# Signal Configuration

## Complete Signal & Pattern System

BananaEA features a sophisticated multi-layered signal system with **15+ pattern types**, AI enhancement, and flexible entry controls.

***

## Signal Source Selection

### `SignalSourceType` - Signal Generation Method

**Choose between internal patterns or external indicator:**

**Options:**

1. **Internal** — Built-in Banana pattern engine (default, recommended)
2. **External** — Integrate custom indicator via `iCustom()`

**Configuration:**

```
SignalSourceType = Internal   ← Use BananaEA's optimized patterns (default)
SignalSourceType = External   ← Use your custom indicator
```

***

## Internal Signal System (Recommended)

### Master Pattern Control

### `useBanana` - Enable/Disable ALL Banana Patterns

**What it does:** Master toggle for traditional Banana patterns (Bu1-5, Be1-5).

**Options:**

* **true** — Banana patterns active (default)
* **false** — Disable all Banana patterns (use Seed patterns or AI only)

**Use case:**

```
useBanana = true    ← Traditional patterns enabled
useSeed = true      ← Seed patterns enabled
                    → Both pattern systems active

useBanana = false   ← Traditional patterns disabled
useSeed = true      ← Only Seed patterns active
UseAIEnhancement = true  ← Optional AI filtering
```

***

## Traditional Banana Patterns (Bu1-5, Be1-5)

### Individual Pattern Toggles

**BananaEA includes 10 traditional patterns (5 buy + 5 sell):**

**Buy Patterns:**

* **`useBu1`** — B1 Buy (most conservative bullish pattern)
* **`useBu2`** — B2 Buy (moderate bullish pattern)
* **`useBu3`** — B3 Buy (balanced bullish pattern)
* **`useBu4`** — B4 Buy (aggressive bullish pattern)
* **`useBu5`** — B5 Buy (most aggressive bullish pattern)

**Sell Patterns:**

* **`useBe1`** — B1 Sell (most conservative bearish pattern)
* **`useBe2`** — B2 Sell (moderate bearish pattern)
* **`useBe3`** — B3 Sell (balanced bearish pattern)
* **`useBe4`** — B4 Sell (aggressive bearish pattern)
* **`useBe5`** — B5 Sell (most aggressive bearish pattern)

**All default:** `true` (all patterns enabled)

***

### Pattern Performance Insights (AI Analysis)

**Based on 3,777+ DAX signal analysis:**

**Top Performing Patterns:**

1. **Be2 (Sell #2):** 52.5% success rate — **HIGHEST PERFORMING**
2. **Be1 (Sell #1):** 50.8% success rate — Strong performer
3. **Bu1 (Buy #1):** 49.7% success rate — Best buy pattern

**Peak Activity Hours:** 10:00 AM (126 signals), 12:00 PM (114 signals), 11:00 AM (79 signals)

**European Session Optimization:**

* Trading during 8:00-18:00 European time shows best results
* Morning sessions (10:00-12:00) have highest signal quality
* Avoid late evening sessions (after 20:00) on DAX

***

### Configuration Strategies

**Conservative (High Win Rate Focus):**

```
useBanana = true
useBu1 = true    ← Best performing buy
useBu2 = false
useBu3 = false
useBu4 = false
useBu5 = false
useBe1 = true    ← Strong performing sell
useBe2 = true    ← Highest performing sell
useBe3 = false
useBe4 = false
useBe5 = false
```

**Result:** Fewer signals, higher win rate (\~50%), best patterns only

**Balanced (Recommended):**

```
useBanana = true
useBu1 = true
useBu2 = true
useBu3 = true
useBu4 = false   ← Skip most aggressive
useBu5 = false   ← Skip most aggressive
useBe1 = true
useBe2 = true
useBe3 = true
useBe4 = false   ← Skip most aggressive
useBe5 = false   ← Skip most aggressive
```

**Result:** Good signal frequency, balanced quality

**Aggressive (Maximum Frequency):**

```
useBanana = true
useBu1 = true
useBu2 = true
useBu3 = true
useBu4 = true    ← All patterns enabled
useBu5 = true    ← All patterns enabled
useBe1 = true
useBe2 = true
useBe3 = true
useBe4 = true    ← All patterns enabled
useBe5 = true    ← All patterns enabled
```

**Result:** Maximum trade opportunities, accept lower win rate

***

## Enhanced Seed Patterns (6 Pattern Types)

### Seed Pattern System Overview

**Seed patterns combine:**

* **T (Trend bars)** — Directional momentum candles
* **P (Inside bars)** — Consolidation/pullback candles

**6 Seed Pattern Types:**

1. **TP** — 1 Trend + 1 Inside bar (fastest entries)
2. **TTP** — 2 Trend + 1 Inside bar (moderate confirmation)
3. **TTTP** — 3 Trend + 1 Inside bar (strong trend confirmation)
4. **TPP** — 1 Trend + 2 Inside bars (tight consolidation)
5. **TTPP** — 2 Trend + 2 Inside bars (balanced setup)
6. **TTTPP** — 3 Trend + 2 Inside bars (strongest confirmation)

***

### Seed Pattern Parameters

### `useSeed` - Master Seed Pattern Toggle

**What it does:** Enable/disable ALL seed pattern types.

**Options:**

* **true** — Seed patterns active (default)
* **false** — Disable all seed patterns

### Individual Seed Pattern Toggles

**Enable/disable specific seed pattern types:**

* **`useSeedTP`** — Seed TP Buy/Sell (1T + 1P)
* **`useSeedTTP`** — Seed TTP Buy/Sell (2T + 1P)
* **`useSeedTTTP`** — Seed TTTP Buy/Sell (3T + 1P)
* **`useSeedTPP`** — Seed TPP Buy/Sell (1T + 2P)
* **`useSeedTTPP`** — Seed TTPP Buy/Sell (2T + 2P)
* **`useSeedTTTPP`** — Seed TTTPP Buy/Sell (3T + 2P)

**All default:** `true` (all seed patterns enabled)

***

### Seed Pattern Configuration Examples

**Fast Entry (Quick Signals):**

```
useSeed = true
useSeedTP = true      ← Fastest entries (1T+1P)
useSeedTTP = true     ← Quick entries (2T+1P)
useSeedTTTP = false
useSeedTPP = true     ← Quick entries (1T+2P)
useSeedTTPP = false
useSeedTTTPP = false
```

**Balanced Seed Patterns:**

```
useSeed = true
useSeedTP = true
useSeedTTP = true
useSeedTTTP = true
useSeedTPP = true
useSeedTTPP = true
useSeedTTTPP = false  ← Skip slowest confirmation
```

**Conservative Seed Patterns (Strong Confirmation):**

```
useSeed = true
useSeedTP = false     ← Skip fastest
useSeedTTP = false
useSeedTTTP = true    ← Strong trend confirmation (3T+1P)
useSeedTPP = false
useSeedTTPP = true    ← Balanced confirmation (2T+2P)
useSeedTTTPP = true   ← Strongest confirmation (3T+2P)
```

***

## Order Entry Buffers (Critical for Entry Precision)

### Entry Buffer System

**BananaEA uses 4 buffer types for precise entry pricing:**

### `BuyBuffer` - Buy Order Entry Buffer

**What it does:** Pips added to buy signal high + spread.

**Configuration:**

* **Default:** 1.0 pips
* **Range:** 0.0 – 10.0 pips
* **Purpose:** Safety buffer above signal for buy orders

**How it works:**

```
BuyBuffer = 1.0

Signal: BUY at signal high = 18,500
Current spread = 2 pips
Entry price = 18,500 + 1.0 (buffer) + 2.0 (spread) = 18,503

Ensures buy order clears signal high + spread
```

### `SellBuffer` - Sell Order Entry Buffer

**What it does:** Pips deducted from sell signal low (no spread added).

**Configuration:**

* **Default:** 1.0 pips
* **Range:** 0.0 – 10.0 pips
* **Purpose:** Safety buffer below signal for sell orders

**How it works:**

```
SellBuffer = 1.0

Signal: SELL at signal low = 18,500
Entry price = 18,500 - 1.0 (buffer) = 18,499

Note: Sell orders don't add spread to entry (spread affects SL instead)
```

### `BuSLBuffer` - Bullish Stop Loss Buffer

**What it does:** Pips deducted from buy signal low for stop loss placement (no spread).

**Configuration:**

* **Default:** 1.0 pips
* **Range:** 0.0 – 10.0 pips
* **Purpose:** Safety buffer below signal for buy SL

**How it works:**

```
BuSLBuffer = 1.0

BUY signal low = 18,480
Stop loss = 18,480 - 1.0 (buffer) = 18,479

Protects against wick rejections below signal low
```

### `BeSLBuffer` - Bearish Stop Loss Buffer

**What it does:** Pips added to sell signal high + spread for stop loss placement.

**Configuration:**

* **Default:** 1.0 pips
* **Range:** 0.0 – 10.0 pips
* **Purpose:** Safety buffer above signal for sell SL

**How it works:**

```
BeSLBuffer = 1.0

SELL signal high = 18,520
Current spread = 2 pips
Stop loss = 18,520 + 1.0 (buffer) + 2.0 (spread) = 18,523

Protects against wick rejections above signal high
```

***

### Buffer Configuration Guide

**Tight Buffers (Precision Entry):**

```
BuyBuffer = 0.5
SellBuffer = 0.5
BuSLBuffer = 0.5
BeSLBuffer = 0.5
```

**Benefit:** Tighter R:R ratios, optimal entries\
**Risk:** May miss signals due to spread spikes

**Standard Buffers (Recommended):**

```
BuyBuffer = 1.0    ← Default
SellBuffer = 1.0   ← Default
BuSLBuffer = 1.0   ← Default
BeSLBuffer = 1.0   ← Default
```

**Benefit:** Balanced entry accuracy vs execution reliability

**Wide Buffers (High Volatility):**

```
BuyBuffer = 2.0-3.0
SellBuffer = 2.0-3.0
BuSLBuffer = 2.0-3.0
BeSLBuffer = 2.0-3.0
```

**Use for:** Gold (XAUUSD), indices during news, volatile pairs

***

### `OrderType` - Entry Order Type

**What it does:** Determines if orders are pending or market execution.

**Options:**

* **UsePendingOrders** — Place pending orders at signal levels (default)
* **UseMarketOrders** — Execute immediately at market price

**Comparison:**

| Order Type       | Entry Method  | Execution | Slippage Risk | Best For         |
| ---------------- | ------------- | --------- | ------------- | ---------------- |
| UsePendingOrders | Signal level  | Precise   | Low           | Most markets     |
| UseMarketOrders  | Current price | Fast      | Medium        | Fast-moving news |

**Recommended:** `UsePendingOrders` for precise entries

***

## Advanced Signal Features

### `AllowBetterEntryReplacement` - Entry Optimization

**What it does:** Allows EA to replace pending orders with improved entry signals.

**Options:**

* **true** — Replace orders with better signals (default)
* **false** — Keep first signal, ignore improvements

**How it works:**

```
AllowBetterEntryReplacement = true

10:00 AM: BUY signal at 18,500 → Pending order placed
10:05 AM: Better BUY signal at 18,480 (20 pips better)
         → EA cancels first order
         → Places new order at 18,480 (better entry)

Result: Improved entry price, better R:R ratio
```

**Benefits:**

* ✅ Optimizes entry prices automatically
* ✅ Adapts to evolving price action
* ✅ Improves average trade performance

**When to disable:**

* During high-frequency signal generation (too many replacements)
* If you prefer first-signal-only strategy

***

## External Indicator Integration

### Using Custom Indicators

**When to use external indicators:**

* Integrating proprietary signal systems
* Testing third-party indicators
* Custom pattern recognition algorithms

### `BananaIndicatorName` - External Indicator Name

**What it does:** Specifies custom indicator file name for signal generation.

**Configuration:**

* **Default:** `"Banana21"`
* **Format:** Indicator name without .ex4 extension
* **Location:** Must be in `MT4/MQL4/Indicators/` folder

**Setup Steps:**

1. Place indicator .ex4 file in `MT4/MQL4/Indicators/` folder
2. Set `SignalSourceType = External`
3. Set `BananaIndicatorName = YourIndicatorName` (no .ex4)
4. Restart MT4 to load indicator
5. Attach BananaEA to chart

**Example:**

```
Indicator file: MyCustomSignals.ex4
Location: MT4/MQL4/Indicators/MyCustomSignals.ex4

EA Configuration:
SignalSourceType = External
BananaIndicatorName = MyCustomSignals  ← No file extension
```

***

### External Indicator Requirements

**Your custom indicator must:**

1. Provide signal buffers (buy/sell values)
2. Use standard MT4 indicator structure
3. Be accessible via `iCustom()` function
4. Return non-zero values for valid signals

**Common Buffer Structure:**

```mql4
// Example indicator buffer expectations:
Buffer 0: Buy signals (non-zero = buy)
Buffer 1: Sell signals (non-zero = sell)

// BananaEA checks:
if (iCustom(Symbol(), 0, BananaIndicatorName, 0, shift) != 0)
   → Buy signal detected

if (iCustom(Symbol(), 0, BananaIndicatorName, 1, shift) != 0)
   → Sell signal detected
```

***

## Experimental Features (Advanced)

### AI Data Collection (Neural Network Training)

**⚠️ Experimental — For AI development only**

**Purpose:** Collect comprehensive signal and trade data for neural network training.

**Parameters:**

* **`EnableAIDataCollection`** — Master toggle for AI logging (default: false)
* **`LogSignalDetails`** — Log signal characteristics and strength (default: false)
* **`LogMarketContext`** — Log market conditions at signal time (default: false)
* **`LogTradeOutcomes`** — Log trade results for learning (default: false)

**Use Case:**

```
EnableAIDataCollection = true
LogSignalDetails = true
LogMarketContext = true
LogTradeOutcomes = true

→ EA generates comprehensive logs for AI training
→ Data saved in: Terminal/MQL4/Files/
→ Used for neural network development
```

**⚠️ Important:**

* Creates large log files (100MB+ over time)
* Impacts performance (slight slowdown)
* Only enable during data collection periods
* Not needed for normal trading

***

### AI Signal Enhancement (Neural Network Integration)

**⚠️ Experimental — Under development**

**Purpose:** AI-powered signal filtering and enhancement using trained neural networks.

**Parameters:**

### `UseAIEnhancement` - Master AI Toggle

**What it does:** Enables AI-powered signal validation system.

**Default:** `false` (experimental feature)

### `UseAIDiscoveredPatterns` - AI Pattern Recognition

**What it does:** Uses AI-discovered patterns with 66.7%-100% win rates.

**Default:** `false` (experimental)

### `UseDeepLearningPrediction` - Neural Network Prediction

**What it does:** Uses deep learning model for pattern prediction (73.7% accuracy).

**Default:** `false` (experimental)

### `UseGeneticOptimization` - Genetic Algorithm Optimization

**What it does:** Uses genetic algorithm-optimized parameters.

**Default:** `false` (experimental)

### `AI_ConfidenceThreshold` - Minimum Confidence Level

**What it does:** Minimum AI confidence required for signal acceptance.

**Configuration:**

* **Default:** 0.300 (30% confidence)
* **Range:** 0.0 – 1.0 (0% – 100%)
* **Reference:** Be1 level = 48.0%, Be2 level = 52.5%

### `AI_FilterWeakSignals` - Filter Low Confidence

**What it does:** Reject signals below confidence threshold.

**Default:** `false` (allow all signals during testing)

### `AI_DynamicRiskManagement` - AI-Based Position Sizing

**What it does:** Adjusts lot size based on AI signal confidence.

**Default:** `false` (experimental)

### `AI_TimeBasedFiltering` - AI Time Pattern Filtering

**What it does:** Uses AI time-pattern analysis for filtering.

**Default:** `false` (experimental)

### `AI_HighConfidenceMultiplier` - High Confidence Position Multiplier

**What it does:** Multiplies position size for high-confidence signals.

**Configuration:**

* **Default:** 2.0 (2x position for strong signals)
* **Range:** 1.0 – 5.0
* **Example:** High-confidence signal → 2x normal lot size

### `ShowAIDebugLogs` - AI Debug Information

**What it does:** Displays AI analysis details in MT4 logs.

**Default:** `false` (enable for AI development/testing)

***

**⚠️ AI Features Status:**

* Currently experimental and under development
* Not recommended for live trading yet
* Enable for backtesting and data collection only
* Future updates will integrate production-ready AI features

***

## Signal Filtering System

### Multi-Layer Filter Architecture

**BananaEA applies filters in this order:**

1. **Pattern Selection** — Enabled patterns (useBu1-5, useBe1-5, useSeed patterns)
2. **Entry Buffers** — BuyBuffer, SellBuffer, BuSLBuffer, BeSLBuffer
3. **EMA Filters** — Fast/Slow/Slowest EMA trend filters (see [Trading Hours & Filters](https://github.com/itradeaims/bananaEA-dev/blob/dev/gitbook/complete-user-guide/settings-guide/trading-hours-filters.md))
4. **MA Crossover** — EMA crossover confirmation
5. **Trading Hours** — StartHour, EndHour, session windows
6. **Spread Filter** — MaxSpread requirement
7. **Retracement Filters** — Check\_Max\_Retrace, Check\_Min\_Retrace (optional)
8. **AI Enhancement** — AI confidence filtering (if enabled)

**Signal must pass ALL active filters to trigger trade entry.**

***

### Filter Combination Examples

**Quality-Focused (Conservative):**

```
// Pattern Selection
useBanana = true
useBu1 = true, useBu2 = false, useBu3-5 = false  ← Top buy only
useBe1 = true, useBe2 = true, useBe3-5 = false   ← Top 2 sells only
useSeed = true (all seed patterns enabled)

// EMA Filtering
Filter_EMA_Fast = true (9 period)
Filter_EMA_Slow = true (21 period)
Filter_EMA_SLOWEST = true (55 period)
EMA_SLOWEST_Strict = true  ← Strict hierarchy

// Trading Hours
StartHour = 10, EndHour = 16  ← Optimal European session only

// Spread
MaxSpread = 2.0  ← Tight spread requirement
```

**Result:** Fewer high-quality signals, \~50% win rate

**Balanced (Recommended):**

```
// Pattern Selection
useBanana = true (Bu1-3 enabled, Bu4-5 disabled)
useSeed = true (all patterns)

// EMA Filtering
Filter_EMA_Fast = true
Filter_EMA_Slow = true
Filter_EMA_SLOWEST = true
EMA_SLOWEST_Strict = false  ← Standard mode

// Trading Hours
StartHour = 8, EndHour = 20  ← Extended session

// Spread
MaxSpread = 3.0  ← Moderate spread tolerance
```

**Result:** Good signal frequency, balanced win rate

**Aggressive (High Frequency):**

```
// Pattern Selection
useBanana = true (all Bu1-5, Be1-5 enabled)
useSeed = true (all patterns)

// EMA Filtering
Filter_EMA_Fast = false  ← No trend filtering
Filter_EMA_Slow = false
Filter_EMA_SLOWEST = false

// Trading Hours
StartHour = 0, EndHour = 23  ← 24-hour trading

// Spread
MaxSpread = 5.0  ← Wide spread tolerance
```

**Result:** Maximum trade frequency, accept lower win rate

***

## Best Practices

### Pattern Selection Strategy

**Start Conservative:**

1. Enable top-performing patterns only (Bu1, Be1, Be2)
2. Enable all Seed patterns (proven performers)
3. Use EMA filters to trade with trend
4. Restrict to optimal trading hours (10:00-16:00)

**Test and Expand:**

1. Backtest 100+ trades with conservative setup
2. Analyze results by pattern type
3. Gradually enable additional patterns (Bu2, Bu3, Be3)
4. Monitor performance changes

**Optimization Cycle:**

1. Run strategy tester for 3+ months
2. Identify best-performing patterns
3. Disable underperforming patterns
4. Re-optimize with refined pattern selection

***

### Symbol-Specific Configuration

**DAX40 (Optimized):**

```
useBu1 = true, useBe1 = true, useBe2 = true  ← AI-proven top performers
useSeed = true (all patterns)
StartHour = 10, EndHour = 18  ← European session
Filter_EMA_Fast = true  ← Trend following
```

**NAS100 (Fast-Moving):**

```
useBanana = true (Bu1-3, Be1-3)
useSeed = true
StartHour = 14, EndHour = 21  ← US session
BuyBuffer = 2.0, SellBuffer = 2.0  ← Wider buffers for volatility
```

**EURUSD (Stable):**

```
useBanana = true (all patterns)
useSeed = true
Filter_EMA_SLOWEST_Strict = true  ← Strict trend filtering
MaxSpread = 2.0  ← Tight spread for majors
```

***

## Troubleshooting

### Issue: No Signals Generated

**Check:**

1. **Master toggles enabled?**
   * `useBanana = true` and/or `useSeed = true`
2. **At least one pattern enabled?**
   * `useBu1 = true` or `useBe1 = true` or seed patterns
3. **Trading hours active?**
   * Current time within `StartHour` to `EndHour` range
4. **EMA filters not too restrictive?**
   * Try `Filter_EMA_Fast = false` temporarily to test
5. **Spread within limits?**
   * Check current spread < `MaxSpread`

### Issue: Too Many Signals (Over-Trading)

**Solutions:**

1. **Disable aggressive patterns:**
   * Set `useBu4 = false, useBu5 = false, useBe4 = false, useBe5 = false`
2. **Enable strict EMA filtering:**
   * Set `EMA_SLOWEST_Strict = true`
3. **Reduce trading hours:**
   * Set `StartHour = 10, EndHour = 16` (optimal hours only)
4. **Tighten spread filter:**
   * Set `MaxSpread = 2.0` (stricter requirement)
5. **Disable faster seed patterns:**
   * Set `useSeedTP = false, useSeedTPP = false`

### Issue: Signals Missing Good Opportunities

**Solutions:**

1. **Enable more patterns:**
   * Enable `useBu2, useBu3, useBe3` for more coverage
2. **Widen entry buffers slightly:**
   * Increase `BuyBuffer = 1.5, SellBuffer = 1.5`
3. **Extend trading hours:**
   * Set `StartHour = 8, EndHour = 20`
4. **Relax EMA filtering:**
   * Set `EMA_SLOWEST_Strict = false`
5. **Check `AllowBetterEntryReplacement`:**
   * Ensure `= true` to catch improved entries

### Issue: External Indicator Not Working

**Check:**

1. **Indicator location:**
   * File in `MT4/MQL4/Indicators/` folder?
2. **Indicator name correct:**
   * No .ex4 extension in `BananaIndicatorName`
3. **SignalSourceType set:**
   * `SignalSourceType = External`
4. **Indicator loads manually:**
   * Test by attaching indicator to chart first
5. **Enable debug logs:**
   * `ShowDebugLogs = true` to see iCustom() calls

***

## Related Settings

* [**Trading Hours & Filters**](https://github.com/itradeaims/bananaEA-dev/blob/dev/gitbook/complete-user-guide/settings-guide/trading-hours-filters.md) — EMA filters, time restrictions, spread/slippage
* [**Stop Loss & Take Profit**](https://github.com/itradeaims/bananaEA-dev/blob/dev/gitbook/complete-user-guide/settings-guide/stop-loss-take-profit.md) — SL/TP methods for signal-based entries
* [**General Settings**](https://itradeaims.gitbook.io/banana-ea/complete-user-guide/settings-guide/general-settings) — Position limits, Magic number, trading mode
* [**Advanced Features**](https://itradeaims.gitbook.io/banana-ea/complete-user-guide/settings-guide/advanced-features) — Break-even, trailing stop, partial close

***

## Quick Reference

### Essential Pattern Settings

| Setting           | Conservative | Balanced | Aggressive |
| ----------------- | ------------ | -------- | ---------- |
| `useBanana`       | true         | true     | true       |
| `useBu1`          | true         | true     | true       |
| `useBu2`          | false        | true     | true       |
| `useBu3`          | false        | true     | true       |
| `useBu4-5`        | false        | false    | true       |
| `useBe1`          | true         | true     | true       |
| `useBe2`          | true         | true     | true       |
| `useBe3`          | false        | true     | true       |
| `useBe4-5`        | false        | false    | true       |
| `useSeed`         | true         | true     | true       |
| All Seed Patterns | true         | true     | true       |

### Essential Entry Settings

| Setting                       | Default | Range    | Purpose                       |
| ----------------------------- | ------- | -------- | ----------------------------- |
| `OrderType`                   | Pending | -        | Pending vs Market orders      |
| `BuyBuffer`                   | 1.0     | 0.0-10.0 | Entry buffer for buy orders   |
| `SellBuffer`                  | 1.0     | 0.0-10.0 | Entry buffer for sell orders  |
| `BuSLBuffer`                  | 1.0     | 0.0-10.0 | SL buffer for buy orders      |
| `BeSLBuffer`                  | 1.0     | 0.0-10.0 | SL buffer for sell orders     |
| `AllowBetterEntryReplacement` | true    | -        | Replace with improved entries |

### Recommended Starter Configuration

```
// Signal Source
SignalSourceType = Internal

// Pattern Selection (Conservative Start)
useBanana = true
useBu1 = true      ← Best buy pattern
useBu2 = false
useBu3 = false
useBu4 = false
useBu5 = false
useBe1 = true      ← Strong sell pattern
useBe2 = true      ← Highest performing sell
useBe3 = false
useBe4 = false
useBe5 = false

// Seed Patterns (All Enabled)
useSeed = true
useSeedTP = true
useSeedTTP = true
useSeedTTTP = true
useSeedTPP = true
useSeedTTPP = true
useSeedTTTPP = true

// Entry Buffers (Standard)
OrderType = UsePendingOrders
BuyBuffer = 1.0
SellBuffer = 1.0
BuSLBuffer = 1.0
BeSLBuffer = 1.0
AllowBetterEntryReplacement = true

// AI Features (Disabled for Production)
EnableAIDataCollection = false
UseAIEnhancement = false
```

**💡 Download professional optimization sets from <https://my.itradeaims.net/latest-optimization-sets/> for symbol-specific configurations.**