Thread: Candle Patterns Expert Advisor

Here is an EA based on an indicator released today on mql4.com : Candle Patterns.

Unfortunately, we can't backtest the code, as there is an issue during the importation of the csv file. We'll have to test it in demo.

Note that I have modified the indicator. I have added small arrows directly drawn over/under the bars.

Code:

Place files into the following subdirectories: |
Candle Patterns 2.mq4 into "\experts\indicators",
Candle Patterns.csv into "\experts\files",
Candle Patterns.rtd into "\experts\files",
Symbols_.csv into "\experts\files",
gSpeak.mqh into "\experts\include",
speak.dll into "\experts\libraries",
candle patterns.tpl into "\templates".
Close and then re-start MetaTrader for it to find the new files.

You will certainly need a moving average filter for small TF. I have enabled the MA filter options.

Installation: (use the zip folder in the opening post of this thread and good trading to you ☺)


Files placed in folder: "\experts\indicators"
Candle Patterns.mq4 "The indicator".

Files placed in folder: "\experts\files"
Candle Patterns.rtd Introduction to Candle Patterns, info on usage.
Candle Patterns.csv Specs on candle patterns. First column allows the display of each pattern to be toggled ON or OFF.
Symbols_.csv Code of symbols and text for audio output.

File placed in folder: "\experts\libraries"
speak.dll Text to speech engine coded by CodersGuru of
Forex TSD| Metatrader Indicators and Experts Advisors for which I am very gratefull.

Files placed in folder: "\experts\include"
gSpeak.mqh External function definition of speak.dll.

File placed in folder: "\templates"
candle patterns.tpl Sets up chart period H1 for candlesticks and removes all previous indicators. Calls up "Candle Patterns" indicator.

Close and then re-start MetaTrader for it to find the new files.

Originally Posted by abroco

Mr, Funyoo

I dont found where to place the file "Candle Patterns 2.mq4"

I found Candle Patterns in the link and in the both instruction nobody mention Candle Patterns 2.mq4 to place

Any idea?

Regard

Correct, you need to place this file in the indicators folder. It is my version (with arrows) of the Candle Patterns.

Originally Posted by ElectricSavant

folks... change the filter to true from the default of false here....(see post#2)

http://www.tradingsystemforex.com/at...ma-filter-.mq4

I have reloaded the code with the option initialized to true.

is a type 1 MA = simple or exponential method?...my guess is that it is simple...what would be 2? 3?...?

extern int MAMethod=1; //ma filter methodp

Originally Posted by ElectricSavant

is a type 1 MA = simple or exponential method?...my guess is that it is simple...what would be 2? 3?...?

Correct, I should specify it.

0 = sma, 1 = ema, 2 = smma, 3 = lwma

Originally Posted by consuhs

I get these errors when running in backtest.

2008.12.20 23:11:01 2008.12.01 01:00 Candle Patterns 2 EURGBP,M1: Alert: Error 0 reading file Candle Patterns.csv\n
2008.12.20 23:11:01 2008.12.01 01:00 Candle Patterns 2 EURGBP,M1: Alert: File:Candle Patterns.csv error 4103


The candle patterns.csv is in the right place??

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks
C

Yes, we can't backtest the EA unfortunately. I don't know why it does that.