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by nsman
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Backtesting doesn't start from data exported to MT4
Replies: 8
Views: 29967

Re: Backtesting doesn't start from data exported to MT4

Hi NT, I didn't check back my post for awhile and didn't notice your query. TS works fine with build 509 from any broker. You may wish to try these steps to see whether it works. 1. Ensure your TS' MT4 Settings are pointing to the right directory. See screenshot attached. After that, you can start e...
by nsman
Mon Aug 12, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Backtesting doesn't start from data exported to MT4
Replies: 8
Views: 29967

Re: Backtesting doesn't start from data exported to MT4

Hi TS,

I just sent you a futher enquiry and I wish to retrieve it. Reason is I just re-launched backtest and it seems to be working now. I not sure why it didn't work the first time but so far so good in the midst of the testing. Thanks a lot for everything.
by nsman
Mon Aug 12, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Backtesting doesn't start from data exported to MT4
Replies: 8
Views: 29967

Re: Backtesting doesn't start from data exported to MT4

Thanks TS for the prompt advice. I did a "Maps To" and export to MT4 for dates 7/1/2010 to 8/11/2013. When I launched the backtest for period 15min, the error message is "TestGenerator: internal error because the file not opened". History Centre data seems incomplete as 1min has ...
by nsman
Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Backtesting doesn't start from data exported to MT4
Replies: 8
Views: 29967

Backtesting doesn't start from data exported to MT4

Firstly I want to thank TS for this great tool. However, I need some help to get the backtest going. I've downloaded and exported to MT4 and I can see that data have populated in the respective directories i.e. HST files at expert>history and FXT fuiles at tester>history> (see screenshot below). But...