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Articles with MQL5 programming examples
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Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 100): Making improvements in handling extended standard graphical objects
In the current article, I will eliminate obvious flaws in simultaneous handling of extended (and standard) graphical objects and form objects on canvas, as well as fix errors detected during the test
Data Science and Machine Learning part 03: Matrix Regressions
This time our models are being made by matrices, which allows flexibility while it allows us to make powerful models that can handle not only five independent variables but also many variables as long
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 99): Moving an extended graphical object using a single control point
In the previous article, I implemented the ability to move pivot points of an extended graphical object using control forms. Now I am going to implement the ability to move a composite graphical
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 98): Moving pivot points of extended standard graphical objects
In the article, I continue the development of extended standard graphical objects and create the functionality for moving pivot points of composite graphical objects using the control points for
Multiple indicators on one chart (Part 03): Developing definitions for users
Today we will update the functionality of the indicator system for the first time. In the previous article within the "Multiple indicators on one chart" we considered the basic code which allows using
Multiple indicators on one chart (Part 02): First experiments
In the previous article "Multiple indicators on one chart" I presented the concept and the basics of how to use multiple indicators on one chart. In this article, I will provide the source code and
What you can do with Moving Averages
The article considers several methods of applying the Moving Average indicator. Each method involving a curve analysis is accompanied by indicators visualizing the idea. In most cases, the ideas shown
Making charts more interesting: Adding a background
Many workstations contain some representative image which shows something about the user. These images make the working environment more beautiful and exciting. Let's see how to make the charts more
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 97): Independent handling of form object movement
In this article, I will consider the implementation of the independent dragging of any form objects using a mouse. Besides, I will complement the library by error messages and new deal properties
Using the CCanvas class in MQL applications
The article considers the use of the CCanvas class in MQL applications. The theory is accompanied by detailed explanations and examples for thorough understanding of CCanvas basics
Multiple indicators on one chart (Part 01): Understanding the concepts
Today we will learn how to add multiple indicators running simultaneously on one chart, but without occupying a separate area on it. Many traders feel more confident if they monitor multiple
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 96): Graphics in form objects and handling mouse events
In this article, I will start creating the functionality for handling mouse events in form objects, as well as add new properties and their tracking to a symbol object. Besides, I will improve the
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 95): Composite graphical object controls
In this article, I will consider the toolkit for managing composite graphical objects - controls for managing an extended standard graphical object. Today, I will slightly digress from relocating a
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 94): Moving and deleting composite graphical objects
In this article, I will start the development of various composite graphical object events. We will also partially consider moving and deleting a composite graphical object. In fact, here I am going
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 93): Preparing functionality for creating composite graphical objects
In this article, I will start developing the functionality for creating composite graphical objects. The library will support creating composite graphical objects allowing those objects have any
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 92): Standard graphical object memory class. Object property change history
In the article, I will create the class of the standard graphical object memory allowing the object to save its states when its properties are modified. In turn, this allows retracting to the previous
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 91): Standard graphical object events. Object name change history
In this article, I will refine the basic functionality for providing control over graphical object events from a library-based program. I will start from implementing the functionality for storing the
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 90): Standard graphical object events. Basic functionality
In this article, I will implement the basic functionality for tracking standard graphical object events. I will start from a double click event on a graphical object
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 89): Programming standard graphical objects. Basic functionality
Currently, the library is able to track standard graphical objects on the client terminal chart, including their removal and modification of some of their parameters. At the moment, it lacks the
WebSockets for MetaTrader 5 — Using the Windows API
In this article, we will use the WinHttp.dll to create a WebSocket client for MetaTrader 5 programs. The client will ultimately be implemented as a class and also tested against the Binary.com
Manual charting and trading toolkit (Part III). Optimization and new tools
In this article, we will further develop the idea of drawing graphical objects on charts using keyboard shortcuts. New tools have been added to the library, including a straight line plotted through
MQL5 Cookbook – Economic Calendar
The article highlights the programming features of the Economic Calendar and considers creating a class for a simplified access to the calendar properties and receiving event values. Developing an
An attempt at developing an EA constructor
In this article, I offer my set of trading functions in the form of a ready-made EA. This method allows getting multiple trading strategies by simply adding indicators and changing inputs
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 88): Graphical object collection — two-dimensional dynamic array for storing dynamically changing object properties
In this article, I will create a dynamic multidimensional array class with the ability to change the amount of data in any dimension. Based on the created class, I will create a two-dimensional
Using AutoIt With MQL5
Short description. In this article we will explore scripting the MetraTrader 5 terminal by integrating MQL5 with AutoIt. In it we will cover how to automate various tasks by manipulating the
Fix PriceAction Stoploss or Fixed RSI (Smart StopLoss)
Stop-loss is a major tool when it comes to money management in trading. Effective use of stop-loss, take profit and lot size can make a trader more consistent in trading and overall more profitable
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 87): Graphical object collection - managing object property modification on all open charts
In this article, I will continue my work on tracking standard graphical object events and create the functionality allowing users to control changes in the properties of graphical objects placed on
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 86): Graphical object collection - managing property modification
In this article, I will consider tracking property value modification, as well as removing and renaming graphical objects in the library
Multilayer perceptron and backpropagation algorithm (Part II): Implementation in Python and integration with MQL5
There is a Python package available for developing integrations with MQL, which enables a plethora of opportunities such as data exploration, creation and use of machine learning models. The built in
Better Programmer (Part 07): Notes on becoming a successful freelance developer
Do you wish to become a successful Freelance developer on MQL5? If the answer is yes, this article is right for you
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 85): Graphical object collection - adding newly created objects
In this article, I will complete the development of the descendant classes of the abstract graphical object class and start implementing the ability to store these objects in the collection class. In
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 84): Descendant classes of the abstract standard graphical object
In this article, I will consider creation of descendant objects for the terminal abstract standard graphical object. The class object describes the properties that are common for all graphical
Programming a Deep Neural Network from Scratch using MQL Language
This article aims to teach the reader how to make a Deep Neural Network from scratch using the MQL4/5 language
Better Programmer (Part 06): 9 habits that lead to effective coding
It's not always all about writing the code that leads to effective coding. There are certain habits that I have found in my experience that lead to effective coding. We are going to discuss some of
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 83): Class of the abstract standard graphical object
In this article, I will create the class of the abstract graphical object. This object is to serve as a basis for creating the class of standard graphical objects. Graphical objects feature multiple
Dealing with Time (Part 2): The Functions
Determing the broker offset and GMT automatically. Instead of asking the support of your broker, from whom you will probably receive an insufficient answer (who would be willing to explain a missing
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 82): Library objects refactoring and collection of graphical objects
In this article, I will improve all library objects by assigning a unique type to each object and continue the development of the library graphical objects collection class
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 81): Integrating graphics into library objects
It is time to start the integration of the already created objects into the previously created library objects. This will ultimately endow each library object with its own graphical object allowing
Better programmer (Part 05): How to become a faster developer
Every developer wants to be able to write code faster, and being able to code faster and effective is not some kind of special ability that only a few people are born with. It's a skill that can be
Graphics in DoEasy library (Part 80): "Geometric animation frame" object class
In this article, I will optimize the code of classes from the previous articles and create the geometric animation frame object class allowing us to draw regular polygons with a given number of
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