[4EverMaATParticipant July 15, 2015 at 1:37 am Post count: 24]

in reply to: v1.6 Released! #20782

Can you introduce variable spreads for your backtests in 1.6+? Either in the csv to fxt or when launched? Similar to Birt’s TDS.

Also, can you launch more than one copy of mt4 from the same folder?

[4EverMaATParticipant June 25, 2015 at 12:52 pm Post count: 24]

in reply to: v1.6 Released! #20771

– will you be supporting variable spreads for the tester? One of the reasons I use TDS is because they allow variable spreads during backtesting.

– Also, will there be a scheduler where it will automatically launch and download data every so often?
Can certain pairs be exported to csv or fxt automatically to a certain format?
And btw, I agree with you that you should charge a nominal fee for a ‘pro’ version. You can only do so much for free.

[4EverMaATParticipant June 24, 2015 at 7:59 pm Post count: 24]

in reply to: How to revert & disable auto-updates on MT4 #20705

@jollydragon wrote:

Both folders below were cleared. But the issue is still there and the data is still overwritten.
Help!!!

C:ProgramDataMetaquotesWebInstall
C:UsersxxxAppDataRoamingMetaQuotesWebInstallmt4clw

@bmigette wrote:

Here is a solution that seems to work:

1- Delete any file in this folder
C:UsersAppDataRoamingMetaQuotesWebInstallmt4clw
2- delete any file in this folder
C:ProgramDataMetaquotesWebInstall
3- If mt4 already upgraded, replace terminal.exe and metaeditor.exe with old files
4- Right click the 2 above folders, and set deny permission for everybody:

5- Launch mt4 again

An even easier and full-proof setting:

1) right-click on blank area of desktop and create a new blank textfile called WebInstall.txt.
2) Rename the file to WebInstall [without the .txt extension]. You may have to go to Windows Explorer > Folder and Search options > View Tab > UN-check ‘hide file extensions for known file types’ In the same window, also select ‘show hidden files, folders, and drives’ radio button.
3) Set the WebInstall file to ‘read-only. Right-click on the the file > Properties > General Tab > Check ‘Read-Only’ > Apply/OK.
4) Delete the WebInstall folder in both places C:UsersAppDataRoamingMetaQuotes and C:ProgramDataMetaquotes
5) Copy the WebInstall file [read-only], to each location.

Now to update the terminal to the latest builds, you must run the broker mt4 installer for each installation.

I would have a server with several terminals and if a server restart is done, auto-update could break functionality very easily. Sometimes not all terminals were updated at the same time. Huge headache.

[4EverMaATParticipant December 3, 2014 at 11:27 pm Post count: 24]

in reply to: Dukascopy WTI crude oil symbol change #20382

@rv13 wrote:

Is crude oil and light crude oil not two different things? http://www.icmarkets.com/forex-trading/commodities-trading/

Brent crude oil and WTI Light crude oil are indeed two separate products, although generally positively correlated.

@tickstory wrote:

Hi 4EverMaAT,

This change has been noted and will be included in the next release.

Regards.

Is there some config file that the user can modify if they need something more immediate? Like this http://www.strategyquant.com/forum/topic/2312-wticmdusd-crude-oil-contract-change-name/#entry7273

[4EverMaATParticipant April 15, 2014 at 3:13 am Post count: 24]

in reply to: How can we implement a filter to ENOURMOUS duka data spikes? #19815

@tickstory wrote:

Thanks, Threshold. At this stage we’re thinking the best way to add this feature is to allow a filter of “x % from current price” or something similar. That is, if the price deviates more than this percentage from the previous tick or bar, that data would be eliminated.

Any further thoughts are welcome.

Birt’s CSV2FXT script includes some of these filters. He released the source code for the script so that you can see exactly how the filters work.

[4EverMaATParticipant April 15, 2014 at 3:11 am Post count: 24]

in reply to: Add Equity Index tick data to TickStoryLite #19559

SQ Tick Data Downloader incorporated the Metals and Stock Indexes into their downloader. It is also on the Dukascopy website.
[attachment=0:124fmkmi]dukascopy indices stocks commodities list.png[/attachment:124fmkmi]

BTW, for forex, can you add the USDCHN pair (us dollar vs chinese renminbi yuan)?

[4EverMaATParticipant April 13, 2014 at 12:55 am Post count: 24]

in reply to: Do we still need Tickstory to launch mt4? #19962

You still need a proper launcher such as Birts TDS because:
– You need to use variable spreads vs fixed spreads:
– you need to launch multiple instances of the same mt4 installation. If you launch individual installations separately, you’d have to duplicate the fxt files for each of the instances, which can take up unneeded hard drive space especially if you are running several backtests simultaneously.
– use different installation folders. You can create a launcher for each folder if you are testing in different brokers.

But I do agree that it is good to know that in the worst case scenario, at least some backtests can be done.

[4EverMaATParticipant April 12, 2014 at 7:35 am Post count: 24]

in reply to: Do we still need Tickstory to launch mt4? #19960

You still need a proper launcher such as Birts TDS because:
– You need to use variable spreads vs fixed spreads:
– you need to launch multiple instances of the same mt4 installation. If you launch individual installations separately, you’d have to duplicate the fxt files for each of the instances, which can take up unneeded hard drive space especially if you are running several backtests simultaneously.
– use different installation folders. You can create a launcher for each folder if you are testing in different brokers.

[4EverMaATParticipant March 9, 2014 at 7:46 am Post count: 24]

in reply to: v1.3 Released! #19810

1) You did not add a download link to your first post

2) your previous release candidates all said that the product was already up to date. And the about us page did not reveal any details about the build that I have. I know that I do not have the final version of 1.3 tickstory. I only found out about it by visiting this forum and seeing the stick post. So:

– About Us page in application does not have release date/time stamp to track releases
– Product does not properly check if it is the latest version.

[4EverMaATParticipant March 9, 2014 at 7:17 am Post count: 24]

in reply to: bad ticks in MT4 #19820

tickstory could implement some optional methods to clean the data when it is being exported, such as discarding a tick if the previous price is above or below a certain value. It would also need to log this information so that the user can keep track of how many ticks were discarded.

Birt’s csv2fxt script does stuff like this. So tickstory is actually good at creating the CSV files. I then use the birt script to convert into mt4 (fxt).

[4EverMaATParticipant March 9, 2014 at 7:00 am Post count: 24]

in reply to: Weekend Data #19872

@tickroll wrote:

Hi Tickstory,

I am trying to emulate ARMADA MARKETS trading timezone conditions,
they use GMT +2 (w / New York DST), which means there Sunday
Candle is automatically combined with the following Monday’s.

Now, to have a similar result should I include weekend data, or not?

Does leaving the Weekend Data out mean that the data from Sunday will be lost, or not used, at all?

And does including Weekend data; mean it will get automatically combined with Monday’s candle?
(I prefer this option, as it still utilizes important Sunday Data).

Many Thanks

not sure about tickstory, but birt’s csv2fxt script allow you to adjust the GMT offset for the fxt (mt4) data. In addition, you can set the DST that is to be used (because some parts of the year spring we use GMT +2 and fall uses GMT +3).

[4EverMaATParticipant February 16, 2014 at 1:46 pm Post count: 24]

in reply to: designate export folder…. #19711

Since I am here, I wanted to update that your suggestion is correct: I can manually designate the export folder by copying the folder’s complete path and adding it to the symbol output filename. Then the next time I run the ‘export to file’ feature, it remembers the last settings used. Works ok for now, although I still say a default folder would be good idea as well when there is no specific path used.

[4EverMaATParticipant February 12, 2014 at 12:27 pm Post count: 24]

in reply to: v1.3 Release Candidate to support MT4 Build 545, 574+ #19670

one minor detail that you forgot is that you make the launcher selection automatic for mt4 launchers. For example, youtry to use the Birt’sTickDataSuite launcher (tds.exe) to launch the product. But If I am using tickstory to launch the mt4, that means I want tickstory to launch the mt4 installation, not ‘borrow’ TDS.exe which I may have for a different purpose.

Tickstory is supposed to standalone in being able to launch mt4 properly. So I suggest that the user be able to manually select the launcher to use, in addition to having auto-select. Please address this, so that I do not have to move/delete tds.exe when using tickstory to launch mt4.

[4EverMaATParticipant February 11, 2014 at 6:54 pm Post count: 24]

in reply to: designate export folder…. #19710

@tickstory wrote:

Hi 4EverMaat,

The file export does permit you to specify the absolute path name for the CSV (etc) files. Simple enter this file specification in the ‘output filename’ box.
Tickstory will not output information to the MT4 ‘history’ folder by default as this is not the correct location to export files of this type (remember, not all users of Tickstory are necessarily using MT4).

Regards.

Tickstory needs to enable the user to designate a DEFAULT export folder. Currently, with no absolute path, TickStory designates the INSTALLATION folder as the default export folder. I was saying that the same home folder that dukascopy data is stored should be the default folder. But this would be solved by giving user the choice to designate the export folder.

[4EverMaATParticipant February 6, 2014 at 3:21 am Post count: 24]

in reply to: v1.3 Release Candidate to support MT4 Build 545, 574+ #19656

@dobermann wrote:

Unfortunately not works with MT4 build 600 😥

@tickstory wrote:

Hi Dobermann,

You will need to use the /portable flag to ensure all data is stored in the MT4 directory. You will also need to make sure your MT4 installation is not under “Program Files” folder since Windows will prevent data from being written here.

Please let us know how you go.

Regards.

Doberman is correct. It doesn”t detect with mt4 build 600. You need to update the beta to assume that the user installs a fresh copy of mt4 on their computer (no upgrade)

I am 100% sure of this. I installed a fresh copy of Excel Markets outside of the Program files folder. TickLite 1.3 could not detect the installation folder.

What I did as a workaround is manually navigated to the “[C:[Windows User]AppDataRoamingMetaQuotesTerminalFE4723A6C29xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This takes some extra time. And to check to make sure you have the correct folder, MQ at least created a “origins.txt” you can use to see which broker and installationfolder the “FE4723A6C29xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ” belongs to.

It appeared to detect the folder ok after that. But then the test came to launch the mt4. I got this error: Mt4 launch issue. See screenshot.
[attachment=0:7sco6mpd]tickstory mt4 build 600 launch error.png[/attachment:7sco6mpd]

Has anyone else been able to get it to work? I have TDS, but Tickstory should be able to operate independently of TDS.

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