSTAR,

Probably your typing slows down because MT4 is overloading your CPU.
I was running MT4 on Windows 7 and it was eating out my CPU too.

I had to downgrade to XP (or get a new Comp with bigger processor, the former was cheaper)
If you want to optimize your MT4 installation, make sure each indicator you place on your charts, if it has a "lookback" or some other functionality to limit the number of bars of calculation, is set to 1000 or less. Set the indicators only on your long term charts to a higher value and place them in a seperate profile.

I run 2 copies of MT4 plus Tradestation on Windows Vista. Each installation is showing a minimum of 12 charts and with tradestation I have tabs with 12-20 charts per tab. CPU usage is usually around 35%.

Computer is running on an AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core processor 5600 at 2.8ghz. Windows Vista is 32 bit operating system. 4 gb ram. I have dual video cards with 4 monitors.

I found that using MT4 requires using Profiles for efficient use. Make a profile for different functionality or different currencies. You may find that will help keep MT4 from hogging your computer resources.
4XTrader2
Thanks 4xTrader, good information! I will do some checking into my MT4 settings this weekend, especially on the Vista computer.

Quoting 4xtrader2
If you want to optimize your MT4 installation, make sure each indicator you place on your charts, if it has a "lookback" or some other functionality to limit the number of bars of calculation, is set to 1000 or less. Set the indicators only on your long term charts to a higher value and place them in a seperate profile.

I run 2 copies of MT4 plus Tradestation on Windows Vista. Each installation is showing a minimum of 12 charts and with tradestation I have tabs with 12-20 charts per tab. CPU usage is usually around 35%.

Computer is running...
******************* I'd rather make money than be right.
Nice gear...
That setup would definitely kill anything less than a dual core processor

Quoting 4xtrader2
If you want to optimize your MT4 installation, make sure each indicator you place on your charts, if it has a "lookback" or some other functionality to limit the number of bars of calculation, is set to 1000 or less. Set the indicators only on your long term charts to a higher value and place them in a seperate profile.

I run 2 copies of MT4 plus Tradestation on Windows Vista. Each installation is showing a minimum of 12 charts and with tradestation I have tabs with 12-20 charts per tab. CPU usage is usually around 35%.

Computer is running...
Quoting mandel
Nice gear...
That setup would definitely kill anything less than a dual core processor
Sorry,
I wasn't trying to brag about the gear.

The first time I setup MT4 it literally would choke the machine with a dozen charts and no other programs open. I started looking at what was causing the problems and did a lot of research online to find solutions. It took some time but MT4 will hog resources unless you tame it.

An addition al thought is once you have a chart setup with the indicators tuned, take and create a template. Then use that template wherever you can. It will help with the tedium of checking indicators.
4XTrader2
4XTrader2
I have found that typing messages, letters are often missed. I type quite quickly but I have to edit after to add the letters missed. I even took the keyboard apart and cleaned it of dust, etc (which it needed anyway!) but that didn't help. It may be the problem you have raised - MT4 eating my resources. I will check also. Thanks for the advice. I run MT4 (6 charts) and Ninjatrader for index futures (with 8 charts) on a pretty powerful computer with 2 screens.
Karl
Has anyone had any success with the Fish indi? I found FX_FISH_2MA on another thread and have had a brief look at it. Visually it looks very interesting but I have not had time to do anything with it so far? Chris, I think you said you were working on a Fish indi - there appeared to be a number of them when I Googled for it. The others didn't appear to be worth further study. My apologies if I am out of place introducing another indi here but it has been raised before but if it replicates Trix with advantages over Trix, it may be of interest.
Karl
I will give my results by years end on live account. thank you.
Hello there!
I am new to this thread but not in forex trading. I started to read this thread but do not know how to get renko bars on charts. SO, can someone PLEASE explain me what to do and how to get right template and what indicator to use to have everything set for scalping. Next, can someone in short sentences explain how to trade this system.
THANKS A LOT!
Quoting scartree
Has anyone had any success with the Fish indi? I found FX_FISH_2MA on another thread and have had a brief look at it. Visually it looks very interesting but I have not had time to do anything with it so far? Chris, I think you said you were working on a Fish indi - there appeared to be a number of them when I Googled for it. The others didn't appear to be worth further study. My apologies if I am out of place introducing another indi here but it has been raised before but if it replicates Trix with advantages over Trix, it may be of interest.
Karl...
Karl, the fish indicator repaints before your very eyes, looks good in retrospect, not so good trying to look forward

rgds
PEter
Peterke - thanks Peter - guess I will not waste any time on it then.
K
Agree with the above, it repaints like crazy! All versions that I have found so far. I don't use it.

Quoting scartree
Has anyone had any success with the Fish indi? I found FX_FISH_2MA on another thread and have had a brief look at it. Visually it looks very interesting but I have not had time to do anything with it so far? Chris, I think you said you were working on a Fish indi - there appeared to be a number of them when I Googled for it. The others didn't appear to be worth further study. My apologies if I am out of place introducing another indi here but it has been raised before but if it replicates Trix with advantages over Trix, it may be of interest.
Karl...
******************* I'd rather make money than be right.
Quoting pilatus
Hello there!
I am new to this thread but not in forex trading. I started to read this thread but do not know how to get renko bars on charts. SO, can someone PLEASE explain me what to do and how to get right template and what indicator to use to have everything set for scalping. Next, can someone in short sentences explain how to trade this system.
THANKS A LOT!
Renko is a commercial indicator, must be purchased. Information is in the first post on this thread, do a search engine request for mql service and you should find the ea most of us are using.
******************* I'd rather make money than be right.
Quoting pilatus
Hello there!
I am new to this thread but not in forex trading. I started to read this thread but do not know how to get renko bars on charts. SO, can someone PLEASE explain me what to do and how to get right template and what indicator to use to have everything set for scalping. Next, can someone in short sentences explain how to trade this system.
THANKS A LOT!
Hi Pilatus,
Non comercial Renko is available on the link below , works a treat -everything of the commercial one except the wick feature and the latest version 2.1 has now been programmed to operate as an indicator not a script (still have to open offline chart to see).

Regards

Dr S.

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...189584&page=14
Quoting peterke
Karl, the fish indicator repaints before your very eyes, looks good in retrospect, not so good trying to look forward

rgds
PEter
That is not true!!! I'm working with the fish indi. Created an EA, which WORKS with the indi...
I attached the EA to my charts yesterday 9:00 AM GMT, worked all day, 16 trades, 16 winners. +5 on each trade (avarage).
So, please do not say "it is not working", cause I have to assume you did not 'play' with it for long time.

Take care guys,

GrZack
Even indi's that do repaint have their place... one of the best
I have on my charts the multimeter improved version, the snakeforce. Love it.

Can you please post the version you are using (of the fxfish) and your
currrent settings you are testing GrZack. I appreciate it
and would gladly give some feedback back as well

Brian

Quoting GrZack
That is not true!!! I'm working with the fish indi. Created an EA, which WORKS with the indi...
I attached the EA to my charts yesterday 9:00 AM GMT, worked all day, 16 trades, 16 winners. +5 on each trade (avarage).
So, please do not say "it is not working", cause I have to assume you did not 'play' with it for long time.

Take care guys,

GrZack
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