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  • #1
  • First Post: Jun 14, 2016 12:41pm Jun 14, 2016 12:41pm
Coded this trifle for my own needs.
Maybe someone working with a multi-chart layout could like it so I decided to post it.
Belongs to MQL4\Indicators and does exactly what thread title says.
DLLs must be allowed.

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File Type: mq4 ClickMax.mq4   4 KB | 1,143 downloads
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  • #2
  • Jun 15, 2016 11:55am Jun 15, 2016 11:55am
and here she is

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  • #3
  • Nov 3, 2017 12:43am Nov 3, 2017 12:43am
Thanks for the indicator. It's made life a lot easier.

Is there a way to assign a hotkey to this or change it to a triple click or even middle click?

I have just one issue with it and that is makes things tricky when it comes to drawing on charts (like horizontal lines rtc)
  • #4
  • Nov 3, 2017 10:47am Nov 3, 2017 10:47am
Thats awesome.
Is it possible to adjust to a specific size(s) of the Chart?
Lets say I Double-click the Chart and than the Chart-window gets to a specific size (so not the whole maximazation)
Thanks for an info.
Reg.Zack
  • #5
  • Nov 3, 2017 11:40am Nov 3, 2017 11:40am
Quoting zackery
Thats awesome. Is it possible to adjust to a specific size(s) of the Chart? Lets say I Double-click the Chart and than the Chart-window gets to a specific size (so not the whole maximazation) Thanks for an info. Reg.Zack
That would be an excellent feature as well. Sometimes MT4 skews the chart when the resolution is too high.

I really don't think double left click is the best trigger though, especially if you like to doodle on charts or use any order manager scripts.

A single middle click to max and minimise would be great or a hotkey.

A double right click might also work well.
  • #6
  • Nov 5, 2017 4:59am Nov 5, 2017 4:59am
Quoting C-12
Thanks for the indicator. It's made life a lot easier. Is there a way to assign a hotkey to this or change it to a triple click or even middle click? I have just one issue with it and that is makes things tricky when it comes to drawing on charts (like horizontal lines rtc)
What do you say about this modification?
I added a delay between clicks, so if you're more sensitive/less sensitive with your clicks you could change it.
I also added an option for a triple click instead of a double click.

Just see the input parameters when loading the indicator.
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File Type: mq4 ClickMax_v2.0.mq4   5 KB | 959 downloads
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  • #7
  • Nov 6, 2017 1:35pm Nov 6, 2017 1:35pm
Cheers, the triple click looks very useful.
  • #8
  • Nov 7, 2017 8:21am Nov 7, 2017 8:21am
Quoting C-12
{quote} That would be an excellent feature as well. Sometimes MT4 skews the chart when the resolution is too high. I really don't think double left click is the best trigger though, especially if you like to doodle on charts or use any order manager scripts. A single middle click to max and minimise would be great or a hotkey. A double right click might also work well.
1. Double right click - The limitations of MT4 do not allow me to use right click as a trigger, because it loads a context menu and stops the Indicators's operation until this menu is released.

2. Middle click - It is a possibility, but MT4 only allows it with conjunction to a mouse move. So it might not be so convenient to click the middle mouse button and move the mouse only to change chart appearance. Or maybe I'm wrong...it could be like an Android gesture.

3. Hotkey - I haven't looked at that option yet and how can a hotkey be added, but at least here is the list of hotkeys available in MT4, there are some which are useful and I wasn't aware of: https://paxforex.com/metatrader4/mt4.../hot_keys_list
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  • #9
  • Nov 7, 2017 10:02am Nov 7, 2017 10:02am
Quoting friday13
{quote} 1. Double right click - The limitations of MT4 do not allow me to use right click as a trigger, because it loads a context menu and stops the Indicators's operation until this menu is released. 2. Middle click - It is a possibility, but MT4 only allows it with conjunction to a mouse move. So it might not be so convenient to click the middle mouse button and move the mouse only to change chart appearance. Or maybe I'm wrong...it could be like an Android gesture. 3. Hotkey - I haven't looked at that option yet and how can a hotkey be added,...
Excellent.

You can actually use a third party app to assign a keyboard hotkey to it. I use one called comfort keys lite.

So if the action was a single Middle Click, you can then assign a keyboard hotkey to it. Unfortunately you can't assign a hotkey to a double / triple click as far as I know.
  • #10
  • Oct 25, 2020 4:02pm Oct 25, 2020 4:02pm
this 'indicator' is absolutely incredible, makes life so much easier...

I am moving away from MT4 to MT5 and trying to port it without success so far.
If OP or friday13 are still around, I'd love some help and I'd be happy to share what I have so far.
  • #11
  • Oct 26, 2020 6:06am Oct 26, 2020 6:06am
I managed to get it to run, I am super happy with this.
I am not sure if I can share files as a Junior Member.

The code is largely the same, with the exception of hwnd that needs to be invoked this way:
(int)ChartGetInteger(0,CHART_WINDOW_HANDLE)
  • #12
  • Last Post: Dec 16, 2025 5:52am Dec 16, 2025 5:52am
Quoting C-12
Cheers, the triple click looks very useful.
I really appreciate the wonderful and excellent indicator you shared. Thank you!
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