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  • #21
  • Nov 3, 2011 8:32am Nov 3, 2011 8:32am
Quoting Kfx
Hi lhDT

Your system looks very profitable, thanks for sharing.

Do you re-enter when your trade reaches the TP and the rules still ok?

When you say "MACD signal", Do you mean signal (MACD line) or value (MACD bar)?.

Thanks again.
Hi,

Yes I can reenter, but that's mixing manual and automated.
About MACD, i mean the line.

I have seen some bugs about reentering or not with the TP. I'm currently checking what's wrong and will release a new version once fixed.

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Lh
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  • #22
  • Nov 3, 2011 8:47am Nov 3, 2011 8:47am
Thanks for sharing this with us. I have a couple of small questions please.

When I run the BBands_EA_0046 EA version it places orders with the Bbands and MyExpert comment... is this correct?

Also the BBands EA has a 4.9 lot size! Is this also correct?

I have not changed any parameters and just used the EA OUT-OF-THE-BOX.

Many thanks for clarifying this... and thanks again for your nice work.
  • #23
  • Nov 3, 2011 8:54am Nov 3, 2011 8:54am
Quoting r2997790
Thanks for sharing this with us. I have a couple of small questions please.

When I run the BBands_EA_0046 EA version it places orders with the Bbands and MyExpert comment... is this correct?

Also the BBands EA has a 4.9 lot size! Is this also correct?

I have not changed any parameters and just used the EA OUT-OF-THE-BOX.

Many thanks for clarifying this... and thanks again for your nice work.
Thanks !

MyExpert comment ? You mean in the comment field ?

About the lot size, if ARS is set to true, lots size are calculated on your current equity. Lot size equals 1% of your total equity.
If you want fixed lot, just set ARS to false and put a fixed Lot in General input.
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  • #24
  • Edited 9:09am Nov 3, 2011 8:56am | Edited 9:09am
Lh,

What a journey! Started my testing off on a $5000 account with all pairs on the GoMarkets platform with your first version; it wittled my account down to $2000.... I have updated my account each time with your version updates and as of now the account stands at $5500!

What a ride Fun to watch....

GG
  • #25
  • Nov 3, 2011 8:58am Nov 3, 2011 8:58am
Thanks for the speedy reply and great advice. Yes, I meant MyExpert in Comments field.. why does it place two trades -- one MyExpert one BBanfs?

Just been riding the EURUSD down in the last 30 mins.. wish I had it on a live account very nice EA.

Look forward to seeing how this goes..

Thanks for your efforts! Very appreciated.
  • #26
  • Nov 3, 2011 9:07am Nov 3, 2011 9:07am
Quoting r2997790
Yes, I meant MyExpert in Comments field.. why does it place two trades -- one MyExpert one BBanfs?
What is MyExpert ?
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  • #27
  • Nov 3, 2011 9:10am Nov 3, 2011 9:10am
I don't know what MyExpert is... so I was asking you ... something weird it is placing two trades for me.

The other small question I had was on 0046 there seems to be no TakeProfit or StopLoss setting ... what would you recommend for this?

Many thanks for your patience with me as I set this up.

Thanks
  • #28
  • Nov 3, 2011 9:12am Nov 3, 2011 9:12am
Quoting r2997790
I don't know what MyExpert is... so I was asking you ... something weird it is placing two trades for me.

The other small question I had was on 0046 there seems to be no TakeProfit or StopLoss setting ... what would you recommend for this?

Many thanks for your patience with me as I set this up.

Thanks
You're welcome.
About TP, SL. I tested but I feel the EA will do a better job so I set them both to 0.
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  • #29
  • Nov 3, 2011 9:18am Nov 3, 2011 9:18am
Subscribing, steve's hanover template is going to produce many interesting EA's.
  • #30
  • Nov 4, 2011 6:30am Nov 4, 2011 6:30am
What a roller coaster: Hit a high of $6000 on my opening balance of $5000..... now down to $1800

Of course I am running things over the limit but .... hmmmmm Still having fun
  • #31
  • Nov 4, 2011 6:31am Nov 4, 2011 6:31am
Quoting Telac
What a roller coaster: Hit a high of $6000 on my opening balance of $5000..... now down to $1800

Of course I am running things over the limit but .... hmmmmm Still having fun
yes indeed, same here.
That's why I posted that EA, it needs to be optimized !
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  • #32
  • Nov 4, 2011 6:36am Nov 4, 2011 6:36am
Quoting lhDT
yes indeed, same here.
That's why I posted that EA, it needs to be optimized !

Yup, need to start playing with the other multitude of toys you've added. Maybe I'll try to "Hanover" it
  • #33
  • Nov 4, 2011 6:50am Nov 4, 2011 6:50am
Quoting lhDT
UPDATES
[list][*]V1.0046

  1. Fixed a bug when lauching the EA for the first time (EA took position directly, sometimes too late). Less action but safer !
  2. Removed the trigger on lower timeframe (V1.0045)
  3. Changed default settings to reduce DD and stay in profits :

[list][*] - ECN to false[*] - AllowMultipleTrendTrade to false [*][color=DimGray]...

Fantastic to see my code being used by others. Have fun. Good luck and I hope you end up with a profitable EA. If you do, I shall use it as well.

  • #34
  • Nov 4, 2011 6:52am Nov 4, 2011 6:52am
Quoting Telac
Yup, need to start playing with the other multitude of toys you've added. Maybe I'll try to "Hanover" it
After the weekend, you will be able to CBI it as well.

  • #35
  • Nov 4, 2011 7:41am Nov 4, 2011 7:41am
Quoting SteveHopwood
After the weekend, you will be able to CBI it as well.

Your tool pouch must be getting bloody heavy by now Steve Keep on keepin on - the sights are training in more all the time
  • #36
  • Nov 4, 2011 8:20am Nov 4, 2011 8:20am
Nice bit of work, i'll give it a test next week but does look promising.

Mike
  • #37
  • Nov 4, 2011 10:47am Nov 4, 2011 10:47am
To start the optimization i think the unused code's should be removed first so that we can actualy know how many setting we have on the EA. May be steve can help us do that.
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  • #38
  • Nov 4, 2011 10:49am Nov 4, 2011 10:49am
Quoting fmfx1
To start the optimization i think the unused code's should be removed first so that we can actualy know how many setting we have on the EA. May be steve can help us do that.
Oh, I would love Steve put his hands in the code !!
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  • #39
  • Nov 4, 2011 5:49pm Nov 4, 2011 5:49pm
Quoting lhDT
Oh, I would love Steve put his hands in the code !!
Thing is, I might delete something you are actually using.

Here is how you strip out unwanted code. This is what I do every time I code a new EA.

Go to the extern inputs at the start fo the code headed by
extern string gen="----General inputs----";

From here, each set of inputs is separated from the rest by empty space. Each filter is followed by the variables that are attached to the filter and delineated by
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

As an example, take the Caterpillar module, The inputs section is:
Inserted Code
extern string  cat="----Caterpillar trend trade entry and TS----";
extern bool    UseCaterpillar=false;
extern int     MaxTrades=5;
extern int     MinPipsBetweenCandles=5;//Min distance between trade open prices
extern int     CatTimeFrame=60;//Trading/updating tf can be independent of current chart
extern color   BuyLineColour=Green;
extern color   SellLineColour=Red;
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
int            OldCatBars;
int            OnePip=1;//For adding to sl, candle close etc
bool           CandleTraded;//Only one trade per candle
string         CsGvName;
int            OldH1Bars;//For orphan gv removal
bool           TradeOpen;
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
The extern's are what the user sees. The others are the variables the programme uses to work with the inputs selected by the user.

So, delete the entire snippet and recompile. By following the resulting error messages, you know which code to delete. Sometimes this will be the entire module, as in the entire Caterpillar module; others this will be a line of code that calls functions in the module from within other functions.

Once you have done this a few times, the whole process becomes quick and easy.

Always start by saving the generic code using the name of the ea you want to create; this way you do not lose all that personalised code you have built up over a few months. Then, if you balls things up, you can always go back to step 1 and start again.

Cheers

  • #40
  • Nov 4, 2011 6:52pm Nov 4, 2011 6:52pm
Quoting SteveHopwood
Thing is, I might delete something you are actually using.

Here is how you strip out unwanted code. This is what I do every time I code a new EA.

Go to the extern inputs at the start fo the code headed by
extern string gen="----General inputs----";

From here, each set of inputs is separated from the rest by empty space. Each filter is followed by the variables that are attached to the filter and delineated by
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

As...
Steve, thanks again for all your hard work in putting this together. I do exactly as you have described and then update the triggers for trading as necessary, adding any custom code as required.

Lh this is i nice method and i am sure it can me optimised to maximise profit, though like with many system over-optimisation can be a downfall when the market changes.

Mike
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