Scan Deck
- Utilities
- Part-time Day Trader
- Version: 1.0
Scan Deck makes it easy to scroll through symbols in Market Watch using arrow keys or on-chart buttons, instantly displaying each symbol across six customizable mini-charts.
A wide range of trend and oscillator indicators can be attached, each fully customizable by scale, timeframe, and chart type. When a potential setup appears, the large symbol label can be clicked to instantly open the chart in a separate window for deeper analysis.
Scan Deck saves time, adds structure to trading, and supports part-time trading alongside daily commitments—on a schedule that fits.
Key Features
- 6 Mini-Charts — analyze multiple timeframes at once
- Fast Navigation — scroll through up to 150 Market Watch symbols with arrow keys or on-chart buttons
- One-Click Expand — open any mini-chart into a full chart instantly
- Integrated Market Watch — search and load symbols directly from the in-built panel
How It Works
- Open a clean chart (no indicators or EAs) and attach Scan Deck.
- Resize the mini-charts panel — just drag the sub-window border upward to expand.
- Make sure the chart is active (in front) when scrolling — otherwise arrow keys won’t work.
- Found an interesting setup? Click the label on a mini-chart to instantly open it as a full chart.
Customize the Mini-Charts
The timeframe, chart type (line, candles, bars), and scale can be individually adjusted for each mini-chart in the input settings. Up to two indicators can be added per mini-chart — one trend indicator and one cycle indicator.
Automatic Light/Dark Mode
Input Settings
Quick overview of key inputs:
- Max Symbols in Panel – Defines how many symbols can appear in the panel. The order of symbols follows the Market Watch list.
- Symbol Name Display – Attempts to remove prefixes, infixes, or suffixes added by brokers for a cleaner display of symbol names. (Beta feature)
- Shade Difference Between Left and Right Charts – Adds slight shading contrast between the two sides of the panel for clearer organization.
- Template for New Chart – Applies a chosen chart template when opening a chart via label click. Enter the full template name, including extension.
Notes & Limitations
- Strategy Tester: Scan Deck cannot be used in the MT5 Strategy Tester. A free demo version is provided for testing functionality.
- Price Lines: Bid and Ask price lines are intentionally hidden to keep mini-charts clean and uncluttered.
- Purpose: The tool is designed for scanning and analysis of setups. It is not intended for continuous real-time monitoring of live price action.
- Indicator Styles: The colors and styles of indicator lines cannot be changed. This limitation is due to MT5 platform restrictions.