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Plz help, where to start learning MQL4 to create custom indicator

  • #1
  • First Post: Sep 22, 2016 9:22am Sep 22, 2016 9:22am
I want to learn MQL4 to create custom indicator but there's no good tutorial, I searched in google/youtube/forums many times but I can't find any useful tutorial to learn MQL4 programming to create indicator like RSI, MACD, etc.
  • #2
  • Sep 23, 2016 7:47am Sep 23, 2016 7:47am
MQL4 is based on C++. There are several excellent online tutorials available for this language. Once you get the hang of it, you can study the source codes of various indicators bundled with MT4, referring to MQL4 documentation as needed. That should give you enough know-how to create your own custom indicators.
  • #3
  • Sep 23, 2016 8:08am Sep 23, 2016 8:08am
I would take a really simple indicator that has the code provided and then adapt it to how you wish. the MQL4 documentation is really helpful as well, gives good examples.
So many in the Commercial section want to make me rich! :o
  • #4
  • Sep 23, 2016 8:33am Sep 23, 2016 8:33am
Time is money. How many hours will it take for you to learn to code your custom indicator? Sounds like a waste of time for one indicator. Consider just finding an mq4 programmer and pay him to build it for you. Cheap. Easy. Fast.
You cannot be extraordinary by being normal
  • #5
  • Sep 24, 2016 12:05am Sep 24, 2016 12:05am
Quoting dkrock
Time is money. How many hours will it take for you to learn to code your custom indicator? Sounds like a waste of time for one indicator. Consider just finding an mq4 programmer and pay him to build it for you. Cheap. Easy. Fast.
Definitely, problem is that many "programmers" are incompetent and you'll lose lot of time too in finding a good one.
  • #6
  • Sep 24, 2016 6:34am Sep 24, 2016 6:34am
Quoting GnWFx
MQL4 is based on C++. There are several excellent online tutorials available for this language. Once you get the hang of it, you can study the source codes of various indicators bundled with MT4, referring to MQL4 documentation as needed. That should give you enough know-how to create your own custom indicators.
Are you sure?

MQL4 documentation is almost useless. They didn't give any useful tutorial about creating Indicators. They have many Indicator functions but the problem they didn't show how to display the Indicators, for example RSI indicator.

If you don't believe me then try it.
  • #7
  • Sep 24, 2016 6:37am Sep 24, 2016 6:37am
Quoting FX-Flux
I would take a really simple indicator that has the code provided and then adapt it to how you wish. the MQL4 documentation is really helpful as well, gives good examples.
Are you sure?

MQL4 documentation is almost useless. They didn't give any useful tutorial about creating Indicators. They have many Indicator functions but the problem they didn't show how to display the Indicators, for example RSI indicator.

If you don't believe me then try it.
  • #8
  • Sep 24, 2016 8:12am Sep 24, 2016 8:12am
http://www.learncpp.com/
Learn, a forex trader must, unlearn and relearn he will.
  • #9
  • Sep 24, 2016 8:33am Sep 24, 2016 8:33am
Quoting Mamaril
I want to learn MQL4 to create custom indicator but there's no good tutorial, I searched in google/youtube/forums many times but I can't find any useful tutorial to learn MQL4 programming to create indicator like RSI, MACD, etc.
if you will trading, better is find someone who can do this for you because with programming you waste your time if you will be trader

if you will learn programming, dont start with learn MQL4, start with C++, CSharp .net, databases, or even Java

both takes a lot of time (years of really hard work) to be good in its job ...

after all, it is up to you .... if you will nevertheless learn MQL4, start with tutorials and indicators that are working ...
  • #10
  • Sep 24, 2016 11:47am Sep 24, 2016 11:47am
Quoting miro1360
{quote} if you will trading, better is find someone who can do this for you because with programming you waste your time if you will be trader if you will learn programming, dont start with learn MQL4, start with C++, CSharp .net, databases, or even Java
Completely agree, for example I'm using C# in my work (to create strategies & indicators).
But if you need to create only 1 indi on mql, you can find a programmer or trader that knows it, instead of wasting your time.
  • #11
  • Sep 25, 2016 5:02pm Sep 25, 2016 5:02pm
Quoting Mamaril
I want to learn MQL4 to create custom indicator but there's no good tutorial, I searched in google/youtube/forums many times but I can't find any useful tutorial to learn MQL4 programming to create indicator like RSI, MACD, etc.
Mabuhay! ; )- just go to this thread

1) http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?p=5533082 <<< open posted MQ4 source file and see if you are able to understand how it works.
2) http://www.jimdandyforex.com/youtube-videos/

I'm also learning how to code....

check this out.. >>> http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=608283
Since Frank Sinatra sings in his own way, my chart sing... I did it, my way
  • #12
  • Sep 26, 2016 8:41am Sep 26, 2016 8:41am
Quoting Mamaril
I want to learn MQL4 to create custom indicator but there's no good tutorial, I searched in google/youtube/forums many times but I can't find any useful tutorial to learn MQL4 programming to create indicator like RSI, MACD, etc.
Highly recommend this :

http://www.eabuilder.com/

I believe its like a 1 time fee of something like $99, But if you have trading ideas for EA or indicators your in bussiness. You do need to study the website a little its the easiest way to make such an item.

Thanks
  • #13
  • Sep 29, 2016 5:58am Sep 29, 2016 5:58am
Quoting HeyYou
{quote} Definitely, problem is that many "programmers" are incompetent and you'll lose lot of time too in finding a good one.
I have used programmers in the past without any problems whatsoever??
You cannot be extraordinary by being normal
  • #14
  • Sep 29, 2016 7:20am Sep 29, 2016 7:20am
Quoting dkrock
{quote} I have used programmers in the past without any problems whatsoever??
Good for you. 2 out of 2 I tried were incompetent..
  • #15
  • Sep 29, 2016 7:28am Sep 29, 2016 7:28am
Quoting HeyYou
{quote} Good for you. 2 out of 2 I tried were incompetent..
One was a guy from the programmer pool, for a small project. The other has a business in Poland and it is what he does for a living.
You cannot be extraordinary by being normal
  • #16
  • Sep 29, 2016 7:46am Sep 29, 2016 7:46am
Quoting dkrock
{quote} One was a guy from the programmer pool, for a small project. The other has a business in Poland and it is what he does for a living.
I found them on Google. Maybe it's better to search on forums .
  • #17
  • Oct 16, 2017 10:54pm Oct 16, 2017 10:54pm
Check this thread about getting help on learning to program MQL4:
https://www.forexfactory.com/showthr...3#post10394073
  • #18
  • Oct 17, 2017 9:52pm Oct 17, 2017 9:52pm
It totally a coding part if you have knowledge of codings like c and c++ you can make it with few research on the internet.
  • #19
  • Last Post: Oct 17, 2017 11:15pm Oct 17, 2017 11:15pm
Yeah, Google have all the answers related to each and every thing, all you need to do is to have a proper research in a proper way.
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