Copying trendlines by modifying template files?

I've got a problem!

In order to easily copy 100+ trendlines from one chart to the other, without manually copying timestamps and plotting trendlines one by one, i came up with the following. I save the source trendline template, and when i open it in notepad i simply copy the trendline <object>'s, to then simply paste them into the destination template. However, with my silly head i completely forgot that despite all the timestamps are correct, each trendline <object> still, ofcourse, has the old source values attached. So in other words, trendlines are drawn incorrectly because i want to use values from the destination symbol (EUR/USD), not the source symbol/instrument (for example a typical USD index). In order to do this i somehow need to instruct the template to draw it from the actualy lower or upper candle wick on that specific timestamp, on the destination template.

Does anyone knows of a solution, an alternative, or existing tool that is able to do the above? Much, much appreciated this time. Thank you.

You are not the only one with problems !! ;-)

Save the TL details to 2 arrays.
Name to string array.
Times to datetime array.
Either save the arrays to files if needed later or use in existing chart.
Change chart to new symbol and use arrays to draw the new TL's from the relevant times and set price to H/L of those times.

HTH.

M.

Glad the above might be able to solve it, but i absolutely have no clue on how to deal with the arrays you mention. I never worked with those in mt4 and i am no mq4 coder either.. But from my understanding these arrays will be implemented in an indicator, which then draws the H/L price of those times? Would you be able to create an example if you have the time?

Sorry, at the moment don't have the time.
If you have no luck come back to me and will see what I can do.

M.

Think this should do the basics of what you asked.
(try on a sample chart before using in earnest)

M.

EDIT: Just drag new symbol to the chart

Good morning Robertk.

I am not sure if these scripts will make your job easier, but I use them to copy objects from one chart to another.
Add them to your scripts folder. After the scripts are added, restart MT4, then follow the directions for using them.

1. Drag the copy script onto the chart you want to grab objects from.
2. Drag the paste script onto the chart you want the objects pasted to.

You will need to repeat the process for each chart you want to add objects to.

1greyfox

The trick is to not use templates at all, rather, serialize the chart objects and save them to a file. Here is an example... Chart Study Profile Manager.

While both solutions are working as intended, the scripts are still copying the old source values (trendline objects need to be limited to H/L candles only, therefore NOT including y-axis price/value). The chart study profile manager seems to do the same when it comes to old values. Thanks for the suggestions nonetheless!

I somehow completely overlooked your post, but your indicator is working perfect! It does the job when i drag and drop a new symbol onto the chart, which i didnt know was possible in the first place for that matter... Much appreciated, saves up a bunch of time!

Pleased it helped.

M.