Free Delphi version is available

[Terranin]

You can download absolutely free version of Delphi for strategies and indicators programming here: http://www.turboexplorer.com/mirror

[stockwet]

Mike,

I've not been able to access the Borland site for getting a key. I get to the site, but, I get a timeout error every time I get a link to grab a key. Is there anyway to get a key or license file for this?

stockwet

[Terranin]

Mike,

I've not been able to access the Borland site for getting a key. I get to the site, but, I get a timeout error every time I get a link to grab a key. Is there anyway to get a key or license file for this?

stockwet

Yes it does not work, I don't know why.

[Terranin]

Now it works, I registered my version of Turbo Delphi, though registration process is tricky: first you should make an account on Borland Developers Network and only then get your registration file. Also I had to download MS Net Framework and Visual J# SDK needed for installation, so read instructions carefully. But after all it is installed, registered and works for free.

[stockwet]

It seems to be working today. Maybe their server was down.

Does this have a timebomb in it? When I requested the key, it seemed like it was geared toward an evaluation.

[Terranin]

It seems to be working today. Maybe their server was down.

Does this have a timebomb in it? When I requested the key, it seemed like it was geared toward an evaluation.

Thay said it is free, only if you upgrade for pro version they charge something. Turbo Delphi Explorer contains less components but for usual user and even for me it is more than enough. I already compiled some indicators and strategies with it and it works fine.

[Tantalus]

This appears to be a rather tricky task. I was finally able to register, login and get my activation file, but it's kind of a pain Well, it's free, right?

[Terranin]

This appears to be a rather tricky task. I was finally able to register, login and get my activation file, but it's kind of a pain Well, it's free, right?

Yep.

[jrc]

I've been trying to load this, but it seems to get hung up when loading the extra stuff that the program requires from the internet, I keep getting timed out when it attempts to load the web page. Any ideas?

[Terranin]

I've been trying to load this, but it seems to get hung up when loading the extra stuff that the program requires from the internet, I keep getting timed out when it attempts to load the web page. Any ideas?

Seems they do not provide this link for free anymore... Damn, I will try to find a solution.

[plaforte]

Hello, I downloaded it for free two weeks ago from turbomirror.com

Best regards
Pierre

[Terranin]

Hello, I downloaded it for free two weeks ago from turbomirror.com

Best regards
Pierre

I saw it, but did you manage to register it with Borland? I installed it but it required some registration after installation, that I could not to do.

[plaforte]

Hello, two weeks ago I could register it but now it seems that there is no more access at all to the Delphi Turbo registration. I will ask the question on Embarcadero developers network. It would surprise me that there is no more free version registrable, let's see.

Next solution is to pay for the newer version.

Pierre

[Terranin]

It seems that I found a solution.

There is a free cross platform Delphi/Object Pascal compiler - Lazarus. http://www.lazarus.freepascal.org/. It is absolutely free, open source project. And it can compile indicators and strategies for Forex Tester without any changes in source code.

You can download it here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/lazarus/files/Lazarus%20Windows%2032%20bits/Lazarus%200.9.26.2/lazarus-0.9.26.2-fpc-2.2.2-win32.exe/download

I will prepare tutorial how to setup it soon, so far I compiled some indicators and they work fine with version 2.

And here you can see the video how to install Lazarus and compile indicator there:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL7z8kG7WCw

[Tantalus]

Mike, is this just a compiler? Is there any user interface for programming or debugging?

[Terranin]

Mike, is this just a compiler? Is there any user interface for programming or debugging?

It has user interface, check the video. It looks like Delphi 7, but I did not try debugger yet.

[msmccray65]

It seems that I found a solution.

There is a free cross platform Delphi/Object Pascal compiler - Lazarus. http://www.lazarus.freepascal.org/. It is absolutely free, open source project. And it can compile indicators and strategies for Forex Tester without any changes in source code.

You can download it here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/lazarus/files/Lazarus%20Windows%2032%20bits/Lazarus%200.9.26.2/lazarus-0.9.26.2-fpc-2.2.2-win32.exe/download

I will prepare tutorial how to setup it soon, so far I compiled some indicators and they work fine with version 2.

And here you can see the video how to install Lazarus and compile indicator there:

http://www.forextester.com/video8.html

Mike,
I tried to run your siimple strategy using Lazarus and get the following errors:

project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterCustomImageList
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterMenuItem
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterMenu
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterMainMenu
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterPopupMenu
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterDragImageList
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterControl
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterWinControl
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterGraphicControl
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterCustomControl
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterScrollingWinControl
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterScrollBox
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterCustomFrame
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterCustomForm
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterHintWindow


I have Vista 64-bit & set the compiler parsing to -MDelphi & the target OS to Win64. I also included the LCL package per video8.

Thanks!
Michael McCray

[msmccray65]

I figured out the source of the problem. I de-installed v28 and installed v26. Problem solved.

[superdoug3]

I checked out Delphi Turbo and a pretty slick Turbo Pascal C++ development tool with point and click programming. I did not see this in the Lazarus video. It look like you need to program in native C++. Delphi reseller says Delphi Professional edition is the closest to Delphi Turbo and it is $900
I just want to build strategies in Forex Testor with indicators, entry, exit and be able to run 2 years history through my strategy with the results going to account history.

Solved - I found the Lazarus sticky and the API lesson 1

[janson]

I tried to run your siimple strategy using Lazarus and get the following errors:

project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterCustomImageList
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterMenuItem
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterMenu
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterMainMenu
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterPopupMenu
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterDragImageList
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterControl
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterWinControl
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterGraphicControl
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterCustomControl
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: SRegisterScrollingWinControl
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterScrollBox
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterCustomFrame
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterCustomForm
project1.lpr(33,1) Error: Undefined symbol: WSRegisterHintWindow

I get exactly the same vids when I follow the video. It is v28 and first installation of lazarus.

Does anyon have an idea what may be wrong?

Thanks in advance.
Janson

[FT Support]

Please try to uninstall v28 and install v26

[jicjoc]

Hi guys,
I am using the Lazarus compiler and im seeing a wierd error. I followed the video - number 8 to a T i think...

The first time i compiler an indicator code, it seems to compile fine to a dll and forextester loads it. Then i change the code and rebuild it in lazarus with some tiny change...
And forextester refuses to load my indicator??

Its very wierd
Any ideas?
Thanks
John

Ps im trying to code an RVI indy, i wonder would anyone have one done?

[FT Support]

What change have you made in code? Can you please attach your indicator?

[jicjoc]

Here is my code. Its just cut from the help file.
The first time i create a project with Lazarus v0.26 it installs fine into Forextester 2.5

Then i make a tiny change like the string in the object window from Stochastic to IndicatorShortName('RVI');
rebuild in lazarus, import in FT and then fail!!!

Very annoying.

So first time build my code works. Make any change in lazarus, even comment a meaningless line and it fails!

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library new;

uses graphics, IndicatorInterfaceUnit;

// use interace unit
//IndicatorInterfaceUnit;

// external parameters
var
SMAPeriod: integer;
SomeText: PChar = nil;

// index buffers and variables
//...

//---------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Initialization procedure
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------

procedure Init; stdcall;

begin
RegOption('SMA period', ot_Integer, SMAPeriod);
RegOption('Description', ot_String, SomeText);
// see Initialization procedure
// configure indicator
IndicatorShortName('Stochastic');      // name Stochastic
SetOutputWindow(ow_SeparateWindow);    // paint in separate window

//...

end;



//---------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Deinitialization procedure (could be omitted)
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------

procedure Done; stdcall;

begin

// see Deinitialization procedure

//...

end;



//---------------------------------------------------------------------------
// On parameters change procedure (could be omitted)
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------

procedure OnParametersChange; stdcall;

begin

// called when parameters of indicator were changed

//...

end;



//---------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Calculation of single bar
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------

procedure Calculate(index: integer); stdcall;

begin
// see Calculation procedure
//...

end;



exports



// these procedures should be declared as external

Init, Done, OnParametersChange, Calculate;



end.


Change is:

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IndicatorShortName('Stochastic');      // name Stochastic

to

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IndicatorShortName('RVI');      // name RVI

[Wessel]

I figured out the source of the problem. I de-installed v28 and installed v26. Problem solved.

When Using v28, just add "Interfaces" to uses section in your code and the problem is solved.


Wessel