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  • #1,981
  • Oct 28, 2009 10:23pm Oct 28, 2009 10:23pm
Quoting xux99
It closed half lots because PartialClose1 is 50, which means 50% of initial lots are closed. Set CloseIfProfit to true to force the EA to hit take profit or only close in profit.
I understand the PartialClose and I want it to close 50% on the 1st profit and 50% on the 2nd target, but don't understand why it took a partical loss without hitting StopLossPips.

I have StopLossPips=30 and the EA has closed the whole order when hit, so that is not a problem. But for the EA to closed the 1st half at -17 pips and then went on to close the other half at +6 pips. I have OppositeSignalExit=true, so that could be the reason for the +6 pips, just don't understand the -17 pips.


xux99, could you post your set file
Thanks
  • #1,982
  • Oct 29, 2009 4:41am Oct 29, 2009 4:41am
It took a partial loss because price crossed coral to the opposite direction. You have set PriceCrossCoral to 300.
Quoting easy_man
I understand the PartialClose and I want it to close 50% on the 1st profit and 50% on the 2nd target, but don't understand why it took a partical loss without hitting StopLossPips.

I have StopLossPips=30 and the EA has closed the whole order when hit, so that is not a problem. But for the EA to closed the 1st half at -17 pips and then went on to close the other half at +6 pips. I have OppositeSignalExit=true, so that could be the reason for the +6 pips, just don't understand the -17 pips.


xux99, could you post your set file
Thanks
  • #1,983
  • Oct 29, 2009 9:42am Oct 29, 2009 9:42am
Hi all, i'm using this EA on a demo acount, do i have to be worried about this error?
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2009.10.29 08:23:02 THV3 FFCal: cannot delete file C:Program Files (x86)MetaTrader 4expertsfiles10-29-2009-GBPUSD60-FFCal.xml
  • #1,984
  • Oct 29, 2009 11:17am Oct 29, 2009 11:17am
I didn't have time lately to play with the EA but yesterday I've set it up again to a 1M chart and let it run.

The below is the result for some hours since London open, 2.6% with 5 lots per trade on a 100k account which I think is inside of a good MM for the 1M TF.

The tricky thing was that I allowed the EA only to trade long as that was my manual trading direction.

I've found some stuff I would like to discuss in the next week with xux, tweaks which might be improves not to the coding but the trading logic but want to observe it a little further first.
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  • #1,985
  • Oct 29, 2009 11:28am Oct 29, 2009 11:28am
Quoting xux99
You should set IndicatorsExitPriority to 0, not 2.
Thank you for answer.
I used your EA with succes (with another settings) at pairs with greater volatility (G/F, G/Y) and only in specified times.
Very good work, Mr. xux99.
  • #1,986
  • Oct 29, 2009 11:42am Oct 29, 2009 11:42am
Quoting cobraforex
.......
The tricky thing was that I allowed the EA only to trade long as that was my manual trading direction......
Nice idea, it is like Semi automatic EA http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=150080
  • #1,987
  • Oct 29, 2009 11:59am Oct 29, 2009 11:59am
I need some help. When I attach the EA template to a chart my platform freezes and I have to shut it down. I have tried on Metatrader from two different brokers, ForexMeta which is a 4 digit broker and FXCBS which is a 5 digit broker. I have the suspicion that it is because of the THV FFCAL as I have tried to put it on charts by its own with the result that the platform freezes.
  • #1,988
  • Oct 29, 2009 12:57pm Oct 29, 2009 12:57pm
Quoting cobraforex
I didn't have time lately to play with the EA but yesterday I've set it up again to a 1M chart and let it run.

The below is the result for some hours since London open, 2.6% with 5 lots per trade on a 100k account which I think is inside of a good MM for the 1M TF.

The tricky thing was that I allowed the EA only to trade long as that was my manual trading direction.

I've found some stuff I would like to discuss in the next week with xux, tweaks which might be improves not to the coding but the trading logic but want to observe it a little...
nice cobra, from thuesdey of the next week i'll heve more time to spend (this is exam period ) i'll try to set this EA like my manual trades hoping that i'll be useful
  • #1,989
  • Oct 29, 2009 3:17pm Oct 29, 2009 3:17pm
Hanover recently released his new S&R indicator which might be very helpful for the EA, maybe someone want to play with and post his experience later:
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=204276
  • #1,990
  • Oct 30, 2009 2:02am Oct 30, 2009 2:02am
Quoting Mandl2007
Btw - it seems to me, here in this thread it's now a bit quiet ? No more good ideas to find here now ??? May be this is a visible expression of the complexity for findig good set files for this EA ? Or where is Kaz ... and many other good team memebers ?
Right here sir!
Been away mainly coz I had messed up my mind a bit..well, it still is but more under control..whatever that means..
I've been playing around the live version for past 4 weeks, unfortunately looks like i've hit some roadblocks. I'll be more active from now on posting back and fwd tests as I truely believe we must keep up with the great work done by XuX.
For the time being my problem areas are:
1. Proper ATR and ADX values.
2. Psych level settings.
3. Exits at re-test of the entry point.

I'll discuss them further as we go along..

Lets keep the balls rolling

Cheers
Kaz
  • #1,991
  • Oct 30, 2009 2:23am Oct 30, 2009 2:23am
Hi Kaz

We made some good steps to the front with all the options xux coded but we better don't forget that only a part in trading is the system, the biggy is the trader itself and it would need a huge ammount of more coding and time to come more closed to the objective, that's why good EAs which banks use are pretty expensive.

One of the main problems I have when I'm playing with the EA is that it often takes trades at double tops etc. areas where you normally wouldn't take a trade, that's why I posted the link to David's new S&R indi.

I already added it to the chart and when I have time enough time I'll try to find ways to avoid those trades.

Have a great weekend folks.

I'll watch some minutes of the London session and if things don't work out like I hope I'll skip it, it's Friday and end of the month, good moment for unexpected moves which could cost some hard earned pips.



Quoting kaizasoze
Right here sir!
Been away mainly coz I had messed up my mind a bit..well, it still is but more under control..whatever that means..
I've been playing around the live version for past 4 weeks, unfortunately looks like i've hit some roadblocks. I'll be more active from now on posting back and fwd tests as I truely believe we must keep up with the great work done by XuX.
For the time being my problem areas are:
1. Proper ATR and ADX values.
2. Psych level settings.
3. Exits at re-test of the entry point.

I'll discuss them further...
  • #1,992
  • Oct 30, 2009 3:45am Oct 30, 2009 3:45am
Quoting cobraforex
Hi Kaz

We made some good steps to the front with all the options xux coded but we better don't forget that only a part in trading is the system, the biggy is the trader itself and it would need a huge ammount of more coding and time to come more closed to the objective, that's why good EAs which banks use are pretty expensive.

One of the main problems I have when I'm playing with the EA is that it often takes trades at double tops etc. areas where you normally wouldn't take a trade, that's why I posted the link to David's new S&R indi.

I already...
I completely agree with your view. We need to work a bit more..I'll hang around untill we see this baby walk and talk!

I was trying to use the logic of patterns to avoid buying at top and selling at bottom, not so successful so far. Its been a the best trading week for the quarter so far, so I am happy to sit out today. I'll go through the link you posted over weekend..looks pretty impressive!

Enjoy d weekend guys

Cheers
Kaz
  • #1,993
  • Oct 30, 2009 7:25am Oct 30, 2009 7:25am
I also have trouble with FFCal - it freezes my program. Last time, I had to start a new account and reload my charts and templates - big frustration. There is something wonky with FFCal. Needless to say, I shall not use it again.

Karl
  • #1,994
  • Oct 30, 2009 11:32am Oct 30, 2009 11:32am
Quoting cobraforex
Hi Kaz

We made some good steps to the front with all the options xux coded but we better don't forget that only a part in trading is the system, the biggy is the trader itself and it would need a huge ammount of more coding and time to come more closed to the objective, that's why good EAs which banks use are pretty expensive.

One of the main problems I have when I'm playing with the EA is that it often takes trades at double tops etc. areas where you normally wouldn't take a trade, that's why I posted the link to David's new S&R indi.

I already...

Hi Cobra !

I saw here a few models THV EA.. What is the last model, and the right setup?
Thank you
  • #1,995
  • Oct 30, 2009 1:15pm Oct 30, 2009 1:15pm
Look the first post of this thread - you must trade with THV EA v 1.0 - this is the last version ! We have so far no set files finally optimized. Or someone has a god set file but doesn't post it ?

Try to find a set file - probably you will have to do a hard work !
  • #1,996
  • Oct 30, 2009 2:13pm Oct 30, 2009 2:13pm
FF changed the direction which is called by the FFcal some times ago and will freeze your MT4.

I released a new one which you can update with a new direction if that happens again.

You can find it in the paperclip in the THV Thred.


Quoting scartree
I also have trouble with FFCal - it freezes my program. Last time, I had to start a new account and reload my charts and templates - big frustration. There is something wonky with FFCal. Needless to say, I shall not use it again.

Karl
  • #1,997
  • Oct 30, 2009 5:34pm Oct 30, 2009 5:34pm
Quoting scartree
I also have trouble with FFCal - it freezes my program. Last time, I had to start a new account and reload my charts and templates - big frustration. There is something wonky with FFCal. Needless to say, I shall not use it again.

Karl
Hi Karl,

You could have come out of the mess in an easier way than starting all over. When your MT4 is running then then charts you have open are part of a profile, you can see the nameof it at the bottom of the screen. If you haven't changed anything then the name will be 'default'. With this knowledge you open Program Files and then the directory where your MT4 is installed, here you see a number of folders and one of them is called 'profiles', open this one and you see a number of profiles that are available for you to open when you have your MT4 running. Assuming that you were using the 'default' profile when you MT4 froze then open this folder and in it you see a number of files, one file for each chart you had open in MT4 and they are named chart01.chr to chartxx.chr. Assuming that you opened a new chart to test the FFCAL then it will be the chart with the highest sequence number that gives the error and you can just delete this chart from the folder. You should now be ready to restart MT4.
There is another file in the 'profiles' folder called 'lastprofile.ini' and it contains the name of the last profile used. If you open this file with Notepad then you can enter a name of another profile, save it and then restart MT4.
  • #1,998
  • Oct 30, 2009 5:42pm Oct 30, 2009 5:42pm
Quoting cobraforex
FF changed the direction which is called by the FFcal some times ago and will freeze your MT4.

I released a new one which you can update with a new direction if that happens again.

You can find it in the paperclip in the THV Thred.
Hi Cobraforex,

Do you think that you could attach the working FFCAL to post#1 in the THV Thread? I looked at the thread and there are 4089 files attached so far which is a bit much to look through. I found one FFCAL in a thread which was newer than the one I already had but it didn't work either.
  • #1,999
  • Oct 31, 2009 1:46am Oct 31, 2009 1:46am
Its already posted bro..go to attachments in the right hand cornor and click hide images..u'll find it there.

Quoting portugaleren
Hi Cobraforex,

Do you think that you could attach the working FFCAL to post#1 in the THV Thread? I looked at the thread and there are 4089 files attached so far which is a bit much to look through. I found one FFCAL in a thread which was newer than the one I already had but it didn't work either.
  • #2,000
  • Oct 31, 2009 2:19am Oct 31, 2009 2:19am
These are the trades that EA triggered last week.I have got EA on six pairs but for some reason its only taking trades on EU and UJ.

Some thoughts:
1. As I said earlier, I am still stuck on finding proper setting for ATR and ADX filters. I'll disable ADX filter for next week. Use ATR only.
2. There was one instance of PA pulling back and stopping out only to resume in the original direction. I am not sure how we can allow EA to re-enter such moves.
3. I've also found that PA dosen't stall on all psych numbers. If we can go to daily or weekly we can see which ones PA interacts with most. Is it possible to choose the numbers? Currently EA is treating each psych level same due to which we are missing good entries.
4. May be we can use a floating pivot which moves as the price is moving, some MA like 150 or 365. We can see price does interact with these MA very well. Not sure how it will work out but could be tried.

Thats all for now

Cheers
Kaz
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