Session Highlighter
- Индикаторы
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Timos Van Dam
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Ura! - Версия: 3.0
Overview
The Session Highlighter is a professional MT5 indicator that automatically displays colored backgrounds for the three major trading sessions: Asia, London, and US. No more guessing when sessions open or calculating time zones – just look at your chart and see.
What it does
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Draws three separate boxes on your chart (one for each session)
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Boxes grow dynamically with price during the session (highest high / lowest low)
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Tooltips show session name, exact times, session high/low, and range in pips
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Works on all timeframes below Daily (M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4)
Key Features
🎨 Fully Customizable
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Set your own start/end times for each session
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Choose any colors you prefer
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Enable/disable sessions individually
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Adjust GMT offset for your broker
⚡ Ultra-Lightweight
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Uses less than 0.1MB for 10 charts simultaneously
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Only redraws when necessary (new bar or new session)
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No lag, no flicker, no performance issues
🖱️ Smart Tooltips
Hover over any session box to see:
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Session name (Asia / London / US)
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Start and end times
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Highest price reached during that session
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Lowest price reached during that session
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Total range in pips (correctly calculated for any symbol)
🌍 Universal Compatibility
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Works on Forex (EURUSD, GBPUSD, JPY pairs, etc.)
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Works on Indices (US30, US100, SP500, etc.)
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Works on Commodities (Gold, Silver, Oil)
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Automatic pip calculation for each symbol type
🔄 Smart Data Loading
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Waits for MT5 to fully load history when switching timeframes
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No more "empty chart" issues
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Configurable delay (default 3 bars, adjustable if needed)
Default Settings
| Session | Start (server time) | End (server time) | Default Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 02:00 | 05:00 | Light Blue (193,255,255) |
| London | 08:00 | 11:00 | Pink |
| US | 14:00 | 17:00 | Cornsilk |
Installation
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Copy the .ex5 file to: MetaTrader 5 → MQL5 → Indicators
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Restart MT5 or refresh Navigator
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Drag & drop onto any chart (M1 through H4)
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Adjust settings in the Inputs tab if desired
Requirements
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MetaTrader 5 build 2000 or higher
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Any Windows PC (10/11)
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Works on all symbols (Forex, Indices, Commodities)
Performance
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Memory: <0.1MB for 10 charts
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CPU: <0.01% when idle, minimal when updating
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Objects: 3 × MaxDaysToShow rectangles (max 15 with default settings)
Compatibility
Works perfectly alongside:
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Friday & OR Auto Levels
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Vertical Time-lines Auto
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Any other MT5 indicator (no conflicts)
