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I wrote a Perl script to convert .csv tick-data files to .fxt. I've done alot of special coding (combine multiple CSV source files, etc) and can't use MT4 scripts to do the conversion; I need to use the Perl script I wrote. I create the .fxt file OK, with a 600-byte header, but when I use it in...

Hello, I see there is a GlobalVariablesTotal() function, but I can't see a way to enumerate them. Is this possible, where "GVars[i]" is an array of the names of the global variables?: string gvarName;for(int i=1;i<=GlobalVariablesTotal();i++) { gvarName=GVars[i]; // get the name of...

Hi all, I would like to introduce a breakout system that is based on triagle or flag patterns. One has to put the lines manually on those patterns. And that is not a problem because once the lines installed around +/- 14.30cet they stay in place till 23.00cet. Because they make triangles or flags ,...

Hi, I am using metatrader 4 for system trading. I have a problem instantly execute order through my system. It seems like the system will run the expert advisor only when there is a tick. How could i execute the expert advisor even there is no tick happening? For example, execute a buy order...

can an indicator know what user selected timeframe its display is in? if so, does anyone know how to do this?

Hello, here is quite strange result I've got during testing... I'll appreciate your comments... Testing EURUSD on M30 from 2006.12.01 to 2007.02.15 in visual mode on. testing code is string pair = Symbol(); int timeFrame = 0; If(OrderOpenTime() >= iTime(pair, timeFrame, 0)) {

In the past I have commented that I tend to trade price only without any indicators. There are reasons for this, especially the fact that every indicator just tells you what you should see in price but don't have the guts to confirm in your own mind without using a crutch of some kind, stochastics

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=17588 H1, GBPUSD

hello, Slawa! i bring this topic up again, as it is very important to me: could the special arrow codes be made available for indicators too? the only need is to be able to use the symbols themselves without any special handling, just like the rest of the (non special) codes. thanks, adam

Gurus Can anyone pls tell me why I am getting lots & lots of error 138 when running Strategy Tester testing my EA ? I am using Period=Daily, Model=Every tick with no optimisation. Thanks

I am no programmer by any means but I have completed my first EA using the Expert Builder and I would like some to backtest and forward test. All comments are welcome to try to improve this EA. If any programmers are out there who would like to enchance this EA with a money management system etc....

I need to convert HST files into CSV or Text file. Is there any document around to teach me how to do so? Perhaps a script/ea? Thanks!

A bullish pressure exists on EUR GBP. 1H ForexSto (Modified Stochastic ) crosses and gives a positive signal. What the tips you have to share

Hi all: Does anyone have a way to create custom time periods on MT4? For example, 10minute periods or 2 hour periods? TIA--

I am still having problems with this. I have uninstalled and re-installed build 202. I am trying to get the historical data for GBPCHF 4h and every single time, there is a gap between Sept 29, 2006 and Dec 4, 2006. What's going on? There used to be a huge gap with some of the other major pairs, but

1. Why some MT4 brokers don't allow their clients to use EA on the MT4 Terminal ? 2. How to avoid those brokers ? 3. What other main ( important ) MT4 features should I check before to choose a MT4 broker ? (for example: MT4 live update) Thanks

i am looking for an indicator to use on an EA that only modifies the last value of the current bar. I do not want one that repaints. thanks

When updating from build 201 to 202, everything works fine until the last step. When I click the button to re-start, MT4 re-starts but opens back with the update screen again as if the update never occured. Any ideas to fix this?

Hello Somebody can inform on what it is "Split" and "partial close" in report off Metatrader .... Profit Comment -9.00 Split from #2403290 1.00 partial close Thanks

Is there a script that does the following: If price equals A, set (buy or sell - a bool function) order at price B with a tp and sl Is it possible to write one if you haven't got one similar?

have the economic predictions been on the home page for awhile? if so, i have just noticed them. i was wondering if anybody has been demo or live trading its suggestions? if so, how accurate or they at predicting future economic releases? any feedback please

I have an EA that backtests very well in MT3. I haven't worked very much with MT3 in the past, so I'm just curious as to how accurate the backtester is? This particular EA trades on the daily charts, and it uses stops and t/p's for exits. Does MT3 look inside the bar?

After testing an EA, let's click the button "Open Chart" in the Tester window. For this chart, using a script, how to get the second string line in top-left of this chart. The line with the EA's filename. This line is not a text object, so it's not in the list object. EXAMPLE OF THIS 2ND LINE...

Hi, h-c is the bearish power c-l is the bullish power I would like an indicator that shows the moving averages of h-c and c-l....In the setting window we will choose the average that works best I use it in some softwares but I don't know meta lanuguage THANKS

When maintaining trade platforms, sometimes I encounter some unexplainable errors. Most of the time, a complete reinstall does the trick. However, it would be nice if I understood how to use the diagnostic tools. Does this trade system have any that I'm unaware of? For instance, I maintenance...

Please help me. I'M find : https://www.mql5.com/en/forum/175809 Posted by : Kaspirano Could was helped by you I to do posting your indicator here

Hello all I am looking for an simple EA that places trades buys or sells based on the MACD . Does one like this already exist I would like to use it on the 15 or 30 min timeframe

Hallo please test for me my DayTrading - PiPCracker! the EA works fine with EUR/USD with time 15min,30min and 60min! I have nice results with different history data(alpari,metaquotes)! daytrading_-_pipcracker.ex4 bullbear.mq4 fx_fish_2ma.mq4 here a sample Please checked my EA and said me , is this a...

Hello, Sorry to post this question here but I am so disappointed with this metatrader 4 application: I have read all article that I could find on the tester module and am trying to just do backtest of an expert advisor, for example the demonstration code MACD sample. I have first downloaded EURUSD...

After investigating the grid trading method ForexForSmarties and Freedom Rocks I decided not to trade this way. As it seams when the trend changes very large drawdowns will demand a lot of trading capital. You can use my MT4 ForexForSmarties tools, to see if you come to same conclusion. FFS_Hedge_v2