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  • #21
  • Edited 7:20am Jan 8, 2010 7:19am | Edited 7:20am
Zen ..

Ive had a quick look at the data output from your excellent "spread Logger".
Unfortunately it is not in a format that I can easily import into excel, with out tedious editing...and therefore cannot analyse.

If I am missing somethiing about the portability of the current data output..or how to get it in to Excel for example...please tell me.

Otherwise I think it would be very helpful both to your case, very helpful to your friends here at FF, and would deliver a larger audience to the case you make......if you altered the output to deliver CSV files with standard comma seperator, making the data easy to import and analyse into popular Spreadsheet and Database applications.

First class project..thank you. Please respond.
  • #22
  • Jan 11, 2010 2:38pm Jan 11, 2010 2:38pm
When I asked Zen for some adaptations to his spread logger,I hadnt noticed that he hasnt logged into FF for a couple of months..So I looked at the code myself and have made some very minor adaptations to meet my own specifications (above) which some members may find make it more userfriendly.

The adapted Indi is called SpreadOnly_Recorder_v1 and atached below.

It works exactly like Zens with two exceptions.
1. It only records the time and the spread. No bid/ask prices. This makes the files much smaller and more easily stored.

2. It creates .txt files NOT .log files because .txt/.csv can can be imported more easily into Excel for further analysis...no other way I know to get a fair and meaningful picture from ´000s of datapoints?

You still need to create a directory called "Spread_Recording" in /experts/files directory of your mT4 platform...and the files are labeled/named just as Zens original.
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 SpreadOnly_Recorder_v1.mq4   2 KB | 893 downloads
  • #23
  • Feb 23, 2010 12:55am Feb 23, 2010 12:55am
Cool Cliffedwards
Yes that really cuts on the size! Nice mod..checking out.
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  • #24
  • Jun 16, 2011 2:06am Jun 16, 2011 2:06am
Quoting cliffedwards
When I asked Zen for some adaptations to his spread logger,I hadnt noticed that he hasnt logged into FF for a couple of months..So I looked at the code myself and have made some very minor adaptations to meet my own specifications (above) which some members may find make it more userfriendly.

The adapted Indi is called SpreadOnly_Recorder_v1 and atached below.

It works exactly like Zens with two exceptions.
1. It only records the time and the spread. No bid/ask prices. This makes the files much smaller and more easily stored.

2. It creates...
Thanks for this indicator, buddy! Reeeeallly useful
  • #25
  • Jul 5, 2011 1:36pm Jul 5, 2011 1:36pm
How many are familaier with the teachings of Sam Seiden? According to Sam, the spread widens at the levels he looks at for entry, a big supply demand imbalance. This is also the area the dealers dont want you to enter either as it presets a goof r/r.

Have any of you noticed the spread action at turning points? Any thoughts on this or that?
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  • #26
  • Mar 19, 2012 12:03am Mar 19, 2012 12:03am
How do you modify this to show the total of spread in 0, 1, 2, 3 etc pip on the MT4 itself, rather in a log.txt file?


Quoting cliffedwards
When I asked Zen for some adaptations to his spread logger,I hadnt noticed that he hasnt logged into FF for a couple of months..So I looked at the code myself and have made some very minor adaptations to meet my own specifications (above) which some members may find make it more userfriendly.

The adapted Indi is called SpreadOnly_Recorder_v1 and atached below.

It works exactly like Zens with two exceptions.
1. It only records the time and the spread. No bid/ask prices. This makes the files much smaller and more easily stored.

2. It creates .txt...
  • #27
  • Mar 19, 2012 3:55am Mar 19, 2012 3:55am
I wonder why there is no Indi which shows the average spread (for the broker the trader trade with ) over a certain period (lets say 5 days ! ) ?

And if the spread goes beyond that average then there could be an alarm-function.

Anyone knows why?
  • #28
  • Mar 19, 2012 4:31am Mar 19, 2012 4:31am
Quoting zackery
I wonder why there is no Indi which shows the average spread (for the broker the trader trade with ) over a certain period (lets say 5 days ! ) ?

And if the spread goes beyond that average then there could be an alarm-function.

Anyone knows why?
because no one gives a shit. anyone who looks at their chart for more than 2 seconds will already see what the average spread is at that time. if you happen to see this value each and every time you open your platform then what good is an indicator going to do for you when your own eyes and brain implicitly know what the spread is?
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  • #29
  • Sep 29, 2013 8:11pm Sep 29, 2013 8:11pm
is there anyway to edit the time period?

I mean as it is now it records the spread every second or so, which is extremely tedious. what will be useful is if it could adapt to the time frame such as being loaded onto m1 or m10, record the spread per min or every 10mins.. or if you could just tell me how to adjust the code to widen or shorten the time period

Thanks!
  • #30
  • Sep 30, 2013 2:30am Sep 30, 2013 2:30am
Quoting tkhan011
is there anyway to edit the time period? I mean as it is now it records the spread every second or so, which is extremely tedious. what will be useful is if it could adapt to the time frame such as being loaded onto m1 or m10, record the spread per min or every 10mins.. or if you could just tell me how to adjust the code to widen or shorten the time period Thanks!
The Spread is recorded for each tick not for any predetermined time period . . .
20 pips a day isn't too much to ask . . .
  • #31
  • Sep 30, 2013 4:52am Sep 30, 2013 4:52am
Quoting RaptorUK
{quote} The Spread is recorded for each tick not for any predetermined time period . . .
Yes, i know, hence my dilemma.. i was hoping anyone could tell me how to modify the code, or could kindly modify the code and attach the modified indicator here, so it records the spread according to the timeframe it was loaded onto, or just have it record every minute, that just be sufficient

That would be really helpful..
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 SpreadOnly_Recorder_v1.mq4   2 KB | 474 downloads
  • #32
  • Sep 30, 2013 9:58am Sep 30, 2013 9:58am
Quoting tkhan011
{quote} Yes, i know, hence my dilemma.. i was hoping anyone could tell me how to modify the code, or could kindly modify the code and attach the modified indicator here, so it records the spread according to the timeframe it was loaded onto, or just have it record every minute, that just be sufficient That would be really helpful..{file}
Try the attached . . . it compiles but I haven't tested it.

All my modifications are commented, I have added an input:

Inserted Code
int RecordingPeriodMins = 0;

set it to 0 (default) for the code to work as it does currently, set it to 999 to have it write the spread once per timeframe period, set it to anything other than 0 or 999 to have it write the spread at that period in minutes, for example: 10 would have t write the spread once during each 10 minute period.

Let me know when yo have tested it and how it goes, please test with 0, 999 and a few other values.

Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 SpreadOnly_Recorder_v1.1.mq4   4 KB | 611 downloads
20 pips a day isn't too much to ask . . .
  • #33
  • Oct 1, 2013 12:05pm Oct 1, 2013 12:05pm
Quoting tkhan011
{quote} Yes, i know, hence my dilemma.. i was hoping anyone could tell me how to modify the code, or could kindly modify the code and attach the modified indicator here, so it records the spread according to the timeframe it was loaded onto, or just have it record every minute, that just be sufficient That would be really helpful..{file}
So . . . did you test it ?
20 pips a day isn't too much to ask . . .
  • #34
  • May 18, 2014 8:48am May 18, 2014 8:48am
Quoting Tipster
How many are familaier with the teachings of Sam Seiden? According to Sam, the spread widens at the levels he looks at for entry, a big supply demand imbalance. This is also the area the dealers dont want you to enter either as it presets a goof r/r. Have any of you noticed the spread action at turning points? Any thoughts on this or that?
i agree sam seiden said so will be nice if any one make changes to record only with in last 3 or 4 pips turning point area rest will be deleted for example record until price turn back 12 or more( should be used by diffrent trader as they wish) pips from peak . if price return minimum 12 or more pips then ea will keep spread text only the turning point within 3 pips only and rest will be deleted this will help to back test systems
  • #35
  • Nov 26, 2014 5:49am Nov 26, 2014 5:49am
Quoting RaptorUK
{quote} Try the attached . . . it compiles but I haven't tested it. All my modifications are commented, I have added an input: int RecordingPeriodMins = 0; set it to 0 (default) for the code to work as it does currently, set it to 999 to have it write the spread once per timeframe period, set it to anything other than 0 or 999 to have it write the spread at that period in minutes, for example: 10 would have t write the spread once during each 10 minute period. Let me know when yo have tested it and how it goes, please test with 0, 999 and a few...
I tried to run this indi, but when I add it to a chart, nothing happens. I opened it in a Metaeditor and when compiling, it shows some errors.
(i use Win8.1, MT4 build 745)
Does anyone know how to get around it?
Thanks
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  • #36
  • Nov 26, 2014 1:46pm Nov 26, 2014 1:46pm
Quoting Carousel46
{quote} I tried to run this indi, but when I add it to a chart, nothing happens. I opened it in a Metaeditor and when compiling, it shows some errors. (i use Win8.1, MT4 build 745) Does anyone know how to get around it? Thanks {image}
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Since build 600 you can no longer use input as a name of a variable it is now a reserved word.
Change the name of all instances of the variable input to something like inputX and recompile.
  • #37
  • Nov 26, 2014 2:11pm Nov 26, 2014 2:11pm
Thank you cyber1!
  • #38
  • Jul 22, 2015 4:39pm Jul 22, 2015 4:39pm
Hello guys,

Would be anyone kind and post here updated version that works on build 600+?

thanks in advance

masofras
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 Spread_Recorder.mq4   3 KB | 378 downloads
  • #39
  • Nov 12, 2015 9:39pm Nov 12, 2015 9:39pm
Quoting masofras
Hello guys, Would be anyone kind and post here updated version that works on build 600+? thanks in advance masofras {file}
Guess you have probably given up or fixed this yourself by now, but thought I would try a fix on this anyway

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File Type: ex4 Spread_Recorder.ex4   9 KB | 523 downloads

Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 Spread_Recorder.mq4   3 KB | 653 downloads


cheers scalpz

thanks Cyber1 - I learnt a little more
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  • #40
  • Dec 4, 2015 12:06pm Dec 4, 2015 12:06pm
Quoting scalpz
{quote} Guess you have probably given up or fixed this yourself by now, but thought I would try a fix on this anyway {file} {file} cheers scalpz thanks Cyber1 - I learnt a little more
Hi Scalpz,

Thanks for posting new update for this indicator.I have a little request if you don't mind,can you help do some modification on it to make it record down the spread only if the spread is higher than the average spread of the pair.It seems like when I run this indicator on several chart,it weighten my platform a lot.I guess it's because it record the data every second.I think if it can be minimized a bit would be perfect!

Geek
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