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  • #1
  • First Post: Nov 18, 2009 8:32am Nov 18, 2009 8:32am
Followers of my scooby-doo robots thread at http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...85&postcount=1 know it is a seriously bad idea to ask basic questions there.

This thread is for new, confused or just doubtful traders. Ask your questions here. They can be as basic as you want.

Discuss timezones to your heart's content.

Someone here will know the answer and be willing to help.

  • #2
  • Nov 18, 2009 8:37am Nov 18, 2009 8:37am
Ha ha .. that's a nice one.. I think each thread should automatically have a sub thread for basic questions.. this will keep the main thread clean..
by the way I am also quiet a new trader..and would be using this thread.. at times.

Quoting SteveHopwood
Followers of my scooby-doo robots thread at http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...85&postcount=1 know it is a seriously bad idea to ask basic questions there.

This thread is for new, confused or just doubtful traders. Ask your questions here. They can be as basic as you want.

Discuss timezones to your heart's content.

Someone here will know the answer and be willing to help.

  • #3
  • Nov 18, 2009 11:40am Nov 18, 2009 11:40am
Number one dummy present and accounted for.
Vincit qui se vincit.
  • #4
  • Nov 18, 2009 1:51pm Nov 18, 2009 1:51pm
I was just wondering, what time is it?
Seriously though, a good idea this. Not too proud to admit that I don't know it all, and never will.
Should save some people reaching boiling point due to our dumb questions.
  • #5
  • Nov 18, 2009 3:06pm Nov 18, 2009 3:06pm
Quoting Aggs
Ha ha .. that's a nice one.. I think each thread should automatically have a sub thread for basic questions.. this will keep the main thread clean..
by the way I am also quiet a new trader..and would be using this thread.. at times.
Totally agree. A sub thread is the way to go.
Its a bit like some system development threads have an EA thread to match. Keeps all the chatter seperate.

An early reminder - this ea is based on local time, not GMT. But if you see somebody posting Japan opens at xxx GMT then you should be able to convert that to your local time. Subtract 2hrs, ea adds half an hour & thats when your screen comments should change.

cheers scalpz
PS- if dumb questions are allowed here, hope that means dumb answers are allowed too.
Target 2 : Stoploss in the green
  • #6
  • Edited 5:11pm Nov 18, 2009 3:34pm | Edited 5:11pm
that Steve codes to local time. Then 50 pages later I realized my understanding of GMT was nutz. I'm learnin'. EDIT: Bye all. Off to the recycle bin. Dummy Valhala.
Vincit qui se vincit.
  • #7
  • Nov 18, 2009 4:44pm Nov 18, 2009 4:44pm
guys:
Let me explain what is happening in the code concerning the localtime ordeal. Hopefully by knowing what is happening in the code u will realize what time u need to input in the input variables, SellHourStarts, BuyHourStarts

The code via this statement:

hour = TimeHour(TimeLocal() );

Gets the hour from your machine (TimeLocal). so if on you rmachine your clock reads 10:45. The above code will set hour = 10.
Here are more examples of what "hour" is set to based on a local clock.
If local clock on your machine reads 2:36 then hour=2
If local clock on your machine reads 12:17 then hour=12
If local clock on your machine reads 22:06 then hour=22
If local clock on your machine reads 13:23 then hour=13

So now that the code has your hour in it's variable "hour" then on several parts of the code it will compare this "hour" to the SellHourStarts, BuyHourStarts that u inputed.

Here is an example:
if (hour != SellHourStarts && hour != && hour != SellHourEnds && hour != BuyHourStarts && hour != BuyHourEnds)

All this statement is doing is making the program decide.
If the "hour" (from your local clock) is not like SellHourStarts and
"hour" is not like SellHourEnds and
"hour" is not like BuyHourStarts and
"hour" is not like BuyHourEnds and
Then do something.

So u see the values u place on the inouts are compared to the clock or hour u see on your own machine clock.

This is what u need to detect when the start and end hours happen and then record those based on what your own clock indicates.

For example as I am writing this it is 14:42 PDT. But at the moment it is also 22:42 GMT. So if I needed to start trading at 22hrs GMT then I would use 14hrs PDT since that is what my clock shows as 22 hrs GMT happens.

Jess

Quoting Pippopotamus
that Steve codes to local time. Then 50 pages later I realized my understanding of GMT was nutz. I'm learnin'.
Our AWESOME IMAGINATION is the true holy grail!
  • #8
  • Nov 18, 2009 10:20pm Nov 18, 2009 10:20pm
Quoting xmess7
guys:
Let me explain what is happening in the code concerning the localtime ordeal. ... So if I needed to start trading at 22hrs GMT then I would use 14hrs PDT since that is what my clock shows as 22 hrs GMT happens.

Jess
Thanks Jess, that was helpful. Maybe I can get another EA to work now.

Why are we in the bin?
  • #9
  • Nov 20, 2009 6:24pm Nov 20, 2009 6:24pm
I am usually pretty good with getting an EA to run, but I am having a hard time with the scooby-doo BOJ basket trading robot versions.

I would be grateful if any IBFX users out there would mind posting a few trades when the EA (proper version) takes them. This may help me figure out my problem.

Thanks,
  • #10
  • Nov 21, 2009 1:26am Nov 21, 2009 1:26am
Hi and thanks for all the hard work and help.
I've loaded the Indies and EA v2.9, and have smiling face;
time zones set ok..etc.. How do I know it's working? I assume just wait for it to execute a trade?
  • #11
  • Nov 21, 2009 7:26am Nov 21, 2009 7:26am
I tried to run the robot V3 and I get a message "You cannot run this robot until changed the Magicnumber input from the default of 12345.
Please reload the robot with a new MagicNUmber input
  • #12
  • Nov 22, 2009 8:38pm Nov 22, 2009 8:38pm
Hi All

Can someone explain that rational of the system. Why are you selling when the indicators are saying things are already oversold?

I am not knocking the system I would just like to understand why people think it works?

Also is anyone just manually trading the system?

Mister ED
  • #13
  • Nov 22, 2009 8:41pm Nov 22, 2009 8:41pm
Quoting moneypip
I tried to run the robot V3 and I get a message "You cannot run this robot until changed the Magicnumber input from the default of 12345.
Please reload the robot with a new MagicNUmber input
If you are trying to put the ea on a live account, you have to change to Magic number. Do that in the EA properties tab. Use some 6 or more digit that means a little to you. I use 290000 for v2.9 or 290020 for an extra v2.9 that I added on the 20thNov with a few different settings for testing.
Magic Number is normally only used to identify EAs on the same pair or platform.

cheers scalpz
Target 2 : Stoploss in the green
  • #14
  • Nov 22, 2009 8:50pm Nov 22, 2009 8:50pm
Quoting Mister ED
Hi All

Can someone explain that rational of the system. Why are you selling when the indicators are saying things are already oversold?

I am not knocking the system I would just like to understand why people think it works?

Also is anyone just manually trading the system?

Mister ED
Hi Mister ED, see you are wandering from home, checking other ideas
Scooby-doo reckons that the BOJ intervene on a regular basis and the RSI basket indy indicates when they may be active in the market.
It is basicly riding on their coat tails - better than trying to fight the BOJ.
Have a read of the smaller pdf in post 1 of the original thread. Though you may be able to understand the bigger pdf as well. A bit beyond me.

cheers scalpz
Target 2 : Stoploss in the green
  • #15
  • Nov 23, 2009 2:10am Nov 23, 2009 2:10am
Hi All.

How to set "SuspendHour" on Scooby Doo basket 24H V1.8 ?

Default :
Start Suspend : 16
End suspend : 21
Friday Close : 12

I assume Default Value is NewYork time, should we change to our Local time zone ?
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Today Result with 24H V1.8 (Demo)

2 time basket Sell
Beginning balance USD 3000
Profit USD 269.99

Thank Scooby Doo & Steve for the great EA

Cheers
  • #16
  • Nov 23, 2009 9:35am Nov 23, 2009 9:35am
Quoting SteveHopwood
Followers of my scooby-doo robots thread at http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...85&postcount=1 know it is a seriously bad idea to ask basic questions there.

This thread is for new, confused or just doubtful traders. Ask your questions here. They can be as basic as you want.

Discuss timezones to your heart's content.

Someone here will know the answer and be willing to help.


Hi Steve,

I wished I was better at understanding computer files, but I am learning!!

While following your instructions on the other thread, you say to open the zip file and add the RS-Group-JPY Strenght Index to my indicator file. How do I add an ex4 file to my broker indicator file? I have all the other mq4 indicators and experts added, but I am having trouble with the ex4 RS file.

Thanks,

Scott
  • #17
  • Nov 23, 2009 12:30pm Nov 23, 2009 12:30pm
Quoting scalpz
Hi Mister ED, see you are wandering from home, checking other ideas
Scooby-doo reckons that the BOJ intervene on a regular basis and the RSI basket indy indicates when they may be active in the market.
It is basicly riding on their coat tails - better than trying to fight the BOJ.
Have a read of the smaller pdf in post 1 of the original thread. Though you may be able to understand the bigger pdf as well. A bit beyond me.

cheers scalpz
Hi Scalpz

Always like to see what else is possible!

I tried the larger pdf and it was interesting but pretty musch over my head! Makes sense when you put it as riding on coat tails.

All the best
Mister ED
  • #18
  • Nov 23, 2009 5:13pm Nov 23, 2009 5:13pm
How do I change the inputs list in the EA properties tab, please? I have changed the values in Metaeditor, but the original inputs remain in the inputs list and cannot be changed by hitting reset. Is this a Vista problem? I have a cross where the smiley face should be, but according to the experts tab all is well = initialised.
  • #19
  • Nov 23, 2009 11:45pm Nov 23, 2009 11:45pm
Quoting ikdenk
How do I change the inputs list in the EA properties tab, please? I have changed the values in Metaeditor, but the original inputs remain in the inputs list and cannot be changed by hitting reset. Is this a Vista problem? I have a cross where the smiley face should be, but according to the experts tab all is well = initialised.
Drag EA to chart, double-click on the value and edit as usual. If you are trying to change the defaults, open EA in metaeditor, edit, save, and compile.

To get the smiley face make sure expert advisor tab at the top of screen is green.
  • #20
  • Nov 24, 2009 2:45am Nov 24, 2009 2:45am
Quoting ikdenk
How do I change the inputs list in the EA properties tab, please? I have changed the values in Metaeditor, but the original inputs remain in the inputs list and cannot be changed by hitting reset. Is this a Vista problem? I have a cross where the smiley face should be, but according to the experts tab all is well = initialised.
Click the big Expert Advisor button up the top to change the x to smiley face. If you end up with a sad face, also right click the chart, select expert advisors - properties (or select the chart & press F7). Then under common tab, click allow live trading.
From the F7, under the inputs tab is where you change the ea values. Sometimes with this ea it doesnt do as expected, seems due to global variables. They are under Tools - Global variables (or F3 from the chart). Deleting the variables is a bit of a guessing game, but give it a go if you need to.

For editting the ea in meta editer, vista causes problems due to a security setting that can be disabled temporarily to allow changes (by the way it also allows the platform to update to next build). Sorry cant remember the name or path to it at the moment.
I just use notepad to do changes before saving to the MT4 expert folder.

cheers scalpz
Target 2 : Stoploss in the green
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