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I've noticed that when backtesting EA's using cutom indicators, peformance is very slow. One thing I've have been able to do in a few circumstances is include the indicator logic in the EA and, of course, tailor it for better performance. I like this method as it makes the EA not depend on outside...

Hi, I run the Coloured WoddiesCCI Indicator. Works fine except if I click the "plus" button to enlarge the candles the indiactor goes wild. Is there a way to insert pics directly into a message so I can post a screenshot? Thanks Tom

Thanks to all of you in Meta Quotes!!!! As my mind is sinking into the concept of the MT4 I am totally pleased. I have discovered you about 10 days ago at the point when I was about to start designing what you have done! However, I am concerned that soon someone will regulate the "black box"...

I need help! I do not know if the following is normal or not. I have simple indicator test routine which is displaying following bars. When "start" is executed I get three bars to be process. Why? Each bar is in M1 time frame so I am updating bars 3432, 3433, 3434 over 3 min. period...

For some reason, I can't figure out this simple logic, I think I must have been hit on the head too many times. I want to close with the RSI. Shure could use some help. I have set this logic up, but it doesn't work close logics and rsi[5] Current > 50 or rsi[5] current < 50 What I am after is, close

Hello, how can i determine in EA the required distance between actual marketprice and BuyStop or SellLimit price. Is it broker dependend or fix coded? Thank you denkhaus

Hello I found that it is inpossible to shift iMA with a negative number, nevertheless it MA works fine in wither cases when attached to the chart. Here is the code and the log Print("MA Shifted -3: " , iMA(NULL, 0, 14, -3 , MODE_SMA, PRICE_CLOSE, 0)); Print("MA Shifted 3: " , iMA(NULL, 0, 14, 3

Hi I need help to build an indicator that I call "flat". Here is how it is calculated : - calculate standard deviation (price = close, sma period = 20) => std[20](close) - calculate standard deviation of this standard deviation => std[20](std[20](close)) - calculate for std(std) maxi and mini...

Is it possible within MQL4 to generate a random number between a set starting point and ending point? Let's say I want a random number between 1000 and 2000. How would I do that? Regards, Loren

In the report Strategy Tester should print also Expert properties and settings. I think it is important and usefull. Regards Rafael

LMA=iMA(NULL,0,LMP,1,MODE_EMA,PRICE_CLOSE,0); Where: LMA is the long moving average LMP is the long moving period , 1, is one period back Price_close is ema calculated on the close of the period, 0, is current period This is what I want to happen but I am getting multiple crosses when there should

Before i formatted my computer i had the index charts on my metatrader, but now when i reinstalled it, i dont have any other chart than Forex. What happened? Thanks, Daniel

I wrote code: //+------------------------------------------------------------------+ //| ObjectsSave.mq4 | //| Rafael | //| marynarz15@wp.pl...

Can I export historical data with the values of indicators on it? Thanks

Hello, I have pasted below a simple code for trading multiple pairs using symbol function . And something is wrong there when opening trade. I had some examples of experts advisors with symbol function, but due to lost some of files and data, i don't have it anymore. Maybe someone just...

Preliminary beta-version of MetaTrader 4 Mobile is released. Unfortunately, a part of functions and charts drawing are not ready yet. We shall try to complete beta-version the nearest weeks and to release updatings through LiveUpdate. All registration keys from MetaTrader 3 CE are valid for...

hi any one use email alert to hotmail??? i can't find there smtp !!!!!!!! with which email do u use the alert??? can the alert sent to sms??

I think not having Inputs shown on Optimization Reports defeats the purpose of saving the report. The same goes for the Strategy Tester Report; but especially for optimization. This should be an easy and useful fix.

How can I solve this problem? =) Thanks

From our site you can download new version of MetaTrader 4, build 180. Whats new: 1. Improved the simultaneously working experts interaction in trade context; 2. In MQL4 added GlobalVariableSetOnCondition() function; 3. In "stderror.mqh" added descriptions of new error types...

Hi, I have an indicator in a separate window with positive and negative values. Is there a way to get rid of the zero value on the right hand scale (ie have it not to appear) ? Thanks

Since I am evaluating several bank accounts, I have noticed that MT4 shares "Personal details" with existing installed MT4 station. For example 1: I have installed MT4 from MetaTrader. When I install MT4 from FiboGroup and when opening account all personal details from MetaTrader appears in...

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Would it be possible and prudent to test EA on demo like account server which would be design specifically for this purpose. All analysis would be done on the server side and downloaded to Client Trading Station. The objective would be to create live environment test with all features as they...

It would be a big help to have the EA Input Parameters (that is, all the 'extern' variables) and thier values be saved on the Tester Reports. It would make it easier when looking over old reports.

Hello Is it possible to use iCustom in order to return a value or values of a custome indicator that calculates Pivot, R1,R2,R3,S1,S2 and S3? Please give an example.

Dear Friends: I need to test two parameters 8 or more bars before taking a trade which trade then must meet certain conditions First If Parameter1[range of bars] is True and Parameter2[another range of bars] Is True Then If Close[i] < iMA_Custom[i] OpenOrder() .... Is anyone familiar with an...

My mt3 editor "stops responding" when I try to compile a file.. I've uninstalled and re-installed.. no help I removed mt4 and reinstalled mt3.. no help.. I edited the registry file, uninstalled and re-installed.. no help... anyone else having this problem..??? thanks david

From our site you can download new version of MetaTrader 4, build 179. Whats new: 1. Updated a generation process of "Every-tick" mode; 2. At generation the restriction on a maximum amount of bars on the chart is removed. For generation all accessible amount of bars is used; 3. The...

hi all, I went looking for some info on programming the adviser in Mt4, as I can't make head or toe of it. Anyway, discovered this site, downloaded zero etc..etc.. I have managed to create exactly what I was attempting to, I suspected that I may be able to simply copy the code to Mt4 and change...