CCI Pattern Recognition for Woodies

[daveM]

Snaphook has developed a super tool here.......!!!

Would someone be good enough to point me towards the configuration information.. and by that I mean... specific instructions as to how to install what where so that I can receive some data...

What I have so far places a file in the ninja directory... no data is arriving....

So I know I am not doing something properly.....

Thanks for your help.

dave

[Webby]

Build problem

Snaphook, thanks for all your efforts in sharing this wonderful tool. It really is an amazing effort on your part.

I'm having one issue though. I wanted to change some of the default setting so I fired up VS2008 and made the necessary changes. However, when I tried to build in VS2008, I got the following errors:

Line in Code --> WoodiesCCI myWoodies = WoodiesCCI(2, 5, 14, 34, 25, 6, sideWinder0, 100, 2);

Error 47 The type or namespace name 'WoodiesCCI' could not be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) C:\Documents and Settings\Syed\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\bin\Custom\Indicator\WoodiesPatterns.cs 152 4 NinjaTrader.Custom

Error 48 The name 'WoodiesCCI' does not exist in the current context C:\Documents and Settings\Syed\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\bin\Custom\Indicator\WoodiesPatterns.cs 152 27 NinjaTrader.Custom

The line seems to be trying to access the "WoodiesCCI" method/study but unable to find it. I tried loading that study into NT under your patterns study in the same subgraph but was still unable to get past the errors; so I just did a regular save.

Next though, I was able to use the "Edit NinjScript" menu option in NT to open the said "WoodiesPatterns.cs" file and then simply run the "build" there. This time there were no errors and the simple changes were effected immediately.

Can you help shed some light on why VS2008 is not finding that file/study ? I am missing a reference someplace, but what file do I point VS to to add the reference ? Any pointers would be a real help.

Thanks.

[marvel]

Snaphook has developed a super tool here.......!!!

Would someone be good enough to point me towards the configuration information.. and by that I mean... specific instructions as to how to install what where so that I can receive some data...

What I have so far places a file in the ninja directory... no data is arriving....

So I know I am not doing something properly.....

Thanks for your help.

dave

DaveM,

I originally posted the following in Snap's AutoTrader thread on this forum. There may be some steps in those guidlines that might help.

In Step A-1, remember that after downloading Snap's Pattern Reco program, save it to your desktop, then in NT do: File > Utilities > Import NinjaScript > go to your desktop and double click the file to import it. It should now be on the Indicators list.

In Step C, be sure to follow the order sequence, ie, apply WoodiesCCI first, then apply Snap's Pattern Reco indicator.

Guidelines:
A. Download/Install the programs needed.
1. Download the CCI Pattern Recognition with Data Extraction v3.2 program from NinjaTrader Support Forum/ Indicators. This program will show up later on the Indicators list in NT. The Autotrader works in conjunction with this program.
2. Download the Autotrader from the same place (you did this already). The AT will show up later on the Strategies list in NT.

B. Set up NT.
1. Open NT and set up your data service provider connection: Tools/ Account Connections/ Add/ follow the prompts to get it set up.
2. Add an Instrument: Tools/ Instrument Manager/ find it on the list or search, eg, TF 09-09.
3. Create another Sim101 account besides the one that’s already there: Tools/ Options/ Simulator/ Accounts/ type in a name like, “Trade Sim101” (no quotes)/ Save. The new account takes effect the next time you connect to your data service provider, so disconnect then reconnect. You can add more accounts at a later time for each additional ATM strategy.
4. Create an ATM strategy: File/ New/ Basic Entry/ enter the targets, stops, etc you want/ Right click/ Manage ATM Strategy Templates/ type in a name like, “Trail”/ Save. You may need to read up on how to set up an ATM strategy in the Help section.
5. Create a New Workspace in NT: File/ Workspaces/ New Workspace/ you can do a Save As later to name it what you want.
6. Add a new chart to the Workspace for 15t Range Bars: File/ New/ Chart/ use the drop down menus to set it up.

C. Apply the Pattern Recognition Program to the Chart.
1. On the new chart hit the Indicators icon on the toolbar at the top to get the list.
2. 1st, find and highlight WoodiesCCI (which was always on the list) and hit New.
3. 2nd, find and highlight CCI Patterns and Data Extraction and hit New (keep 1st and 2nd in order).
4. Hit Apply or OK.
5. Save the Workspace: You only have to set up the Workspace once, then save it: File/ Workspaces/ Save Workspace As/ name it what you want/ Save. At this point you could run the pattern recognition program alone…you need to collect about 20 (or more) bars of data to get things plotting.

D. Apply the AT to the Chart.
1. Hit the Strategy icon on the toolbar at the top of the chart to get the list.
2. Find and highlight WCCI_AT and hit New.
3. In the Parameters find General, then on the row for Account, click the field that says Sim101 to get the drop down menu, then click on the account we created, ie, “Trade Sim101.”
4. Scroll all the way up to the first row for ATM Strategy, click in the field and type the name of the ATM strategy we created, ie, “Trail”…hit Apply or OK. At a later time you can make any other changes you want to the other parameters. Read the posts in this forum to find out more.
5. That’s it! Watch it run!

-marvel

[unclelou]

Marvel,
To your post on 9-17-09, you attached a thumbnail showing a grey box on the right side of your chart. Inside the box the range bar highs and lows were listed. How can I put this on my chart? I've tried all the Woodies CCI files but it doesn't come up.
Thanks,
Uncle Lou

[daveM]

Marvel

Thanks so much for taking the time to detail these instructions..... they are a great help.

I really appreciate your effort.


daveM

[daveM]

Unclelou

I am attaching the parameters for the Woodies CCI...... you can change the 'Display CCI Panel' to true to get that box....

I don't know his secret for the different color. but that much will give you the box


daveM

[unclelou]

Thanks, Dave. You don't know how long I was messing with that! Is there a way to add to my display the prices at which a new range bar will print (ex. current high - 15 or current low +15) that continuously updates so I can see this at a glance and not have to calculate it?

[daveM]

I am not a range bar trader , I am completely out of my league attempting to answer that one.

I am sure there are people who know the answer, perhaps you could start a new thread and then the staff will answer you early tomorrow

[LG]

Marvel,
To your post on 9-17-09, you attached a thumbnail showing a grey box on the right side of your chart. Inside the box the range bar highs and lows were listed. How can I put this on my chart? I've tried all the Woodies CCI files but it doesn't come up.
Thanks,
Uncle Lou

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This grey box is the "WCCI Panelv1.8" developed by MartinS. See the thread and the download (latest version on May 21, 2008 on page 8) at:

http://woodiescciclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2490&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=105

(you need to sign up for a free membership at WCCI and be logged in to see the downloads)

. . . and do read entire thread.
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The Legend for the above panel is in a post dated 12/7/07, it is missing only the actual CCI values above the CCI differences at the bottom:

http://www.woodiescciclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5472

and also more at:

http://woodiescciclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5838

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To use Martin's panel, you need to turn "Display CCI Panel" to False in Ninja. Also, I'm pretty sure it requires RangeAlt bars.

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There are two ways to change the background color in Martin's panel:

1. In the parameters for Martin's CCI Panel indicator, change "Show Panel Color" to False. Then it will become whatever the background color of your chart is.

2. Go into the code for the indicator
(Tools | Edit NinjaScript | Indicator | WoodiesCCIPanel | OK ), wait for it to come up,
then go to line 113.
In place of the characters 'Color.FromArgb(113,142,120)'
substitute the color you want
[such as 'Color.Yellow' or 'Color.Red' or 'Color.CadetBlue'] -- all w/out quotes
Do not mess up the other parentheses.
Then press F5 to compile the code again. For a full list of colors available, see

http://www.flounder.com/csharp_color_table.htm

3. If you are a programmer (I'm not), you could make the color a user variable so it would show up as a choice in the parameters box, and then post the entire code on the NinjaTrader File Sharing forum.

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NOTE: I am concerned that the panel may not work after NT7 is out, especially in light of the following comment posted by MartinS on the Woodies forum:


MartinS
Joined: 20 Jan 2006
Posts: 112
Location: UK
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:09 am
On reading the new Disclaimer, I think I would be in breach of the rules by posting an update or advising on code changes

[marvel]

Marvel,
To your post on 9-17-09, you attached a thumbnail showing a grey box on the right side of your chart. Inside the box the range bar highs and lows were listed. How can I put this on my chart? I've tried all the Woodies CCI files but it doesn't come up.
Thanks,
Uncle Lou

Unclelou,
LG is correct...the gray panel is the one developed by MartinS.

LG gave a better explanation on how to get it and use it than i would have. I had forgotten that i changed the color to SlateGray by changing line 113 of the code...lol

Just for some additional clarity, i applied the indicatiors to my charts in the following order:
WoodiesCCI
WoodiesCCI Panel...shows as Panel(14) after hitting New
CCI Patterns and Data Extraction

In the parameters for WoodiesCCI, set "Display cci panel" to False, so that only Panel(14) shows up.

-marvel

[daveM]

Marvel

Thanks for the clarifications you have been making.. they are of great help.

daveM

[marvel]

DaveM,

Thnx for you reply...i'm glad you found the posts useful.

-marvel

[tomek001]

description of Martin's panel

Cn anyone point me to where I can find detailed description of numbers in Martins panel?

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Are you looking for this tomek?

http://www.ninjatrader-support2.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=2449&d=1211289059

[makra081]

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NOTE: I am concerned that the panel may not work after NT7 is out, especially in light of the following comment posted by MartinS on the Woodies forum:


MartinS
Joined: 20 Jan 2006
Posts: 112
Location: UK
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:09 am
On reading the new Disclaimer, I think I would be in breach of the rules by posting an update or advising on code changes

IMO the panel code is open source and the authorS allow changes as long as the script stays free. (free as in freedom, not free beer!)
But this forum here might be the better place for further development, than wcci forum. So LG's proposal to post an update here at the ninja forum is a very good idea.

PS.: I am never too shy to thank snaphook and all the other authors again and again for the generous work with the indicators !!!