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Some tools does not work with new 2265 build of MT5 - how to fix?

This thread about how to fix some tools (indicators, EAs, scripts) which may stop working with new 2265 build The information about new build - New MetaTrader 5 Platform build 2265: DirectX functions for 3D visualization in MQL5 and symbol settings in Strategy Tester

List of changes in MetaTrader 5 Client Terminal builds

List of changes in the Help for MQL5: Corrected description of the GlobalVariablesFlush() function , input parameters are not required, Length the comments is increased to 2,045 characters (Unicode). It is reflected in the functions Comment() and ChartSetString(), Added an example for the FileOpen()...

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Pls help: How to change the symbol of chart windows by keyboard in MT4

for example,I open a chart window of a symbol, can I change the symbol of the chart window by keyboard upwards or downwards according to the market watch list.I mean when I press a certain key, the chart window will show the next symbol. Thanks!

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alerts for this indicator

Hi Guys, Is it possible to add alerts to this indicator, so when colour change happens, example bull candle to bear or vice versa an alerts and push notification is given

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Running MT5 in the background (stealth mode)

Hi, I want to run MT5 from the command line in the background (i.e. MT5 window is minimized or hidden), and save the data calculated by a custom indicator/expert into a file. Is that possible? For example, suppose that we have an expert that saves the number of bars of a specific symbol. I want to

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Mt5 buit-in trailing stop loss code please

Can anyone please send me the mt5 buit-in source code for trailing stop loss please, or any trailing stop loss code please, thank you in advance

Indicators: Correlation USDCHF/EURUSD

Correlation USDCHF/EURUSD: Indicator Correlation USDCHF/EURUSD. Author: Collector

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Metatester 5 shuts down after a while

So i recently downloaded metatester 5. When i open it it shuts down after a while. The processers are still running but the program itself shuts down. Is that supposed to happend or are there any fix to that?

New MetaTrader 5 Platform build 2265: DirectX functions for 3D visualization in MQL5 and symbol settings in Strategy Tester

The MetaTrader 5 platform update will be released on Friday, December the 6th, 2019. The new version features the following changes: Terminal: More columns have become available in Market Watch. The main section now features 40 additional symbol parameters, which were previously available only under

how to disable optimization dot graph when testing?

this graph pops up every time I make a test

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Library for easy and quick development of MetaTrader programs (part XX): Creating and storing program resources

The article deals with storing data in the program's source code and creating audio and graphical files out of them. When developing an application, we often need audio and images. The MQL language features several methods of using such data.

Building an Expert Advisor using separate modules

When developing indicators, Expert Advisors and scripts, developers often need to create various pieces of code, which are not directly related to the trading strategy. In this article, we consider a way to create Expert Advisors using earlier created blocks, such as trailing, filtering and scheduling code, among others. We will see the benefits of this programming approach.

Library for easy and quick development of MetaTrader programs (part XIX): Class of library messages

In this article, we will consider the class of displaying text messages. Currently, we have a sufficient number of different text messages. It is time to re-arrange the methods of their storage, display and translation of Russian or English messages to other languages. Besides, it would be good to introduce convenient ways of adding new languages to the library and quickly switching between them.

Library for easy and quick development of MetaTrader programs (part XVIII): Interactivity of account and any other library objects

The article arranges the work of an account object on a new base object of all library objects, improves the CBaseObj base object and tests setting tracked parameters, as well as receiving events for any library objects.

Library for easy and quick development of MetaTrader programs (part XVII): Interactivity of library objects

In this article, we are going to finish the development of the base object of all library objects, so that any library object based on it is able to interact with a user. For example, users will be able to set the maximum acceptable size of a spread for opening a position and a price level, upon reaching which an event from a symbol object is sent to the program with the spread or price level-based signal.

Strategy builder based on Merill patterns

In the previous article, we considered application of Merill patterns to various data, such as to a price value on a currency symbol chart and values of standard MetaTrader 5 indicators: ATR, WPR, CCI, RSI, among others. Now, let us try to create a strategy construction set based on Merill patterns.

Library for easy and quick development of MetaTrader programs (part XVI): Symbol collection events

In this article, we will create a new base class of all library objects adding the event functionality to all its descendants and develop the class for tracking symbol collection events based on the new base class. We will also change account and account event classes for developing the new base object functionality.

Developing a cross-platform grid EA (Last part): Diversification as a way to increase profitability

In previous articles within this series, we tried various methods for creating a more or less profitable grid Expert Advisor. Now we will try to increase the EA profitability through diversification. Our ultimate goal is to reach 100% profit per year with the maximum balance drawdown no more than 20%.

MQL5 Cookbook: Trading strategy stress testing using custom symbols

The article considers an approach to stress testing of a trading strategy using custom symbols. A custom symbol class is created for this purpose. This class is used to receive tick data from third-party sources, as well as to change symbol properties. Based on the results of the work done, we will consider several options for changing trading conditions, under which a trading strategy is being tested.

Developing Pivot Mean Oscillator: a novel Indicator for the Cumulative Moving Average

This article presents Pivot Mean Oscillator (PMO), an implementation of the cumulative moving average (CMA) as a trading indicator for the MetaTrader platforms. In particular, we first introduce Pivot Mean (PM) as a normalization index for timeseries that computes the fraction between any data point and the CMA. We then build PMO as the difference between the moving averages applied to two PM signals. Some preliminary experiments carried out on the EURUSD symbol to test the efficacy of the proposed indicator are also reported, leaving ample space for further considerations and improvements.

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Need an EA base on this indicator

Hi i need EA based o this indicator auto buy (above 0.00) (close sell above 0.00) and autosell (below 0.00) (close buy below 0.00) thnaks a lot ! Rules for entry & exit: the idea is than whenever the yellow portion appears on the

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Help with finilising indicator

Dear All, I have been studying mt4 programming language over the past few months and have come up with a version of my own indicator. I am still having issues and need help to finish it (and possibly explain me at which lines you worked on so that I can learn from it). Essentially when you attach it

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Need to develop a universal MOL4 and MQL5 class for graphic panel

Need a graphic class of the panel to be inserted into the code for setting up a multi-currency multi-timeframe EA (variant of design, see on screenshot). The panel should enable dynamically adjusting traded symbols and timeframes through drag and drop

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MT4 indicator from code base convert to MT5

Conversion of the MT4 indicator to MT5. i experimenting with MT4 indicators and i want to try using this indicator on the MT5 platform as iam migrating to the specified platform

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Mt4 to mt5

I have a mt4 ea. I simply want it coded to work in MT 5 Simply make a copy for mt5. Convert the mt4. To mt5. It's a very simple job that should not take to long

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Some Custom Functions for an EA.

i have an expert advise need to improve ,but i am looking for online expert adviser programmer who can code for me some custom functions that are read to use in my current EA. anyone interested and if you have time to deliver it within 1 or 2 days,please contact me for more details

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Build an indicator & dashboard with EA option for mt5 plateform.

Need a programmer who has very good knowledge of MT5 plate form & who can build a indicator & Dashboard with EA option in it for MT5 plate form. If interested please reply me back asap. quote is fixed

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Simple indicator/Script to analyze major crosses and export data in excel format

Hi everyone, thanks for getting interested in this order. We need a simple script or indicator in MQL5 that can analyze all major crosses (EUR,USD,GBP,CHF,AUD,NZD,JPY,CAD), exporting on an excel file the results of the calculations. Calculations involve the use of Elder Impulse System and 2 EMA's

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FRACTALS BANDS _ EA (MT4)

Project Summary: The EA is based on the True-Fractals-Bands-Indicator for MT4 (enclosed and unlocked) Rules: 1. When Fractals-Bands-Indicator indicates buy level – enter buy (long) trade and close previous sales (short) trades, if any. 2. When Fractals-Bands-Indicator indicates

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Modify Indicator and Create One

greetings,i am looking for someone willing to help me...i simply want to modify my current indicator to use closed bar,the current method is recent,and i want to create a new indicator...the indicator that i want is very simple i want to get alerts when a new bar opens...thank you

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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

Kiss on billions on EURUSD

The provided robot is a result of several years of trading and research on thousands of strategies, various indicators of forecasting, aimed at creating the science of online trading engineering. By combining several strategies and algorithms in this robot, at changing each tick price, with the utmost precision and speed, whatever a trader needs, the robot gives it a fraction of a second. The important advantage of this EA is that you can start to trade with $ 300 Minimum initial Deposit. And

Triage Stock

This utility allows you to quickly switch the charts between symbols of Market Watch window. To switch between the symbols, use the [Up] and [Down] and automatically the next symbol in Market Watch will be showed on the current chart and also current template. If you want to separate a symbol for later analysis, hit Enter and the chart will open in a new tab and you can continue switching the symbols. Set the max bars in chart to 5000 to a great experience.

Trading Chaos Expert

This software has no equals in the world and represents a universal trade "console" covering trading signals, automated market entry, setting of Stop Loss and Take Profit, as well as Trailing Profit for multiple trades at the same time in a single open window. Intuitive control of the Expert Advisor in "three clicks" ensures a comprehensive use of all its functions on different computers, including tablets PCs. Interacting with additional signal indicators that mark the chart to give a real mar

RunwiseFX Panel plus Configurable Automation

The product combines a manual trade panel with the ability to perform actions automatically in a highly configurable way. Actions include capturing indicator values and then based on those values raising alerts, open/close or partially close trades, scale-in, setting up pending orders, adjusting stop loss, take profit and more. On-chart controls can be configured, such as tick boxes and buttons, so can be fully interactive. The EA also handles money management, news events, hidden stop loss, tak

AutoGenEA

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Эксперт использует для торговли инновационную систему определения входов в рынок, закрытие позиций происходит по математически рассчитанным сигналам, которые определяют наиболее правильные моменты для выхода из рынка. Для каждой позиции устанавливаются фиксированные, максимальные уровни получения желаемой прибыли и ограничения убытков, если по одному инструменту открыто несколько однонаправленных позиций, то уровень ограничения убытков каждой позиции устанавливается по наименьшему из всех. Экспе

Density Scalper

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Pair Power Matrix

This indicator is designed to show the pair power of the major 28 paris with RSI,Stochostic,and CCI. The power value is sorted from the weak to the strong. Users can add another symbol, so it can calculate 28+1 symbols. My advice: https://www.mql5.com/en/blogs/post/729880 Inputs: Forex Suffix -- the suffix of the major 28 forex symbols Additional Symbol Settings Additional Symbol(without suffix) -- set the additional symbol,

Blazar

Blazar is a fully automated trading system on the most popular major currency pairs: EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY M5. It's pure Price Action mean reversal system that exploits peakedness of market distribution to safely identify trend reversals MT5 version: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/44222 Every trade is protected by Stop-Loss The EA can work in 2 modes: Normal Mode - trading classics: 1 signal = 1 trade. No martingale, grid or hedging is used Recovery Mode - the EA will r

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