Re: [amibroker] Layout Question.

2007-11-27 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Hello, The new format (.chart) *is* XML already. Old formats are kept unchanged for backward compatibility. Best regards, Tomasz Janeczko amibroker.com - Original Message - From: dingo To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1:37 AM Subject: RE: [amibro

[amibroker] ma cross over question,,,,,

2007-11-27 Thread Paul Radge
Hi all, can someone please kindly point me in the right direction or simply tell me the answer to this, Filter= ema(c,5)crossed over ema(c,10) ,BUT within the last 10 periods i know how to do it for cross over today but i want the filter to look for the cross over "within" the las

[amibroker] Need help limiting back tester results

2007-11-27 Thread mertema
Scenario: trading system holds a maximum of 4 stocks at a time. Currently the system has three positions and is looking to fill the fourth. For the next trading day there are three stocks that fulfill the end of day criteria and let's say the system requires a break of the 5 day moving averag

Fwd: [amibroker] How can a Low level backtest access AFL function values ??

2007-11-27 Thread ahmed abdullh
Note: forwarded message attached. - Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how.--- Begin Message --- Hello, How can you access AFL function values that work on price arrays in a low level backtest?? I am attempting to hand

[amibroker] moving av cross over advice please

2007-11-27 Thread paulradge
Hi, i tried posting this via the yahoo web site but it never came through so posting directly(just in case it doubles up) i'm trying to build an exploration that looks for 2 moving av's to have crossed over within the last number of periods,,,i can build one for cross over today b

[amibroker] 3 Sma Scanner

2007-11-27 Thread protraderinc
Hi, Can a scanner or explorer be written out of the following criterias? Its a basic MA system I used for forex but want use the idea in stocks. Simple MA use are 30, 50, 100 SMA. For easy illustration, we will only talk about uptrend buy signal - The ma must stack with 30sma to be the first,fol

[amibroker] Backtesting Parameters

2007-11-27 Thread MikAB
Hello All, I would like to backtest a strategy where quantities are always 1 (long 1 or short 1 future contract). Where can I specifiy this? Thanks in advance. Mikael _ Ne gardez plus qu'une seule adresse mail

Re: [amibroker] Re:3 Sma Scanner

2007-11-27 Thread David LW
Not yet Bruce, maybe someone is working on it now? Regards David Bruce Hawkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Is it possible to get the code, David? thanks Bruce David LW wrote: > > More setup > > > Get easy, one-click a

[amibroker] Re: Backtesting Parameters

2007-11-27 Thread apfxtrader
SetPositionSize ( 1, spsShares); --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, MikAB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello All, > > I would like to backtest a strategy where quantities are always 1 (long 1 or short 1 future contract). > Where can I specifiy this? > > Thanks in advance. > > Mikael > > >

Re: [amibroker] moving av cross over advice please

2007-11-27 Thread Joe Landry
Paul The function you need to use is BarsSince as shown below. Run this as an Explore against a Filter = family or ALL, and N last quotations = 1 and you'll get all crosses that occurred over the last ten bars. // Filter= EMA(C,5) Cross EMA(C,10) within last 10 periods; Cond1 = Cross(EMA(C

Re: [amibroker] ma cross over question,,,,,

2007-11-27 Thread Howard B
Hi Paul -- crosshappened = cross(ema(c,5),ema(c,10)); crossedrecently = barssince(crosshappened)<=10; Thanks, Howard www.quantitativetradingsystems.com On 11/26/07, Paul Radge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, >can someone please kindly point me in the right direction or > simply tell

[amibroker] AmiBroker 5.03.0 BETA released

2007-11-27 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Hello, A new beta version is released now: http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/2007/11/27/amibroker-5030-beta-released/ Best regards, Tomasz Janeczko amibroker.com Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to SUP

Re: [amibroker] moving av cross over advice please

2007-11-27 Thread paulradge
Hi Joe and Howard, many thanks to both of you gentlemen,very kind and prompt of you both. i've now created what i wanted to create and will play with it some more inconjunction with other strings,,, warm regards Paul - Original Message - From: paulradg

[amibroker] Re: gap in data-money lost

2007-11-27 Thread brian_z111
Great stuff. Thanks. brian_z

[amibroker] Re: Internal application error while importing

2007-11-27 Thread onlyobsession2k3
Never mind, this was my fault. The 2nd parameter 'filename' was pointing to an invalid file reference. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "onlyobsession2k3" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm trying to run a batch script to import about 5,000 symbols into a > database. On the Import command, I get

Re: [amibroker] Re:3 Sma Scanner

2007-11-27 Thread paulradge
Hi David, try this "exploration" for a basic bullish set upand note i've added that todays low be lower than yesterdays low for you,,,not sure how to plot ma's as yet so you'll need to have a layout with the basic indicators on there like the ma's. Filter= MA(C,30) > MA(C,50) AN

Re: [amibroker] Mac User - Problems Installing AB 5.02.2

2007-11-27 Thread Mike Orlyk
Hello Bob, Just installed 5.02.2 the other day on my MacBook Pro running Parallels - runs fine. Mike Dennis Brown wrote: > > Hello, > > I am running 5.02.2 in XP with Parallels on an iMac. No problems at > all with the upgrade. > You can check version number under Help menu --> about AmiBroker.

[amibroker] Volume Based Bars

2007-11-27 Thread cipherscribe
Does AB have the facility to plot price bars based on volume traded, rather than time? Cheers, Adrian

[amibroker] Re: TC 2007 Data

2007-11-27 Thread booker_1324
I think you will find that Telechart does not allow their rt to be used by any other programs. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "burlap58" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've been using TC 2007 for EOD but have been having problems with RT > data from other sources. If I were to switch to TC20

RE: [amibroker] Re: TC 2007 Data

2007-11-27 Thread Dan Clark
I used TC data before switching to QuotesPlus. I'm happy I switched. I found TC to be a bit "ethno-centric". (This is a politically correct way of saying that they think their poo-poo isn't odiferous!) ;-) Regards, Dan. -Original Message- From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

[amibroker] SetBarFillColor()

2007-11-27 Thread wavemechanic
Has anyone been able to make the new function SetBarFillColor() work? I have been trying to use it to color O and C of a bar but no go. Any thoughts? Bill

[amibroker] Re: Volume Based Bars

2007-11-27 Thread cipherscribe
I just noticed I can use volume traded, however it's greyed out in my intraday options. Any ideas there? --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "cipherscribe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Does AB have the facility to plot price bars based on volume traded, > rather than time? > > Cheers, > > Adr

[amibroker] Re: SetBarFillColor()

2007-11-27 Thread Mohammed
Hi Bill, Did you see Tomasz Example, it is here . http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/amibroker/message/117207 Regards, Moh --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "wavemechanic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Has anyone been able to make the new function SetBarFillColor() work? I have been try

Re: [amibroker] Re: SetBarFillColor()

2007-11-27 Thread wavemechanic
No I didn't. Thanks. Bill - Original Message - From: "Mohammed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:44 AM Subject: [amibroker] Re: SetBarFillColor() > > Hi Bill, > > Did you see Tomasz Example, it is here . > > http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/amibroke

[amibroker] Re: Volume Based Bars

2007-11-27 Thread cipherscribe
Forget this question - I have found out it's based on my feed... Sorry to bother.. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "cipherscribe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Does AB have the facility to plot price bars based on volume traded, > rather than time? > > Cheers, > > Adrian >

[amibroker] Re: TC 2007 Data

2007-11-27 Thread booker_1324
I'm not sure why you would say that about TC. I have found the Worden Bros are honest and fair about their prices. They have the best data base I have found. Most stocks go back 20 to 30 years with the Dow30 going all the way back to 1915. They have an excellent data base of fundamental criteri

RE: [amibroker] AmiBroker 5.03.0 BETA released (OLE Problem)

2007-11-27 Thread dingo
TJ: I'm experiencing a problem with OLE and new version. I use the following routine (vb6) to zoom in and out of tiled windows to the same zoom level. This worked fine until 5.02 or 5.03. Now when I run the routine it maximizes one of the windows thereby blocking the others. Set objAB = Cr

[amibroker] Re: AmiBroker 5.03.0 BETA released

2007-11-27 Thread murthysuresh
what does interval linking mean? --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Tomasz Janeczko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello, > > A new beta version is released now: > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/2007/11/27/amibroker-5030-beta- released/ > > Best regards, > Tomasz Janeczko > amibroker.com >

[amibroker] highlighting Value Labels for highs and lows

2007-11-27 Thread richcb750
Is it possible to change the background color of the Price value labels when the price is at a high or low level? Thanks.

Re: [amibroker] TC 2007 Data

2007-11-27 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Hello, We responded. Please check your inbox. For the reference - TC2007 does NOT expose Real-time data to any 3rd party application. Its API is identical to EOD TC2000 released years ago. You would need to convince Worden to release new API with RT streaming data exposed. Best regards, Tomas

RE: [amibroker] AmiBroker 5.03.0 BETA released (OLE Problem)

2007-11-27 Thread dingo
TJ: If I take out both then only the currently active window is zoomed but all of the windows remain visible. If I take out only the first one: objAB.Documents(d).Windows(0).Activate then only the currently active window is zoomed. Plus that window now changes position to be the top left windo

Re: [amibroker] AmiBroker 5.03.0 BETA released (OLE Problem)

2007-11-27 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Hello, Please don't call Activate() and it should work. Best regards, Tomasz Janeczko amibroker.com - Original Message - From: "dingo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 6:15 PM Subject: RE: [amibroker] AmiBroker 5.03.0 BETA released (OLE Problem) > TJ: > > I'm

[amibroker] Override 'Initial equity'

2007-11-27 Thread directaim
Backtesting stocks, is it possible to code for each individual ticker the amount of 'Shares' purchased based on something like volatility rather than based on the setting 'Initial equity' ? The setting 'Round lot size' can be overridden in code as 'RoundLotSize' but the setting 'initial equity'

Re: [amibroker] SetBarFillColor()

2007-11-27 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Hello, Sample code is included here: http://www.amibroker.com/f?setbarfillcolor Best regards, Tomasz Janeczko amibroker.com - Original Message - From: wavemechanic To: AmiBroker, User Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 5:20 PM Subject: [amibroker] SetBarFillColor() Has anyo

[amibroker] How can I save my Charts links.

2007-11-27 Thread Mohammed
Hi Tomasz, What about linking charts, I note that if I link to charts and close the program and reopen it my old link it deleted, and I have to LINK THE CHARTS AGAIN. How can I save my Charts links.

RE: [amibroker] Mac User - Problems Installing AB 5.02.2

2007-11-27 Thread Gordon Sutherland
Hi Bob, Just a long-shot, but make sure AB is not open when you install the new Beta. Regards, Gordon -Original Message- From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Orlyk Sent: Wednesday, 28 November 2007 3:32 a.m. To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com Subject: R

Re: [amibroker] AmiBroker 5.03.0 BETA released (OLE Problem)

2007-11-27 Thread Tomasz Janeczko
Hello, Due to changes made during implementation of floating windows calling Activate method of Window object using OLE causes MDI normal (non-floating) window to be maximized. This is going to be addressed in next beta. Best regards, Tomasz Janeczko amibroker.com - Original Message -

RE: [amibroker] AmiBroker 5.03.0 BETA released (OLE Problem)

2007-11-27 Thread dingo
Thanks duuude!! (You get an extra u for that) d > -Original Message- > From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tomasz Janeczko > Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 3:50 PM > To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [amibroker] AmiBroker 5.03.0 BETA re

[amibroker] Re: So simple I can't quite figure it out.

2007-11-27 Thread Homar Simpson
I see no response. Must be impossible to do. Maybe the next version. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Homar Simpson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Would like to plot the last stock split (as text) on the chart on > the day it occurred. > > > I'm sure this is a one or two liner, but can

[amibroker] Re: TC 2007 Data

2007-11-27 Thread brian_z111
--- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "booker_1324" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm not sure why you would say that about TC. I have found the Worden > Bros are honest and fair about their prices. They have the best data > base I have found. Most stocks go back 20 to 30 years with the Dow30 >

[amibroker] Re: Internal application error while importing

2007-11-27 Thread brian_z111
--- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "onlyobsession2k3" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm trying to run a batch script to import about 5,000 symbols into a > database. On the Import command, I get a Windows Script Host Internal > application error, Code: 800AF108. > > r = AmiBroker.Import(0, file

[amibroker] Re: Mac User - Problems Installing AB 5.02.2

2007-11-27 Thread Bob Krishfield
Got it fixed by re-installing a full version of AB 5.0 and then ver 5.02.2. BTW - I'm also running Leopard and Parallels 3.0 (Build 5540) and everything is faster. Bob K. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, Mike Orlyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello Bob, > > Just installed 5.02.2 the other d

[amibroker] Re: 3 Sma Scanner

2007-11-27 Thread brian_z111
--- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "protraderinc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi, > > Can a scanner or explorer be written out of the following criterias? > > Its a basic MA system I used for forex but want use the idea in stocks. > Simple MA use are 30, 50, 100 SMA. For easy illustration, we

[amibroker] Re: 3 Sma Scanner

2007-11-27 Thread brian_z111
--- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "brian_z111" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "protraderinc" > wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > Can a scanner or explorer be written out of the following criterias? > > > > Its a basic MA system I used for forex but want use the idea

RE: [amibroker] AmiBroker 5.03.0 BETA released (OLE Problem)

2007-11-27 Thread Clement Chin
Thanks. Solve the link problems. Clement From: amibroker@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tomasz Janeczko Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:50 AM To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [amibroker] AmiBroker 5.03.0 BETA released (OLE Problem) Hello, Due

[amibroker] How to Calculate Probabilities and Statistics?

2007-11-27 Thread bilbo0211
I will give some examples of what I would like to be able to do. 1. http://www.topgunsoftware.com/ has some interesting trading tools. One thing it does is make statistical range projections (i,e., next bar's high and low with confidence levels). I would like to do something similar with Amibroke

Re: [amibroker] How to Calculate Probabilities and Statistics?

2007-11-27 Thread cstrader
Well you could get the data by running a scan, but to get the statistics you'd have to I think enter them into another program, such as Excel. - Original Message - From: "bilbo0211" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 7:28 PM Subject: [amibroker] How to Calculate Pr

[amibroker] Custom Buttons

2007-11-27 Thread cipherscribe
I want to be able to add a custom button that will execute an .AFL file. Is this possible? Ideally I just need to 'verify syntax' as this executes the code appropriately (to send an order through to IB). What I am hoping to achieve is 3 buttons, buy,sell, and close position, using the existing au

Re: [amibroker] How to Calculate Probabilities and Statistics?

2007-11-27 Thread wavemechanic
The built-in statistical functions are all listed in the AFL section of the Users Guide: http://www.amibroker.com/guide/afl/afl_index.php?m=2 Bill - Original Message - From: "bilbo0211" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 7:28 PM Subject: [amibroker] How to Calcula

[amibroker] Anyone using MasterData.com with Amibroker?

2007-11-27 Thread timgadd
If anybody is using Masterdata's index and ETF component data with Amibroker, would you mind commenting on how efficient you find the combination in terms of accessing and plotting the various data fields included in the MasterData data files? Thanks, Tim

[amibroker] Re: TC 2007 Data

2007-11-27 Thread timgadd
--- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I used TC data before switching to QuotesPlus. I'm happy I switched. I > found TC to be a bit "ethno-centric". (This is a politically correct way of > saying that they think their poo-poo isn't odiferous!) ;-) I have

[amibroker] Re: TC 2007 Data

2007-11-27 Thread timgadd
> while we are on the TC topicfrom the discussion forum at their > site (some time ago) I noticed comment that their EOD data dividend > adjustment was done on a subjective basis (someone makes a decision > based on the effect that the dividend paid has on the price). > > Can anyone confirm

Re: [amibroker] Re: Intraday Chart

2007-11-27 Thread abdulrahim abdulrahim
On Nov 26, 2007 9:46 PM, brian_z111 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "abdulrahim abdulrahim" > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I am downloading data from yahoo.com. Could you tell me how to get > > intraday data? Thaqnks. > > > > On Nov 26, 2007 4:43 PM, A

[amibroker] Re: How to Calculate Probabilities and Statistics?

2007-11-27 Thread bilbo0211
Thanks, it looks like that is just what I need. --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "wavemechanic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The built-in statistical functions are all listed in the AFL section of the Users Guide: > http://www.amibroker.com/guide/afl/afl_index.php?m=2 > > Bill > > - Origi

RE: [amibroker] Re: TC 2007 Data

2007-11-27 Thread Dan Clark
My primary issue with them was their tools and their attitude. I found constant hype with little substantive improvements. And I had several of my posts deleted from their forum! And the posts were VERY courteous!!! Now contrast that with Amibroker... We have constant improvements and we have t

[amibroker] How can I draw upper and lower boundary lines for stochastic in the indicator?

2007-11-27 Thread Padhu
Folks: How can I draw upper and lower boundary lines for stochastic in the indicator? For example line at 30 and line at 80 level. Thanks. Cheers,Padhu

[amibroker] Re: How can I draw upper and lower boundary lines for stochastic in the indicato

2007-11-27 Thread Arnie
Try Plot( 80 , "", colorgreen,styleline); Plot( 30 , "", colorred,styleline); --- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "Padhu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Folks: > > > > How can I draw upper and lower boundary lines for stochastic in the indicator? For example line at 30 and line at 80 level. T

Re: [amibroker] Re: How can I draw upper and lower boundary lines for stochastic in the indicato

2007-11-27 Thread ricko
Also check out PlotGrid Rick Osborn - Original Message From: Arnie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: amibroker@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:24:05 PM Subject: [amibroker] Re: How can I draw upper and lower boundary lines for stochastic in the indicato Try Plot( 80 , "

[amibroker] Re: TC 2007 Data

2007-11-27 Thread brian_z111
--- In amibroker@yahoogroups.com, "timgadd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > while we are on the TC topicfrom the discussion forum at their > > site (some time ago) I noticed comment that their EOD data dividend > > adjustment was done on a subjective basis (someone makes a decision > > b

[amibroker] Re: TC 2007 Data

2007-11-27 Thread brian_z111
> Now contrast that with Amibroker... Yes, people continually underestimate this aspect of AB. IMO Tomasz understands and supports the social and business dynamic of the 'new' IT wave very well - there's a lot more to him than Tomasz 'the programmer'. Personally I value that aspect of AmiBro

[amibroker] The difference between

2007-11-27 Thread mytakeismine
Can someone explain to me MACD and Signal. (Which are found in SetBarFillColor.) ie. //Graph0=1000*MACD(12,26); //Graph0=1000*Signal(12,26,9); In the user's guide "Signal" = "Calculates the Signal line of MACD indicator" Is this to say that signal, in this example, is a 9 day MA line of the MAC