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  • #1
  • First Post: Feb 25, 2023 6:46am Feb 25, 2023 6:46am
i have attached a famous indicator which opens a new chart when you press the button, but i would like to edit this indicator , so that it switches to an already existed chart (instead of opening a new chart)

for example : if i have 2 charts:
EU chart (as master chart) & GU chart

then i press the button of GU

the GU chart becomes a master chart

thanks in advance
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  • #2
  • Feb 25, 2023 4:30pm Feb 25, 2023 4:30pm
Can you explain the purpose of this?

From what I understand, there are 2 charts open, you want to switch from Chart 1 to Chart 2?

How does pressing a button save any time?

For example, I can have 28 charts open, using the Tab key, I can switch to the next chart.

In fact, this is programmed on my mouse button so it's very quick.

Just curious, thanks
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  • #3
  • Feb 26, 2023 1:52am Feb 26, 2023 1:52am
Quoting Erebus
Can you explain the purpose of this?
i have more than 20 charts with different templates, EAs, notes and objects.
that`s why i need to just switch to the desired chart , not a new opened chart

using Tab key will switch to the next chart, but if i want to see USDJPY chart for example, then i will hit the tab key maybe 10 or 20 times before i reach my targeted chart.

pressing ALT+R will minimize the size of all charts, then i can choose my desired chart,
but i was just thinking about an indicator to make things simpler & faster.

unfortunately all indicators on the web are changers , not switchers.
i wish that any programmer could help or direct me toward a possible solution.

thanks Erebus for your attention and curiosity.
  • #4
  • Feb 26, 2023 4:23am Feb 26, 2023 4:23am
Quoting muv
{quote} i have more than 20 charts with different templates, EAs, notes and objects. that`s why i need to just switch to the desired chart , not a new opened chart using Tab key will switch to the next chart, but if i want to see USDJPY chart for example, then i will hit the tab key maybe 10 or 20 times before i reach my targeted chart. pressing ALT+R will minimize the size of all charts, then i can choose my desired chart, but i was just thinking about an indicator to make things simpler & faster. unfortunately all indicators on the web are changers...
Okay, I'm still not convinced that an indicator will do all that you require.

I'm serious about chart navigation and will share my setup.

It doesn't really take that long to cycle between any 2 charts IMHO.

If your trading requires incredibly fast switching times, you shouldn't have that many charts opened would you?


Metatrader 4
Notes:
I always move the Toolbars to the bottom of the chart, personal preference.
When the chart is Maximized, they are hidden.
First the charts must be arranged using the Tile Windows icon on the Toolbar.
This is so that when switching, it continues in order right to left, or right to left.

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Logitech G502 mouse buttons programmed as shown.

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I use a 2-chart layout, these can be viewed side by side or 1-chart in full screen.
But then to see the other chart, you must reduce the chart, switch to the other chart, and go to full screen.
I simplify that to using the Tab key which is also programmed.
To navigate the Watchlist, it is simply Arrow Down or Arrow Up.
I won't show the charts as this is not about TV.

Logitech G502 mouse buttons programmed as shown.

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  • #5
  • Feb 26, 2023 6:14am Feb 26, 2023 6:14am
Quoting Erebus
{quote} I'm serious about chart navigation and will share my setup.
well, that was very helpful
i wasn't a ware of this trick (moving toolbar to south of screen), also i increased my screen resolution to 1440x 900
which increased the number of pairs that i can see in the bottom toolbar
now i can see 14 pairs (instead of 10 pairs only when i started this thread)

i wonder how you can see 19 pairs in your screen with no need to toggle right or left, it seems that my 19 inches screen is small & it`s time to buy another wide screen and a mouse (i`am still using the old fashioned mouse ).

thanks Erebus for your ideas which solved the problem to great extent, i agree with you that an indicator may not be able to do this job.
  • #6
  • Feb 26, 2023 6:48am Feb 26, 2023 6:48am
Quoting muv
{quote} well, that was very helpful i wasn't a ware of this trick (moving toolbar to south of screen), also i increased my screen resolution to 1440x 900 which increased the number of pairs that i can see in the bottom toolbar now i can see 14 pairs (instead of 10 pairs only when i started this thread) i wonder how you can see 19 pairs in your screen with no need to toggle right or left, it seems that my 19 inches screen is small & it`s time to buy another wide screen and a mouse (i`am still using the old fashioned mouse )....
Thanks for that feedback, glad it helped.

Well, I never really look at the tabs or click on them to select a different chart, so I don't have to scroll it either.

As shown, I can cycle through the complete 28 to 30 charts very quickly with mouse buttons only.

When I make a new profile, I setup the AUDCAD chart with all indicators, save a Template and also save it as the Default Template.

Then it's a matter of opening the subsequent charts in alphabetical order, and they stay in that order when using Tile Windows function.

I have 4 x 24" screens, 2 ASUS and 2 BENQ

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  • #7
  • Sep 19, 2024 9:34pm Sep 19, 2024 9:34pm
Quoting Erebus
{quote} Thanks for that feedback, glad it helped. Well, I never really look at the tabs or click on them to select a different chart, so I don't have to scroll it either. As shown, I can cycle through the complete 28 to 30 charts very quickly with mouse buttons only. When I make a new profile, I setup the AUDCAD chart with all indicators, save a Template and also save it as the Default Template. Then it's a matter of opening the subsequent charts in alphabetical order, and they stay in that order when using Tile Windows function. I have 4 x 24"...
Updated 2 monitors, only because in Australia there is Gumtree, where you can find amazing, private sale bargains!


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  • #8
  • Last Post: Sep 19, 2024 9:58pm Sep 19, 2024 9:58pm
Quoting Erebus
{quote} Updated 2 monitors, only because in Australia there is Gumtree, where you can find amazing, private sale bargains! {image}
You need the curved monitors. I'm thinking 12 of them should make a nice circular enclosure for the ultimate spherical trading experience.
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