Need help with basics (parallel lines, simple lines )

 

I am surprised that such a good software has limited drawing tools. How can one draw a simple line (not extended infinitely)? Why does the parallel traend line (channel) tool have predetermined width? How can you adjust width of 2 parallel lines according to pattern?

Can't the chart move up and down? Only sideways....

I also get a message trading diasbled (although I have opened demo account)

These things are very basic in most charting software

Thanx

 

How can one draw a simple line (not extended infinitely)?

check the Ray property of the line. or, in code ObjectSet(name, OBJPROP_RAY, 0/1)

Why does the parallel traend line (channel) tool have predetermined width?

It keeps the last setting used. It is adjustable.

Can't the chart move up and down? Only sideways....

Some movement can be obtained with right click - properties - check scale fix

How can you adjust width of 2 parallel lines according to pattern?

Select the line after drawing and adjust it

I also get a message trading diasbled (although I have opened demo account)

Tools -- Options -- Expert Advisors tab -- Allow Live Trading
Some dealers do not permit automated trading

These things are very basic in most charting software

Yep.

So is figuring out how things work with a new piece of software. Takes time to find things.

Every developer has different ideas how to build software.

https://www.mql5.com/en/search

 

Thanx I found everything by googling..even to move charts up and down...

There is no steaming news? I mean a ticker with DJI, s&p, gold etc...most platforms do have
How can I import my own instruments (eg. Dow Jones, Gold etc. and then import historical prices from asci, csv files etc?

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How can one draw a simple line (not extended infinitely)?

check the Ray property of the line. or, in code ObjectSet(name, OBJPROP_RAY, 0/1)

Why does the parallel traend line (channel) tool have predetermined width?

It keeps the last setting used. It is adjustable.

Can't the chart move up and down? Only sideways....

Some movement can be obtained with right click - properties - check scale fix

How can you adjust width of 2 parallel lines according to pattern?

Select the line after drawing and adjust it

I also get a message trading diasbled (although I have opened demo account)

Tools -- Options -- Expert Advisors tab -- Allow Live Trading
Some dealers do not permit automated trading

These things are very basic in most charting software

Yep.

So is figuring out how things work with a new piece of software. Takes time to find things.

Every developer has different ideas how to build software.

https://www.mql5.com/en/search

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