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George,
My reply is that no prior programming is needed. The AB help is
LOADED with examples, as is the library:
http://www.amibroker.com/library/list.php
Best to start reading. Most folks seem to catch on faster than they
expected.
Bill
--- In amibroker@xxxx, george massik <gmassik@xxxx> wrote:
> Thanks for the reply and excuse the ignorance BUT--is AFL a
language that
> needs a basic background in another language???
> Also, I have been a chartist for years and know nothing about
mechanical
> systems--some examples please!!! so I may know what is being
discussed.
> Thanks
>
>
> On Thu, 26 Sep 2002 16:19:47 -0400 "Herman van den Bergen"
> <psytek@xxxx> writes:
> > Hello George,
> >
> > You ask what we use AmiBroker for... I use it almost exclusively
to
> > develop
> > mechanical trading systems. I used MetaStock Pro for several
years
> > but find
> > AmiBroker far more powerful in its programmability. You can
program
> > in AFL
> > (AmiBroker Formula Language), a relatively easy programming
language
> > if you
> > want to scan and explore stocks, or develop simple trading
systems.
> > AmiBroker allows you to go as far as you want with programming,
> > check the
> > help menu for possibilities. AFL has a lot of functions, some
> > fairly
> > complicated, but personally I probably use only a few dozen
> > regularly -
> > others I just look up in the help when I need them.
> >
> > AmiBroker is a very fast evolving product; new betas are released
> > about
> > weekly. As a rule each beta offers some uniquely new tools or
> > functions.
> > Most of us can't wait to see what will be next :-) There is NO
match
> > for the
> > quality of technical support and this list has many very
> > knowledgeable
> > users, there are experts in traditional TA, in AFL, in the
> > development of
> > DLLs in C++ (a popular activity!), Visual Basic, VB and Java
script,
> > etc.
> > You will find people on this list is very patient and helpful
with
> > new
> > comers.
> >
> > I don't know of any books to teach you AmiBroker, the Help would
be
> > your
> > best bet. There are newsletter and tutorials on the AmiBroker
> > website, I
> > encourage you to browse it thoroughly. Good stuff there.
> >
> > There are also dedicated lists for DLL and Trading System
> > developers... and
> > some others I can't think of right now.
> >
> > I guess you get the message: I am excited about this product :-)
> >
> > Good luck in making your choice!
> > Herman.
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: george massik [mailto:gmassik@x...]
> > > Sent: 26 September, 2002 8:42 PM
> > > To: amibroker@xxxx
> > > Subject: [amibroker] new guy
> > >
> > >
> > > I just downloaded thedemo. It is not the latest version so I
> > assume that
> > > the charting is better on the new versions.
> > > I presently use Stockchsrts and like the charting presentation
> > with all
> > > on 1 page and sized well. Does the new version compare at all?
> > >
> > > Do you guys use AB mostly as a charting program or screening
> > program?? In
> > > either case which do find the most rewarding?
> > > It looks like a steep learning curve and that some programing
> > knowledge
> > > would help. Can any one suggest a book about it for me???
> > > Thank you
> > >
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