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  • #1
  • First Post: Aug 13, 2012 2:19am Aug 13, 2012 2:19am
Hi guys!

I'd like to switch between two templates quickly but clicking everything with my mouse doesn't work that fast.
So is there any shortcut or script to switch between two templates in MT4?

Thanks
  • #2
  • Aug 13, 2012 9:18am Aug 13, 2012 9:18am
Quoting savingpig
I'd like to switch between two templates quickly but clicking everything with my mouse doesn't work that fast.
So is there any shortcut or script to switch between two templates in MT4?
This thread shows how to change the template on a chart from within mql4:

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=275562

You could create a script to change the template and assign a hotkey to the script.
  • #3
  • Aug 13, 2012 7:10pm Aug 13, 2012 7:10pm
Quoting zznbrm
This thread shows how to change the template on a chart from within mql4:

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=275562

You could create a script to change the template and assign a hotkey to the script.
Hi zznbrm,

thanks you for your valuable posts and many mql4 programming tips.

I have another situation as follows:
In one profile, I have 3 charts open of the same symbol. When I change the symbol of the first chart, I want the symbol of the second and third charts to also change to the same symbol following the first chart.
Note: I have different indicators on the 3 charts and I want to see the same symbol for 3 different charts quickly without having to create a unique profile for each symbol.
This has to do with looking at same symbol in a 3-screen multi-timeframe view.

It would be of great help if you have already a solution.

Thanks and Kind regards,
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  • #4
  • Aug 15, 2012 8:30am Aug 15, 2012 8:30am
Quoting zznbrm
This thread shows how to change the template on a chart from within mql4:

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=275562

You could create a script to change the template and assign a hotkey to the script.
Thank you.

Let's see if I can get it run...
  • #5
  • Aug 18, 2012 10:27am Aug 18, 2012 10:27am
Quoting emmanuel7788
In one profile, I have 3 charts open of the same symbol. When I change the symbol of the first chart, I want the symbol of the second and third charts to also change to the same symbol following the first chart.
Note: I have different indicators on the 3 charts and I want to see the same symbol for 3 different charts quickly without having to create a unique profile for each symbol.
This has to do with looking at same symbol in a 3-screen multi-timeframe view.
I do not know how to directly change the symbol of another chart via mql4. There probably is a way to do it, but I have not seen a solution.

Two workarounds:

1) Create profiles for each symbol

2) Trap the uninitializeReason in the first chart to determine if the symbol has changed and then use a sendKeys API call to change the symbol in the other charts. This solution should be doable, but might be a little involved.

Maybe someone else knows how to do what you ask. But, IMO, the easiest solution would be to simply create different profiles for each symbol.
  • #6
  • Jul 17, 2022 4:50am Jul 17, 2022 4:50am
Quoting emmanuel7788
{quote} Hi zznbrm, thanks you for your valuable posts and many mql4 programming tips. I have another situation as follows: In one profile, I have 3 charts open of the same symbol. When I change the symbol of the first chart, I want the symbol of the second and third charts to also change to the same symbol following the first chart. Note: I have different indicators on the 3 charts and I want to see the same symbol for 3 different charts quickly without having to create a unique profile for each symbol. This has to do with looking at same symbol...
Dear Emmanuel I need also this tool. Can I asked you if you have found anything? Because i work with the same way?
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  • #7
  • Jul 23, 2022 12:41am Jul 23, 2022 12:41am
Quoting trade1969
{quote} Dear Emmanuel I need also this tool. Can I asked you if you have found anything? Because i work with the same way?{image}

Got from another site.
1. Put the indi in one chart only (the parent chart),
2. Before you put the indi in the parent chart, the other charts should be on the same pairs with the parent's,
3. Change pairs only in the parent chart, and after that the others charts will follow change to the new pairs.

PS. If a child chart was not on the same pairs with the parent's, its pairs wouldnt change.

Enjoy.
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  • #8
  • Jul 23, 2022 5:27am Jul 23, 2022 5:27am
Quoting egg
{quote} Got from another site. 1. Put the indi in one chart only (the parent chart), 2. Before you put the indi in the parent chart, the other charts should be on the same pairs with the parent's, 3. Change pairs only in the parent chart, and after that the others charts will follow change to the new pairs. PS. If a child chart was not on the same pairs with the parent's, its pairs wouldnt change. Enjoy. {file}
Nice thank you
Do you have also a indicator who copy the drawings to the other charts ?
  • #9
  • Last Post: Jul 23, 2022 7:53am Jul 23, 2022 7:53am
Quoting egg
{quote} Got from another site. 1. Put the indi in one chart only (the parent chart), 2. Before you put the indi in the parent chart, the other charts should be on the same pairs with the parent's, 3. Change pairs only in the parent chart, and after that the others charts will follow change to the new pairs. PS. If a child chart was not on the same pairs with the parent's, its pairs wouldnt change. Enjoy. {file}
Thanks I will try it.
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