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  • First Post: Aug 1, 2015 10:09pm Aug 1, 2015 10:09pm
Hello All,

I have added a large number of comments which are located on the lefthand side of the chart which I refer back to when running my EA. These comments lines take up approx. 2/3rds of the height & 1/5th the width of my chart. This is fine as I only need to see the price bars on the righthand side of the chart.

The problem, however, is that as the price bars move across the screen I am unable to clearly read these comments.

I am using a white background with black comments and black price bars.

Is there anyway I can also "white out" the chart is this area, or use a white fill behind the text, etc, etc so my comments remain clearly visible at all times?


Thanks in advance,

Chorlton
Hi,
Try this (it is a script)
Once you find the settings that suit you you can change the defaults in the editor
If you no longer want it on the chart, open the objects list and delete it
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This is an indicator and you can set the input "Use Auto Background color = true " which means it will automatically pick up the chart background colour or you have the option to set the input "Use Auto Background color = false " and use any colour you want. The chart candles must be set to the Background setting or they will appear on top of the Background.
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Quoting Gumrai
Hi, Try this (it is a script) Once you find the settings that suit you you can change the defaults in the editor If you no longer want it on the chart, open the objects list and delete it {file}
Hi GumRai,

Appreciate the help.

I'd like to incorporate this into my EA rather than run a script separately.

With this in mind I have created a function using your code and have tried to call it from within OnInit() function with no luck.

If I move it to within the section OnTick() it now works but it runs the function on each tick which uses unnecessary resources IMO. I had the idea to leave it there but place it in a loop which only runs once. Is this how you would tackle this problem or would you have a better approach??

Thanks in advance,
Quoting cja
This is an indicator and you can set the input "Use Auto Background color = true " which means it will automatically pick up the chart background colour or you have the option to set the input "Use Auto Background color = false " and use any colour you want. The chart candles must be set to the Background setting or they will appear on top of the Background. {file}
Thanks cja,

I'll take a look.... thanks for the reply...
Quoting Chorlton
{quote} Hi GumRai, Appreciate the help. I'd like to incorporate this into my EA rather than run a script separately. With this in mind I have created a function using your code and have tried to call it from within OnInit() function with no luck. If I move it to within the section OnTick() it now works but it runs the function on each tick which uses unnecessary resources IMO. I had the idea to leave it there but place it in a loop which only runs once. Is this how you would tackle this problem or would you have a better approach?? Thanks in advance,...
It should be simple to do
Put this with the inputs (or extern, whichever you use)
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//--- input parameters
input int      x=0;//X co-ordinate
input int      y=15;//Y co-ordinate
input int      width=200;//Width in pixels
input int      height=400;//Height in pixels
input color    back_clr=clrWhite;//Background Colour
string Name="RLHide";

Then this in init

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   ObjectCreate(0,Name,OBJ_RECTANGLE_LABEL,0,0,0);
   ObjectSetInteger(0,Name,OBJPROP_XDISTANCE,x);
   ObjectSetInteger(0,Name,OBJPROP_YDISTANCE,y);
   ObjectSetInteger(0,Name,OBJPROP_XSIZE,width);
   ObjectSetInteger(0,Name,OBJPROP_YSIZE,height);
   ObjectSetInteger(0,Name,OBJPROP_BGCOLOR,back_clr);
   ObjectSetInteger(0,Name,OBJPROP_BACK,false);
   ObjectSetInteger(0,Name,OBJPROP_CORNER,0);
   ObjectSetInteger(0,Name,OBJPROP_BORDER_TYPE,BORDER_FLAT);
   ObjectSetInteger(0,Name,OBJPROP_COLOR,back_clr);
   ObjectSetInteger(0,Name,OBJPROP_HIDDEN,false);

Then in Deinit

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ObjectDelete(Name);

That should work for you.
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Sorry, my previous reply was corrupted, so I have edited it to make it readable
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Quoting Gumrai
Sorry, my previous reply was corrupted, so I have edited it to make it readable

I tried to do this but for some reason the white box just didn't seem to appear.

I did find an alternative solution though. I created a function (as per your code) and then called it within the OnTick function. However I added a check to ensure that the code only gets called once. So far it seems to be working

As always, Thanks for your advice..... its definitely helping with my knowledge....
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Quoting Chorlton
{quote} I tried to do this but for some reason the white box just didn't seem to appear. I did find an alternative solution though. I created a function (as per your code) and then called it within the OnTick function. However I added a check to ensure that the code only gets called once. So far it seems to be working As always, Thanks for your advice..... its definitely helping with my knowledge....
Well, the important thing is that it works
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