goxgui - a Graphical Bitcoin Trading Tool for MtGox

[sebastopol]

mrlithium, thanks for your work. I've checked in the bugfix and will try your pyinstaller script as soon as I get the time. It looks very promising, I like the fact that pyinstaller supports so many target platforms.

[BCB]

No, it's true I am planning to release a Windows binary package that contains all dependencies (using py2exe), but I'm not sure when I will get around to do it.

Until then, BCB have you tried installing Xming on your Windows machine? We use that at work in cases like yours, where the application runs on a remote unix box.

Thanks sebastopol

I'll give it a try.

[Grover]

I'm lost.

I'm running XP.  I've installed all the prereqs but I have zero clue what application I use to install goxgui.  I'm a windork so I don't know much about all this kind of stuff.

If anyone can point me to the app I use to run the script listed in the OP I'd be very appreciative.


Thanks.

[BCB]

Grover

I couldn't get it running on xp either.

??

[Grover]

Grover

I couldn't get it running on xp either.

??

Did you get it to compile?  I don't even have a clue how to do that. If yes how.

 
I downloaded a zip file and it doesn't appear to be compiled either.  IF this was stuff I did normally like these guys I'm sure there is more than enough information provided, but I know nothing!

[OdinHephaestus]

Grover

I couldn't get it running on xp either.

??

Did you get it to compile?  I don't even have a clue how to do that. If yes how.

 
I downloaded a zip file and it doesn't appear to be compiled either.  IF this was stuff I did normally like these guys I'm sure there is more than enough information provided, but I know nothing!

You don't compile python scripts...

You guys are probably better off waiting for an executable package to be made for you.

[Grover]

Grover

I couldn't get it running on xp either.

??

Did you get it to compile?  I don't even have a clue how to do that. If yes how.

 
I downloaded a zip file and it doesn't appear to be compiled either.  IF this was stuff I did normally like these guys I'm sure there is more than enough information provided, but I know nothing!

You don't compile python scripts...

You guys are probably better off waiting for an executable package to be made for you.

Ok then how do you run the app in windows?

[mrlithium]

He included a windows startup script. it's in the "run" directory, should just be able to double click on start_win.bat .....

Failing that, you may need to edit this file, mine looks like:

set PYTHONPATH=%PYTHONPATH%;..\goxgui;..\goxtool
cd ..\goxgui\
start pythonw application.py

[Grover]

He included a windows startup script. it's in the "run" directory, should just be able to double click on start_win.bat .....

Failing that, you may need to edit this file, mine looks like:

set PYTHONPATH=%PYTHONPATH%;..\goxgui;..\goxtool
cd ..\goxgui\
start pythonw application.py

TY.

I tried the bat, I'll edit it to include what you wrote.

I get an error that it can't find 'pythonw' I assume that's pythonw.exe in the root\python27 folder. I included this in the bat but still can't get it to start. 

I can't believe I'm so clueless.  My noob factor has hit 1000.  Guess I'll wait for a win installer, or I'll dust off the Debian install on another machine.

[sebastopol]

Don't worry Grover, like I said, it requires a bit of Python experience to install this at this point.

mrlithium, you said you have successfully compiled a Windows executable, maybe you could help out our Windows users?

[mrlithium]

Don't worry Grover, like I said, it requires a bit of Python experience to install this at this point.

mrlithium, you said you have successfully compiled a Windows executable, maybe you could help out our Windows users?

Here is the windows exe. Also, I can vouch for HIS code being clear of malicious intent, since I read it all. The exe is theoretically de-compilable (the source is extractable in binary somehow) but if you want to be extra careful about stuff, just run this program in a sandbox and block it from accessing any other websites other than *.mtgox.com

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?41gu8b0ze1197po

This link above is the .exe of the version with "compress order-spam below 0.6 BTC", and "show Size and Total in BTC, not USD"

Also working on a new version: https://i.imgur.com/LtCPbCD.png
This is page 2: https://i.imgur.com/xuJTnOG.png

From one Developer to another developer: I am trying to learn PyQT as I go since I never did it before. But so far I have come up with the shell of the GUI now I just need to hook the slots into it. Maybe we can work together? I have a _lot_ of code from my other project. One major thing as you can see from the screenshot is the "Authentication" tab. theres no reason to be looking at that everytime you trade. BUT what is a major flaw is the hardcoded "ffuuuuuu" ironic bit You know what i mean. This has to be replaced by an actual user-generated one, that is Created through this new tab, and then verified with a dialog box when you launch the program. Maybe the process could work something like: On 1st launch = Create password before spawning QApplication, then theres no need to relaunch. Then everytime you load up you can choose to run in authenticated mode "Log In? Ebter your Password or Cancel"

[sebastopol]

Maybe we can work together?

Sure, I'll have some time on the weekend; we can work out a way for you to contribute on github.

BUT what is a major flaw is the hardcoded "ffuuuuuu" ironic bit You know what i mean. This has to be replaced by an actual user-generated one, that is Created through this new tab, and then verified with a dialog box when you launch the program.

No kidding   I'm aware of that (hence the fffuuuuuuu) and there are a few other things that could be improved.

Edit: I definitely like the Authentication Tab. And yes, it should be possible to secure the user's authentication data with a password. At the same time I want to keep an option for users like me who are too lazy to enter a password every time and prefer to live dangerously.

User orders: also an important feature. Actually, it's that important I think it would be cool to integrate it in the main screen.

Finally: I don't believe in unasked-for pop-ups. I really don't like them in other applications, and I think goxgui should be able to do without them.

[BCB]

mrlithium

Worked out of the box.

Thx.

[Grover]

Don't worry Grover, like I said, it requires a bit of Python experience to install this at this point.

mrlithium, you said you have successfully compiled a Windows executable, maybe you could help out our Windows users?

Thanks for all your work.

Don't worry Grover, like I said, it requires a bit of Python experience to install this at this point.

mrlithium, you said you have successfully compiled a Windows executable, maybe you could help out our Windows users?

Here is the windows exe. Also, I can vouch for HIS code being clear of malicious intent, since I read it all. The exe is theoretically de-compilable (the source is extractable in binary somehow) but if you want to be extra careful about stuff, just run this program in a sandbox and block it from accessing any other websites other than *.mtgox.com

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?41gu8b0ze1197po

This link above is the .exe of the version with "compress order-spam below 0.6 BTC", and "show Size and Total in BTC, not USD"

Also working on a new version:
.......

Thanks for all your help and for making the exe.  You've unleashed the power of the Windows noob army!

[papamoi]

Maybe we can work together?

Sure, I'll have some time on the weekend; we can work out a way for you to contribute on github.

BUT what is a major flaw is the hardcoded "ffuuuuuu" ironic bit You know what i mean. This has to be replaced by an actual user-generated one, that is Created through this new tab, and then verified with a dialog box when you launch the program.

No kidding   I'm aware of that (hence the fffuuuuuuu) and there are a few other things that could be improved.

Edit: I definitely like the Authentication Tab. And yes, it should be possible to secure the user's authentication data with a password. At the same time I want to keep an option for users like me who are too lazy to enter a password every time and prefer to live dangerously.

User orders: also an important feature. Actually, it's that important I think it would be cool to integrate it in the main screen.

Finally: I don't believe in unasked-for pop-ups. I really don't like them in other applications, and I think goxgui should be able to do without them.

hi sebastian

there is no way to use directly the login/pass of mtgox directly?
if not how to generate key/pass?

[mrlithium]

No. You need to use the API key. Go to: https://mtgox.com/security and click on Advanced API Key Creation: Then type any name and give it Get Info and Trade rights, and hit Create Key. The following codes are what you copy into the program.

[wumpus]

A Qt trading interface for BTC is something I've always wanted to write from ~2010, but never got around to
Nice work sebastopol!

[sebastopol]

mrlithium, I have integrated the following features from your version into the main branch:

• group orders below 0.6 (we really should make this configurable at some point)
• remove USD volumes (I kind of liked them, but I'll admit they're not crucial for trading)
• no need for restart after adding authentification data
• gain screen estate by tabbing authentification stuff
• customizable application log (filters)
• add bitcoin icon
• make the price column 5 decimals
• make buy/sell price edit box 5 decimals
• correct windows start script
• fix the code that inserts order-Id's into the edit box to better identify the last order

Hopefully, I'll get around to tag this as version 1.0.0 and release the version in Windows / Mac binary format tomorrow.

[sebastopol]

Bug should be fixed now.

Switching between fiat currencies is high up on the list. Having multiple platforms would be awsome but it's a long way to go.

[sebastopol]

Pre-packaged Windows (x86) and Mac OS (x64) binaries are now available on the project's sourceforge site!