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  • #121
  • Aug 19, 2011 2:10am Aug 19, 2011 2:10am
Been a bit busy recently and then preoccupied with Mr Pips post, I took another look at resolving the problem of requiring a separate indicator on the chart.

Changes:
1) Found a way to incorporate the modified MM indicator in the EA

The MM lines are now drawn withing Pippo which means the separate indicator is no longer required on the chart. This should make it possible to backtest but the test I did last night took no trades. Hopefully I can fix that quickly

2) It is now possible to start pippo trading at levels other than the extremes
This is done using "FirstTradeLine".
Set to 5 to open first trade at the [2/8]
Set to 3 to open first trade at the [0/8]
and then use MaxTrades to determine how many trades are opened.
This appears to work but I've not tested many of the numerous possibilites this new flexibility throws up.

3) Added new Parameter:- UseLimitOrders, UseStopOrders
if UseStopOrders = true. Pippo will create BUYSTOPs and SELLSTOPs as suggested by DRoland and Gertje
if UselimitOrders = true. Pippo will create BUYLIMITs and SELLLIMITs as suggested by DRoland and Gertje

These two parameters can be used together to ensure you are pretty much always in when the price is meandering in the extreme bands


4) Changed the way pendings are chosen for deletion to allow both of the above to be used simultaneously.

5) Parameterised the saving of MML's when trades are open. This is now optional

6) Added: Code to change the magic number when a hedge is opened.

This needs more work but won't break anything as it is

7) Added: code to prevent Mode_History stuff from running in test as recommended by MrPip

8) Added MrPip's 3 session code. (Thanks)

The updated 3 trading session code, I found in one of Mr Pips EA's and very shamelessly nicked!

I've included 2 set files in post 1.

One of these is a standard scalping set. The other captures larger retracements TP set to 300. This allows you to trade with 0.01 lots at each level and still close the basket in good profit.
  • #122
  • Aug 19, 2011 3:52am Aug 19, 2011 3:52am
I ve been demoing Pippo for a month (SteveHopwoods one) with quite good results on 4H on majors + EJ, GJ. It has good potential. Thank You for continuing in this work. I intend to trade this one live with nano lots. I appreciate the option of choosing levels to trade. So BIG THANKS..
  • #123
  • Aug 19, 2011 8:38am Aug 19, 2011 8:38am
Thanks for this latest version. I will wait for you to solve the small bug you mentioned then I will set it up to test.

I have noticed one small bug.

When I load XAUUSD with the EA, the calculation of the Digits multiplier is wrong.

Inserted Code
   double multiplier;
   if(Digits == 2 || Digits == 4) multiplier = 1;
   if(Digits == 3 || Digits == 5) multiplier = 10;
   if(Digits == 6) multiplier = 100;   
   if(Digits == 7) multiplier = 1000;
I am using Go Markets which is a five digit broker but for XAUUSD (and only XAUUSD), the Digits is 2 which gives it a multiplier of 1 but it should be 10. All other pairs are fine. XAUUSD is unique. It needs to be handled separately in the code string above.

Also, on a 4 digit broker, Digits for XAUUSD would be 1 and therefore the multiplier would be 1. This needs to be included in the above code for XAUUSD.

Dave R.
  • #124
  • Aug 19, 2011 9:08am Aug 19, 2011 9:08am
Thanks for the latest version dietcoke. I have been testing v18 this morning, and I have noticed a small bug too.

I am using scalp settings OOTB except set to trade all day for demo testing.

A pending buy limit order was deleted when it was straddled by the bid/ask lines of the candle. The ask line crossed, but the bid line didn't move enough to trigger the pending trade. The limit order was then deleted, and not reinstated. When the candle crossed again sufficiently far, that trade was missed.

Love Pippo, and very excited by this version!
  • #125
  • Aug 19, 2011 1:06pm Aug 19, 2011 1:06pm
Quoting erwal
Thanks for the latest version dietcoke. I have been testing v18 this morning, and I have noticed a small bug too.

I am using scalp settings OOTB except set to trade all day for demo testing.

A pending buy limit order was deleted when it was straddled by the bid/ask lines of the candle. The ask line crossed, but the bid line didn't move enough to trigger the pending trade. The limit order was then deleted, and not reinstated. When the candle crossed again sufficiently far, that trade was missed.

Love Pippo, and very excited by this version!...
What was the murrey math interval?
what was the stop level at the time this happened?

Both of these can be found in the screen comments. (unless the lines have sinced changed)
  • #126
  • Aug 22, 2011 7:39am Aug 22, 2011 7:39am
Quoting dietcoke
Been a bit busy recently and then preoccupied with Mr Pips post, I took another look at resolving the problem of requiring a separate indicator on the chart.

Changes:
1) Found a way to incorporate the modified MM indicator in the EA

The MM lines are now drawn withing Pippo which means the separate indicator is no longer required on the chart. This should make it possible to backtest but the test I did last night took no trades. Hopefully I can fix that quickly

2) It is now possible to start pippo trading at levels other than the extremes
This...
Hi dietcoke

Looks like this EA is going really well, live soon?

I was using you MM indi for a bit of manual trading and have somehow misplace/deleted it

Can you please post it again and I'll make a backup this time.

Cheers

Paul
  • #127
  • Aug 22, 2011 11:23am Aug 22, 2011 11:23am
Hi DietCoke

I noticed that the first post has not been updated.

Did you find that small bug that didn't allow any trades in your backtest that you mentioned in your post number 121.

Thanks

Dave R.
  • #128
  • Aug 22, 2011 3:04pm Aug 22, 2011 3:04pm
Quoting kellera6
Try turning off wireless and unplugging your LAN cable. Restart the MT4 and remove all the EA's from each chart. One of them is hanging up your computer. Now you can turn on wireless again/LAN and then start adding the EA's back onto your charts 1 at a time. Allow them to connect before moving on to the next chart.
Thanks,
  • #129
  • Aug 22, 2011 3:17pm Aug 22, 2011 3:17pm
Quoting dietcoke
What was the murrey math interval?
what was the stop level at the time this happened?

Both of these can be found in the screen comments. (unless the lines have sinced changed)
Hi Dietcoke,

Sorry for the delay in replying. The lines have changed now, but the MM interval was over 35 pips (on M15). It was on the final yellow line (+2/8 Extreme) if that helps.

Worse than the pending order which was deleted in error was the fact that many pairs had no pending orders and no trades at all, despite the price action criss-crossing over the MM lines.

There's definitely a bug needing squishing somewhere with the placing/deleting of the pending orders.
  • #130
  • Aug 23, 2011 1:15am Aug 23, 2011 1:15am
Quoting batemap
Can you please post it again and I'll make a backup this time.

Cheers

Paul
Here you go Paul
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 #MurreyMathLines_ShowHistory.mq4   20 KB | 754 downloads
  • #131
  • Aug 23, 2011 1:22am Aug 23, 2011 1:22am
Quoting droland
Hi DietCoke

I noticed that the first post has not been updated.

Did you find that small bug that didn't allow any trades in your backtest that you mentioned in your post number 121.

Thanks

Dave R.
Quoting erwal
Hi Dietcoke,

Sorry for the delay in replying. The lines have changed now, but the MM interval was over 35 pips (on M15). It was on the final yellow line (+2/8 Extreme) if that helps.

Worse than the pending order which was deleted in error was the fact that many pairs had no pending orders and no trades at all, despite the price action criss-crossing over the MM lines.

There's definitely a bug needing squishing somewhere with the placing/deleting of the pending orders.
No updates because I'm under it at work. Can't work on it evennings right now and weekends aren't great cos there are no ticks.

I've broken something somewhere when I incorporated the lines into the EA and it's now not as reliable when opening pendings.

I'll figure it out.
  • #132
  • Aug 23, 2011 1:29am Aug 23, 2011 1:29am
That's cool DC. No rush. I am still playing with 17.1.

Thanks

Dave R.
  • #133
  • Aug 23, 2011 1:49am Aug 23, 2011 1:49am
Hi Dietcoke,

Take all the time you need - no worries. Pippo has such great potential it's worth waiting for.

V18 looks great, and despite the bugs it is still bringing in the demo pips - just more slowly than it should.

  • #134
  • Edited 6:54am Aug 23, 2011 6:48am | Edited 6:54am
Pippo V18 was working well on EU M15 this morning (see pic). But curiously no trades on GU.
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  • #135
  • Aug 23, 2011 4:26pm Aug 23, 2011 4:26pm
Quoting erwal
Pippo V18 was working well on EU M15 this morning (see pic). But curiously no trades on GU.
I'm wondering if you are using the onlytradecurrencytwice setting and this is not behaving?
  • #136
  • Aug 23, 2011 6:00pm Aug 23, 2011 6:00pm
Quoting dietcoke
Here you go Paul
Thanks very much for the indi.

Paul
  • #137
  • Aug 24, 2011 3:51am Aug 24, 2011 3:51am
Quoting dietcoke
I'm wondering if you are using the onlytradecurrencytwice setting and this is not behaving?
I have 'UseZeljko' set to False, and also 'OnlyTradeCurrencyTwice' set to false too.

I was wondering the same - whether there is a problem in the algorithm with these settings, because the trades I'm getting make it look as though Zeljko or similar is operational.

I have just whizzed through my charts, and last night I got trades (all winning) on:
U/J, E/U, U/CH, U/CAD, A/U,

Missed winning trades on:
G/U, E/G, E/J, CH/J (would still be in trade), G/CH, E/A, E/CAD, A/CAD, A/JPY, NZD/U, A/NZD, CAD/J, XAU/U

Even on the winning trades, there is still the problem of deleted pendings which means some profit is left on the table, but this is a minor problem in comparison to the number of charts where there are no trades at all.

Are you finding the same, Dietcoke, or is it just me with missing trades?

I'm still waiting for a hedge trade to test whether that is working. I think I'll add some more currencies today in the hope of getting a runaway trade.

Despite the niggling problems, V18 is a fantastic EA which reliably brings in the pips when it chooses to trade. I wish I could help you sort it out, but sadly I'm no coder. Happy to test though.

Picture 1 - Pippo harvesting the pips, Picture 2 - Pippo refusing to pick up the pips

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  • #138
  • Aug 24, 2011 4:10am Aug 24, 2011 4:10am
Forgot to mention that the USDCHF chart above clearly shows what a fantastic addition the use of Sell Limits is to Pippo. It now makes pips both directions.

Inspired idea.

  • #139
  • Aug 24, 2011 5:51am Aug 24, 2011 5:51am
Quoting erwal
I have 'UseZeljko' set to False, and also 'OnlyTradeCurrencyTwice' set to false too.

I was wondering the same - whether there is a problem in the algorithm with these settings, because the trades I'm getting make it look as though Zeljko or similar is operational.

I have just whizzed through my charts, and last night I got trades (all winning) on:
U/J, E/U, U/CH, U/CAD, A/U,

Missed winning trades on:
G/U, E/G, E/J, CH/J (would still be in trade), G/CH, E/A, E/CAD, A/CAD, A/JPY, NZD/U, A/NZD, CAD/J, XAU/U

Even on the winning trades,...
I think EURCHF did not trade because the stoplevel is large in relation to the width of the bands.

This has to be taken into account when creatinga pending trade otherwise you get constant errors opening trades.

There looks to be an error in the logic I have used to achieve that
  • #140
  • Aug 24, 2011 6:39am Aug 24, 2011 6:39am
Quoting dietcoke
I think EURCHF did not trade because the stoplevel is large in relation to the width of the bands.

This has to be taken into account when creatinga pending trade otherwise you get constant errors opening trades.

There looks to be an error in the logic I have used to achieve that
I checked the logs, and there were no errors reported attempting to open trades. Looks like it just didn't try.
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