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request: tool to change Template by clicking visible object

  • #1
  • First Post: Aug 28, 2017 1:51am Aug 28, 2017 1:51am
hi there
i extremely appreciate any help for making this tool in the attached picture
the tool changes the template of the (current) chart , just by clicking on it

it will be very helpful for the people with old/weak computers who need to watch many charts (without slowing down or freezing their computers)

with this tool ,you can simply:
..>>load (your strategy template)
....>> do your technical analysis ..& if this pair doesn't show a trading opportunity , you will
.......>> click on (none template)
..........>>then you move to the next chart
.............>>repeat

a trillion thanks in advance
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  • #2
  • Aug 29, 2017 11:43am Aug 29, 2017 11:43am
Hi Sajid,
Cannot do exactly what you ask as applying template would remove the buttons unless they are already in all your templates.
(Do not know a way around that).

Try this....
Open new chart without any indi's.
Load attached indi.
Put the names of your templates in appropriate user vars.
It will apply chosen template to ALL open charts when button is clicked.
Enjoy.
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Attached File(s)
File Type: ex4 mn ApplyTemplate.ex4   13 KB | 789 downloads
If you think I'm mad, I must be mad
  • #3
  • Aug 29, 2017 12:16pm Aug 29, 2017 12:16pm
Quoting futurespec
Hi Sajid, Cannot do exactly what you ask as applying template would remove the buttons unless they are already in all your templates. (Do not know a way around that). Try this.... Open new chart without any indi's. Load attached indi. Put the names of your templates in appropriate user vars. It will apply chosen template to ALL open charts when button is clicked. Enjoy. {file} {image}
Futurespec ,
You are the best everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Thank you very much
  • #4
  • Aug 30, 2017 1:00am Aug 30, 2017 1:00am
Sajid,
Pleased to help when results are appreciated.
Hope it helps.

M.
If you think I'm mad, I must be mad
  • #5
  • Aug 30, 2017 1:11am Aug 30, 2017 1:11am
Quoting futurespec
Sajid, Pleased to help when results are appreciated. Hope it helps. M.
you have dedicated your time & effort to help me (for free)....i still asking my self: why the hell he did that ???
you are a gift to humanity.....an angel of mercy
  • #6
  • Aug 30, 2017 1:24am Aug 30, 2017 1:24am
Quoting futurespec
Hi Sajid, Cannot do exactly what you ask as applying template would remove the buttons unless they are already in all your templates. (Do not know a way around that). Try this.... Open new chart without any indi's. Load attached indi. Put the names of your templates in appropriate user vars. It will apply chosen template to ALL open charts when button is clicked. Enjoy. {file} {image}
Thank you futurespec again.

Can you please give a link for box type of text to write strategy (grey color background) and save with the template?
Practice makes a person perfect
  • #7
  • Aug 30, 2017 5:12am Aug 30, 2017 5:12am
Simnz,
Sorry not sure what you are asking?
The boxes in the ApplyTemplate indi are in fact buttons ... if that is what you mean?
OBJ_BUTTON

If you just want to change colour of buttons then mod attached.

M.
Attached File(s)
File Type: ex4 mn ApplyTemplate.ex4   14 KB | 654 downloads
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  • #8
  • Aug 30, 2017 10:53am Aug 30, 2017 10:53am
Quoting futurespec
Simnz, Sorry not sure what you are asking? The boxes in the ApplyTemplate indi are in fact buttons ... if that is what you mean? OBJ_BUTTON If you just want to change colour of buttons then mod attached. M. {file}
Thank you for your response. Modification is welcome .

My request was not related to this indicator's modification.

Sorry for not making myself clear.

Text tool provided on MT4 chart is not adequate enough to input enough text in words to describe the strategy and the template usage.

Actually, I was looking for somewhat a box-like space (grey color) on the chart in a moveable corner in which I can explain by way of text writing the trading strategy and the use of indicators for that strategy.

I requested for a link to a good MT4 text writer indicator that you might be aware of.

Thank you.
Practice makes a person perfect
  • #9
  • Aug 30, 2017 11:40am Aug 30, 2017 11:40am
Don't know of a way in MT4 ... maybe in MT5.

Only other way I can think of is something like .....

https://www.set-and-forget.com/add-c...trader-charts/

M.
If you think I'm mad, I must be mad
  • #10
  • Aug 30, 2017 12:13pm Aug 30, 2017 12:13pm
Futurespec,

I don't know how to thank you for all the help you have extended on several occasions.

If you happen to be visiting Hong Kong or I find a chance to visit UK, I will be very happy to meet you.
Practice makes a person perfect
  • #11
  • Aug 30, 2017 12:20pm Aug 30, 2017 12:20pm
Simnz,
Not likely to be visiting HK but thanks for the offer.

If I have spare time and can help someone then that is reward enough.
Best wishes,

M.
If you think I'm mad, I must be mad
  • #12
  • Aug 31, 2017 7:16am Aug 31, 2017 7:16am
Quoting futurespec
Simnz, Not likely to be visiting HK but thanks for the offer. If I have spare time and can help someone then that is reward enough. Best wishes, M.
Hi futurespec aka angel of mercy (sorry I couldn't resist)

I'm not one for hijacking threads but since you have dealt with the OP's request for help I thought this might be the best place to reach you. I have a similar request that I wondered if you would be kind enough to look in to for me if you have the time (or interest). I don't normally make requests like this as it does seem a little cheeky to me but you seem like a nice guy who might be willing to help - but if not I get it and I won't be offended.

So what I'm after isn't anything that's critical to my trading but I think it might be a useful utility to have. All I want is an indicator or script that would create some buttons in a sub-window. Each button when pressed would bring up a different pre-seleted indicator with pre-selected settings in to that sub-window.
For example button 1 might be MACD, button 2 RSI, button 3 a custom indicator etc.

A bit like this...
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Thanks in advance for your consideration.
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  • #13
  • Aug 31, 2017 8:57am Aug 31, 2017 8:57am
Hi Wizlon,
Sorry simply do not have the time.
Just helped at weekend as had couple hours to spare.

AND please everyone do not jump onto other peoples threads asking for something completely different.

There are threads on FF offering free coding and that is a good place to start.

No offence intended to anyone.

M.
If you think I'm mad, I must be mad
  • #14
  • Aug 31, 2017 10:28am Aug 31, 2017 10:28am
Quoting futurespec
Hi Sajid, Cannot do exactly what you ask as applying template would remove the buttons unless they are already in all your templates. (Do not know a way around that). Try this.... Open new chart without any indi's. Load attached indi. Put the names of your templates in appropriate user vars. It will apply chosen template to ALL open charts when button is clicked. Enjoy. {file} {image}
Many thanks futurespec !
Is it possible to switch templates only on the current charts and not all open charts?
  • #15
  • Aug 31, 2017 10:31am Aug 31, 2017 10:31am
Read post #2

"
Cannot do exactly what you ask as applying template would remove the buttons unless they are already in all your templates.
(Do not know a way around that)."
If you think I'm mad, I must be mad
  • #16
  • Aug 31, 2017 2:26pm Aug 31, 2017 2:26pm
Quoting futurespec
Hi Wizlon, Sorry simply do not have the time. Just helped at weekend as had couple hours to spare. AND please everyone do not jump onto other peoples threads asking for something completely different. There are threads on FF offering free coding and that is a good place to start. No offence intended to anyone. M.
Well thanks for at least taking the time to reply. And I accept the little slap on the wrist too with no offence taken. I much prefer helping others than asking for help anyway - lesson learned.
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  • #17
  • Aug 31, 2017 2:34pm Aug 31, 2017 2:34pm
N
No slap intended, just no time.

M.
If you think I'm mad, I must be mad
  • #18
  • Sep 12, 2017 9:48am Sep 12, 2017 9:48am
Quoting futurespec
Don't know of a way in MT4 ... maybe in MT5. Only other way I can think of is something like ..... https://www.set-and-forget.com/add-c...trader-charts/ M.
Sharing a text writer tool found on the mql5 site:
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File Type: mq4 FXTT_StrategyChecklist.mq4   16 KB | 613 downloads
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  • #19
  • Jun 28, 2020 12:08pm Jun 28, 2020 12:08pm
Quoting futurespec
Simnz, Sorry not sure what you are asking? The boxes in the ApplyTemplate indi are in fact buttons ... if that is what you mean? OBJ_BUTTON If you just want to change colour of buttons then mod attached. M. {file}
Hola. Anyway to change this to just change current charts template? Or can I get the code to alter it myself? Thanks!
  • #20
  • Last Post: May 28, 2023 3:42pm May 28, 2023 3:42pm
Quoting futurespec
Hi Sajid, Cannot do exactly what you ask as applying template would remove the buttons unless they are already in all your templates. (Do not know a way around that). Try this.... Open new chart without any indi's. Load attached indi. Put the names of your templates in appropriate user vars. It will apply chosen template to ALL open charts when button is clicked. Enjoy. {file} {image}
i was looking for something exactly like this and found this!! many thanks from me too!
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