Instead of opening 10 separate symbol charts can I run AFL in one that goes through all symbols?

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#1

Hello,

I currently stream metatrader 4 data through DDE. Each symbol has its own AFL file and I open up a chart and apply that AFL file for the symbol. I get an alert every time it hits my condition.

I finish with opening up 10 separate windows. I would like to know if there is a way to simplify this and run in a single window. Afterall, the code is the same for each symbol. When I want to change something in the code this needs to be repeated for each symbol which obviously increases the scope for error.

Thanks !

#3

The Analysis is the window you should use http://www.amibroker.com/guide/h_newanalysis.html

And use exploration http://www.amibroker.com/guide/h_exploration.html

#4

Thanks.

I see that I can run the scan/exploration for a selected interval. Is there a way to let the scan run at the completion of every 5min bar or do I just have to set the interval to be 5min and start the scan precisely at the beginning of the 5min period?

#5

In the backtester settings drop-down menu (click the triangle next to the wrench icon), turn Auto-Repeat on, and set the AR interval

It's all in the Knowledge Base. Well worth a trawl through:
https://www.amibroker.com/kb/2014/10/03/how-to-setup-perodic-scans/

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#6

“I finish with opening up 10 separate windows. I would like to know if there is a way to simplify this and run in a single window. Afterall, the code is the same for each symbol. When I want to change something in the code this needs to be repeated for each symbol which obviously increases the scope for error.”

Just a note on this… I add all my code to a library, and then make the call from a shared library - so the code is in 1 spot if I use multiple indicators…

Also, when I ADD my code, I use 'Insert Linked" option - so ALL my code uses the same version and I only change it once and all 10 windows I have opened are updated instantly. Works really well.

That said, I am exploring the Automatic Analysis scan now. I use separate windows because I have programmed buttons to SELL or to turn OFF my automatic trading if I don’t think the system is doing what I want.

Hope this helps.

#8