[beta-testing] multi timeframe support for automatic trading, ideas are welcome!

• 05/05/2019 at 5:27 PM #97737
  robertogozzi

  For sure you can.

  You must use the lowest TF, say H1, as the main (default) TF that sets the pace.

  The only drawback is that you will have less data history available when backtesting, despite upcoming v11 will raise it from 200k to 1 million bars (but we don’t know when and whether IG will support it).

  

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  05/09/2019 at 1:04 PM #98074
  Nicolas

  pharao wrote:

  mean that you can use code for a daily chart and shift which hour of the day you want as a close?

  Yes you can now do that.

  

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  06/29/2019 at 9:17 AM #101644
  biglivetrade

  Hi, I am a new trader I usually trade in intraday please let me know if there are any strategy or tips I can follow.

  

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  06/29/2019 at 9:42 AM #101645
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  biglivetrade wrote:

  Hi, I am a new trader I usually trade in intraday please let me know if there are any strategy or tips I can follow.

  https://www.prorealcode.com/topic/francescos-hammernegated-strategy/#post-101616

  https://www.prorealcode.com/topic/swing-hi-lo-dax-weekly-mtf/

  https://www.prorealcode.com/topic/mid-daily-range-bo-dax-mtf/

  https://www.prorealcode.com/topic/cowabunga-on-dax-with-multiple-time-frames/

  https://www.prorealcode.com/topic/3-mas-pullback-dax-daily-on-mtf/#post-75518

   

  edit: @biglivetrade, I posted links to MTF strategies since you posted here, should you be interested in strategies other than using Multiple Time Frames, then let me know and I’ll move this post to the ProOrder support.

   

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  07/20/2019 at 2:35 AM #102989
  Foxbat

  Hi All,

  I’m new to Multi Time Frames.

  I would like to setup a automated trading system with the below variables.

  Default Time Frame = 4 hours

  2nd Time Frame = 30 minutes.

  I get an error see attached. What would be a work around to this Time Frame problem?

   

  ^In a nutshell, I’m trying to achieve the following.

  On a 4 hour chart when condition (X) is met on the 2nd time frame of 30 minutes – Buy order is created. I don’t want order to be created “Next Bar Open”.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

   

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  07/20/2019 at 2:52 AM #102993
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  It’s the other way round.

  You’ll have to set your lowest TF as default (the one on your chart), then use a 4H TF in your code. In your case you can use up to 6 TF’s (5 + default) in your code, but ALL of them are required to be multiple of the default (lowest) one.

  Your code won’t change much, but you’ll have some less data history for backtesting.

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  07/20/2019 at 4:20 AM #102997
  Foxbat

  Thanks Roberto for the very quick reply – appreciated.

  I’m a little confused with the setup of MTF.

  Can you please help with the below:

  Example:
  The below strategy order is executed on “NEXT BAR OPEN” (I don’t want next bar open)

  The below is used on a 4hr chart.

  // Definition of code parameters DEFPARAM CumulateOrders = False // Cumulating positions deactivated // Conditions to enter long positions indicator1 = MACD[12,26,9](close) c1 = (indicator1 >= 5) IF c1 THEN BUY 10 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF // Conditions to exit long positions indicator2 = MACD[12,26,9](close) c2 = (indicator2 <= -1) IF c2 THEN SELL AT MARKET ENDIF

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  // Definition of code parameters DEFPARAM CumulateOrders = False // Cumulating positions deactivated   // Conditions to enter long positions indicator1 = MACD[12,26,9](close) c1 = (indicator1 >= 5)   IF c1 THEN BUY 10 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF   // Conditions to exit long positions indicator2 = MACD[12,26,9](close) c2 = (indicator2 <= -1)   IF c2 THEN SELL AT MARKET ENDIF

  How do I code the strategy, so it’s executed in “Real Time”?

  I don’t want the MACD condition to be tested at CLOSE. I wan’t the MACD condition to be tested for example every 30 minutes. If MACD condition is TRUE an order is executed.

  Regards

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  07/20/2019 at 5:05 AM #102998
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  >> For clarity of messages on ProRealCode’s forums, please use the “insert code PRT” button to separate the text of the code part! Thank you! <<

  

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  07/20/2019 at 5:28 AM #102999
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  ALL strategies are executed when a candle closes, just while the new one is about to open. Real time does not exist.

  You are allowed to use multiple time frames so that you can use a lower TF to “simulate” as much as possible real time. Strategies will still be executed when a candle closes, but, as they are on a lower TF it’s a bit closer to real time.

  You can code your strategy using MTF, with a 4h TF to evaluate conditions, then entering on the lower TF (say 1 minute):

  // Definition of code parameters DEFPARAM CumulateOrders = False // Cumulating positions deactivated TIMEFRAME(4 hour,default) // Conditions to enter long positions indicator1 = MACD[12,26,9](close) c1 = (indicator1 >= 5) IF c1 THEN BUY 10 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF // Conditions to exit long positions indicator2 = MACD[12,26,9](close) c2 = (indicator2 <= -1) IF c2 THEN SELL AT MARKET ENDIF TIMEFRAME(default)

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  // Definition of code parameters DEFPARAM CumulateOrders = False // Cumulating positions deactivated TIMEFRAME(4 hour,default) // Conditions to enter long positions indicator1 = MACD[12,26,9](close) c1 = (indicator1 >= 5) IF c1 THEN    BUY 10 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF // Conditions to exit long positions indicator2 = MACD[12,26,9](close) c2 = (indicator2 <= -1) IF c2 THEN    SELL AT MARKET ENDIF TIMEFRAME(default)

  if you launch it from a 1-minute chart, you’ll be able to evaluate your conditions every single minute on your 4-hour TF and enter/exit accordingly.

  But your conditions will NOT be confirmed by the closure of a 4-hour candle, since you requested real time.

  If you want your conditions to be confirmed at closing time, then you need to replace line 3 with:

  TIMEFRAME(4 hour,updateonclose)

  1	TIMEFRAME(4 hour,updateonclose)

  but, in this case, using the MTF support is useless, unless you use the lowest TF to trail your SL or do something else.

  There are different consequences involved in using or NOT using the keyword UPDATEONCLOSE, mainly the fact that you can enter multiple times on the same conditions if your trade exits within a few candles thus entering when your conditions are no longer valid. You’d better study the available videos an the many code snippets on the forum, to go deeper into MTF.

   

   

   

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  09/20/2019 at 2:04 AM #108027
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  Can anyone help me with this basic info:

  What does it mean by Current Period, Previous Period and Periods Ago. I cannot find this info in manual. If there is a manual explaining this, please provide the link.

  First of all is it possible to create multi-time frame strategy with the code builder?

  What does the period mean, is it the previous time frame, can’t find this info in any manual?

   

  If the main Timeframe is say 5 min, but I want to use an indicator eg. stochastic from 15 min, how do i create it? For example, place an order when 5 min stochastic crosses bullish, only when 15 min stochastic is bullish below 60.

  I am simply trying to create a very simple order placement code. Any help would be appreciated as I am totally new to pro real time.

   

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  09/20/2019 at 8:35 AM #108042
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  Current Period = this candle

  Previous Period = the candle prior to this candle

  Periods Ago = x candles ago.

  

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  09/20/2019 at 9:51 AM #108048
  Nicolas

  Assisted creation of strategies do not support multiple timeframes yet. You’ll have to code these MTF conditions by yourself! Please open a new specific topic for any coding question, thanks.

  

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  03/19/2020 at 9:57 AM #122535
  Brianoshea

  Hi all

   

  Please help!

  I have basically no programming experience whatsoever. If possible, using the multi timeframe capability on PRT I’d like to add another timeframe condition to the current 15 minute strategy. (the current program is attached in a word doc ). This is the strategy: The DEMA moving average crosses the EMA moving average and is determined to be a long or short trade depending on whether the price is above or below the Wilders moving average.

  I would like the Wilders moving average (the Trend) to be taken from a 1 hour timeframe instead of the current 15 minute period. I’ve tried to follow the advice on this thread but unfortunately keep getting a syntax error and am unable to get this working. I’d really appreciate any coding help on this!!

  Thanks in advance

  

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  03/19/2020 at 10:09 AM #122540
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  Just declare the Wilder average into the 1-hour timeframe (line 5), create a condition with the Close in the default timeframe (line 8) and use this condition before launching a new order (the condition is true = BUY or not true = SELLSHORT).

  // Definition of code parameters DEFPARAM CumulateOrders = False // Cumulating positions deactivated timeframe(1 hour, updateonclose) wilder=WilderAverage[20](close) timeframe(default) wilderfilter = close>wilder // Conditions to enter long positions indicator1 = DEMA[28](close) indicator2 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c1 = (indicator1 CROSSES OVER indicator2) indicator3 = average[325](close) c2 = (close > indicator3) IF c1 AND c2 and wilderfilter THEN BUY 2 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF // Conditions to exit long positions indicator4 = DEMA[28](close) indicator5 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c3 = (indicator4 CROSSES UNDER indicator5) IF c3 THEN SELL AT MARKET ENDIF // Conditions to enter short positions indicator6 = average[327](close) c4 = (close < indicator6) indicator7 = DEMA[28](close) indicator8 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c5 = (indicator7 CROSSES UNDER indicator8) IF c4 AND c5 and not wilderfilter THEN SELLSHORT 2 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF // Conditions to exit short positions indicator9 = DEMA[28](close) indicator10 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c6 = (indicator9 CROSSES OVER indicator10) IF c6 THEN EXITSHORT AT MARKET ENDIF // Stops and targets SET STOP pTRAILING 235

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  // Definition of code parameters DEFPARAM CumulateOrders = False // Cumulating positions deactivated   timeframe(1 hour, updateonclose) wilder=WilderAverage[20](close)   timeframe(default) wilderfilter = close>wilder   // Conditions to enter long positions indicator1 = DEMA[28](close) indicator2 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c1 = (indicator1 CROSSES OVER indicator2) indicator3 = average[325](close) c2 = (close > indicator3)   IF c1 AND c2 and wilderfilter THEN BUY 2 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF   // Conditions to exit long positions indicator4 = DEMA[28](close) indicator5 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c3 = (indicator4 CROSSES UNDER indicator5)   IF c3 THEN SELL AT MARKET ENDIF   // Conditions to enter short positions indicator6 = average[327](close) c4 = (close < indicator6) indicator7 = DEMA[28](close) indicator8 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c5 = (indicator7 CROSSES UNDER indicator8)   IF c4 AND c5 and not wilderfilter THEN SELLSHORT 2 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF   // Conditions to exit short positions indicator9 = DEMA[28](close) indicator10 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c6 = (indicator9 CROSSES OVER indicator10)   IF c6 THEN EXITSHORT AT MARKET ENDIF   // Stops and targets SET STOP pTRAILING 235

   

  

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  03/19/2020 at 10:13 AM #122541
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  Please do not attach code files other than .TXT (or .PDF if .TXT is not available),  and .JPG or .PNG pics.

  Also .ITF (ProRealTime format) to be imported/exported are welcome (bu not in your first instance, since readers should have an idea of what your code is without much hassle).

  Thank you 🙂

  This is the code (inserted using the “Unsert PRT code” button), where is the WILDER average?

  // Definition of code parameters DEFPARAM CumulateOrders = False // Cumulating positions deactivated // Conditions to enter long positions timeframe(default) indicator1 = DEMA[28](close) indicator2 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c1 = (indicator1 CROSSES OVER indicator2) indicator3 = average[325](close) c2 = (close > indicator3) IF c1 AND c2 THEN BUY 2 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF // Conditions to exit long positions indicator4 = DEMA[28](close) indicator5 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c3 = (indicator4 CROSSES UNDER indicator5) IF c3 THEN SELL AT MARKET ENDIF // Conditions to enter short positions indicator6 = average[327](close) c4 = (close < indicator6) indicator7 = DEMA[28](close) indicator8 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c5 = (indicator7 CROSSES UNDER indicator8) IF c4 AND c5 THEN SELLSHORT 2 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF // Conditions to exit short positions indicator9 = DEMA[28](close) indicator10 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c6 = (indicator9 CROSSES OVER indicator10) IF c6 THEN EXITSHORT AT MARKET ENDIF // Stops and targets SET STOP pTRAILING 235

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  // Definition of code parameters DEFPARAM CumulateOrders = False // Cumulating positions deactivated   // Conditions to enter long positions timeframe(default) indicator1 = DEMA[28](close) indicator2 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c1 = (indicator1 CROSSES OVER indicator2) indicator3 = average[325](close) c2 = (close > indicator3)   IF c1 AND c2 THEN BUY 2 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF   // Conditions to exit long positions indicator4 = DEMA[28](close) indicator5 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c3 = (indicator4 CROSSES UNDER indicator5)   IF c3 THEN SELL AT MARKET ENDIF   // Conditions to enter short positions indicator6 = average[327](close) c4 = (close < indicator6) indicator7 = DEMA[28](close) indicator8 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c5 = (indicator7 CROSSES UNDER indicator8)   IF c4 AND c5 THEN SELLSHORT 2 CONTRACT AT MARKET ENDIF   // Conditions to exit short positions indicator9 = DEMA[28](close) indicator10 = ExponentialAverage[97](close) c6 = (indicator9 CROSSES OVER indicator10)   IF c6 THEN EXITSHORT AT MARKET ENDIF   // Stops and targets SET STOP pTRAILING 235

   

  

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