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Hi guys, First of all, thank you to those who help beginners to solve their problems and I appreciate if you help me with this problem. This code is part of my personal indicator and my problem is that the arrow #1 appear after candle closed and after reload of the indicator, arrow #2 appear too and...

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Class conctructor dilema :)

Is this even possible ...I'd like to know witch class created what (to exchange the ID ) but this is creating loop, and I'm not sure if this even possible , and I have to use third class ...I'm still far from the expert level but the algorithm I'm working on will need to be able to do similar...

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I can't sign into MQl5 community using a demo account on MT4 desktop on Ubuntu Linux

I can't sign into MQl5 community using a demo account on MT4 desktop on Ubuntu Linux. It used to worked before but it has stopped working at the moment. I get the error message shown in the attached screenshot which says authorization failed. Please may I know how to solve this issue?

Automatic validation. No trade operations error.

I have broken down the code to the very basics so it can be publicized. It returns the error shown with automatic validation. What could be the problem? The code follows. //+------------------------------------------------------------------+//|...

implicit conversion from 'number' to 'string' warning

Hi all, I have an EA that has been converted from mql4 to mql5. When I compile the code in MetaEditor I am getting an error that states this implicit conversion from 'number' to 'string' I believe that the issue has something to do with a coding error that may not have been an issue in mql4 but now...

TIme Zone in Signal Trading History

Can someone please tell me the time zone that is used for the time stamps of trading history for signals. you know when you are looking at a persons signal and you can go to trading history. What time zone are the times in ? I am trying to see when a signal provider trades.

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Auto Fibo Ray_Right Issue

Hi guys.. I know that this might seem very simple but for the life of me I cannot work it out... I have an Auto Fibo custom indicator that automatically displays the Fibonacci levels as the market progresses. How can I get it offset from the right hand side of my screen? I've played around with...

Market condition indicators/tools

The first indicator (or indicators) for market condition was created by Igorad. It is AbsoluteStrengthMarket_v1.1. It was described starting from this page to this one. ------------------------------ Description of the color: Blue: Up; Red: Down; LightBlue: Bear Market Rally; Orange: Correction;...

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Studying candlestick analysis techniques (part IV): Updates and additions to Pattern Analyzer

The article presents a new version of the Pattern Analyzer application. This version provides bug fixes and new features, as well as the revised user interface. Comments and suggestions from previous article were taken into account when developing the new version. The resulting application is described in this article.

Developing a cross-platform grider EA

In this article, we will learn how to create Expert Advisors (EAs) working both in MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. To do this, we are going to develop an EA constructing order grids. Griders are EAs that place several limit orders above the current price and the same number of limit orders below it simultaneously.

A DLL for MQL5 in 10 Minutes (Part II): Creating with Visual Studio 2017

The original basic article has not lost its relevance and thus if you are interested in this topic, be sure to read the first article. However much time has passed since then, so the current Visual Studio 2017 features an updated interface. The MetaTrader 5 platform has also acquired new features. The article provides a description of dll project development stages, as well as DLL setup and interaction with MetaTrader 5 tools.

Using MATLAB 2018 computational capabilities in MetaTrader 5

After the upgrade of the MATLAB package in 2015, it is necessary to consider a modern way of creating DLL libraries. The article uses a sample predictive indicator to illustrate the peculiarities of linking MetaTrader 5 and MATLAB using modern 64-bit versions of the platforms, which are utilized nowadays. With the entire sequence of connecting MATLAB considered, MQL5 developers will be able to create applications with advanced computational capabilities much faster, avoiding «pitfalls».

MTF indicators as the technical analysis tool

Most of traders agree that the current market state analysis starts with the evaluation of higher chart timeframes. The analysis is performed downwards to lower timeframes until the one, at which deals are performed. This analysis method seems to be a mandatory part of professional approach for successful trading. In this article, we will discuss multi-timeframe indicators and their creation ways, as well as we will provide MQL5 code examples. In addition to the general evaluation of advantages and disadvantages, we will propose a new indicator approach using the MTF mode.

Library for easy and quick development of MetaTrader programs (part III). Collection of market orders and positions, search and sorting

In the first part, we started creating a large cross-platform library simplifying the development of programs for MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4 platforms. Further on, we implemented the collection of history orders and deals. Our next step is creating a class for a convenient selection and sorting of orders, deals and positions in collection lists. We are going to implement the base library object called Engine and add collection of market orders and positions to the library.

Extracting structured data from HTML pages using CSS selectors

The article provides a description of a universal method for analyzing and converting data from HTML documents based on CSS selectors. Trading reports, tester reports, your favorite economic calendars, public signals, account monitoring and additional online quote sources will become available straight from MQL.

Library for easy and quick development of MetaTrader programs (part II). Collection of historical orders and deals

In the first part, we started creating a large cross-platform library simplifying the development of programs for MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4 platforms. We created the COrder abstract object which is a base object for storing data on history orders and deals, as well as on market orders and positions. Now we will develop all the necessary objects for storing account history data in collections.

Studying candlestick analysis techniques (part III): Library for pattern operations

The purpose of this article is to create a custom tool, which would enable users to receive and use the entire array of information about patterns discussed earlier. We will create a library of pattern related functions which you will be able to use in your own indicators, trading panels, Expert Advisors, etc.

Library for easy and quick development of MetaTrader programs (part I). Concept, data management and first results

While analyzing a huge number of trading strategies, orders for development of applications for MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4 terminals and various MetaTrader websites, I came to the conclusion that all this diversity is based mostly on the same elementary functions, actions and values appearing regularly in different programs. This resulted in DoEasy cross-platform library for easy and quick development of МetaТrader 5 and МetaТrader 4 applications.

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A robot based on tenical analysis of INVESTING.com and support and resistance

Hi I'd like to have an EA that do sell or buy operation dipending on tecnical analysis of INVESTING.COMHere is EURUSD trend based on INVESTING.COM.The EA must only take sell opportunity as the following image the graph show that the price has touched a verified resistance (I use fx zone sr as...

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Martingale Expert Advisor

If you have a martingale ea or you can build one, please do indicate your interest. The ea should open a trade at the end of the previous candle following its colour. The ea should not open a new order until the former series is over. The ea should also be able to delete pend orders should take...

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TIME AMPLITUDE GRID

TIME AMPLITUDE GRID at time in the day, define range amplitude, and set a grid buy and sell according pourcentage of the channel 1. at time x in the days = 9h00 2. from xx mn = 30 (during 30 mn from this time the EA check highest...

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Make same Ea like another

I could show inputs and ex4 works on tester. Would like exact same or something match the way it works . Lets 1st discuss then so you are sure of success . If you make - you need to deliver mq4 and i would need to test if its same/very close

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An EA for use with the Data flash website

I'm wanting to set up an EA that I can set deviations from the forecast to the actual numbers on the news release that is pretty much instantaneous to the release online? DataFlash has the auto-click trading setup which is fantastic but the problem is I need to be awake at all times of the...

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Trading BOT for Super Signal Channel strategy

This is a fun system that I would really like to have a BOT made for it. I have been trading this system for a while now with great results. With a BOT following all the rules, this can be a great trading BOT.With this system you have to use the template or set up the indicators as I have them....

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Want to create a EA with my stochastic indicator arrow based , with SL and TP, its simple

Hi I have 2 indicators with these indicator it shows the trend and arrow with this i want to create the EA, while arrow shows blue with uptrend the EA should buy with TP and SL, and with down trend it shows red arrow, so that time i want to place sell order, further more contact my whats app...

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An Expert Advisor with martingale strategy

An Expert Advisor that will open a trade based on the candle stick type (Bullish candle buy, bearish candle sell) with martingale needed. The martingale will be also be on pend orders. The pend orders will be deleted should the trade takes profit

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Modify Existing Mt5 Indicator

I have an indicator I need to modifyThe indicator calculates Open, High, and Low for the whole day starting at GMT 12:00am and draws that in a smallbox on the chart. Also puts yesterdays's close price in the box. All that works fine.But I only want it to calculate Open, High, and Low starting for...

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Stochastic currency strength

I am looking for a reliable coder who can deliver a tested hopefully bug free job.I am located in the NY time zone. 1-I am looking for a Multi Currency strength stochastic indicator in a graf from a bit like a rsi but in stochastic with value from 0-100. Also i would like to be able to backtest...

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CreateGridOrdersTune

A script for opening a grid of orders If you need to quickly open several pending orders (Buy Limit, Sell Limit, Buy Stop, Sell Stop) on a certain distance from the current price, this script will do all the routine for you! Allow AutoTrading before running the script. Usage: Run the script on a chart. Input Parameters: Language of messages displayed (EN, RU, DE, FR, ES) - language of the output messages (English, Russian, German, French, Spanish). Price for open - open price. If set to

Painting Deals

Painting Deals on active chart. It allows analyzing trade history on an account to which you have an investor (read only) password. Type of the arrow displayed indicated the deal type: Right Arrow means In and In/Out deals Arrow Left Left means Out deals.Blue arrows are for Buy deals and Red arrows are for Sell deals. The indicator displays deals in the real time mode, it also displays their Stop Loss and Take Profit levels. Put the mouse over the arrows to see the details of deals includ

AccountQuickReport

The script creates account summary report in a separate window. The report can be created for all deals and on deals for selected financial instruments. It is possible to specify a time interval of calculation and save report to htm-file. The script creates account summary report in a separate window. The report can be created for all deals and for deals of the selected financial instruments. It is possible to specify a time interval of calculation and save report to htm-file. Input par

Majors Advantage

Работа Советника базируется на синтетических паттернах между ценой и индикатором(CCI). Данные паттерны были найдены и протестированны с помощью алгоритмов машинного обучения и селективного выбора на промежутке более 20 лет. Советник не использует в своей работе мартингейл или усреднение и другие опасные методы манименеджмента. Используются тейк профит и стоп лосс. Советник не чувствителен к спреду. Советник показывает стабильную работу на основных мажорах рынка. Советник полностью оптимизирова

Fast Copy MT5

The program allows to copy trades between different MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4 accounts in any direction and amount quickly and easily. Any type of copying is available MT4 → MT5 MT4 → MT4 MT5 → MT5 MT5 → MT4 * full description How the program works The program copies transactions between two or more terminals installed on one "PC" or "VPS". You need to install the program in the "MASTER" mode on one terminal, it can be a terminal with a trading password or an investor pass

Asmani Pro

ONE OF THE MOST SAFE AND POPULAR EAs !! * Low Risk / Consistent Profit EA. * Works on EURUSD and EURJPY on M15 Timeframe only. * Capital requirement : Minimum : $300 Ideal : $1000 MUST : Please go through following blogs before Back Testing or Using the EA 1) General Strategy of Asmani Pro https://www.mql5.com/en/blogs/post/725758 2) Inputs explained in detail for Asmani Pro 21.1 https://www.mql5.com/en/blogs/post/725759 3) Backtesing for Asmani https://www.mql5.com/en/blogs

Max Mixed Hedging DC

Attention!!! Do not try to test an Expert Advisor in Tester, this is simply impossible and meaningless, since the principle is based on multi-currency trading, that is, the robot opens several positions at once on different instruments. The tester is able to test only one pair. Therefore, a separate real account is attached to the product, where you can constantly monitor all trading results: https://www.mql5.com/en/signals/491068, which is much more convincing and weightier than any tests, and

Twin Hedge DC

Attention!!! Do not try to test an Expert Advisor in Tester, this is simply impossible and meaningless, since the principle is based on pair trading, that is, the robot opens two positions at once for different instruments. The tester is able to test only one pair. Therefore, a separate real account is attached to the product, where you can constantly monitor all trading results: https://www.mql5.com/en/signals/491066, which is much more convincing and weightier than any tests, and demo results

AlgoTradeSoft Innovative EA

The strategy is based on the breakdown of the most important support and resistance levels. The EA uses the adaptive trade management algorithm. It was backtested and optimized using real ticks with 99,9% quality. The Expert Advisor has successfully passed the stress test with slippage and commission approximate to the real market conditions. The EA contains the algorithm of statistics collection and slippage control with complete statistics output on the information panel, so you can control

Scalping Indicator Pro mt4

Scalping Indicator Pro is a powerful indicator that works in trend as well as non trending market conditions. This indicator is perfect for scalp trades as well as swing trades. Scalping Indicator Pro is not just an indicator, but a trading strategy itself. It doesn't requires any additional indicators for the trading setup. Check out the indicator in action. [Video demonstration below] Why use Scalping Indicator Pro? Great for novice traders as well as experienced traders.Low risk entries.Do

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