RE: [amibroker] Ploting price related line

2007-02-18 Thread Thomas Z.
Plot(C,"C",3,128); Plot(IIf(Close > 20 AND Close < 28,25,Null),"",colorDarkGrey,styleNoTitle); Thomas www.patternexplorer.com From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jflynnnz Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 8:48 AM To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com Subject: [

[amibroker] Re: Ploting price related line

2007-02-18 Thread Ian Watts
The following should do the job Plot(IIf(Close > 20 AND Close < 28, 25, Null), "", colorDarkGrey, styleNoTitle); Ian --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "jflynnnz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I want to chart lines at particular price levels. I have > constructed a line of code however this

[amibroker] Re: Vista problem

2007-02-18 Thread thomasdrewyallop
--- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Tomasz Janeczko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello, > > I have been testing 4.90 RC2 with Vista Ultimate and having no problems > with accessing menu items. This has to be something with your machine. > > Best regards, > Tomasz Janeczko > amibroker.com >

[amibroker] Re: historical data for oel and gold needed

2007-02-18 Thread brian.z123
Thomas, The LME sells their data and also references other providers. http://www.lme.co.uk/dataprices.asp You might get what you want there. BrianB2. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Thomas Z." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello, > > > > does anyone know a source to download historica

[amibroker] Re: Running total array help

2007-02-18 Thread NickCivit
--- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Ara Kaloustian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hi Ara, this worked great but I had left out a part that the loop did not address. I have some zero values in array. So it looks like this: MyArray = (30,40,-20,0,0,-10); The results I would like are: Results = (30,70,5

Re: [amibroker] Very profitable DOW system

2007-02-18 Thread Natasha ~~!!!
hello, http://www.tradertalk.com/tutorial/demark.html , these were the original rules .thats modified Natasha On 1/10/07, Nick Busigin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Ed and AmiBrokerites, I'm still a little green around the edges when it comes to programming in AFL, so I w

[amibroker] Re: Help needed on a simple code:

2007-02-18 Thread Lester Vanhoff
Dave's loop looks really good. I modified the code a little so that now you can easily change your yesterday's high-low hours and today's plot hours. I entered some weird hours here just to make it easier to test how all this works. Lester /*** START ***/ Title = "\\c11"+Interval(2)+" "+Date()

[amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is charting

2007-02-18 Thread brian.z123
Hello Trading Humble, I am not having a go at you or pushing any agenda; I am trying to understand what the chartists want for my own reasons (if they are using charts in a way that I am not and it is contributing to their trading success I want to know about it). The problem is no-one can spec

RE: [amibroker] Re: Running total array help

2007-02-18 Thread dbw451
Nick, The following logic should work: newarray[0] = myarray[0]; for (i=1; imailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NickCivit Sent: 02/18/2007 7:24 AM To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com Subject: [amibroker] Re: Running total array help --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[amibroker] Re: Help needed on a simple code:

2007-02-18 Thread Lester Vanhoff
I'm also wondering if there is a way of avoiding the loop by using "deDateTime.dll" available here: http://www.amibroker.org/3rdparty/ I couldn't figure out how to force the following function (from the plugin) to return the HHV of High between the startTime and endTime on the previous day: de

[amibroker] How to neglect the short signal before the sell signal of a long trade ?

2007-02-18 Thread itmwh
Hi, I am try to code a futures system . Understanding that to delete the multiple signals between the buy and sell point, we can use buy=exrem(buy,sell); sell=exrem(sell,buy); similarly, short=exrem(short,cover); cover=exrem(cover,short); But I need more than that: I hope to delete the short

RE: [amibroker] How to neglect the short signal before the sell signal of a long trade ?

2007-02-18 Thread dbw451
Here's one way to remove buy and sell signals while in the opposite trade, use a loop after your exrem() statements: bInBuyTrade = Buy[0]; bInShortTrade = Short[0]; for(i=1; imailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of itmwh Sent: 02/18/2007 9:33 AM To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com Subject: [amibroker

[amibroker] Re: Help needed on a simple code:

2007-02-18 Thread nebt1
Hi Lester, Thanks for your comments. I also added: plotStartTime = 7; plotEndTime = 19; as you suggested. In regards to deDateTime.dll, yes there should be a way to use it here,to optimize the code but I don't know how. Perhaps someone does know, as it will shorten the code significantly.

Re: [amibroker] Very profitable DOW system

2007-02-18 Thread Nick Busigin
Thanks Natasha. Nick On Sun, 18 Feb 2007, Natasha ~~!!! wrote: hello, http://www.tradertalk.com/tutorial/demark.html , these were the original rules .thats modified Natasha On 1/10/07, Nick Busigin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Ed a

[amibroker] Re: Dynamic Stops

2007-02-18 Thread thomasdrewyallop
I have posted a paper in Files describing in detail the Monte Carlo Permutation test. Drew

[amibroker] New file uploaded to amibroker

2007-02-18 Thread amibroker
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the amibroker group. File: /MonteDoc12.15.06.pdf Uploaded by : thomasdrewyallop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Description : Monte Carlo Permutation testing You can access this

RE: [amibroker] Re: historical data for oel and gold needed

2007-02-18 Thread Thomas Z.
Hello Brian, thank you ! Thomas www.patternexplorer.com From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of brian.z123 Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 1:16 PM To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com Subject: [amibroker] Re: historical data for oel and gold needed Thomas

Re: [amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is charting

2007-02-18 Thread wavemechanic
Brian: If you are really interested in using charting techniques, have you considered looking at some of the programs, including those mentioned in previous messages, on a trial basis? Bill - Original Message - From: "brian.z123" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, February 18, 20

[amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is charting

2007-02-18 Thread jim_trades_stocks
I think Amibrokers Charting is very good. (I have used many other platforms) I agree with the other posters here. Please advise what is missing in your opinion. Thomasz will likely advise you on how to adjust your settings to duplicate whatever you are looking for, or possbly add what is lacki

RE: [amibroker] Dynamic Stops

2007-02-18 Thread Bob Jagow
I didn't check whether fixing the error in line 4 does the trick. Buy = Cross(C, movingAverage); stopPrice=0; temp1=0; if(Buy==1) <= -Original Message- From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of thomasdrewyallop Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 4:43 PM To: amibro

Re: [amibroker] Re: Ploting price related line

2007-02-18 Thread Graham
try this Plot(25,"",colorDarkGrey,stylenorescale); or simply plotgrid(25,colorDarkGrey); -- Cheers Graham AB-Write >< Professional AFL Writing Service Yes, I write AFL code to your requirements http://www.aflwriting.com On 18/02/07, Ian Watts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The following should

[amibroker] EOD data from IB

2007-02-18 Thread blakerandy
Hi, I've just opened an IB account that is in the funding process (I can't receive any data yet) and am curious if IB will update Amibroker eod data? I am currently using Amiquote and the free Yahoo data. Thanks for any help Randy

RE: [amibroker] EOD data from IB

2007-02-18 Thread dbw451
Hi Randy, Yes, AmiBroker's IB plug-in can automatically download up to 30 days of historical EOD and/or intraday data. Regards, David _ From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of blakerandy Sent: 02/18/2007 4:22 PM To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com S

[amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is charting

2007-02-18 Thread brian.z123
Fair enough. A few minutes at the website doesn't equal a trial. I will take the Ensign trial when I get a chance and have a look at the additional studies. BrianB2. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "wavemechanic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Brian: > > If you are really interested in usi

Re: [amibroker] How to neglect the short signal before the sell signal of a long trade ?

2007-02-18 Thread Tom
Dbw, thanks a lot. The use of loop here is truely inspirational, I will test and learn. B.rgds/ Tom itmwh - Original Message - From: dbw451 To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 11:27 PM Subject: RE: [amibroker] How to neglect the short signal before

Re: [amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is charting

2007-02-18 Thread wavemechanic
- Original Message - From: "brian.z123" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 5:33 PM Subject: [amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is charting > > Fair enough. > > A few minutes at the website doesn't equal a trial. > > I will take the Ensign trial

RE: [amibroker] How to neglect the short signal before the sell signal of a long trade ?

2007-02-18 Thread dbw451
You're welcome. Learning how to use a loop to manipulate the AB variables is useful knowledge because it's how you implement more advanced trade management strategies like scaling in, scaling out, breakeven stops, etc. The help file has some good examples. Regards, David _ Fro

Re: [amibroker] Very profitable DOW system

2007-02-18 Thread M. Smith
Hello, Would you please re-post the profitable Dow system? Will it also work with an emini Dow? How about the ES(S&P)? Marshall - Original Message - From: "Nick Busigin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [amibroker] Very profitable DOW system

Re: [amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is charting

2007-02-18 Thread Michael.S.G.
Two words: TOP POST wavemechanic wrote: > > > *- Original Message - * > *From: "brian.z123" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *>* > *To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED] *>* > *Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 5:33 PM* > *Subject: [amibrok

[amibroker] Re: Transfer Indicators etc from AmiBroker 4.6 to AmiBroker 4.8

2007-02-18 Thread walkegra
Thanks for your reply. The version is 4.8 but I installed it into a directory that is different from the default option, so as not to loose all my earlier work. I am still left with the problem of how to migrate the earlier work across to version 4.8 in its own directory. Any help you can gi

Re: [amibroker] Re: Transfer Indicators etc from AmiBroker 4.6 to AmiBroker 4.8

2007-02-18 Thread Prashanth
Hello, You can either Copy the whole formula directory into your new setup directory or change in Preferences -> AFL as to which folder to access for formulas. Cheers Prashanth - Original Message - From: walkegra To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007

[amibroker] Re: Dynamic Stops

2007-02-18 Thread thomasdrewyallop
Yes of course Bob that is the problem and it explains why i kept getting a whole bunch of 1's in the buy array after an market entry. Programming for 20 years and still making the euivalence vs assignment mistake. Thanks for bringing fresh eyes to this. Regards, Drew --- In amibroker@yahoogroup

Re: [amibroker] Re: I think the real defect of Amibroker is charting

2007-02-18 Thread Yuki Taga
Hi Michael, > Great, you have learned a valuable lesson. Okay, then I'll never do it again. >>> No. >> But doesn't that make it more convenient and easier to read? > Not really. Is it a good idea to top post? Yuki Monday, February 19, 2007, 10:36:32 AM, you wrote: MSG> Two words: MSG

[amibroker] Re: Margin of Error

2007-02-18 Thread thomasdrewyallop
See Monte.doc in Files for a good discussion of many of the issues discussed in this thread. DY --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "brian.z123" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes, I agree with that. > > I'm not a masochist. > I sleep in a water bed and not on the floor so I can't be derogatory

RE: [amibroker] Re: Dynamic Stops

2007-02-18 Thread Bob Jagow
Glad to hear that was the only problem. Will have a look at Dynamic Stops and 'Monte Carlo Permutation test' when time permits. Bob -Original Message- From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of thomasdrewyallop Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 6:50 PM To: amibroke

[amibroker] Help with formula to find buy signal when ROC crosses up its own moving average

2007-02-18 Thread ftstrades
I'm needing help writing a formula to find a buy signal when ROC crosses up its own moving average in AA. Thanks

[amibroker] Can this be done

2007-02-18 Thread swptec
Hi, I am new to Amibroker and don't know even if I am wording my question properly. I want to optimize an indicator (say) like RSI for (say) a two year period from Jan 2003 to Jan 2005 and then do an out of sample backtest for the optimized indicator for the period Feb 2005 to Jan 2007. Can s

Re: [amibroker] Can this be done

2007-02-18 Thread Graham
Just set the start and end dates in the analysis window for the optimsation, then change the default values in your optimise functions and backtest over your new date range, again set into the analysis window -- Cheers Graham AB-Write >< Professional AFL Writing Service Yes, I write AFL code to y