HGIMatrix

Post by **alorente** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 8:07 pm

renexxxx » Sat Dec 13, 2014 8:59 pm wrote:
alorente » Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:31 pm wrote: Excellent work, Rene.

Perfectly usable to find winning pairs, BUT, since you ask for opinions on a UI that may be an improvement, I have taken the liberty of making a mockup of what would be the ultimate dashboard for me. More readable pair names, less space needed, since you don´t have the wasted white areas, selectable pairs to list only the pairs you use, faster update since it only polls info on the pairs listed and user defined order of the pairs from top to bottom. The vertical shape is ideal to fit on the left or right of the screen with minimal intrusion on your chart space.

If you like it and think that you can build it, great. If you hate it, your matrix as it stands is fantastic.
I did consider the list-display as well, and there is a lot to say for it. This would be ideal if you don't want to watch 28 pairs, but only less than a dozen. Otherwise, you will run out of vertical space -- especially if you want to keep the sizes of the pair names and symbols rather large. Or you need to create several columns next to each other.

What you lose in the list-display is the conclusions you can draw for a currency by looking at a row or a column in HGIMatrix. Eg. if you see a lot of UP-arrows in a row, it seems that that particular currency on that row is getting stronger.

I am happy to convert HGIMatrix to HGIList or something like that ... if the majority finds this an improvement.

Cheers ...

I measured my screen and a list with an adequate size would allow for 20 pairs listed vertically. I don´t trade any CHF pairs since the Swiss Franc is directly correlated to the EUR, so for me it would be more than enough room. Of course, those with a laptop computer may think differently.

Anyway, whatever you decide is fine with me. I love your Matrix and will be using it intensely in either format.

Thanks again for your selfless and wonderful work.

Post by **renexxxx** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 8:29 pm

Two small changes to HGIMatrix:

The tile that has changed in the last refresh, turns dark red and there is a parameter for the SymbolFont (default: "WingDings").

Update in Post 1.

Post by **renexxxx** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:52 pm

Another update to keep everyone happy.

There is a new parameter, ShowAsList (default: false). If true, the information will be arranged vertically in a list, like so:

Selection_121.png

Update in post 1.

jeysun · Post by **jeysun** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 4:07 am

Thank you for a great indicator. In the spirit of reporting bugs, some numbers and symbols are getting cut off. I've tried changing the cell sizes & fonts and it doesn't matter. Also, there is an intermittent issue of the cells lining up on a single horizontal line when switching to a different tab, which seems to fix itself on its own sometimes, or by switching timeframes.

Post by **renexxxx** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:10 am

jeysun » Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:07 pm wrote:Thank you for a great indicator. In the spirit of reporting bugs, some numbers and symbols are getting cut off. I've tried changing the cell sizes & fonts and it doesn't matter. Also, there is an intermittent issue of the cells lining up on a single horizontal line when switching to a different tab, which seems to fix itself on its own sometimes, or by switching timeframes.

Thanks jeysun for these observations.

I have made the fonts a little smaller and also locked in the screen height with a parameter. The reason for the cells to line up on a single horizontal line was that Empty4 does not give the proper screen dimensions on a chart that is not currently displayed. So, these figures can not be relied upon and therefore I had to make the screen height a parameter.

Good spot though!

Update in Post 1.

Post by **alorente** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:55 am

renexxxx » Sun Dec 14, 2014 8:10 am wrote:
jeysun » Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:07 pm wrote:Thank you for a great indicator. In the spirit of reporting bugs, some numbers and symbols are getting cut off. I've tried changing the cell sizes & fonts and it doesn't matter. Also, there is an intermittent issue of the cells lining up on a single horizontal line when switching to a different tab, which seems to fix itself on its own sometimes, or by switching timeframes.
Thanks jeysun for these observations.

I have made the fonts a little smaller and also locked in the screen height with a parameter. The reason for the cells to line up on a single horizontal line was that Empty4 does not give the proper screen dimensions on a chart that is not currently displayed. So, these figures can not be relied upon and therefore I had to make the screen height a parameter.

Good spot though!

Update in Post 1.

Rene, you are simply unbelievable. I have been associated with many coders over the years, but none as efficient and focused as you. Thanks a million for what you are doing. If I can correspond in any way, please let me know. I owe you one and I would be very happy to deliver.

Post by **renexxxx** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 11:54 am

Rene, you are simply unbelievable. I have been associated with many coders over the years, but none as efficient and focused as you. Thanks a million for what you are doing. If I can correspond in any way, please let me know. I owe you one and I would be very happy to deliver.

It is an absolute pleasure Al. I am an inexperienced forex trader, but experienced coder -- so this is my way to contribute to this forum.

Post by **rosst** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 3:53 pm

renexxxx » Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:39 pm wrote:
No that is not the reason. No one (except for the creators) has the HGI indi MQL file. You may have put the HGI indi in the wrong place:

In Empty4 goto File -> Open Data Folder -> MQL4 -> Indicators and make sure that you see the HGI_Dark.V.14.05.ex4 file there. Restart the platform after you put it there.

Thank you for all your hard work renexxx! Can someone post HGI_Dark.V.14.05.ex4? I have v 14.02 and the matrix still loads, but maybe it is not correct.

Post by **alorente** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 8:02 pm

renexxxx » Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:54 pm wrote:
Rene, you are simply unbelievable. I have been associated with many coders over the years, but none as efficient and focused as you. Thanks a million for what you are doing. If I can correspond in any way, please let me know. I owe you one and I would be very happy to deliver.
It is an absolute pleasure Al. I am an inexperienced forex trader, but experienced coder -- so this is my way to contribute to this forum.

Well, if I can help you become a profitable trader, and I can do it,,, Just let me know and I will instruct you.

You don´t know how big this Matrix is... I can trade this thing all day WITHOUT a chart open.

My setup with the 15 pairs I trade is shown below. Here is how I trade:

Trade in the direction of the H4 indications. In and out on the symbols of the M15 matrix.

Post by **alorente** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 8:08 pm

rosst » Sun Dec 14, 2014 4:53 pm wrote:
renexxxx » Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:39 pm wrote:
No that is not the reason. No one (except for the creators) has the HGI indi MQL file. You may have put the HGI indi in the wrong place:

In Empty4 goto File -> Open Data Folder -> MQL4 -> Indicators and make sure that you see the HGI_Dark.V.14.05.ex4 file there. Restart the platform after you put it there.
Thank you for all your hard work renexxx! Can someone post HGI_Dark.V.14.05.ex4? I have v 14.02 and the matrix still loads, but maybe it is not correct.

14.02 is ok. Just change the name in the input to the exact indicator name you have.