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  • #3,621
  • Jan 29, 2011 6:15am Jan 29, 2011 6:15am
Quoting Toranaga
Now trying to get common with all the parameters and backtesting the last Friday.

Question

Strategytester: Do i have to check some boxes of the variables at the ExpertSetup/Input when i load the EA set file ?

Thats led me to another question. Is there a actual set file with which i could start. I use the thv132_m1.set file from the presets folder.

No need to use the heck boxes... i think that is used to choose which parameters are checked for when running optimization.... i have never used it tho.

The default set files are a good starting point
  • #3,622
  • Jan 29, 2011 8:01am Jan 29, 2011 8:01am
Hi guys,

I started to read this thread a few times but quitted everytime (different reasons). But this weekend I am trying to get a full understanding of this wonderful EA.

Maybe an experienced user/trader can answer some questions before I wade through hundreds of pages.

1. Is there a complete system setup already that I can install into a superfresh account with nothing within the MT4 indicator folder (I mean REALLY nothing)? Or do I have to gather everything from here and there with the risk that I am not using the latest or right versions of what is needed? What I am looking for is at best a complete package from one or two download sources.

2. Did someone already gathered informations about finetuning the endless different "screws" of this fine EA for various courses? As far as I have read they should be adjusted for every course because they all react and behave differently. I hope there is something available so that I don´t have to start from scratch for every course.

3. As I do want to use this EA on a live account later how can it be switched to semiautomatic? This is not clear to me because although I am an experienced user/trader I have never used an EA before.

4. I am trading since a year or so. I have my own trading rules now which I want to "burn" into software. These trading rules include some indicators. As my concentration often lacks after some time I want to handle the observation to machinery for 8 to 10 courses. Does someone know of a good coder who can code my rules into an semi or fully automatic indicator? How much could this cost (approximately)?

Thanks to anyone who is willing to help -
  • #3,623
  • Jan 29, 2011 8:20am Jan 29, 2011 8:20am
Quoting CandleStar
Hi guys,

I started to read this thread a few times but quitted everytime (different reasons). But this weekend I am trying to get a full understanding of this wonderful EA.

Maybe an experienced user/trader can answer some questions before I wade through hundreds of pages.

1. Is there a complete system setup already that I can install into a superfresh account with nothing within the MT4 indicator folder (I mean REALLY nothing)? Or do I have to gather everything from here and there with the risk that I am not using the latest or right versions...
Hi,
1. search for v1.132 and v1.134, first install v1.132 and then v1.134 which is an upgrade, put v1.134 on your chart, you can find two preset files in the preset folder for the start and then change the setting based on your needs, but it's better if you have traded with THV system before.
2. Everyone is testing the EA based on his/her needs, for example me, I'm just testing it on eur/usd 1min, and I've been using just trixes and now I'm taking Ichimoku into account.
3. This EA has alert and other functions so it can be used semi-automatically.
4. As far as I know there are many coders in FF who are writing EA's for free, start a thread, show your rules and results and wait for them.
  • #3,624
  • Jan 29, 2011 8:41am Jan 29, 2011 8:41am
Thanks a lot "exking". That was quick!!!
Will follow your advices. Maybe I have further questions later -
  • #3,625
  • Jan 29, 2011 9:28am Jan 29, 2011 9:28am
can somebody post indicators in one zip file that are used in EA please ? WHen I try to install THV V4 I get error. anyone needs extra CPU power to run test settings files ?
  • #3,626
  • Jan 29, 2011 9:57am Jan 29, 2011 9:57am
Quoting CandleStar
.........

3. As I do want to use this EA on a live account later how can it be switched to semiautomatic? This is not clear to me because although I am an experienced user/trader I have never used an EA before.

When you load the EA onto the chart, click on the "Common" tab and enable "Manual Confirmation"

See Attached
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  • #3,627
  • Jan 29, 2011 10:03am Jan 29, 2011 10:03am
Quoting Vitaliy
can somebody post indicators in one zip file that are used in EA please ? WHen I try to install THV V4 I get error. anyone needs extra CPU power to run test settings files ?

The lastest installer is here. Just run it, it will install all the necessary files

The current EA is here. Place in Experts Folders.
  • #3,628
  • Jan 29, 2011 10:22am Jan 29, 2011 10:22am
Got both of them thnx, but it seems that if I try to use template from THV 4 for visual indicators it is missing some of them.
  • #3,629
  • Jan 29, 2011 10:25am Jan 29, 2011 10:25am
Hi Tread,

Thank you very much for your quick response! I am greatly appreciated. That's what I am using right now. In addition to this, I would like to gain access to my MA settings. ( e.g, MA Method, MA, & Price Apply). If I understand this correctly, all the MA Method using in version 1.134 are EMA applied to closed.
  • #3,630
  • Jan 29, 2011 10:38am Jan 29, 2011 10:38am
Quoting Vitaliy
Got both of them thnx, but it seems that if I try to use template from THV 4 for visual indicators it is missing some of them.
Missing which of them ?
I have a fresh THV 4 installation, and then i installed EA1.134
and i dont miss anything.
(or i dont know that i miss something
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  • #3,631
  • Jan 29, 2011 10:49am Jan 29, 2011 10:49am
That is the problem I can't install THV 4 ! when I try to run exe file it just crashes ! lol
  • #3,632
  • Jan 29, 2011 11:36am Jan 29, 2011 11:36am
Quoting Vitaliy
That is the problem I can't install THV 4 ! when I try to run exe file it just crashes ! lol
mh, thats bad. Never had this problem. I have 3 different MT4 installs.
btw, i install the THV3 first, then the THV 4 and then the EA..

Download MT4 from a different broker and try it. Maybe that works.
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  • #3,633
  • Jan 29, 2011 11:48am Jan 29, 2011 11:48am
Quoting Tread
When you load the EA onto the chart, click on the "Common" tab and enable "Manual Confirmation"

See Attached
Thanks Tread,

your help is appreciated -
Like always I have to say!!!
  • #3,634
  • Jan 29, 2011 12:00pm Jan 29, 2011 12:00pm
Quoting Vitaliy
That is the problem I can't install THV 4 ! when I try to run exe file it just crashes ! lol
Try this:-

1.) Restart the machine.
2.) Run the installer, before opening any of the M4 Clients.

Nomally the installer tells you to close all instances of MT4 before proceeding, and even tho you do, it can cause a crash on some machines.

What OS are you running?

Also, try running the installer as an administrator.

1.) Locate the installer
2.) Right Click on it
3.) Choose run as "Administrator"
  • #3,635
  • Jan 29, 2011 12:09pm Jan 29, 2011 12:09pm
Quoting Tread
No need to use the heck boxes... i think that is used to choose which parameters are checked for when running optimization.... i have never used it tho.

The default set files are a good starting point
ok thanks. but..

why do the Input fields differ when you open the ExpertProperties
at StrategyTester or directly from the THV Chart.

The STester gives additionally the initial value, step and stop settings.
Do the EA consideres that ?

I think i have to ignore that and make my settings in the set file from the Presets folder. Right ?

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/9798/inputthv1.png

Stester settings
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3682/inputst1.png
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  • #3,636
  • Jan 29, 2011 12:21pm Jan 29, 2011 12:21pm
Quoting Toranaga
ok thanks. but..

why do the Input fields differ when you open the ExpertProperties
at StrategyTester or directly from the THV Chart.

The STester gives additionally the initial value, step and stop settings.
Do the EA consideres that ?

I think i have to ignore that and make my settings in the set file from the Presets folder. Right ?
I think those columns/settings are for optimization, as they are the parameter range the EA will test against for that particular input.(e. start and 10 stop at 20, and change setting in steps of 2)

When using the strategy tester I would usually use the "Load" button and navigate to the preset folder and load the set file i want to test. I tend to ignore those three columns.
  • #3,637
  • Edited 6:35pm Jan 29, 2011 6:23pm | Edited 6:35pm
After looking at the EA parameters the last 2 days, the THV system parameters appear more than easy.
Trying to get common with the procedure at first, before i realy start to setup and backtest.

First problem.

Yesterday i tested the EA on my Laptop with Alpari. Server is in London, Trix settings GMT 0, my Location Germany GMT +1

Backtested last Friday 28-29 Jan.
7 trades (5 good/2 bad) Profit -24.51 €

with the standard set file, changed only the THV3_SDX_TzPivot Settings
Destination__HrsServerTZFrom GMT to 1 (Germany GMT +1)



Now i decided to have all in one place, (and because the Laptop is too slow)
installed the EA on my Pc and run it with the Oanda MT4. (have a Oanda account)

Like i know Oanda has GMT -5, so that are my Trix V1.2 and Pivot settings in the THV system parameter settings.

This time i changed the EA settings

THV3_SDX_TzPivots_v4_settings:

Local__HrsServerTZFromGMT : changed to -5 (Oanda)
Destination__HrsNewTzFromGMT : changed to 1 (Oanda)

and

Trading_hours_settings:

AutoGMTOffset: changed to false
ManualGMTOffset: changed to -5 (Oanda)

I expected the same trades, but now i have complete different ones.
Backtest just finished (much faster on the pc) with

6 trades (3 good / 3 bad ) Profit - 60.24 €

and to make the confusion perfect,
now i try the original set file with completely unchanged settings

THV3_SDX_TzPivots 0/0 and
AutoGMTOffset 0

but with the Oanda Trix and Pivot settings -5/0

and have

x trades (x good / x bad)

for some reasons, this backtest takes a way longer than the first one
so i will post this reply and post the results later.

he he, so what went wrong?
I think in few days i can answer me this by my self, but now ??
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  • #3,638
  • Jan 29, 2011 6:36pm Jan 29, 2011 6:36pm
The time factor comes into play when using custom trading hours and or pivot based entries or exits..

Otherwise the results should be smiliar, tho I have had instances where FXDD does not yeild the same as FXCM.

Load up the trix and compare how they look against the two platforms. That would be a good starting point.

Could you post your setfile for each?
  • #3,639
  • Edited 2:43pm Jan 30, 2011 8:08am | Edited 2:43pm
Hi Tread,
I can't solve this: I want the EA to take the trade when "FastSlowTrixCross" happens when price already crosses the MA but when I change the fresh signal digit it filters out other trades.
And in this windows 7 when I save my setfiles, it shows them with a lock and I can't access them for attaching.
I attached the pic, thank you
I got the answer for the last question: I should go in as an administrator, I would be appreciated if you answer my first question, thanks.
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  • #3,640
  • Jan 31, 2011 4:49am Jan 31, 2011 4:49am
Hello everybody,

I only have 2 short questions.

1. It is possible that they say the ea that after a long one has to come short?

2. It is possible that one after 10 pips profit a day the trade again until the next day takes?

Many thanks in advance for the reply.

Sincerely,
nelly

P.S. I've read all the user guides, but these points not found
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