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Hello,
>
> So when I create a new formula there is no longer an "apply" button
> what is the easiest way to see the formula you just created for your
> screen?
There is an "INSERT CHART" button in the toolbar of new Formula Editor.
One click and you have it charted on your screen.
> Also I am guessing the best way is to save your formula's in the AB
> directory... in the "formula's" folder, after I do that the formula
> is only available if I close out AB and reopen it {available under
> charts and the folder I saved it in}
Click with RIGHT MOUSE button over formula tree and press "Refresh".
The other (simpler) way is to use RMB menu New->Formula to create it
and then "Edit"
> also it is just a suggestion
> but for new users it can be a bit mind boggling, I would suggest the
> default place to save new indicators to be in the AB ---> Formulas --
> -> Custom folder
Default folder is your choice - once you save your indicator to some folder
it will be remembered automatically.
Best regards,
Tomasz Janeczko
amibroker.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "mleonsprint" <mleonsprint@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 11:44 PM
Subject: [amibroker] Re: AmiBroker 4.64.0 BETA released
>
>
>
> I have tried out several platforms and some of the problems included
> the platform was way user unfriendly..
>
> **BY THE WAY**
> Thanks so much for your hard work, it is really impressive to see
> all the new tools available!!
>
> Thanks so much
> Mark
>
> --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tomasz Janeczko" <amibroker@xxxx>
> wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> A new beta version (4.64.0) of AmiBroker has just been released.
>>
>> It is available for registered users only from the members area at:
>> http://www.amibroker.com/members/bin/ab4640beta.exe
>>
>> (File size: 703 536 bytes, 703 KB)
>>
>> If you forgot your user name / password to the members area
>> you can use automatic reminder service at:
> http://www.amibroker.com/login.html
>>
>> Among other new things:
>> + Indicator Builder replaced by full-screen AFL editor (allows to
> edit multiple files at the same time)
>> + Indicators are now saved in separate AFL files
>> + Formula tree now allows rename/delete/create new file/folder
>> + enancements of drag&drop interface
>> + N-tick bars are supported by TimeFrame functions
>>
>> Please read the Read Me document (below) for detailed list of new
> features and changes.
>>
>> There will be also a series of new video tutorials explaining new
> features published on Monday.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Tomasz Janeczko
>> amibroker.com
>>
>> AmiBroker 4.64.0 Beta Read Me
>> November 21, 2004 20:07
>>
>> THIS IS A BETA VERSION OF THE SOFTWARE. EXPECT BUGS !!!
>>
>> Backup your data files and entire AmiBroker folder first!
>> IMPORTANT NOTE: This version uses new system to store indicators
> (in separate files), so old versions will not automatically "see"
> indicators created with new version.
>>
>> INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
>>
>> IMPORTANT: This archive is update-only. You have to install full
> version 4.60 first.
>>
>> Just run the installer and follow the instructions.
>>
>> Then run AmiBroker. You should see "AmiBroker 4.64.0 beta" written
> in the About box.
>>
>> Many thanks to all providing detailed descriptions how to
> reproduce given bug.
>>
>>
>> See CHANGE LOG below for detailed list of changes.
>>
>> CHANGE LOG
>>
>> CHANGES FOR VERSION 4.64.0 (as compared to 4.63.1)
>>
>> a.. QuickAFL is turned ON always
>> (it does not affect regular AFL code, only may affect some loops
> and/or plugins but a graceful period of almost 2 years was given to
> every user to get used to it and adjust the code if necessary, note:
> if particular formula needs all bars use SetBarsRequired function)
>> b.. Quick built-in charts is turned ON always
>> c.. Y-axis drag area is now thinner (to make de-selecting date
> easier)
>> d.. resizing dialogs remember not only size but also position
>> e.. time&sales windows remember size and positions separately
> for each symbol
>> f.. time&sales window now uses TimeShift setting from "Intraday
> Settings" screen
>> g.. max. trade drawdown stat figure is now also updated at exit
> price of the max. loss stop
>> h.. on startup all formulas (built-in and custom) that were
> stored in broker.charts / broker.bcharts files are now automatically
> converted to individual AFL files and stored under:
> Formulas\Old\Built-in
>> and Formulas\Old\Custom
>> i.. found and fixed few byte memory leak when using #include
>> j.. #include can now read from registry using @ character
>> #include @LastBacktestFormula
>> will include the formula that was used in last backtest run
> (useful for custom equity formulas)
>> k.. Workspace tab control now sizes down without displaying tab
> scroll bar
>> l.. all TimeFrame* AFL functions extended to work with N-tick
> bars too. N-tick intervals are specified by NEGATIVE numbers passed
> in 'interval' parameter.
>> So for example:
>> TimeFrameSet( -10 ); // switch to 10-tick interval
>> m.. Workspace -> Charts tree now supports file deletion,
> renaming, creation of new files and folders plus more via Right-
> mouse button (RMMB) menu. Options available from RMB menu:
>> a.. Insert - creates a copy of the selected file, insert
> _SECTIONS if necessary and inserts charts into new pane
>> b.. Insert Linked - just inserts chart into new pane - the
> pane links directly to selected formula (so if you have more than
> one pane using the same formula, modifying it will modify the chart
> in all panes linked to it)
>> c.. Overlay - overlays selected formula onto "active" pane.
> Active pane is the pane you have clicked on recently
>> d.. Edit - opens Formula Editor and loads selected file for
> editing
>> e.. Rename - allows to rename formula file
>> f.. Delete - deletes the formula (permanently !) - charts
> panes linked to it will become black
>> g.. New->Formula - creates new formula file
>> h.. New->Folder - creates new folder
>> i.. Refresh - refreshes directory/file tree
>> n.. Indicator builder removed and replaced by "Formula Editor"
>> o.. you can now control axis and grid settings from "Parameters"
> dialog
>> p.. "Main" chart, "Indicators" and "Other indicators" preference
> pages removed. Now all charts use new drag & drop system
>>
>> CHANGES FOR VERSION 4.63.1 (as compared to 4.63.0)
>>
>> a.. fixed one more multiple-monitor problem with color popup
> control
>> b.. Parameters dialog works again in Automatic-Analysis window
>> c.. new AFL function: ParamTrigger
>>
>> ParamTrigger( "Name", "Button text")
>> - to be used in indicator builder - to create triggers (buttons).
>>
>> If you place ParamTrigger in the indicator code it will create
> a "button" in Parameter dialog that can be pressed.
>> Normally ParamTrigger will return zero (0) but when button in
> the param window is pressed then it will refresh the chart and
> ParamTrigger will return 1 (one) for this single execution (further
> refreshes will return zero, until the button is pressed again)
>>
>> Example:
>>
>> trigger = ParamTrigger("Place Order", "Click here to place
> order");
>>
>> if( trigger )
>> {
>> // your one-shot code here
>> }
>>
>> d.. new AFL function: ParamList
>>
>> ParamList( "Name", "Values", default = 0 )
>> - generates the parameter that consist of the list of choices
> (specified in "values" parameter - | or comma separated). default
> parameter defines ordinal position of the default string value
> specified in "values" parameter.
>> Returned value is a STRING representing choosen item.
>>
>> Example:
>>
>> OrderType = ParamList("Order Type", "MKT|LMT|STP" );
>>
>> CHANGES FOR VERSION 4.63.0 (as compared to 4.62.1)
>>
>> a.. 6th parameter for the Param() - sincr - now has correct
> default value of zero.
>> b.. trading arrows are correctly aligned again - there was a
> problem introduced in 4.62.1 with arrows alignment
>> c.. fixed redraw problem of layers list
>> d.. new AFL function added:
>> GetTradingInterface("Name")
>> - retrieves OLE automation object to automatic trading
> interface. "Name" is the interface name. You have to have trading
> interface installed separately to make it work otherwise you will
> get the error message attempting to use this function. Trading
> interface for Interactive Brokers will be released separately.
>> e.. layer list item width is adjusted automatically now when
> sizing the workspace pane
>> f.. colour-popup is aware of multiple-monitor configurations now
> and opens up on correct monitor.
>> g.. 'Arrange' works properly now after 'pane maximize'
>> h.. added warning message when dropping files to AFL formula
> window.
>> i.. added realtime Time&Sales window (View->Time & Sales, or
> right click over real time quote window)
>> Standard Edition: only one time & sales window open
>> Professional Edition: no limits on simultaneously open Time &
> Sales windows
>> Note that Time & Sales window requires true tick-by-tick
> streaming data source (like eSignal) to operate properly. Certain
> feeds may not provide enough information to allow time&sales window
> operation. eSignal has been tested and it works fine, as for the
> others - there will be 'compatibility guide' published soon.
>>
>> j.. added automatic marking on "show arrows" flag for old-style
> Price chart
>> k.. new AFL function (advanced users only)
>> SetChartOptions( Mode = 0, Flags = 0, gridFlags =
> chartGridMiddle )
>> allows to set/clear/overwrite/set defaults for chart pane
> options
>>
>> a.. Mode - specifies how options are set:
>> a.. 0 - set only the DEFAULT values for new chart. Defaults
> are applied only once when chart is inserted in a new pane, so later
> you can modify any option using Indicator Builder
>> b.. 1 - overwrite - the values specified in 2nd and 3rd
> argument overwrite any previously set values
>> c.. 2 - set flag - flags specified in 2nd and 3rd parameter
> are binary-ORed with the current values, so effectively these
> options are set while remaining are unchanged
>> d.. 3 - reset flag - flags specified in 3nd and 3rd
> parameter are cleared while the others remain unchanged.
>>
>> b.. Flags - allowable flags are:
>> chartShowDates, chartLogarithmic, chartShowArrow
>> c.. gridFlags - (for internal AmiBroker use - do not use it in
> your own coding as this parameter will be eventually removed)
> allowable values are: chartGridDiv100, chartGridPercent,
> chartGridDiv1000, chartGridMargins
>> chartGridMiddle, chartGrid0, chartGrid30, chartGrid70,
> chartGrid10, chartGrid90,
>> chartGrid50,chartGrid100,chartGrid20,chartGrid80,chartGrid1
>>
>> Example:
>> to mark "Show arrows" by default in a new chart use
>> SetChartOptions( 0, chartShowArrows );
>>
>> CHANGES FOR VERSION 4.62.1 (as compared to 4.62.0)
>>
>> a.. new AFL function
>> ParamStyle("name", default = styleLine, mask = maskDefault ) -
> allows to select the styles applied to plot
>>
>> b.. new constants:
>> styleHidden - a combination of styleNoDraw | styleNoRescale
>> styleDashed - dashed line
>> to be used with ParamStyle
>> maskDefault - show thick, dashed, hidden, own scale styles (this
> is default mask for ParamStyle)
>> maskAll - show all style flags
>> maskPrice - show thick, hidden, own scale, candle, bar
>> maskHistogram - show histogram, thick, hidden, own scale, area
>>
>> c.. colorCycle - accepted only by ParamColor function as default
> value, causes that default color cycles through red, blue, green,
> turquoise, gold, violet, bright green, dark yellow
>>
>> d.. added new setting in Preferences->Charting "Ask for
> parameters of newly inserted indicators"
>> (default = TRUE) ensures that AmiBroker displays parameter
> dialog when inserting or dropping new indicators
>>
>> e.. removed obsolete "max number of custom indicators" setting
>>
>> f.. Param() function accepts 6 parameters now
>> Param("name", defvalue, min = 0, max = 100, step = 1, sincr =
> 0 );
>> (Only for advanced users)
>> a new parameter sincr is defines the increase of default value
> when more than one section of the same kind is inserted (dropped)
> onto the chart
>> For example:
>> Periods = Param("Periods", 15, 2, 200, 1, 10 );
>> Plot( MA( P, Periods ), _DEFAULT_NAME(), ParamColor( "Color",
> colorCycle ), ParamStyle("Style") );
>>
>> now when more than one moving average is dropped onto the chart
> then subsequent moving averages default to 15, 25, 35, 45, ... and
> so on (starting value is 15, increase per new section is 10)
>> CHANGES FOR VERSION 4.62.0 (as compared to 4.61.0)
>>
>> a.. implemented indicator drag and drop mechanism. See video
> tutorial: http://www.amibroker.net/video/dragdrop1.html
>> b.. new "Chart" tab in the workspace window (lists all AFL files
> and directories from "Formulas" subfolder)
>> c.. Automatic Analysis formula window is now drag&drop target
> too (you can drag formulas and AFL files onto it)
>> d.. new AFL special functions used to automatically create
> formulas from code snipplets dragged onto the the indicator pane.
>> _SECTION_BEGIN, _SECTION_END, _SECTION_NAME, _DEFAULT_NAME,
> _PARAM_VALUES
>> e.. new styleNoTitle causing that given Plot name and values are
> not included in the title bar of the indicator
>> f.. new ParamField function allowing to pick price field
>> g.. new ParamToggle function allowing for boolean (Yes/No)
> parameters
>> h.. In Tools->Preferences , Keyboard you can how define single
> key shortcut for maximizing and restoring chart pane via View :
> PaneToggle
>> i.. "Allow mixed EOD/intraday data" switch does not affect N-day
> bars anymore
>> j.. Parameters are not reset to default values when changing the
> formula- user-edited values are kept
>> k.. new parameters dialog allowing using sections (for example
> from drag&drop generated code)
>> l.. parameters dialog displays the items in the order as they
> appear in the formula
>> m.. fixed Y-axis scale shrinking problem occuring when
> styleOwnScale was used for all plots
>>
>> n.. Insert->Standard Charts, Insert->Custom Indicators menu
> options removed (now everything is handled by drag & drop) (You can
> still insert old indicators from Indicator Builder dialog though)
>>
>> CHANGES FOR VERSION 4.61.0 (as compared to 4.60.4)
>>
>> a.. custom time interval support extended to N-day bars.
>>
>> Now you can define N-day bars in Preferences (Intraday tab) as
> well as you can use N-day bars via TimeFrame functions. For example
>> TimeFrameSet( 3 * inDaily ); // switch to 3-day time frame
>>
>> VERY IMPORTANT:
>> inWeekly constant is now 432001 ( 5*inDaily + 1 ) - in previous
> version it was 432000
>> inMonthly constant is now 2160001 ( 25*inDaily + 1 ) - in
> previous version it was 2160000
>>
>> It is changed because now N-day custom intervals are supported
> and they will interfere with weekly/monthly.
>> Note that 5*inDaily is now DIFFERENT than inWeekly. 5*inDaily
> creates 5-day bars that DO NOT necesarily cover Monday-Friday
>> while inWeekly ALWAYS creates bars that begin on Monday and end
> on Friday. Also 25*inDaily creates 25-day bars that DO NOT
> necesarily represent full month, while inMonthly always begins with
> first day of the month and ends at the last day of the month
>>
>> CAVEAT:
>> if your code uses hard-coded numbers like 432000 for weekly and
> 2160000 for monthly then you MUST change your code to use inWeekly
> constant and inMonthly constant instead.
>>
>>
>> b.. Study properties dialog has now new checkbox
>> "Lock position" - when checked study can not be moved or re-sized
>>
>> c.. ExitAtStop has a new meaning for N-BAR stop type.
>> If ExitAtStop = 0 then N-bar stop has the lowest priority (so if
> for example profit target stop is hit on the same bar then profit
> target is evaluated first)
>> If ExitAtStop = 1 then N-bar stop has highest priority and it is
> evaluated before all other stops.
>> The same effect is obtained by checking "Has priority" box in AA
> Settings window.
>>
>>
>> d.. new maximizing/restoring chart pane functionality available
> via:
>> View->Pane->Maximize
>> View->Pane->Restore
>> as well as via right click menu.
>>
>> Remember that you can assign your own keyboard shortcuts for
> that using Tools->Preferences->Keyboard
>>
>> e.. New drawing tool: Arrow
>> - draws a line that ends with an arrow
>>
>> f.. New drawing tool: zig-zag line
>> draws a series of connected trend lines (Hint: press ESC key to
> finish the series)
>>
>> g.. new File functions in AFL:
>>
>> a.. fdelete( "filename" ) - deletes file
>> "filename" is path to the file name (relative or full path).
>> If just file name without path is specified then AmiBroker
> directory is used, returns TRUE if file successfully deleted, FALSE
> otherwise
>>
>> b.. fmkdir( "dirname" ) - creates (makes) a directory
>> "dirname" specifies path of the directory to be created.
> Please note that this function creates only ONE directory at a time.
>> So if you want to create nested directory tree you have to
> call it multiple times, for example to create
> C:\MyDirectory\MySubDirectory folder you have to call it twice:
>>
>> fmkdir( "C:\\MyDirectory" );
>> fmkdir( "C:\\MyDirectory\\MySubDirectory" );
>>
>> Note also that it is safe to call it even if directory already
> exists (then no change to file system is applied)
>> Returns TRUE if directory successfully created, FALSE otherwise
>>
>> c.. frmdir( "dirname" ) - removes a directory
>> "dirname" specifies path of the directory to be removed.
> Please note that this function removes only ONE directory at a time.
>> So if you want to remove nested directory tree you have to
> call it multiple times, for example:
>>
>> fmkdir( "C:\\MyDirectory\\MySubDirectory" ); // delete nested
> subdir first
>> fmkdir( "C:\\MyDirectory" );
>>
>> Note that directory must be empty before removing it otherwise
> it will not be possible to remove it.
>> Returns TRUE if directory successfully removed, FALSE
> otherwise
>>
>> HOW TO REPORT BUGS
>>
>> If you experience any problem with this beta version please send
> detailed description of the problem (especially the steps needed to
> reproduce it) to bugs at amibroker.com
>
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