which function I should use to get all parameters of a bar which is pointed by mouse?

 

Hello,,

 

I am learning MQL5 to try to write a customer indicator. in this indictor, I need to get all parameters(prices, volume, time and date) of a bar which is pointed by my mouse, then I use the parameters of the bar to calculate. Which function or functions I should use.

Thanks!!!

 

David Xiao 

 
davidxiao:

Hello,,

 

I am learning MQL5 to try to write a customer indicator. in this indictor, I need to get all parameters(prices, volume, time and date) of a bar which is pointed by my mouse, then I use the parameters of the bar to calculate. Which function or functions I should use.

Thanks!!!

 

David Xiao 



Hi davidxiao,
Please take a look at the MqlRates struct at the Docs.
 
Malacarne:


Hi davidxiao,
Please take a look at the MqlRates struct at the Docs.

I think the question is how to know programmatically which bar is pointed by the mouse.

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