# Settings Reference & Presets Scorecard

Parameters in **AIMS Gator Advanced EA** are structured strictly according to the **3-Bucket Parameter Architecture** to isolate core production safeguards from strategy toggles.

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## 1. Input Parameter Reference[​](#1-input-parameter-reference "Direct link to 1. Input Parameter Reference")

### Bucket 0: License & Authentication[​](#bucket-0-license--authentication "Direct link to Bucket 0: License & Authentication")

| Parameter      | Type     | Default | Description                                                                            |
| -------------- | -------- | ------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `InpSerialKey` | `string` | `""`    | Assigned iTradeAIMS account license key. Leave blank when running the Strategy Tester. |

### Bucket 1: Execution & Safeguards (Production Constraints — Never Optimize)[​](#bucket-1-execution--safeguards-production-constraints--never-optimize "Direct link to Bucket 1: Execution & Safeguards (Production Constraints — Never Optimize)")

| Parameter           | Type     | Default  | Description                                                                                   |
| ------------------- | -------- | -------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `InpUseRiskPercent` | `bool`   | `true`   | Dynamically sizes order volume based on initial Stop Loss point distance and account equity.  |
| `InpRiskPercent`    | `double` | `1.0`    | Risk percentage per trade (e.g., 1.0 represents 1% of account equity).                        |
| `InpFixedLot`       | `double` | `0.10`   | Fixed lot size used when `InpUseRiskPercent = false`.                                         |
| `InpMaxSpreadPips`  | `double` | `25.0`   | Maximum allowed spread in pips at order execution (calibrated for both Forex and Index CFDs). |
| `InpMaxGapPips`     | `double` | `5.0`    | Maximum pip distance allowed beyond intended breakout price before aborting entry.            |
| `InpSlippagePoints` | `int`    | `30`     | Maximum slippage points permitted for execution.                                              |
| `InpMagicNumber`    | `int`    | `108160` | Unique numerical identifier for order lifecycle tracking.                                     |

### Bucket 2: Methodology Foundation Constants (Locked)[​](#bucket-2-methodology-foundation-constants-locked "Direct link to Bucket 2: Methodology Foundation Constants (Locked)")

| Parameter              | Type     | Default | Description                                                                 |
| ---------------------- | -------- | ------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `InpJawsPeriod`        | `int`    | `13`    | Alligator Jaws SMMA Period.                                                 |
| `InpJawsShift`         | `int`    | `8`     | Alligator Jaws Bar Shift.                                                   |
| `InpTeethPeriod`       | `int`    | `8`     | Alligator Teeth SMMA Period.                                                |
| `InpTeethShift`        | `int`    | `5`     | Alligator Teeth Bar Shift.                                                  |
| `InpLipsPeriod`        | `int`    | `5`     | Alligator Lips SMMA Period.                                                 |
| `InpLipsShift`         | `int`    | `3`     | Alligator Lips Bar Shift.                                                   |
| `InpPurplePeriod`      | `int`    | `34`    | Purple Magic Line SMMA Period.                                              |
| `InpPurpleShift`       | `int`    | `21`    | Purple Magic Line Bar Shift.                                                |
| `InpSleepThresholdATR` | `double` | `0.5`   | Compression corridor distance threshold (multiple of ATR).                  |
| `InpBracketBufferPips` | `double` | `1.0`   | Distance in pips added beyond fractal extremes for pending order placement. |
| `InpFractalLookback`   | `int`    | `60`    | Lookback candle count for scanning outermost corridor fractals.             |

### Bucket 3: Hypotheses & Operational Toggles (Calibration Parameters)[​](#bucket-3-hypotheses--operational-toggles-calibration-parameters "Direct link to Bucket 3: Hypotheses & Operational Toggles (Calibration Parameters)")

| Parameter              | Type     | Default   | Description                                                                                                          |
| ---------------------- | -------- | --------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `InpAutoDetectProfile` | `bool`   | `true`    | **Recommended ON**. Automatically calibrates Champion profile and non-colliding Magic Numbers based on chart symbol. |
| `InpDirectionMode`     | `enum`   | `HYBRID`  | Directional mode: `HYBRID` (Directional Sleep + Saddle Straddle), `STRICT_TREND`, or `ALWAYS_STRADDLE`.              |
| `InpMaxOpenRunners`    | `int`    | `2`       | Maximum concurrent active runner positions permitted (only when existing trades are banked to Free status).          |
| `InpUseSessionFilter`  | `bool`   | `true`    | Restricts order placement to active market sessions.                                                                 |
| `InpSessionStart`      | `string` | `"08:00"` | Session start time (broker server time HH:MM).                                                       |
| `InpSessionEnd`        | `string` | `"17:30"` | Session end time (broker server time HH:MM).                                                         |

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## 2. Multi-Year Empirical Reality Scorecard (2022–2026)[​](#2-multi-year-empirical-reality-scorecard-20222026 "Direct link to 2. Multi-Year Empirical Reality Scorecard (2022–2026)")

The release package is calibrated against **4.75 years of continuous tick data (2022–2026)** on Pepperstone UK real account history:

### AIMS Gator Advanced Multi-Asset Scorecard (2022–2026)

Across verified continuous historical backtests on M5, M15, and H1 timeframes with 1.0% modeled risk

Aggregate Net Profit

+$8,632.00

2,177 trades across multi-market matrix

Champion Market

GER40 M5

+$2,935.90 (63.4% Win Rate, PF 1.23)

Top M15 Return / DD

1.90x

NAS100 M15 (PF 1.60, Max DD 4.95%)

Sweet Spot

M5 / M15

Intraday compression & expansion breakouts

| Instrument    | Timeframe | Configuration / Mode               | Trades | Win Rate  | Net Return | Profit Factor | Max DD | Return / DD |
| ------------- | --------- | ---------------------------------- | ------ | --------- | ---------- | ------------- | ------ | ----------- |
| GER40 (DAX)   | **M5**    | Intraday Breakout (Teeth Trail)    | 377    | **63.4%** | +$2,935.90 | 1.23          | 11.28% | **1.90**    |
| NAS100        | **M5**    | Intraday Breakout (Teeth Trail)    | 313    | **61.0%** | +$1,969.11 | 1.22          | 14.37% | **1.34**    |
| XAUUSD (Gold) | **M5**    | Intraday Breakout (Teeth Trail)    | 190    | **58.0%** | +$1,755.64 | 1.24          | 18.48% | **0.74**    |
| US30          | **M15**   | Compression Straddle (Teeth Trail) | 19     | **67.6%** | +$686.77   | 2.60          | 3.38%  | **1.84**    |
| NAS100        | **M15**   | Compression Straddle (Teeth Trail) | 55     | **55.4%** | +$992.99   | 1.60          | 4.95%  | **1.90**    |
| USDJPY        | **H1**    | Trend Corridor (Teeth Trail)       | 63     | **58.9%** | +$946.79   | 1.42          | 7.56%  | **1.06**    |

Test Parameters & Verification

Historical backtests conducted on tick data from a $10,000 baseline with 1.0% modeled equity risk per trade, 25.0 pips spread guard, and realistic broker commissions.

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## 3. Auto-Symbol Profile Mapping Table (v1.10)[​](#3-auto-symbol-profile-mapping-table-v110 "Direct link to 3. Auto-Symbol Profile Mapping Table (v1.10)")

When `InpAutoDetectProfile` is set to `true` (default), the EA automatically detects the chart symbol upon attach, allocates a unique non-colliding Magic Number, and activates the calibrated strategy profile:

| Chart Symbol Pattern         | Detected Instrument | Allocated Magic | Recommended TF | On-Chart Banner Text                                      |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------- | --------------- | -------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| `GER40` / `DE40` / `DAX`     | DAX 40 Index        | `108161`        | **M5**         | `Profile: GER40 Champion (Breakout & Sleep Compression)`  |
| `NAS100` / `USTEC` / `US100` | Nasdaq 100 Index    | `108162`        | **M5 / M15**   | `Profile: NAS100 Champion (Breakout & Sleep Compression)` |
| `US30` / `DJ30` / `WS30`     | Dow Jones 30 Index  | `108163`        | **M15**        | `Profile: US30 Champion (Breakout & Sleep Compression)`   |
| `XAU` / `GOLD`               | Gold Spot           | `108164`        | **M5**         | `Profile: XAUUSD Champion (Breakout & Sleep Compression)` |
| `GBPUSD`                     | GBP/USD Forex       | `108165`        | **M5**         | `Profile: GBPUSD Profile (Auto-Detected)`                 |
| `USDJPY`                     | USD/JPY Forex       | `108166`        | **H1**         | `Profile: USDJPY Champion (Auto-Detected)`                |
| `EURUSD`                     | EUR/USD Forex       | `108167`        | **M15**        | `Profile: EURUSD Profile (Auto-Detected)`                 |
| *Unmatched Symbol*           | Universal Default   | `108160`        | User Choice    | `Profile: Universal Default (Auto-Detected)`              |