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Hello,

I have a list of selections in a text file which lists them as  Fasthorse, Fasterhorse etc.
ie. I am using a commar space and then next horses name.

My simple Back trigger doesn't seem to be working. Any ideas why I haven't had anything execute ?

I am seeking to place Back bet at back_price minus 1.5 to ensure it gets executed straight away (Price range I am operating in is 3.0 - 9.0 per Conditions). I am also betting an amount to win a particular amount of money, $360.

Trigger is:
Repeat Block no more often than 7 secs
Back @ Back_Price-1.5 for Amount : 360/(back_price-1) Cancel In-Play
On All Matching Sels, All Matching Markets
Execute No More often than 7 secs
Conditions:
- Market Mins Before Off <5
- Selections Last Traded Price <20
- Selections Name is in file C/.....
- Back Matched = 0

Can someone out there please help me understand what I am doing wrong..?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #1 on: 14 Mar 2013, 16:40 »
hi
it is better if you include the trigger, then we can look to see if there are any error's.
also your list or the first part of the list, if you do not want to give all selections.
this way we can test the trigger with your list and see what the problem is.

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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #2 on: 14 Mar 2013, 21:48 »
Hi,

I've attached my trigger.

NOTE 1 : Reason I am using lists instead of Import Sels is that I will be needing to have multiple triggers applying to different lists of horses.

NOTE 2: The condition of last_traded <20 was just used in desperation to get anything to trigger. In reality, the condition is last_traded between 2.98 to 8.1.

NOTE3: These greyhounds in the list were racing in the last 4 races at Mandurah Greyhounds in Australia yesterday, March14th.

I am thinking that to simplify the trigger I am happy to place the bet @ Price=Back_price-1.8 & if there is any amount left unmatched (which would be rare) then unmatched amount can remain until it Cancels In Play.

Hoping this makes sense. Im suprised that my various attempts at getting this to work have failed because it seems really simple. Thinking it might how the list is written but then again that has worked in the past. Scratching my head.

Many thanks for any help or suggestions you can offer.

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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #3 on: 15 Mar 2013, 23:36 »
I've simplified this even more. And it still didn't work??
Amended the attached Back trigger to:
-execute one per selection
- block to also repeat only once (ie. so if conditions are not met first time, then no bet).

My conditions are very simple (Last traded <20.0, Mins before Off <5 & Sels in List).

If someone could please look at the attached trigger and Selections list advise what I might have wrong I would greatly appreciate any help.

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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #4 on: 16 Mar 2013, 00:06 »
hi
your list needs to be single selections as below.
name
this name
all single
not with commas
and they
will work

also if your selections are greyhounds you need to put
1. greyhound name
2. because they
3. need the trap
4. number

 ??? ;D :o

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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #5 on: 16 Mar 2013, 01:37 »
Thanks for the reply Mcabee.
I just tried that. Had one horse in the text file "Miss Twin Peaks" for 12.35 KemG (Aus).
Nothng happened.

I am loading My Markets but not Importing Sels, because I need to use lists.

So that I can have multiple sels per race execute, I amended the Repeat Block to 10 secs, while keeping the execute Once per selection.

Is here something in that sort of setup that I am getting wrong ? If you're wondering, the Trigger light is Green ;D

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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #6 on: 16 Mar 2013, 06:06 »
hi
sorry but the ausy horse racing selections seem to have the stall number next to the selection name as well.
so you need to type
1. firedrake
4. laduni

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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #7 on: 16 Mar 2013, 08:15 »
Hi Mcabee,

I was excited to see your answer. Thought that would be it. Import selections never had this horse number requirement for aus racing.

Unfortunately, using my attached trigger and the following permutations of saddleloth number and barrier. Re-attached the same named file and re-saved trigger
and it still didn't work.

I had:
Horace Foxley
9. Horace Foxley
9.Horace Foxley
9 Horace Foxley
9Horace Foxley
2. Horace Foxley
etc.

The horse was around 5.0, so the Back_Price-1.8 would have still been valid.

My trigger is correct isn't it ? I have intstructed my Block to repeat so it shouldn't matter that my monitoring with triggers begins before the time specified in the conditions (last traded price when market is < 1 min before off) ???

I would be most thankful of your consideration of my problem again as for me this is the culmination of 6 months work establishing a number of selection methods.

Thanks
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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #8 on: 16 Mar 2013, 08:31 »
Watch this video it might help.
http://marketfeeder.co.uk/screenshots/video-tipster/

I import all my selections through Excel but I can do the same with a text file.
Greyhound names do not include trap/box numbers.

There are other helpful videos on the list.
Ensure your triggers is showing a green light bulb.

PM me if you live in Australia and want to discuss further
 
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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #9 on: 16 Mar 2013, 09:42 »
Hi Londolozi,

I am in Aust. I remember Londolozi was winning all those races at the Valley when I was 15yo

Just wanted to reply to this thread because the video you kindly copied does not quite fit my use of a Condition such as "is in list" which I am using because I will have separate/different triggers for different sets of horses. I have used Import successfully in the past.

The video did show that maybe I should "set all as Inactive". I had all as active previously.
Per my previous posts, the Trigger light is Green.

However - still nothing executing for horses that should (using those permutations of barrier/saddlecloth/name with fullstops, spaces, no spaces).

Running out of ideas....yelp, help..

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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #10 on: 16 Mar 2013, 09:48 »
hi
i just tried your trigger unaltered and it placed the bet.
was the last traded value enough with your selection.
here is the list that i am adding to.


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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #11 on: 16 Mar 2013, 11:32 »
Hi Mcabee,

Glad to hear that the trigger file works. But still not working for me. I am using the attached horses list. I always re-attach the file to the "Is In List" condition.

I got rid of My Markets (in case that was only for Import List) and just had my selected Markets ticked.  Using he attached list horses are below the 20.0 odds and the 1 minute before off means there would have to be a traded price.

But its still not working. If you look through the thread you'll see all my settings are correct.

Sorry that you've provided replies to no avail at my end.
Am I able to chat with support people for more fluidity? I feel sorry for the time this is taking up for you.

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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #12 on: 16 Mar 2013, 12:27 »
hi
support will only do what i am doing
i have again tried the trigger with reread ticked just in case and i had to alter the odds and time to test it.
bet was placed straight away from the list
have you given the trigger the correct location for the list
have you set  by default all selections are active


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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #13 on: 16 Mar 2013, 12:46 »
hi
could you show screen shots of your bot and settings please.

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Re: Problem using basic trigger with Selections in list
« Reply #14 on: 16 Mar 2013, 16:22 »
Yes!!! working after I switched it back to  "all active" in Settings.

Got it working on the UK races.

Will try it today in australia. Just need to remember that it "Is In List" will need to have saddlecloth no in front of the name for aust (though interesting that Import Sels works just with name for aus races).

Thank you all, particularly mcAbee who have assisted me to reach this conclusion.


 

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