average true range
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hi guys i m wanting to use average true range but not sure how i do inputs into block for the indicator signal input +di x> -di strenghten +di x< di weaken? or is bollinger bands easier to use?
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can get -DI no error but the positive error for some reason any ideas? -
i ll just try atr 20 > atr 10 see how that work
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Keep in mind that ATR measures the volatility of an instrument and not not the strength as it is directionless!
However, you probably want volatility and not a dead market. So the approach to compare shorter ATR against longer ATR might give you the desired information. -
Hmm, maybe your EA is currently using the ADX instead of ADR. Those are two different indicators
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@gunji80 I guess you're talking about ADX not ATR?
ATR doesn't have +di, -di signals, it measures the average size of candles over a period.
If you choose ADX (Average directional movement index) in the conditions block, you will find +di, -di, and base signal at ADX mode. -
@roar Lol, didn't see your post. It appeared while typing I guess.
Can't delete.
But maybe two answers give assurance -
thanks guys yes i meant adx and i found it
i ve been doing test on block configurations and i am very surprised with the test never realized macd is a short trade indicator any ideas on variable inputs to help make it a long trade indicator as well. was thinking of doing a ma x then macd will that help it for long trades? -
the prob i seem to be having is i m a technical trader and triing to put inputs into the indicators to do what i do at certain points but i am slowly getting it
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does cross width help macd trading long or short?
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is this how i would do input for bollinger bands? -
sorry i mean this for buy -
@gunji80 Hello, you should put crosses above, and at the candle, put candle id 1.
Regarding width, I don't know, I don't use that feature. I leave it at one. I guess more width, would calculate two or more candles instead of one, in case of a crossover, let's say.
