Re: [amibroker] Setting Commissions correctly for FOREX

2007-05-19 Thread Grant Noble
1 contract is 1 contract irrespective of lot size. You need to use PointValue to take lot size into account. PointValue is defined in the KB article [http://www.amibroker.com/kb/2006/08/09/amibroker-for-forex/]. I haven't had any joy getting sensible backtest results for Forex though (unless I res

[amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation

2007-05-19 Thread brian_z321
Thanks to all for a very good discussion on the topic of Ami's vision. Just to add a little color on the side. When I purchased Ami one year ago I knew in advance that it was the trading program for me and that it had community and developer support equal to or beyond anything else around. Tur

[amibroker] Re: define offset without identifying the graph parameter

2007-05-19 Thread murthysuresh
Graham What i meant was to print the arrow lower than the default position. Ref moves it to the earlier bars. I want to move the Y axis lower so that it does not print on the price bar itself. Is that possible. If so how. appreciate your response REgards Seede --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com

Re: [amibroker] define offset without identifying the graph parameter

2007-05-19 Thread Graham
You can use Ref to shift the plotshape PlotShapes( Ref(sig,-1)*shapeUpArrow, IIf( MA(Volume,20)>10,colorGreen,colorOrange) ); -- Cheers Graham AB-Write >< Professional AFL Writing Service Yes, I write AFL code to your requirements http://www.aflwriting.com On 20/05/07, murthysuresh <[EMAI

[amibroker] define offset without identifying the graph parameter

2007-05-19 Thread murthysuresh
How do i define the offset without defining the graph parameter? PlotShapes(IIf(sig,shapeUpArrow,shapeNone),IIf( MA(Volume,20) >10,colorGreen,colorOrange)); Thanks Seede

Re: [amibroker] Setting Commissions correctly for FOREX

2007-05-19 Thread MillowenaJuno
Who's your broker? Thanks! Millowena - Original Message - From: "dralexchambers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 4:25 PM Subject: [amibroker] Setting Commissions correctly for FOREX > Hi, > > My FOREX broker charges $5 per $100,000 traded - ie. 1 lot. > > Am I cor

RE: [amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation

2007-05-19 Thread Don Lindberg
Tomasz, Thank you for all of your hard work. I am kind of in the middle of the programming curve, so the AFL Wizard will be a real help to me. I can see that if I study the generated code it will allow me a better understanding of AFL language. Please do not let the nay Sayers get you down. Keep u

[amibroker] Setting Commissions correctly for FOREX

2007-05-19 Thread dralexchambers
Hi, My FOREX broker charges $5 per $100,000 traded - ie. 1 lot. Am I correct in thinking that on the backtester, 1 contract is the same as 1 lot? Or is it a minilot? So, if it is 1 lot, I would use: SetOption( "CommissionMode", 2 ); /* set commissions AND costs as $ per trade */ SetOption( "C

[amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation

2007-05-19 Thread pmxgs
Ok. Thanks for your answer. I wasn't asking for specific dates, just wanted to know if it was planned. It's really good to know that MC is in sight. thanks --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Tomasz Janeczko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes it is, but... as I said two weeks ago, I don't give

Re: [amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation

2007-05-19 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Yes it is, but... as I said two weeks ago, I don't give exact dates anymore. Best regards, Tomasz Janeczko amibroker.com - Original Message - From: "pmxgs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 9:25 PM Subject: [amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation > Hel

[amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation

2007-05-19 Thread pmxgs
Hello, following the previous message, regarding the development of AB, is Monte Carlo Analysis in sight? I really feel is an important feature in systems evaluation. thanks --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Tomasz Janeczko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello, > > Don't worry - over many

[amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation

2007-05-19 Thread pmxgs
Hello, following the previous message, regarding the development of AB, is Monte Carlo Analysis in sight? I really feel is an important feature is systems evaluation. thanks --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Tomasz Janeczko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello, > > Don't worry - over many

[amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation

2007-05-19 Thread mo_means_go
Tomasz, Spectacular! If you continue to flesh this out it will open a lot of doors for people like me who don't have the time available to learn everything there is to learn about this program. I think it will also help people learn the code as well, by being able to see ideas transformed to cod

[amibroker] Re: Giant foot print formula (Marketclub)in ami broker -needed

2007-05-19 Thread Sanjay Thakkar
Hello, My one cent. Though i dont know of the details of marketclub methods but if u want a trend score in what i think maybe possible is u may try difference of close to the respective ma in % terms called as prc/mva% then one can get a common scale to measure . That i think is the first requi

[amibroker] COM Object property for Multiple Document Interface Tabs.

2007-05-19 Thread Joe Landry
Hello TJ others The property SelectedTab with let one display the correct "sheet" as I've been known to call them, or TABS in the lower part of the chart window. Here's an example adapted from Tomasz's documentation I used to sort some of these concepts out. // TAB SWITCHING in jS

[amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation

2007-05-19 Thread gunovanengel
Hi Tomasz, I am fully confident that you will take Amibroker to even greater heights, I have looked far and wide for a product like amibroker. Never found one. Sure I came across products like Tradestation , Metastock and others. For me Amibroker is it. And I only use about a fraction of Ami

Re: [amibroker] Error - No chart Display

2007-05-19 Thread Thomas Ludwig
Chris, I had the same problem. The solution: My "Include" directory wasn't in the standard path and I had to apply the procedure described in Tomasz' link also for that directory. You might have the same problem. Greetings, Thomas > Hi Tomasz, > > I double checked and my script does not cont

Re: [amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation

2007-05-19 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Hello, Don't worry - over many years I have proved that I am capable of extending program into many different directions at once. There were significant features added in every area even this year, to name a few: 1. advanced users / programmers got new control flow statements: continue, break,

Re: [amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation

2007-05-19 Thread Richard Murphy
I dont think Phsst has given things much thought. I would say that the single biggest problem with Amibroker is the time required to learn how to programme. This is stopping a great number of ( working ) people who cannot dedicate all their spare time to learning how to utilise this site By m

Re: [amibroker] Re: AFL code wizard - preview presentation

2007-05-19 Thread Rakesh Sahgal
Hi Phsst, As a discretionary trader such enhancements have no relevance for people with my style of trading.I would love to see a couple of enhancements of Line Studies incorporated in AB. Yet I don't see any of the discretionary traders here dismiss the needs of the system traders as being of n

Re: [amibroker] consolidating market indicators

2007-05-19 Thread Rakesh Sahgal
My personal favourite is the relationship of the ADX to the [1] PDI/MDI combine and [2] ADXR. [1] When ADX is below both PDI & MDI - keep out if you like to trade trending issues/markets. [2] Ideal situation is ADX should be above both the [a] ADXR and [b] the lesser of the two values of the PD

RE: [amibroker] AmiBroker 4.95.0 BETA released featuring AFL Code Wizard add-on

2007-05-19 Thread David Smith
Tomasz, thanks for fixing the watchlist issue. Regards, David -Original Message- From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tomasz Janeczko Sent: Saturday, 19 May 2007 1:31 AM To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com Subject: [amibroker] AmiBroker 4.95.0 BETA released fea