New MetaTrader 4 Client Terminal Build 210
Urgent problem related to point #2:
Because the FXT files are now overwritten/recalculated each time, we do not have the option of using our own tickdata files. As of build 210, they are overwritten with MT4's calculated data based on the cached data from the broker.
Any way around this? How can we use .fxt tick files that we have generated?
Because the FXT files are now overwritten/recalculated each time, we do not have the option of using our own tickdata files. As of build 210, they are overwritten with MT4's calculated data based on the cached data from the broker.
Any way around this? How can we use .fxt tick files that we have generated?
What is the reason for removing the 'Recalculate' tab? Were the backtest results unreliable otherwise?
If this was not the case, I think this is a terrible idea. It often takes longer to recalculate the data than it takes to do the backtest - so you have only succeeded in doubling the backtest time!
Bring back the Recalculate tab!!!
If this was not the case, I think this is a terrible idea. It often takes longer to recalculate the data than it takes to do the backtest - so you have only succeeded in doubling the backtest time!
Bring back the Recalculate tab!!!
What is the reason for removing the 'Recalculate' tab? Were the backtest results unreliable otherwise?
If this was not the case, I think this is a terrible idea. It often takes longer to recalculate the data than it takes to do the backtest - so you have only succeeded in doubling the backtest time!
Bring back the Recalculate tab!!!
If this was not the case, I think this is a terrible idea. It often takes longer to recalculate the data than it takes to do the backtest - so you have only succeeded in doubling the backtest time!
Bring back the Recalculate tab!!!
I agree with your comment.
But MetaQuotes said this was not true. See my post and their response here.
"MQL4: New MetaTrader 4 Client Terminal Build 210"
Urgent problem related to point #2:
Because the FXT files are now overwritten/recalculated each time, we do not have the option of using our own tickdata files. As of build 210, they are overwritten with MT4's calculated data based on the cached data from the broker.
Any way around this? How can we use .fxt tick files that we have generated?
Because the FXT files are now overwritten/recalculated each time, we do not have the option of using our own tickdata files. As of build 210, they are overwritten with MT4's calculated data based on the cached data from the broker.
Any way around this? How can we use .fxt tick files that we have generated?
Metaquotes, we need to be able to test with tickdata. This is a requirement. Please restore the "Recalculate" checkbox ASAP.
2. Tester: removed the checkbox "Recalculate". Now the testing sequence is generated each time anew at clicking "Start".
WHY???
I have invested so much time on ticks collecting and generation. The only backtests I ever do is with tick data. What am I suppose to do now?
For the savvy programmer it is utterly vital to be able to generate his own test data.
Well folks, I would highly recommend you archive a copy of MT4 build 208 and use it for backtesting as long as you are able. Hopefully Metaquotes acknowledges the uproar and restores this critical functionality, but until then, what choice do we have?
What is the reason for removing the 'Recalculate' tab? Were the backtest results unreliable otherwise?
If this was not the case, I think this is a terrible idea. It often takes longer to recalculate the data than it takes to do the backtest - so you have only succeeded in doubling the backtest time!
Bring back the Recalculate tab!!!
If this was not the case, I think this is a terrible idea. It often takes longer to recalculate the data than it takes to do the backtest - so you have only succeeded in doubling the backtest time!
Bring back the Recalculate tab!!!
I agree with your comment.
But MetaQuotes said this was not true. See my post and their response here.
"MQL4: New MetaTrader 4 Client Terminal Build 210"
Yes, I just read their comments - what an arrogant attitude to take!!!
It just goes to show that not only do they consider the opinions of actual users to be barely worthy of a response, by making it impossible to use third-party tick data (cos everyone realises the stuff they provide free is crap!) they are actively seeking to prevent EA developers in their tracks!
It's also pretty obvious who the latest MT 'improvements' are meant to benefit - certainly not 'us'...
Anyone know where I can download version 208?
omelette, and anyone needing build 208/209: drop me a mail to forexzap<at>gmail<dot>com
All results below are from same MetaQuotes Server. Below you can see that the Acutal Demo trade and Build 209 entry position are the same. But the Build 210 is completely different. What are possible reasons for this ?
Because actual demo trade and Build 209 Strategy Tester trade are the same, Can we trust Strategy Tester results from Build 210 ?
Acutal Contest Demo trade.
4814356 2007.09.04 20:00 buy 0.20 eurusd 1.3615 1.3622 0.0000 2007.09.05 04:55 1.3622 0.00 0.00 -1.32 14.00
Build 209 (30 Aug 2007) Strategy Tester trade.
451 2007.09.04 20:00 buy 139 5.00 1.3615 1.3513 0.0000
452 2007.09.04 20:00 buy 140 5.00 1.3615 1.3513 0.0000
453 2007.09.04 20:00 buy 141 5.00 1.3615 1.3513 0.0000
454 2007.09.05 04:16 modify 139 5.00 1.3615 1.3622 0.0000
455 2007.09.05 04:16 modify 140 5.00 1.3615 1.3622 0.0000
456 2007.09.05 04:16 modify 141 5.00 1.3615 1.3622 0.0000
457 2007.09.05 04:55 s/l 139 5.00 1.3622 1.3622 0.0000 317.00 64156.33
458 2007.09.05 04:55 s/l 140 5.00 1.3622 1.3622 0.0000 317.00 64473.33
459 2007.09.05 04:55 s/l 141 5.00 1.3622 1.3622 0.0000 317.00 64790.33
Build 210 (10 Sep 2007) Strategy Tester trade.
460 2007.09.04 20:00 sell 145 5.00 1.3557 1.3657 0.0000
461 2007.09.04 20:00 sell 146 5.00 1.3557 1.3657 0.0000
462 2007.09.04 20:00 sell 147 5.00 1.3557 1.3657 0.0000
463 2007.09.06 07:10 s/l 145 5.00 1.3657 1.3657 0.0000 -4954.00 49099.06
464 2007.09.06 07:10 s/l 146 5.00 1.3657 1.3657 0.0000 -4954.00 44145.06
465 2007.09.06 07:10 s/l 147 5.00 1.3657 1.3657 0.0000 -4954.00 39191.06
Because actual demo trade and Build 209 Strategy Tester trade are the same, Can we trust Strategy Tester results from Build 210 ?
Acutal Contest Demo trade.
4814356 2007.09.04 20:00 buy 0.20 eurusd 1.3615 1.3622 0.0000 2007.09.05 04:55 1.3622 0.00 0.00 -1.32 14.00
Build 209 (30 Aug 2007) Strategy Tester trade.
451 2007.09.04 20:00 buy 139 5.00 1.3615 1.3513 0.0000
452 2007.09.04 20:00 buy 140 5.00 1.3615 1.3513 0.0000
453 2007.09.04 20:00 buy 141 5.00 1.3615 1.3513 0.0000
454 2007.09.05 04:16 modify 139 5.00 1.3615 1.3622 0.0000
455 2007.09.05 04:16 modify 140 5.00 1.3615 1.3622 0.0000
456 2007.09.05 04:16 modify 141 5.00 1.3615 1.3622 0.0000
457 2007.09.05 04:55 s/l 139 5.00 1.3622 1.3622 0.0000 317.00 64156.33
458 2007.09.05 04:55 s/l 140 5.00 1.3622 1.3622 0.0000 317.00 64473.33
459 2007.09.05 04:55 s/l 141 5.00 1.3622 1.3622 0.0000 317.00 64790.33
Build 210 (10 Sep 2007) Strategy Tester trade.
460 2007.09.04 20:00 sell 145 5.00 1.3557 1.3657 0.0000
461 2007.09.04 20:00 sell 146 5.00 1.3557 1.3657 0.0000
462 2007.09.04 20:00 sell 147 5.00 1.3557 1.3657 0.0000
463 2007.09.06 07:10 s/l 145 5.00 1.3657 1.3657 0.0000 -4954.00 49099.06
464 2007.09.06 07:10 s/l 146 5.00 1.3657 1.3657 0.0000 -4954.00 44145.06
465 2007.09.06 07:10 s/l 147 5.00 1.3657 1.3657 0.0000 -4954.00 39191.06
Please be aware that there seems to be a typing error in the "about" box in Build 210. It reads;
MetaTrader
Verson: 4 Build 210
(10 Sen 2007)
MetaTrader
Verson: 4 Build 210
(10 Sen 2007)
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What' new:
1. Fixed displaying of profits "as Term Currency" for futures.
2. Tester: removed the checkbox "Recalculate". Now the testing sequence is generated each time anew at clicking "Start".
3. Tester: improved the generation algorithm in every tick modeling mode.
4. Tester: improved the change of quotes receiving speed at visual testing.
5. Tester: added counting and displaying errors of lower timeframes mismatch at testing sequences generation.
6. Tester: changed the formulations, describing modeling modes. Added into the tester report notifying messages when using modes of modeling "control points" and "open prices only".
7. Tester: changed the algorithm of formating the final value of an optimized parameter. Now 0 can be indicated as this value.
8. MQL4: fixed MessageBox() function operation in endless cycled scripts.
9. MQL4: fixed memory leakage at the attempt to access a non-existent custom indicator from the Expert Advisor.
10. MQL4: fixed error of transforming a constant date, falling on 1970.01.01.
11. MQL4: fixed compiler error in processing the bit operation NOT with constant expression.
12. Replaced the hot key of current profile changing. Instead of F5 now Ctrl+F5 should be used.
13. Improved the formation of a balance chart when displaying the trades history report. Now pending orders are not displayed on the chart.
14. Added the Estonian Language.
The live update is available through the LiveUpdate system. Client terminal can be downloaded using "MetaTrader 4 trading terminal"