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Searching script: Drag and Drop H-line (with predefined description)

  • #1
  • First Post: Apr 27, 2012 12:23pm Apr 27, 2012 12:23pm
Hello,

I have been looking the last 10h without result for a "drag and drop" script for a Horizontal line.
The most important criteria is that i can predefine in the mq4 file the description field so it is always the same and automatically filled in when I drop the script on the chart.

I have tried to add this functionality the script below but without success. I don't have a clue if it is possible to use that script as a base or if it has to be written by scratch.
http://codebase.mql4.com/6721

Manually its is done by this way:
Draw the line - Horizontal line Properties - common - Description

If somebody has script like this or a tip that can add this to an existing script please let me know
Thanks for the help
  • #2
  • Apr 28, 2012 5:20am Apr 28, 2012 5:20am
Is this a genuine request??

If so try this. (Place in Scipts folder)

HTH
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 mn HLine Script.mq4   < 1 KB | 590 downloads
If you think I'm mad, I must be mad
  • #3
  • Apr 28, 2012 9:31am Apr 28, 2012 9:31am
Futurespec

your code sample will not enter anything in the description field...

From his post it appears he needs;


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The most important criteria is that i can predefine in the mq4 file the description field so it is always the same and automatically filled in when I drop the script on the chart.

MT has a few things to say;


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string ObjectDescription(string name)Return object description. For objects of OBJ_TEXT and OBJ_LABEL types, the text drawn by these objects will be returned.
To get the detailed error information, one has to call the GetLastError() function.
See also ObjectSetText() function.


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bool ObjectSetText(string name, string text, int font_size, string font=NULL, color text_color=CLR_NONE)
Changes the object description. For objects of OBJ_TEXT and OBJ_LABEL, this description is shown as a text line in the chart. If the function succeeds, the returned value will be TRUE. Otherwise, it is FALSE. To get the detailed error information, one has to call the [url="help://check_GetLastError/"][color=#42639c]GetLastError()...



It only states that text and labals not lines... but like a lot of MT thats BS it can be done on all objects with limitations. The text field can be assigned a string value on all objects but only at the time of first creation and it can not be changed there after. with out deleting that object.

I have added some code to your script to fill in the discription field.


Keit






Quoting futurespec
Is this a genuine request??

If so try this. (Place in Scipts folder)

HTH
Attached Image(s) (click to enlarge)
Click to Enlarge Name: MY LINE.jpg Size: 46 KB
Click to Enlarge Name: THE DISCRIPTION FIELD.jpg Size: 43 KB
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 mn HLine Script v2 .mq4   1 KB | 621 downloads
File Type: ex4 mn HLine Script v2 .ex4   2 KB | 510 downloads
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  • #4
  • Apr 28, 2012 11:57am Apr 28, 2012 11:57am
Thanks CC

You obviously have a better understanding than me.

All help gratefully received
If you think I'm mad, I must be mad
  • #5
  • Apr 29, 2012 4:31am Apr 29, 2012 4:31am
Hey guys, thank you so much for your inputs. I made a combination of the script I had posted and the ones you made that allowed to set up a predefined description. In this way multiple lines can be placed without the need to delete the previous one first. I'm not a coder so the code might look clunky but it does the job and thats the most important. Thanks again!

BTW: The reason for this script is to use it in combination one of the following alert indicators.
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=15197
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...00#post4445500

So the script makes it possible to drag and drop a line with a standard signature (description)
I will test it when markets open, but it should work without a problem.
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 HLine Script v3.mq4   1 KB | 505 downloads
  • #6
  • Apr 29, 2012 5:42am Apr 29, 2012 5:42am
Quoting Liquid007
[font=Verdana]Hey guys, thank you so much for your inputs. I made a combination of the script I had posted and the ones you made that allowed to set up a predefined description. In this way multiple lines can be placed without the need to delete the previous one first. I'm not a coder so the code might look clunky but it does the job and thats the most important. Thanks again!

BTW: The reason for this script is to use it in combination one of the following alert indicators.
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=15197
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...00#post4445500...
Here is my version if you want to have a look....
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 D&D H-LINE.mq4   1 KB | 1,030 downloads
  • #7
  • Apr 29, 2012 6:17am Apr 29, 2012 6:17am
Quoting One day!
Here is my version if you want to have a look....
That cleans up everything nicely and gives the line a simple name.
Thanks for your input!
  • #8
  • Apr 29, 2012 6:35am Apr 29, 2012 6:35am
Quoting Liquid007
That cleans up everything nicely and gives the line a simple name.
Thanks for your input!
You're welcome.
  • #9
  • Feb 5, 2013 4:22pm Feb 5, 2013 4:22pm
Hi One Day, thanks for the script. Is it possible to make the lines part of a template so that they dont dis-appear when the template is changed?
  • #10
  • Feb 6, 2013 1:19am Feb 6, 2013 1:19am
Quoting square1
Hi One Day, thanks for the script. Is it possible to make the lines part of a template so that they dont dis-appear when the template is changed?
Hi square1.

Whilst I think that it could be done - by having an indicator on all of your templates that creates records of specific objects using global variables, or a text file, I have too much else going on at the moment to put something together for you. Sorry!
  • #11
  • Last Post: Feb 6, 2013 2:01am Feb 6, 2013 2:01am
Thanks, will be waiting...
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