firemyst
11 Jul 2024, 04:02 ( Updated at: 11 Jul 2024, 06:24 )

Duplicate.

Conversation is occurring in this thread:

https://ctrader.com/forum/ctrader-algo/44354

firemyst
11 Jul 2024, 04:01 ( Updated at: 11 Jul 2024, 06:24 )

RE: calgo TIME ZONE IN THE CLOUD

ncel01 said: 

Oi thebeinvest,

This seems to be another issue (not consistent with cBots running locally).

As far as I can see this works as follows:

• Local cBot: 
  • Journal: Same time as defined in the UI settings.
  • Log: Server time as defined in the cBot code TimeZone = TimeZones.CenAustraliaStandardTime
    (UCT+0 by default, if this is not defined).
• Cloud cBot information (contains both the Journal and the Log, I guess)  :
  • UTC+0 is shown, regardless of both the time selected in the UI settings and the TimeZone defined in the cBot code.

For me, it would make a lot more sense that all the info shown in the UI was based on the DateTime as defined in the app settings.
On the other hand, when writing to .txt files (both Journal and Log), the TimeZone as defined in the cBot code (UTC+0 if this is not defined) should be always considered. This because, unlike the info shown in the UI, the info already written into a .txt fill will remain static and will not change when modifying the current time in the app settings. The time reference should also remain static.

I'd also like to hear from Spotware some clarifications on this.

I agree with your sentiment. I recently posted about an issue where I was running cBots and noticed the logged times weren't matching up with either the specified time zone in the UI or my local computer, and was told bots only read from “cBot code TimeZone = TimeZones.CenAustraliaStandardTime”, which to me is ridiculous in itself in that every time I want/need to change time zone when traveling or running against a particular market, I have to recompile and redeploy code. 

For me, it would make a lot more sense that all the info shown in the UI was based on the DateTime as defined in the app settings.
 

Ditto! I'm glad you and more users are saying something about this. 

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 11:52 ( Updated at: 11 Jul 2024, 06:24 )

RE: RenkoAshi cBot trouble

Mike-JP said: 

The freeze bug of the cTrader continues. Users of cTrader are at risk due to the bug.

‘On tick' and 'Renko chart' cBot frequently freezes. I think it is a memory overfllows of tick data. I also mentioned in another thread that this issue can be avoided by the user limiting the number of bars in the chart. MT4 also allows the user to choose the number of bars in the chart.

Spotware should fix the freeze bug ASAP.
Best regards,

It also happens on Range Charts and Heikin Ashi charts… I'm sure there's an appropriate Dilbert cartoon about this…

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 07:19 ( Updated at: 11 Jul 2024, 06:24 )

RE: Market Replay sometimes unresponsive

da.weber92 said: 

No, different market data did not make a difference.

I submit a report, but have not been able to backtest all that much recently. Hope the report helps so far, although at the time I submit it the issue was not as significant as it has been before.

Different market data wouldn't make a difference I don't think which is why I asked. Currently there's a lot of known issues in the latest release of cTrader. 

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 06:15 ( Updated at: 11 Jul 2024, 06:24 )

You should write IC markets and ask them why their spreads are different on their demo vs their live accounts

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 06:02 ( Updated at: 11 Jul 2024, 06:24 )

…and the third is to have users post suggestions in the “Suggestions” forum where they are meant to go:

https://ctrader.com/forum/suggestions

:-)

This is a technical support forum. Spotware won't come here looking for suggestions for their product.

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 06:00 ( Updated at: 11 Jul 2024, 06:24 )

This is a technical support forum. Spotware won't come here looking for suggestions to improve their product.

You need to post what you'd like in the Suggestions forum:

https://ctrader.com/forum/suggestions

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 05:58 ( Updated at: 11 Jul 2024, 06:24 )

THis is answered here:

https://ctrader.com/forum/ctrader-support/44164

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 05:57 ( Updated at: 11 Jul 2024, 06:24 )

This is a technical support forum

Spotware won't come here looking for suggestion to improve their product.

You need to post it in the suggestions forum:

https://ctrader.com/forum/suggestions

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 05:57

cTrader doesn't appear to be well architected at the moment in how it handles drawings. 

The only way I've been able to find a way around this issue is I have to put a parameter in any indicator that draws anything, to limit the number of drawings it does.

So if for that value I put 200, it'll draw a line or rectangle for the last 200 bars. As soon as a new bar is started, it removes the drawings from 201 bars ago if you see what I mean.

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 05:53

RE: Market Replay sometimes unresponsive

da.weber92 said: 

Hi,

sorry, have been on vacation and didnt see the reply.

Will do that soon, thank you.

One thing I didnt mention before is that the chart data is provided by Pepperstone, but I dont think that this is of importance. Will open an account with blackbull markets shortly and see if this makes a difference.

Best,

Daniel

Has it?

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 05:53

RE: Market Replay sometimes unresponsive

da.weber92 said: 

Hi,

sorry, have been on vacation and didnt see the reply.

Will do that soon, thank you.

One thing I didnt mention before is that the chart data is provided by Pepperstone, but I dont think that this is of importance. Will open an account with blackbull markets shortly and see if this makes a difference.

Best,

Daniel

Has it?

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 05:46

RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RenkoAshi cBot trouble

Hi firemyst,

We have reproduced your issue and we are working on a solution. 

Best regards,

Panagiotis

Any further updates on this? ETA on a patch or something? It's been at least 40 days now since this issue was first reported and it's still affecting users.

Thank you

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 00:35 ( Updated at: 10 Jul 2024, 05:23 )

Check out this thread for your answer:

https://ctrader.com/forum/indicator-support/44286

firemyst
10 Jul 2024, 00:24 ( Updated at: 10 Jul 2024, 05:23 )

You need to add this in the “suggestions” forum.

This is a technical support forum - Spotware isn't going to read this to find suggestions for improving their product.

https://ctrader.com/forum/suggestions

firemyst
08 Jul 2024, 23:23 ( Updated at: 09 Jul 2024, 05:40 )

RE: RE: RE: How to delete cBot & Indicator files from cloud.??

ncel01 said: 

PanagiotisCharalampous said: 

ncel01 said: 

Panagiotis,

Are there any plans to allow traders to manage/access to their cloud space?
This would be great

No plans at the moment

I see.

Cloud execution is not yet an alternative for cBots that need to access to files, I assume?

Any workaround?

The local storage is explained a little bit here:

https://help.ctrader.com/ctrader-algo/synchronisation/requirements-for-cbots/

There's quite a bit of limitations with cbots in the cloud.

Sample limitations and their associated links are below:

• “cBots operating in Cloud do not have access to any chart opened in cTrader.” (so much for running a bot that draws lines and other features on a chart)

( https://www.spotware.com/terms-of-services )

• “To ensure that your experience with cTrader is as smooth as possible, you can only run custom indicators and plugins on cTrader Desktop” (does this mean you can't use a custom indicator in a cbot in the cloud since the indicator itself won't be running in the desktop?)

( https://help.ctrader.com/ctrader-algo/synchronisation/faq/#if-i-am-the-author-of-an-algorithm-can-i-charge-other-people-for-using-it )

firemyst
08 Jul 2024, 00:53 ( Updated at: 08 Jul 2024, 04:51 )

GO to this thread:

https://ctrader.com/forum/indicator-support/44332

firemyst
08 Jul 2024, 00:51 ( Updated at: 08 Jul 2024, 04:51 )

The local storage is explained a little bit here:

https://help.ctrader.com/ctrader-algo/synchronisation/requirements-for-cbots/

firemyst
08 Jul 2024, 00:38 ( Updated at: 08 Jul 2024, 04:51 )

See thread here:

https://ctrader.com/forum/ctrader-algo/44331

firemyst
08 Jul 2024, 00:37

Can you provide screen captures showing the placement of the SL and TP during your backtests?

Also, I would alter your print statement after a successful order to include the entry price, SL, and TP prices. 

For example:

 Print("Buy order placed successfully. Position ID: {0}, Entry Price {1}, SL {2}, TP {3}, calculated SL {4}, calculated TP {5}", result.Position.Id, result.EntryPrice, result.StopLoss.GetValueOrDefault(), result.TakeProfit.GetValueOrDefault(), stopLossPrice, takeProfitPrice);