RE: [amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread MarketMonk777
Stef, In my humble opinion, you need to either: - contact support (because I suspect _section begin and _section end were not supported in that version as it was released around Dec 2003 or earlier) - or upgrade to receive a ton of new features and improvements. I have been using AB since Dece

[amibroker] Re: Problem with time

2006-07-31 Thread jacquesmmathieu
Thanks, that solved my problem. Guess I was hitting the gap since my intraday data doesn't report seconds. Slowly I'll get this stuff! Jacques --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, Graham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You need to match the timenum to that shown on the bar. > I often find it best to

[amibroker] copying categories from one database to another

2006-07-31 Thread cdepuy
I am stumped. Maybe there's a way to do this using menus but i can't find it. I spent time creating custom groups and watchlists and now i want to move a copy of this grouping information to a new database. Does anyone know an easy way to do this? I've started down the path of writing code and

Re: [amibroker] Problem with time

2006-07-31 Thread Graham
You need to match the timenum to that shown on the bar. I often find it best to sue something like this, assuming you have data earlier than 8:30am Buy = ref(TimeNum(),-1) < 82959 and TimeNum() >= 83000; It can take a couple of goes to match to your data and bar time settings -- Cheers Graham A

[amibroker] Problem with time

2006-07-31 Thread jacquesmmathieu
I'm having problems with having my system buy at a particular time. I thought I could code a buy signal like this: Buy = TimeNum() == 83000; Apparently that is not right though. Can anybody help a programming noob? Thanks. Jacques Please note that this group is for discussion between user

[amibroker] Re: Indicator Maintenance

2006-07-31 Thread brian.z123
Hello QuantTrader, I knew when I had the temerity to debate Tomasz, one on one, and critique AB in any way, that I would receive reply posts containing personal comments. Without honest criticism how would we proceed to a better future? I don't respond to personal comments to a great extent sim

[amibroker] Re: How to load a QP symbol?

2006-07-31 Thread trb0428
Thanks muchthat worked! --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Mark H" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Try File/Database Settings/Configure/Retrieve to update your symbol list. > BTW, you have to do this every weekend to keep you symbols up to date. > If anyone found a way to automate this, plea

Re: [amibroker] How to load a QP symbol?

2006-07-31 Thread Mark H
Try File/Database Settings/Configure/Retrieve to update your symbol list. BTW, you have to do this every weekend to keep you symbols up to date. If anyone found a way to automate this, please share with me. Thanks.   - Original Message - From: trb0428 To: amibroker@y

[amibroker] How to load a QP symbol?

2006-07-31 Thread trb0428
I am using QuotePlus with AMIBROKER and am missing the !COMP Nasdaq Composite symbol. All other indexes and symbols are present. How can I add/download this symbol? thanks. Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-ma

[amibroker] Crosshair problem

2006-07-31 Thread Gary
Hello, Is there a way to turn on crosshair (under View menu) to just show vertical line or horizontal line only? I tried to find it from the help but I couldn't find anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Gary Please note that this group is for discussion between users o

Re: [amibroker] Re: Indicator Maintenance

2006-07-31 Thread Keith McCombs
I knew that you could make new folders under Custom.  But not that you could drag old code to them and "all links to existing charts will be automatically updated". That's GREAT!!! Tomasz Janeczko wrote: Note you can make SUBdirectories under "Custom" folder using "New folder" me

Re: [amibroker] Exrem help

2006-07-31 Thread allansn
Hi Joe, Thanks so much for the helpWhen it comes to coding,elementary is the best option..   The exploration feature was a tremendous help.I still have issues as to why certain signals are taken regarding the various charting arrows,but at least I have a place to start.   This also sheds som

Re: [amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread Keith McCombs
It looks to me like you are using an older version of Amibroker which was released before _SECTION BEGIN() was supported. Download and install the most recent (non-beta) release, 4.80. thorstef2003 wrote: Hi Dave, I've taken a screenshot so that you can see exactly what is happening.

[amibroker] Re: Multi Row Colored Ribbons

2006-07-31 Thread johsun
Yep, putting all your commonly used custom functions in an #include folder is a good idea. Johan --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "MarketMonk777" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Johan, > > This is cool. I am now learning how to use functions. Could we take this > one step further and

[amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread thorstef2003
Hi Dave, Sorry, I just put in your code and it's the same problem. Syntax error in Line1 column 15. It's version 4.5, not that old for it to be an issue. Just pasting in this 1 line, >_SECTION_BEGIN("Price");< creates the error. Regards, Stef --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "MarketMonk777" <[E

Re: [amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Hello, Upgrade is highly recommended. V4.50 is ancient by all means. Best regards, Tomasz Janeczko amibroker.com - Original Message - From: "thorstef2003" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 6:14 PM Subject: [amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different She

RE: [amibroker] Re: Multi Row Colored Ribbons

2006-07-31 Thread MarketMonk777
Hi Johan, This is cool. I am now learning how to use functions. Could we take this one step further and put these functions (and all functions) in an #include file? Dave -Original Message- From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of johsun Sent: Monday, July

Re: [amibroker] Re: Indicator Maintenance

2006-07-31 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Note you can make SUBdirectories under "Custom" folder using "New folder" menu from Charts tree and you can MOVE existing files to new folder using RIGHT mouse button drag and all links to existing charts will be automatically updated. Your subdirectory structure can be any level deep. Best regar

[amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread thorstef2003
Hi Tomasz, It is version 4.5. Screenshot link posted below http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/6421/parametersyu3.jpg As you can see, the "parameters" option is greyed out. Regards, Stef --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Tomasz Janeczko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello, > > What AB Version

[amibroker] Re: Multi Row Colored Ribbons

2006-07-31 Thread johsun
Okay.. Last version I hope:) Cleaned it up a bit ( no need for the y1 variable anymore ) and added a Xday_range_gradient function. Johan SetBarsRequired( 1, 0 ); Count = 0; GraphXSpace = 0; Title = ""; procedure ribbon( Caption, Color ) { Count++; firstbar = Status( "firstvisibleba

RE: [amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread MarketMonk777
What version of AB are you running? Thanks for the screen shot. The only thing I see is that you still have not started each line the way I have asked you. The Title line wraps onto two lines and could have a carriage return which is screwing up the syntax check. Also the same with the Plot lin

[amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread thorstef2003
Hi Dave, I've taken a screenshot so that you can see exactly what is happening. It is here http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/1258/errorzo0.jpg Regards, Stef --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "MarketMonk777" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Stef, > > If you mean Formula Builder, yes. > > I copie

Re: [amibroker] Re: Indicator Maintenance

2006-07-31 Thread allansn
Ill get right on that- Original Message -From: quanttrader714 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Monday, July 31, 2006 11:15 amSubject: [amibroker] Re: Indicator MaintenanceTo: amibroker@yahoogroups.com> I'd suggest that you not pretend to be the board monitor and > block my> posts if you have a p

[amibroker] database maintainance

2006-07-31 Thread sai20_2000
Hello Friends, Is there any automated way to reduce the intraday DB size (past data) ona regular basis.Any comments aprreciated Regards Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to SUPPORT {at} amibroker.c

[amibroker] Re: Indicator Maintenance

2006-07-31 Thread quanttrader714
I'd suggest that you not pretend to be the board monitor and block my posts if you have a problem with them. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > You are right,everyone is entitled to their opinions,but there is no need to make it personal or attack another poster.. > >

Re: [amibroker] Re: Indicator Maintenance

2006-07-31 Thread allansn
You are right,everyone is entitled to their opinions,but there is no need to make it personal or attack another poster..   I would suggest if you feel that strongly,send an email directly- Original Message -From: quanttrader714 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Monday, July 31, 2006 10:44 amSubje

[amibroker] Re: Indicator Maintenance

2006-07-31 Thread quanttrader714
I'm glad you've decided to leave Tomasz in charge at Amibroker... at least for now, and that you already have such an excellent grasp of things that you can cover "all possibilities" and save us all. I cringe when I read newbie posts like yours because they speak from a position of ignorance an

Re: [amibroker] Amibroker on Linux with Wine

2006-07-31 Thread Michael.S.G.
I have just updated the AmiBroker on Linux section. Now there is: 123WineSetup (A 30 second Wine Setup) http://www.amibroker.org/3rdparty/Amibroker_on_Linux/123WineSetup.pdf AmiBrokerWineSetup (The do it yourself setup) http://www.amibroker.org/3rdparty/Amibroker_on_Linux/AmiBrokerWineSetu

Re: [amibroker] Amibroker on Linux with Wine

2006-07-31 Thread Bill Schmidt
Thanks for all your work in this area. On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 04:00:40 -0400, Michael.S.G. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wo! > Using the KDE desktop I see. Notice you have x2 desktops. Try right > clicking and changing to more. You will love it. > > Glad to hear you got it going. > In the mean

Re: [amibroker] Exrem help

2006-07-31 Thread Joe Landry
Allan This may be elementary to you but this is how I find out how these functions work. (or I plot the signals out or use TRACE). I don't doubt they work but it helps with my understanding CROSS will give you an impulse, that is - a one(1) at the time of crossing. So to show what EXREM does

[amibroker] Re: Indicator Maintenance

2006-07-31 Thread brian.z123
Hello John, Leaving the job of CEO firmly in Tomasz's grasp, from my point of view I agree with some if not all of your 'suggestions' in principle. Some are more compelling than others. I think you have covered all the possibilities but just in case could you check my list. I might comment furth

[amibroker] Re: Indicator Maintenance

2006-07-31 Thread brian.z123
Hello John, Hidden drag-drop folder. I am surprised that no one mentioned the hidden drag-drop folder feature when discussing indicator maintenance. Do you use it at all and if so does it help? My thoughts are it should play a crucial part. Regards, BrianB2. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com,

[amibroker] Exrem help

2006-07-31 Thread matrix10014
Hi all, Whenever I get to the point of thinking I understand Exrem(),the backtest results prove me wrongI think it has something to do with my interpertation of this definition from the manual "removes excessive signals: returns 1 on the first occurence of "true" signal in Array1 then retur

[amibroker] Re: Multi Row Colored Ribbons

2006-07-31 Thread johsun
Just thought of a way around the plotorder thing. With this version there is no need for a ribbon_nr parameter. Johan SetBarsRequired( 1, 0 ); Count = 0; GraphXSpace = 0; Title = ""; procedure ribbon( Caption, Color ) { firstbar = Status( "firstvisiblebarindex" ); lastbar = Status

[amibroker] Re: Restrict system to one ticker only

2006-07-31 Thread schubie728
Dave is correct. I have a different tab dedicated to each system. Each system trades a different symbol. Since I'm always changing system #2 to XAU and system #6 to , it would seem that I could build the ticker into the respective code. I will try PlotForeign. Will the system's signals be ca

GUI, industry standard, feedback, etc, was: Re: [amibroker] Re: Indicator Maintenance

2006-07-31 Thread brian.z123
Hello Fred, Thanks for your reply that I can actually get something from. It's a big improvement on your first effort. I will have a look at how folders and files can be managed from AA and see what I can learn. Regards, BrianB2. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

Re: [amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Hello, What AB Version are you using? I suspect that it is some ancient one. In 4.80 "Parameters" is never grayed out even if there are NO parameters because this is also entry point for Axis&Grid properties that are always available. Even on completely empty formula "Paramters" is available. B

RE: [amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread MarketMonk777
Stef, The reason it says that is probably because your price chart has fixed parameters that are not programable or changeable. The Param function allows you to do so but only if it is used in the indicator. Yes all indicators are built up with Amibroker Formula Language (AFL). What Terry point

RE: [amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread MarketMonk777
Stef, If you mean Formula Builder, yes. I copied it again and after formating it properly, it verified okay. Allow me to show you the first few letters to words of each line as Yahoo screws up the formating. _SECTION_BEGIN("Price"); SetChartOptions(0,chart _N(Title = StrFormat("{{NAME}} Plo

[amibroker] Call Put Quote Screen in Indicator window help

2006-07-31 Thread Hetal
Hello Graham, I have to bother you again for the this enclosed code. The purpose is to have a quote screen like apprearance in one of an indicator window from the real time quotes of calls & puts The strikes are purposefully arranged in a step manner. What actually i want is this way a stacked v

Re: [amibroker] Charting different indicators on different layouts

2006-07-31 Thread Graham
To get the different plots with different settings try inserting the AFL, not Linked. Then they will become different AFL and you can add whatever you want to each one Or create different base AFL, with different file names, and insert these linked -- Cheers Graham AB-Write >< Professional AFL Wr

[amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread thorstef2003
Hi Dave, I copied it into Indicator Builder. The first line gives a syntax error highlighting the "(". _SECTION_BEGIN("Price"); Is it supposed to be used in Indicator Builder? Thanks for your response. Stef --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "MarketMonk777" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Stef, >

[amibroker] Re: Charting different indicators on different Sheets

2006-07-31 Thread thorstef2003
Do you know that right clicking on the chart pane(price) shows a menu where "Parameters Ctrl+R" is grayed OUT? --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Jagow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Do you know how to use Help? > PARAM[NL]- add user user-definable numeric parameter Exploration / > Indicat

Re: [amibroker] First Second or Third Bar

2006-07-31 Thread Ryan Daniel
Graham, This is a huge help. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much. I'll give these a try and report back. Best Regards, Ryan --- Graham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you have it in 1 minute bar timeperiod then the 3rd bar for the day would > be > > price13 = valuewhen( daten