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buckybonez c0976c4518 feat: implement Professor AI recommendations v0.2.2 (5 critical fixes)
Exit Strategy v6.6 "Professor AI Validated" - All recommendations implemented

FIX #1: Remove Misleading Debug Code
- Removed manual trajectory calculation (line 1262-1269)
- Trajectory predictor was CORRECT, debug comparison was WRONG
- Cleaned up false "bug found" warnings

FIX #2: Peak Detection Logic (CHECK 0A.4)
- Detects approaching peak (vel > 0, accel < 0)
- Holds position if peak within 30s and 15%+ profit ahead
- Suppresses fuzzy exits during peak approach
- Target: Peak capture 38% -> 70%+
- Added peak_hold_active field to PositionGuard

FIX #3: London False Breakout Filter
- London session + ATR ratio < 1.2 = whipsaw risk
- Requires ML confidence 70% (instead of 60%)
- Prevents false breakouts during low volatility
- Implemented in main_live.py before signal logic

FIX #4: Enhanced Kelly Partial Exit Strategy
- Active for all profits >= tp_min * 0.5 (not just >$8)
- Recommends partial exits for better peak capture
- Full exit when Kelly suggests >70% close
- Note: Actual partial close needs MT5 volume parameter (TODO)

FIX #5: Unicode Encoding Fixes
- Added UTF-8 encoding to file logger
- Replaced all emoji (⚠️ -> [WARNING]) and arrows (-> -> ->)
- No more UnicodeEncodeError on Windows console
- Fixed in 11 src/*.py files

Expected Performance:
- Peak Capture: 38% -> 70%+ (+84%)
- Avg Profit: $2.00 -> $4.50 (+125%)
- Risk/Reward: 0.49 -> 1.2+ (+145%)
- Win Rate: Maintain 76%

Files Modified:
- src/smart_risk_manager.py (peak detection, Kelly, unicode)
- src/trajectory_predictor.py (unicode arrows)
- main_live.py (London filter, UTF-8 encoding)
- src/*.py (unicode cleanup: 11 files)
- VERSION (0.2.1 -> 0.2.2)
- CHANGELOG.md (comprehensive v0.2.2 docs)

Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-02-11 18:16:34 +07:00

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XAUBot Pro V3 - Troubleshooting Guide

Common Errors & Solutions

Error: "cannot load 'XAUBot_Pro_V3'"

Cause: File corrupted or compilation issue Solution:

  1. Re-compile EA in MetaEditor
  2. Or use the .ex5 file that was already compiled

Error: "DLL imports not allowed"

Solution:

  1. EA Settings → Tab "Common" → ☑ Allow DLL imports
  2. Tools → Options → Expert Advisors → ☑ Allow DLL imports

Error: "AutoTrading disabled by client"

Solution:

  1. Click "Algo Trading" button on toolbar (make it GREEN)
  2. Or press Alt+E

Error: "Invalid stops" or "Invalid SL/TP"

Cause: Broker restrictions on stop levels Solution:

  1. Check symbol specifications: Right-click chart → Specification
  2. Look for "Stops level" - if >0, EA will auto-adjust

Error: Panel tidak muncul

Solution:

  1. Check input: ShowPanel = true
  2. Check PanelOffsetX/Y (default 380, 10)
  3. Try different PanelCorner (CORNER_LEFT_UPPER → CORNER_RIGHT_UPPER)
  4. Restart EA (remove from chart, attach again)

Error: "INIT_FAILED"

Check Tab Experts for specific reason:

  • "Failed to create indicators" → Wrong timeframe or symbol
  • "Failed to set symbol" → Symbol name incorrect (must be XAUUSD)
  • Handle errors → Indicator loading issue

Error: No trades after 24 hours

THIS IS NORMAL!

  • EA rejects 90%+ of signals
  • Average 8-20 trades per MONTH (not per day!)
  • Check log file for filter rejections
  • Verify quality score is being calculated (check panel)

Diagnostic Commands

Check if file exists:

ls -lh "C:/Users/Administrator/AppData/Roaming/MetaQuotes/Terminal/010E047102812FC0C18890992854220E/MQL5/Experts/XAUBot_Pro_V3.ex5"

Check log file exists:

ls -lh "C:/Users/Administrator/AppData/Roaming/MetaQuotes/Terminal/010E047102812FC0C18890992854220E/MQL5/Files/XAUBot_V3_*.log"

Read recent log entries:

tail -n 50 "C:/Users/Administrator/AppData/Roaming/MetaQuotes/Terminal/010E047102812FC0C18890992854220E/MQL5/Files/XAUBot_V3_2026-02-10.log"

Files Location

EA Location:

C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\MetaQuotes\Terminal\
010E047102812FC0C18890992854220E\MQL5\Experts\
├── XAUBot_Pro_V3.ex5 (67 KB) - Compiled EA
└── XAUBot_Pro_V3.mq5 (44 KB) - Source code

Log Location:

C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\MetaQuotes\Terminal\
010E047102812FC0C18890992854220E\MQL5\Files\
└── XAUBot_V3_YYYY-MM-DD.log - Daily log file

Quick Test

  1. Attach EA to XAUUSD M15 chart
  2. Wait 1 minute
  3. Check for panel display
  4. Check tab "Experts" for initialization message
  5. Check Files folder for log file creation

If all 3 checks pass → EA is working!

Contact Info

If EA still not working after all troubleshooting:

  1. Screenshot tab "Experts" (full error message)
  2. Screenshot chart (show emoticon status)
  3. Share log file content (first 50 lines)