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  • #1
  • First Post: Sep 12, 2017 7:27am Sep 12, 2017 7:27am
In this thread, I will teach you how to code or do some programming. I will use MQL4 for the programming language..
I will start make a video tomorrow and post it right here.

I will try make it easy for you guys.
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  • #2
  • Sep 12, 2017 9:13am Sep 12, 2017 9:13am
Quoting yousername
In this thread, I will teach you how to code or do some programming. I will use MQL4 for the programming language.. I will start make a video tomorrow and post it right here. I will try make it easy for you guys.
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  • #3
  • Sep 12, 2017 9:35am Sep 12, 2017 9:35am
Classic maybe i can learn a thing or two.....who knows
  • #4
  • Sep 12, 2017 9:59am Sep 12, 2017 9:59am
Thanks, I'm in, as I have some crazy ideas I will like to code
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  • #5
  • Sep 12, 2017 10:02am Sep 12, 2017 10:02am
Quoting yousername
In this thread, I will teach you how to code or do some programming. I will use MQL4 for the programming language.. I will start make a video tomorrow and post it right here. I will try make it easy for you guys.
A BIG THANK YOU.....
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  • #6
  • Sep 12, 2017 10:11am Sep 12, 2017 10:11am
Very good , i'm subscribed.
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  • #7
  • Sep 12, 2017 10:40am Sep 12, 2017 10:40am
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Below is the code I use in the video
Please play around with the code, try out the indicator library provided in the MQL4 doc reference website https://docs.mql4.com/indicators
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//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//|                                                    tutorial1.mq4 |
//|                        Copyright 2017, MetaQuotes Software Corp. |
//|                                             https://www.mql5.com |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
#property copyright "Copyright 2017, MetaQuotes Software Corp."
#property link      "https://www.mql5.com"
#property version   "1.00"
#property strict
#property indicator_chart_window
double indicatorOutput=0;
string name="Yousername";
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Custom indicator initialization function                         |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int OnInit()
  {
//--- indicator buffers mapping
  
//---
   return(INIT_SUCCEEDED);
  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Custom indicator iteration function                              |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int OnCalculate(const int rates_total,
                const int prev_calculated,
                const datetime &time[],
                const double &open[],
                const double &high[],
                const double &low[],
                const double &close[],
                const long &tick_volume[],
                const long &volume[],
                const int &spread[])
  {
//---
      indicatorOutput=iCCI(NULL,PERIOD_CURRENT,20,PRICE_TYPICAL,5);
      Print("indicatorOutput = ",indicatorOutput);
      Print("Hello World, my name is ",name);
//--- return value of prev_calculated for next call
   return(rates_total);
  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+

Quoting yousername
https://youtu.be/92pw3UvDklo Below is the code I use in the video Please play around with the code, try out the indicator library provided in the MQL4 doc reference website https://docs.mql4.com/indicators //+------------------------------------------------------------------+ //| tutorial1.mq4 | //| Copyright 2017, MetaQuotes Software Corp. | //| https://www.mql5.com | //+------------------------------------------------------------------+ #property copyright "Copyright 2017, MetaQuotes Software Corp." #property link "https://www.mql5.com"...
In the video above, I want to introduce you to and make you to get the feel of using the MQL4 Doc reference website.
Because most of the time you will spend more time here while you code. If you can remember all the library functions/methods provided by the MT4 then it's good for you. When you are used to programming with MQL4, you will remember most of the function that you often use.
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  • #8
  • Sep 12, 2017 11:10am Sep 12, 2017 11:10am
In this 2nd video I introduce you to EVENT HANDLING FUNCTIONS (important and Mql4 basic)
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//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//|                                                    tutorial1.mq4 |
//|                        Copyright 2017, MetaQuotes Software Corp. |
//|                                             https://www.mql5.com |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
#property copyright "Copyright 2017, MetaQuotes Software Corp."
#property link      "https://www.mql5.com"
#property version   "1.00"
#property strict
#property indicator_chart_window
double indicatorOutput=0;
string name="Yousername";
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Custom indicator initialization function                         |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
void OnInit()
  {
   Print("OnInit got called 123456");
  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Custom indicator iteration function                              |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int OnCalculate(const int rates_total,
                const int prev_calculated,
                const datetime &time[],
                const double &open[],
                const double &high[],
                const double &low[],
                const double &close[],
                const long &tick_volume[],
                const long &volume[],
                const int &spread[])
  {
//---
      indicatorOutput=iCCI(NULL,PERIOD_CURRENT,20,PRICE_TYPICAL,5);
      Print("indicatorOutput = ",indicatorOutput);
      Print("Hello World, my name is ",name);
//--- return value of prev_calculated for next call
   return(rates_total);
  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
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  • #9
  • Sep 12, 2017 10:13pm Sep 12, 2017 10:13pm
great help offered to learn....... i am in.... subscribed in the need of learn...
Success is a Journey Not a Destination....... kind regards ramzam
  • #10
  • Sep 13, 2017 12:06am Sep 13, 2017 12:06am
Hi

Can u plz make a profit closing EA for me ?

if its possible , i will share my requirements

Thanks and regards
  • #11
  • Edited 2:05am Sep 13, 2017 1:43am | Edited 2:05am
In this video I try to implement bits of particular trading strategy from here http://forextradingstrategies4u.com/...ding-strategy/.
The strategy is related to Simple Moving Average and Candle price.
In this video I also show you how to make an if else condition statement in order to define a downtrend or an uptrend according the strategy above.

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//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//|                                                    Tutorial2.mq4 |
//|                        Copyright 2017, MetaQuotes Software Corp. |
//|                                             https://www.mql5.com |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
#property copyright "Copyright 2017, MetaQuotes Software Corp."
#property link      "https://www.mql5.com"
#property version   "1.00"
#property strict
#property indicator_chart_window
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Custom indicator initialization function                         |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int OnInit()
  {
//--- indicator buffers mapping
      Print("Tutorial 2 initialized");
//---
   return(INIT_SUCCEEDED);
  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Custom indicator iteration function                              |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int OnCalculate(const int rates_total,
                const int prev_calculated,
                const datetime &time[],
                const double &open[],
                const double &high[],
                const double &low[],
                const double &close[],
                const long &tick_volume[],
                const long &volume[],
                const int &spread[])
  {
//---
   //The price data type is DOUBLE
   double candleClose=iClose(Symbol(),PERIOD_CURRENT,0);
   double sma=iMA(Symbol(),PERIOD_CURRENT,20,0,MODE_SMA,PRICE_CLOSE,0);
   Print("sma = ",sma);
   Print("candleClose = ",candleClose);
   if(candleClose<sma){//Downtrend condition
      Print("downtrend");
   }      
   else if(candleClose>sma){//Uptrend condition
      Print("uptrend");
   }
//--- return value of prev_calculated for next call
   return(rates_total);
  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
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  • #12
  • Sep 13, 2017 1:48am Sep 13, 2017 1:48am
Quoting yousername
In this video I try to implement bits of particular trading strategy from here http://forextradingstrategies4u.com/...ding-strategy/. The strategy is related to Simple Moving Average and Candle price. Make a certain condition to define a downtrend or an uptrend https://youtu.be/yp5rikdipTQ //+------------------------------------------------------------------+ //| Tutorial2.mq4 | //| Copyright 2017, MetaQuotes Software Corp. | //| https://www.mql5.com | //+------------------------------------------------------------------+...
Just to add more detail to the video

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 if(candleClose<sma){//Downtrend condition
Print("downtrend");
}
else if(candleClose>sma){//Uptrend condition
Print("uptrend");
}

For more info about the If Else Condition Operator, please read this nice MQL4 reference document
https://docs.mql4.com/basis/operators/if
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  • #13
  • Sep 13, 2017 5:03am Sep 13, 2017 5:03am
In this video I teach you about For and While Loop operator. This is very important basic concept and most likely you will use this more often in all your indi/EA program.

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https://docs.mql4.com/basis/operators/for

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//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//|                                                    Tutorial3.mq4 |
//|                        Copyright 2017, MetaQuotes Software Corp. |
//|                                             https://www.mql5.com |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
#property copyright "Copyright 2017, MetaQuotes Software Corp."
#property link      "https://www.mql5.com"
#property version   "1.00"
#property strict
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Script program start function                                    |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
void OnStart()
  {
//---
      Print(Symbol(), " Bars = ",Bars);
      //For loop example
      for(int i =0;i<Bars;i++){                  
         if(i==5){
            Print("Open = ",Open[i],", index = ",i);
         }
      }    
      
      bool runLoop = true;
      int i=0;
      while(runLoop){
         i++;
         if(i>=Bars){
            runLoop=false;
            Alert("THE END, at index ", i);
         }
      }
  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
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  • #14
  • Edited 6:28am Sep 13, 2017 5:11am | Edited 6:28am
In the next video I will teach you about VARIABLE, and FUNCTION or METHOD

Here you can have a head start:

Variable
https://book.mql4.com/variables/types

Method/function
https://docs.mql4.com/basis/function

Until now I have teach you the basic only.
Those are the brick and mortar which you then can use to make your own skyscraper.
You need to master the brick and mortar (be the master mason) before you make your pyramid.

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  • #15
  • Sep 13, 2017 8:26am Sep 13, 2017 8:26am
Quoting yousername
In this thread, I will teach you how to code or do some programming. I will use MQL4 for the programming language.. I will start make a video tomorrow and post it right here. I will try make it easy for you guys.
Thanks for this. I've been learning trading for a few months, but have to work a full time job and have kids too. Hopefully I can get my own EA to work for me =D
  • #16
  • Edited 9:40am Sep 13, 2017 9:27am | Edited 9:40am
Quoting Naosblue
{quote} Thanks for this. I've been learning trading for a few months, but have to work a full time job and have kids too. Hopefully I can get my own EA to work for me =D
Sure buddy!

Yeah we need to cover up some basic first before we go further.

I really appreciate if you could start get your hand dirty. If you are in problem with your code, you can let me know so I can help you with the troubleshooting.

Learn by doing. Don't make my videos and effort become fruitless.
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  • #17
  • Sep 13, 2017 9:47am Sep 13, 2017 9:47am
unable to hear voice clearly in video...
first step
property
what are all in property.. why it is use for what to use .. like explain means can understand even more better ...
next int init deinit... how are all it will be used... like that ..
next start function... like that means will be great helpful
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Success is a Journey Not a Destination....... kind regards ramzam
  • #18
  • Edited 9:19pm Sep 13, 2017 9:50am | Edited 9:19pm
because i want to do one indicator many are said it is repaint and wont do...
but i want to do that without repaint...
so i must learn coding... then only i can do that..
Success is a Journey Not a Destination....... kind regards ramzam
  • #19
  • Sep 13, 2017 9:53am Sep 13, 2017 9:53am
Quoting ramzam
unable to hear voice clearly in video... first step property what are all in property.. why it is use for what to use .. like explain means can understand even more better ... next int init deinit... how are all it will be used... like that .. next start function... like that means will be great helpful {image} {image}
I have to emphasize here that it is important to read through the documentation/API provided by MetaQuote or any programming language

https://docs.mql4.com/basis/preprosessor/compilation << there you will find info about property
https://docs.mql4.com/basis/function/events and https://docs.mql4.com/runtime/event_fire#start <<Event handling, there you will find start
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  • #20
  • Sep 13, 2017 10:02am Sep 13, 2017 10:02am
Quoting ramzam
unable to hear voice clearly in video... first step property what are all in property.. why it is use for what to use .. like explain means can understand even more better ... next int init deinit... how are all it will be used... like that .. next start function... like that means will be great helpful {image} {image}
I will make a video about property tomorrow.
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