5/21/2012 2:04:45 PM
Topic:
Virtual Trader Studio User Group
Neil
Posts: 74
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So you where able to install the files into VTS and veiw OK, save and build OK? where you then able to open on the mt4 platform and backtest and then test on a one minute chart to make sure it is doing what you want. If you where able to do this then there should be no problem building and running. Did you change the name of the EA on the VTS screen using the save as under file? Give me your email address so we can do this in private. Sometimes the Forum Crashes.....
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5/21/2012 12:56:50 PM
Topic:
Virtual Trader Studio User Group
tcanuto
Posts: 25
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No no ... is everything ok with the files! I can already see the VTS quiet, but I see that has many functions, variables and MQL files and need to know what is the purpose of each one you used, if not icomodo, of course!
Unfortunately in fact there appeared a new problem. After I changed the name of the EA and changed the Stop Loss can no longer build. Here is the output file. See you soon!
edited by tcanuto on 5/21/2012
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5/21/2012 12:21:38 PM
Topic:
Virtual Trader Studio User Group
Neil
Posts: 74
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Are you having trouble installing the files I sent?
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5/21/2012 9:47:54 AM
Topic:
Possible problem to modify and open the MQL Code
tcanuto
Posts: 25
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Hello! I'm having a little problem when editing a MQL_Code because the code is notappearing. Instead, I is blank, as in this image.
Link's image problem: http://sdrv.ms/JrLBaZ
What is happening?
See you soon!
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5/21/2012 8:11:34 AM
Topic:
Why can't I see my custom indicators?
rgentino
Posts: 1
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Hi- I just downloaded the quick, free version. I am sure I am doing something wrong as I haven't seen anyone else with this issue...
I cannot seem to be able to use any of my custom indicators for a condition (I did set the tool configuration folder and restarted VTS). They show up in the toolbox, but not if I want to add them manually. see screenshot:
http://screensnapr.com/e/bEPBFi.jpg
Also, how do you add a logic if you cant drag and drop? right click seems to react the same was as drag and drop... ?
Thanks for your time
edited by rgentino on 5/21/2012
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5/21/2012 7:43:29 AM
Topic:
Virtual Trader Studio User Group
tcanuto
Posts: 25
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Wonder! Do not even know how to thank you Neil! This tests the operation of ithere! From what I saw here at VTS it has many functions, logical and MQL code. I see that you pretty much dominates VTS! You are a programmer before the VTS?
Now, if it is not cumbersome and does not disturb your precious time, as I amlearning to work with the VTS could please tell me what comes to be and what each item of these?
It may be inside the VPS file, or file MQL so I can study and understand the operation?
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5/21/2012 5:41:20 AM
Topic:
No TakeProfit Set in Live Trading
ken
Posts: 26
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Hi,
My EA sets and executes Takeprofit in backtesting but does not do so when running Live. Any ideas??
Thanks,
Ken
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5/20/2012 9:07:28 PM
Topic:
Adding more buy logics
Neil
Posts: 74
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Hi Kelly is it possible to add extra open buy/ close buy logics to the Qs system. I tried to add Logic and gave new name but it did not work for whatever reason. This way I could check differant indicator settings without making new EAs each time. ill keep playing with it see if I cannot figure it out...:-)
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5/20/2012 4:53:23 PM
Topic:
VTS for MT5 has been released.
Neil
Posts: 74
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Thanks kelly.kelly wrote:
Neil wrote: Hi David, Ok so now what, what are the pros and cons of MT5.....Should we change and start using it? is MT4 going to be taken over by MT5?
Thanks Neil Neil - I think you should continue on MT4 until there is a compelling reason to change. There are some new features of MT5 that help a programmer, but I don't see much in terms of (customer-facing, or "trader-facing"), features that would compel a trader to move to MT5. MT5 allows real debugging, which is a huge help for programmers. Also, MT5 custom indicators provide up to 256 buffers, which means a custom indicators can have more lines. There are a number of visual enhancements that are pretty nice, but I have not come across a game-changer feature yet.
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5/19/2012 10:21:43 PM
Topic:
Using Account Balance to set trade size
Powerstar
Posts: 1
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Hi Kelly, even I would like this feature as otherwise it may wipe off our accounts within a short time.
I have sent you a mail regarding a new purchase of VTS software today from Sri Lanka. Please expedite the matter
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5/18/2012 11:45:28 PM
Topic:
Virtual Trader Studio User Group
Neil
Posts: 74
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It backtested good with basic settings so far for the EA..... Neil wrote:
Hear is your EA. if I where you I would check it over and save as, change the name and play around with it, adjusting as you decide. tcanuto wrote: Yes Neil! Attached is the indicator ok! I've tried several ways and I'm missing something that does not yet know.
I thank you! |
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5/18/2012 11:02:52 PM
Topic:
Virtual Trader Studio User Group
Neil
Posts: 74
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Hear is your EA. if I where you I would check it over and save as, change the name and play around with it, adjusting as you decide.tcanuto wrote:
Yes Neil! Attached is the indicator ok! I've tried several ways and I'm missing something that does not yet know.
I thank you!
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5/18/2012 10:59:13 AM
Topic:
Controlling trading
ade
Posts: 4
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Thank you for the guideance but I am building a custom system and it does not allow me to actually use the signal manager, should of explained better in my previous post, please advise. To date I have used fnnewbar, ibars etc, supposed logic but still with no real success. Still trades at a rapid pace one after the other using a scalping EA system.
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5/18/2012 7:32:48 AM
Topic:
Specific Trendline function
kelly
Administrator
Posts: 491
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jcw2131 wrote:
I was wondering if it would be possible to create a function that actually draws trendlines on the chart and than can be used for opening new positions. One for Trend up and Trend down. I have seen various codes on the net in indicator form and some source sode for EAs that use trendlines, but they all have to be drawn on the chart and than named to work with an EA. Is it just not possible to fully integrate it so it can be used for backtesting purposes. I don't think you can backtest if you have to draw the line and attach a name to it. Anyway I have played around with the fnGetTrendSignal that is used in the MQL Training module. Also drawing Support and Resistance would be very useful as well.
jcw2131-
Hmmm, programmatically draw the trendline? Interesting idea, we have played around with this a little in the past. The major problem is that when you visually draw a trendline, you automatically filter any outliers and draw an angle that looks "right". This can be a challenge to program. Support and resistance are very similar, as the actual drawing of the lines can be subjective.
If you name a trendline consistently, you can build an EA around it. But you are right, you will not be able to backtest. We will look into when we have time. Thanks for the input - ideas are a great help to us
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5/18/2012 7:31:49 AM
Topic:
Virtual Trader Studio User Group
tcanuto
Posts: 25
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Yes Neil! Attached is the indicator ok! I've tried several ways and I'm missing something that does not yet know.
I thank you!
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5/18/2012 7:30:21 AM
Topic:
VTS for MT5 has been released.
kelly
Administrator
Posts: 491
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Joncolby wrote:
How do I get it ? MT5 is what I wanted in the first place.
If I cilck the check for updates button in VTS it just sits there.
Can I do a manual Download ?
-Jonathan
Jonathan -
Go to the members area and click on the VTS-MT5 link. It is a new application - it installs just like VTS-MT4. Use your VTS-MT4 license information to enable it.
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5/18/2012 7:28:51 AM
Topic:
VTS for MT5 has been released.
kelly
Administrator
Posts: 491
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Neil wrote:
Hi David, Ok so now what, what are the pros and cons of MT5.....Should we change and start using it? is MT4 going to be taken over by MT5?
Thanks Neil
Neil -
I think you should continue on MT4 until there is a compelling reason to change. There are some new features of MT5 that help a programmer, but I don't see much in terms of (customer-facing, or "trader-facing"), features that would compel a trader to move to MT5.
MT5 allows real debugging, which is a huge help for programmers. Also, MT5 custom indicators provide up to 256 buffers, which means a custom indicators can have more lines. There are a number of visual enhancements that are pretty nice, but I have not come across a game-changer feature yet.
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5/18/2012 7:26:57 AM
Topic:
Problem with TimeTrade Manager
kelly
Administrator
Posts: 491
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lazytrader96 wrote:
Hi Kelly. Hope you had a fruitfull day. i was wondering, how do we obtain "clean" Data to run back tests?
edited by lazytrader96 on 5/17/2012
lazytrader -
If you have a live account, you can request it from your broker.
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5/18/2012 7:19:42 AM
Topic:
Reverse position on new signal
kelly
Administrator
Posts: 491
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ken wrote:
Hi,
I would like my EA to close a Long position and open a Short position if my Sell Logic becomes true while a Long position is held - or vice versa. Any ideas on this?
Thanks,
Ken
Ken -
You can use the same Logic in you OpenBuy and CloseSell functions, and the same Logic in your OpenSell and CloseBuy functions.
I'll look into other options ...
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5/18/2012 7:16:02 AM
Topic:
Day of Month
kelly
Administrator
Posts: 491
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ken wrote:
Hi,
I would like to be able to eliminate specific days from trading ie "3rd trading day of month". Is it possible to execute this??
Thanks,
Ken
Ken -
Yes, but not with the Trade Time Manager. You can use the MQL function Day():
int Day( )
Returns the current day of the month, i.e., the day of month of the last known server time.
Note: At the testing, the last known server time is modelled.
It in the Function Toolbox at : MQL->Time->Day
Just drag/drop the function and use it a Logic to not return TRUE if it is equal to your predefined day.
edited by kelly on 5/18/2012
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