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Plotting coordinates (Object_Create) -problems with time

Hi: Thanks for taking time to read my question. I have an indicator that outputs specific time and price outputs, then an object (dot) is a visual of that output. I have run into problems with the plotting accurate points, not in price but in time which of course renders the indicator useless. I

Mouse Clicks capturing price and time?

Hi: Any way for MQL5 to capture mouse clicks for price and time (similar to an Andrew's Pitchfork capture)? Thanks for the input

Capturing Mouse events

Can Metatrader capture mouse clicks and pass those values into an indicator - similar to the Andrew's Pitchfork. Someone suggested that WindowPriceOnDropped & WindowTimeOnDropped may be an answer. Thank you for your help

Indicator Outputs

Thank you for taking time to respond to my question. I have an indicator that generates multiple lines per wave and multiple waves are used (see attached). I would like to have an alert programmed and possibly an EA. Should there be any problem in creating an alert/ea that bases its entries on a

Maximum Objects for an Indicator

Hi: Question about maximum objects for an indicator. Are the maximum objects limited by the buffers which I read is 8? I have an indicator that uses a variation depending on the equation - it can range from 4 to 15. I see that the Zup indicator can output 20-40 objects so I am not sure I fully

Do Objects return a pixel value?

I am curious to know if Objects return a pixel value or is it a bar value? (I need to input the object's values into a math function ). Thank you for any advice

Do ZigZag lines return a pixel value?

Do ZigZag lines return a pixel value or a price/time value? I would like to take the ZigZag coordinates to be inserted into a math calculation, if they only return price/time, how would that be accomplished? Would I have to convert price/time to pixel values? Thanks for your guidance

Importing other data feeds?

I am curious if it is possible to import other data feeds into MT4 such as Qfeed or Yahoo stock data. If so does anyone know of a utility that is available? Thanks

How to setup an email or text msg

Hi: Thanks for your help on my question. I have setup an ea with specific conditions that works better with a manual entry/exit. I would like to generate a signal that can be sent by email or text msg. Any guidance on this? Thanks again

Drawing on the chart

I have an application that requires lines to be drawn on the chart, I was told previously that this is not possible. However in looking at other applications such the ZUP indicator or Fibonacci indicators, clearly this could be done. Any guidance would be appreciated