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  • #2,561
  • Jun 21, 2010 4:53pm Jun 21, 2010 4:53pm
You are right, I have attached an updated installer.

Quoting miekra
Xux99, could you please be so kind and check posted THV EA v.1.11 - in template folder there is a file named THV EA v1.11.exe instead of tpl file.
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File Type: zip THV EA v1.11.zip   1.3 MB | 1,662 downloads
  • #2,562
  • Jun 21, 2010 5:11pm Jun 21, 2010 5:11pm
Hux99, what historical data do you use for your testing purposes? I know that best is to test EA in forward tests, but to get a direction on what settings might be better than the others we have to run some backtests. So I'm wondering where did you source your Historical Data? Thanks. Bart.
  • #2,563
  • Jun 21, 2010 5:14pm Jun 21, 2010 5:14pm
I download historical data form Metatrader "History Center".
  • #2,564
  • Jun 21, 2010 10:39pm Jun 21, 2010 10:39pm
Quoting Tread
So I think I finally started to make some headway in being profitable,
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3...1006211953.png



I have attached the set file. Couple of items to note:-

I have use 8/14 instead of the typical 20/35 setting for the Trix and used 2/2/5 instead for the ichimoku setting. I have this running on 16 pairs on the THV EA 1.0.

I have not ported it to the 1.11 version yet.

let me know you feedback

Hi Tread,
I checked ur THV set file, and i am also trying to make EA work on THV 1.0. just want to know few things like.
1. it is using open candle entries for trix cross as well as for MTF. doesnt it make false entries some times since it is using M1 timeframes in MTF?
2. also if u are taking Classic TP at 5 and 10 pips then why u using trailing stop and that too at 11 pips? even the stop loss is higher than the TP, so that means we are not following the RRR 1:2, and this could make our profits dampen even if few trades go into wrong direction.
3. diff currencies behave differently, so doesnt we need a diff set of files for slow and fast moving currencies?

Thats all for now.
  • #2,565
  • Jun 22, 2010 1:57am Jun 22, 2010 1:57am
Quoting xux99
You are right, I have attached an updated installer.
Xux99, many thanks for updated installer.

Have a nice day.

Mike
  • #2,566
  • Jun 22, 2010 4:11am Jun 22, 2010 4:11am
Quoting xux99
You are right, I have attached an updated installer.
Dear xux99

maybe i found an coding-error in v1.11 ...
the ONLY value i have set is "Fast-Trix" = 2110
ALL other settings are 0000!

the ea opens 1 trade at the start of a candle.
after taken the TP, the trade is closed and no next
trade is open since the next candle opens, but there
is still in entry-signal!

for example in higher TFs (M30/H1/H4) the trade is opened at the
start of a new candle, the TP is hit after 10 minutes but in H4 i have
to wait exactly 3h:50m till the next entry will occur... if i understand the manual correctly, it schould enter open the next trade immidiently after closing the first, when i set 2110.

thank you very much, xux!
  • #2,567
  • Jun 22, 2010 6:27am Jun 22, 2010 6:27am
hi gta5555

I have found that waiting for a new candle keeps me out of the profitable part of the trade. The focus had been on getting very good entry, where the momentum is in my direction of the trade. On the 5m chart my intention is to not be in a trade for more than 3 candles. (I have an ADX = 25 to help with the false entries it is still not perfect).

One idea was to use "110" on the MTF Ichimoku setting to force the trade on new candle then the price closes above, but still maintain the flexibility/sensitivity of the Trix, only testing will tell

The trailing stop is a hold over from testing a previous version, it will not work in this version since the second tp is 10. I had that in there when I had TP2 set as an ATR value, allowing me to stay in a trade for as long as it was profitable.

As for the different pairs, I will run this one set on all and determine which are performing badly and make adjustment, the only change in set I see at this time would be the MinATR value, since this would unique to each pair. Or maybe I will change the Trix setting?s More volatile pairs would use 20/35 and others 8/14

With regards to the RR I am still fine tuning this. A 15pip SL should ideally have a 30pip Tp per LOT size. I am trying to address this. Note that currently this set file opens up 2 lots so the equity is really 30pips (it make the RR worst I know), I have been thinking of using one lot and just moving it to breakeven once I hit 10pips and will lock in 5pips once i get to 15pips in the trade (we need that 10pip buffer for retracing). and let the TP be managed by an ATR value. it would definitely improve the RR.

Quoting gta5555
Hi Tread,...
  • #2,568
  • Jun 22, 2010 7:35am Jun 22, 2010 7:35am
could anyone post a set-file, that is 100% matching with the original thv rules ???? i think this should not be very complicated, isn't it?

thanks to the guy who will do that :-)
  • #2,569
  • Jun 22, 2010 8:54am Jun 22, 2010 8:54am
No signal so far...BTW I am using your file with the 0.91 realease. Is that the one you are using too or did you make it for the 1.1 ?

Quoting Charlie59
Hi Pipsify,
many thanks for your help.
I'm already doing forward testing, but I would be more secure before start with a Real account.
I would therefore, make a serious work but it seems that MT4 backtesting is completely unreliable.
I can not find files with reliable historical data pairs
I am waiting for your test report. . http://cdn.forexfactory.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Thanks
  • #2,570
  • Jun 22, 2010 9:46am Jun 22, 2010 9:46am
In the user guide it says: Only one order per direction can be opened during a candle. This is to avoid multiple trades being opened and closed in a short time in extreme conditions.

Quoting Remaster
Dear xux99

maybe i found an coding-error in v1.11 ...
the ONLY value i have set is "Fast-Trix" = 2110
ALL other settings are 0000!

the ea opens 1 trade at the start of a candle.
after taken the TP, the trade is closed and no next
trade is open since the next candle opens, but there
is still in entry-signal!

for example in higher TFs (M30/H1/H4) the trade is opened at the
start of a new candle, the TP is hit after 10 minutes but in H4 i have
to wait exactly 3h:50m till the next entry will occur... if i understand the manual correctly,...
  • #2,571
  • Jun 22, 2010 10:01am Jun 22, 2010 10:01am
Quoting Tread
Hi Profitiser

Please post a screenshot, it would help alot in trying to find the problem
Hi Tread,
despite the EA icon is shaded grey in the CFX client navigator, it started trading when put on a template chart. Nevertheless the template charts with the EA are extremely slow to configure. Every click has a very slow reaction time. Is that normal ?
  • #2,572
  • Jun 22, 2010 10:31am Jun 22, 2010 10:31am
While EA 1.11 is a bit hefty on CPU resources, it should not be that slow, do u have only one pair or running multiple?
  • #2,573
  • Jun 22, 2010 3:06pm Jun 22, 2010 3:06pm
Quoting Tread
While EA 1.11 is a bit hefty on CPU resources, it should not be that slow, do u have only one pair or running multiple?
I am running 4 pairs EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, USDCHF. Any change of settings or terminal switching is taking considerable time. I am using a quad core server, so generally I have no CPU resource problem, but obviously the client itself is calculating heavily.
  • #2,574
  • Jun 22, 2010 3:16pm Jun 22, 2010 3:16pm
Quoting Profitiser
I am running 4 pairs EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, USDCHF. Any change of settings or terminal switching is taking considerable time. I am using a quad core server, so generally I have no CPU resource problem, but obviously the client itself is calculating heavily.
hmmm... I think, the metatrader uses only one core, it can not use more
  • #2,575
  • Jun 22, 2010 3:47pm Jun 22, 2010 3:47pm
xux had recommended in the below in an earlier post

Quoting xux99
THV EA requires a lot of CPU resources because of the trix indicator. Try to use closed candle signals so that trix is calculated only once per candle.

Also are you using the gartley indicator? You can try removing it from the chart it may help with conserving resources.

Try this (just for your information and troubleshooting):

1.) Choose several blank charts. Add the the EA to them. Observe the performance.
2.) Then, add one indicator to all charts .... observe again

At some point you will reach a compromise between amount of indicators and performance (tho it would be nice to have all since it helps with fine tuning)
  • #2,576
  • Jun 22, 2010 7:50pm Jun 22, 2010 7:50pm
Hi

Could someone explain to me why the EA V1.11 does not load do I have to include another EA to as I have downloaded the zip file extracted the EA loaded to my program files. On reloading my platform I do not see the EA under expert advisors-- any suggestions
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  • #2,577
  • Jun 22, 2010 8:03pm Jun 22, 2010 8:03pm
Steps are:-
1 - Download
2 - Unzip
3 - Run installer

During installation you would need to point to the default metatrader directory. Typically you should not have to change anything, however, you should double check.

Xux posted the most current version here:-

http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...postcount=2561
  • #2,578
  • Jun 22, 2010 8:36pm Jun 22, 2010 8:36pm
Quoting Tread
Steps are:-
1 - Download
2 - Unzip
3 - Run installer

During installation you would need to point to the default metatrader directory. Typically you should not have to change anything, however, you should double check.

Xux posted the most current version here:-

http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...postcount=2561
I have downloaded it then unzipped to my documents folder from ther I have copied it to metatrader program file I have copied it to the main root and into the expert indicator as this is where I usually copy EA too

Run installer you refer to coping the EA to Metatrader program file is that correct
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  • #2,579
  • Jun 22, 2010 9:06pm Jun 22, 2010 9:06pm
Just run the installer. The program will copy the Template, EA and dll files automatically.

No need to manually copy to the metatrader folder.

See below for steps


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  • #2,580
  • Jun 22, 2010 9:07pm Jun 22, 2010 9:07pm
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