New software version

[Gkrabbe]

I have downloaded the latest version of eSignal. It takes a loooooong time to load. Is this correct, or should I remove it and reload?

Also, I need to have a back test program terminate trades at 12:30 pm. I can use getHour and getMinute, but I cant combine them to make 12:30 in and if statement;

If(Time>12:30){
strategy.doSell..................etc etc.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Gfk

[ACM]

Re: New software version

Gkrabbe
A long load time can occur if you have a lot of *.xml files generated by the Back Tester and these are stored within the eSignal directory. As I understand it eSignal is already in the process of making some changes regarding this.
In the mean time check the BtOut folder in the eSignal directory and move all the *.xml files you have in there to a folder outside of the eSignal directory. Then in the Back Tester click on Setup and set the path of the outputs to that new folder
Alex

Originally posted by Gkrabbe
I have downloaded the latest version of eSignal. It takes a loooooong time to load. Is this correct, or should I remove it and reload?

Also, I need to have a back test program terminate trades at 12:30 pm. I can use getHour and getMinute, but I cant combine them to make 12:30 in and if statement;

If(Time>12:30){
strategy.doSell..................etc etc.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Gfk

[ACM]

Re: New software version

Gkrabbe
Use if(getHour(0)*100)+getMinute(0)>1230)
Alex

Originally posted by Gkrabbe
I have downloaded the latest version of eSignal. It takes a loooooong time to load. Is this correct, or should I remove it and reload?

Also, I need to have a back test program terminate trades at 12:30 pm. I can use getHour and getMinute, but I cant combine them to make 12:30 in and if statement;

If(Time>12:30){
strategy.doSell..................etc etc.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Gfk

[Gkrabbe]

Thanks for the tips- they really help. One reason I generate a lot of back testing files is because I dont know how to open the old xml files. How do you open old xml files?

[ACM]

Gkrabbe
You are welcome
With regards to your question see this thread on the same topic
Alex

Originally posted by Gkrabbe
Thanks for the tips- they really help. One reason I generate a lot of back testing files is because I dont know how to open the old xml files. How do you open old xml files?