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Signal Processing

This page explains how BananaEA handles signal-related settings.

Signal settings control which setup types the EA is allowed to consider. They do not guarantee that any individual trade will work.

Signal Toggles​

BananaEA may include separate input switches for different buy and sell pattern types.

Common use:

  • Enable only the pattern types you want to test.
  • Disable pattern types you do not want the EA to trade.
  • Change one group at a time so the effect is easy to review.

Filters​

Signals may also be checked against filters such as:

  • Spread.
  • Trading hours.
  • Trend or moving-average conditions.
  • Volatility or ATR conditions.
  • Account and risk limits.

If a signal appears on a chart but no trade opens, check the Experts tab. The EA may have rejected the setup because another condition was not met.

External Indicator Signals​

Some versions can read signals from another indicator buffer.

Before using this:

  1. Confirm the external indicator is loaded and working.
  2. Confirm the correct buffer numbers.
  3. Test on demo or Strategy Tester.
  4. Check that buy and sell signals are not reversed.

Debugging Signal Issues​

If trades are missing:

  1. Confirm AutoTrading is enabled.
  2. Check the signal toggles.
  3. Check spread and session filters.
  4. Check risk and lot-size settings.
  5. Review the Experts tab.
  6. Test on a clean chart with default settings.

Related page: Signal Configuration