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AdrianP

Thanks for the follow up syswizard. But does the value not being the same as the Jurik actually mean anything? I would be shocked if ANY Jurik replica generated the exact same values. What I consider a zillion times more important, is if the general shape, reactions, and turning points, all align. J...

AdrianP

If anyone might be interested in the Jurik Moving Average, here is a PDF that goes into detail explaining an effective replica it seems. Question is, can anyone convert the multiple formulas into a useable Multicharts code? Or perhaps more correctly is there anyone willing? :) https://c.mql5.com/for...

AdrianP

Many people use Price Channels or Donchian Channels in their coding, but I would like to plot the reverse of that, being the actual number of Highest Highs or Lowest Lows that is taking place. But I am unable to figure out how to do it. Any help would be appreciated. So, as price is rallying or fall...

AdrianP

Hi, I'm having some issues getting my code to work properly when scaling out under certain circumstances, and was hoping someone could provide a fresh perspective. 1. We enter with a 2 unit position; 2. I then want to exit 1 unit, when a condition is met, and then the remaining 1 unit when the same ...

AdrianP

Thanks for the feedback rrams. What would you classify as referencing the whole dataset? I have all my indicators set to NOT update on every tick. It only invites disaster whe you hit fast market conditions. I assume 2 was correct, but as you say, in practice for MC users, its sort of immaterial.

AdrianP

@syswizard All my main workspaces use flexrenko bars. I have worked with them for years, and extensively. MC is extremely good in implementing them, although they aren't perfect. I have found that there are serious issues if using multiple data streams in the one chart, and trying to reference data2...

AdrianP

Perhaps MC Support can respond to my question please, since no one else seems to know.

AdrianP

Can someone tell me please if it makes any difference to the speed of a compiled indicator when being used in real time under the 2 scenarios' below. 1. Code has the same indicator formula repeated multiple times within the code; 2. The same formula is allocated to a Variable, and that Variable is r...

AdrianP

When I try to compile your code as a new function, it gives me an error message, saying "assignment is allowed only for variables or array elements".

AdrianP

MC does not correctly deal with Data2 when it comes to Renko bars. I'd rather not go there at all. And frankly can't possibly see why it is needed. How hard can it be to reference X minutes ago, then count the bars? We do it all the time when using such functions as HighestBar or LowestBar to count ...

AdrianP

Awesome stuff Thank you....now I am just trying to work out what it is plotting. The 'close' isn't needed, and had no impact, so I deleted that. I changed the average to "1" for now, so I can see specifically the value on each bar. Now, 'DateTime' will be some large value, but you are comparing it t...

AdrianP

Just to clarify. I'm only after a single number being plotted on the chart in some predefined location. But it would also be interesting to plot a continuous indicator line to see how much it can vary. I know back in March 2020, the number of renko bars being plotted, of any size, compared to normal...

AdrianP

I'd like to plot on my chart, the number of renko bars that have taken place over the past X minutes. This would update at the close of each new bar. I believe MC can do this, but cannot find the right set of functions that will enable me to do this. I would appreicate if support or someone with the...

AdrianP

Hi Josh, To correct my initial post, I was referring to FLEX RENKO. I haven't tested if the problem is also present on regular renko bars. And the reason I didn't post a chart is because it is NOT a visual or chart problem. It is a MATH problem, and a MC coding problem in aligning 2 different data s...

AdrianP

Hi, Can someone explain please why my MACD values used in my system code (see below) plotted on Data1 using Data2, does not even come close to being the same values, and why the MACD(Data2) values change every bar on Data1. Clearly this is completely wrong, as the value should be the same every bar ...

AdrianP

Hi, Sometime back I tried to plot on my MEAN Renko chart, an indicator based upon a Data2 MEAN Renko. It did not calculate correctly, and support tell me this is a problem. With tick charts, its not an issue, as I had a coder many years ago successfully create accurate representation using Data2. So...

AdrianP

I would second to have this appear on the detailed equity curve simulations. The graph speaks 1000X what a single digit can.
But despite having this feature, interpreting optimization results goes way beyond simply finding the best number.

AdrianP

Thanks for the suggestion TJ. Sadly it contains exactly the same information I had already seen in the MC help file. Perhaps you are looking at something different to me, but the usage example's' really doesn't exist. It basically includes one. Clearly you aren't thinking from the perspective of som...

AdrianP

When I inserted your line of code in mine, it proceeded to print out the symbols across ALL my open windows. So half way there :) What I wish my code to do is recognise the symbol that is loaded on a particular chart so that the code can perform the text calculation as shown. Which is different for ...

AdrianP

Thanks for your suggestion rrams, but unfortunately I can find no way to use symbolroot within the code. Why isn't there simply a SymbolFuturesCode equivalent? That would make life perfectly easy.

AdrianP

My code below successfully references the JPY when it is loaded as a chart, but I have been unsuccessful in working out how to reference other non-currency markets, such as @CL, @ES etc from TS. I've tried various of the function codes referenced in the MC manual, but none work. I'd appreciate if so...

AdrianP

Hi Wilkinsw, Please read this post and let me know what you think. https://www.multicharts.com/pm/public/multicharts/issues/MC-2545 Its only relevant to Limit orders, and particularly those executed in the Forex cash markets, where spreads are extremely important. If I am misunderstanding something ...

AdrianP

Turbofib is correct Henry. Its clear after emailing Anna recently on this issue, that both she and software engineers are applying this selection box incorrectly or just don't understand it. And your response indicates you are also seeing it the wrong way. The dialog box is very specific in what it ...

AdrianP

Here's what I have come up with so far, but there are problems. Value1 = Text_New(Date,Time,High, NumtoStr(My Formula,1)); If Condition1 then begin Text_SetColor(Value1, White); Text_SetStyle(Value1,2,1); end; 2 problems. It is plotting on almost every bar rather than when my condition is met. And i...

AdrianP

Hi, I have huge problems with the whole test plotting thing. I'm hoping someone can be generous enough to provide some insight for my current situation. All I wish to do, is plot above the bar (for a sell) a number which represents the difference between the close and my stop level. So I can instant...

AdrianP

Thanks Henry. Any particular reason this command wasn't included when MC was created and mostly duplicated the TS programming functions?
It clearly saves a LOT of unnecessary coding.

AdrianP

Trying to write some signal code where I want to reference a level that was present when entering the trade.
In TS its easy, just use AT$ instead of 'at'. But that command isn't functional in MC and I can't find any reference on what to do.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

AdrianP

@sptrader Sadly, I've just discovered, while your solution corrects one problem, it ultimately creates an even bigger problem. When working on code, if for some reason it doesn't verify, which can easily happen due to a typo or any number of other possibilities, then MC will proceed to HIDE every co...

AdrianP

Hi Bowles, I did provide my suggestions, which is basically a replica of how TS does it. Very simple and efficient. Makes much better use of the RMC, which MC sadly lacks in that area on many facets. It is one of the fastest most efficient ways to get things done. Microsoft actually got that tool sp...

AdrianP

Thanks Bowles, I do actually use the maximise subchart when I want to hide the price data, but I could have perhaps given it more thought when seeking solution with multiple indicator windows. Although, I think that would also mean the PC was still wasting its time calculating stuff that no one is l...

AdrianP

@sptrader You're a genius :) Thanks so much for your efforts. IT WORKED! It seems that when you have the ability to switch off an indicator by clicking on the status line (leaving the empty box), it effectively disables the ability to make the indicator sub-chart disappear as it should. MC support s...

AdrianP

I actually did list it initially as a bug I think, and they altered it to feature request. In reality, it is NEITHER. It's a DESIGN FLAW, but there was no selection box for that : )

AdrianP

Support definitely responded. I put in a request to the PM site. They responded by showing they didn't understand the problem, and declined the request. I then responded with a more detailed explanation along with the chart I posted above. They responded even quicker the 2nd time, saying they weren'...

AdrianP

Thanks SPtrader. I wait excitedly :) I feel your frustration when 2 identical versions are doing different things. When trying to solve computer problems, I find simply going through a process of elimination generally gets one towards a resolution. If there is an answer, I wonder why even the suppor...

AdrianP

Hi Arnie, I 100% respect those who respect others. Please carefully read the thread and look at the many comments people have made which bare no relaiton to the original topic. "So what you're basically saying is that we are all wrong" ??? No. There is no right or wrong. I like to work with as much ...

AdrianP

TJ....6534 posts, and you actually think whether a design flaw gets corrected, should be base don votes? LOL Now that's funny. So, if for example, you discover in your use of MC, a bug that causes the program to terminate say, each time you try to do a certain task, and you report it on the PM site,...

AdrianP

Just to let everyone know, the powers that be have decided there is no desire or plans to correct the design flaw in MC. In effect, they have officially APPROVED the attached picture as being perfectly acceptable. For whatever reason they think MC users want to work with this sort of layout, where, ...

AdrianP

I think AdrianP's original request was to be able to "status off" an indicator without leaving the blank box, as MC used to function for many years ... I think there is an option to remove the blank box when status is off, because on my Trading machine, I can turn the box on and off with the indica...

AdrianP

I have made a project management request earlier today.
Please post the link so people that read this thread can go there directly and vote.

https://www.multicharts.com/pm/public/m ... es/MC-2318

AdrianP

For sure, somethings are better to be talked directly with support, via private message or email than in here. For sure, only a minor % of people will speak up and I truly am hopeful that MC management take in consideration what those minor % of people is requesting since those are the ones that tr...

AdrianP

Hi Josh, Thanks for your constructive response. Unfortunately you make the assumption that I have my status line turned on and therefore have the ability to make the choice you mentioned. You will also discover that selecting this option leaves me at the exact same point as I made in my first post, ...

AdrianP

Arnie, I haven't read your many other posts, but did you ever think that when replying, it would be more beneficial for everyone to contribute in a POSITIVE way? Stating 'facts' which are in reality merely wild guesses by you, just makes you look foolish. Just a suggestion. In which way is my comme...

AdrianP

Hi Arnie, Thanks for your response. So IF a majority do the things you say, you have immediately indicated why I asked the question WHY?? A Majority could be 51%, implying up to 49% are applicable to my comments. Let's ignore for the moment that you have never actually done a survey to answer the qu...

AdrianP

Hi, When I switch the status of an indicator to OFF, it leaves the huge space on thew screen. WHY??? Please tell me how to temporarily hide or switch off an indicator so that it disappears completely on the screen, along with the area it occupied. That way I have more space on the screen for whateve...

AdrianP

The biggest bottleneck in a computer system is not in the CPU, nor the size of the RAM, but the speed of the internal bus in the motherboard. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Computer_system_bus.svg/400px-Computer_system_bus.svg.png Hello TJ, Would you mind explaining your ...

AdrianP

Hi, With the release of the AMD Threadripper CPUs we are finally seeing some decent improvements to speed. My question is, will MC11 be able to make use of all the extra cores, whether it be AMD or Intel, for LIVE workspaces ? Will MC11 be able to use all 16 cores of the 1950X CPU? I do understand o...

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