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  • #1
  • First Post: May 15, 2008 6:12pm May 15, 2008 6:12pm
Is it possible to put an alert into Moving Average when it changes direction from up to down and down to up? I'm not talking about a custom made MA but the MA that already comes with MT4.

Is it possible?

Could some coder be nice and do this

Thanks,

Sal...
  • #2
  • May 15, 2008 9:35pm May 15, 2008 9:35pm
So many views but no replies...nobody knows if its possible?..atleast say it people so I stop looking for it.hmmm......

Sal...
  • #3
  • May 15, 2008 9:37pm May 15, 2008 9:37pm
it's possible and very simple to do

ps) go to the mql site and learn to do it yourself
  • #4
  • May 15, 2008 9:41pm May 15, 2008 9:41pm
Well I would have done it already if I could code but unfortunately I'm not as sharp as other coders.

Besides if someone has already done it is it wrong to share?

Sal...
  • #5
  • May 15, 2008 10:24pm May 15, 2008 10:24pm
Well of course it is possible, in fact I just wrote one for you. LOL! Really easy to do with MT4 so I took a few minutes to write one.

A couple of things. It will not draw the moving average line on the screen. This is only a moving average change of direction alert and email. You will get an arrow when it changes direction and if you have it set to true a popup alert and/or an email. You will need to select the period for your moving average and what type of moving average it is (simple,ema,etc).

You will only get an alert after the close of a candle. The current candle is ignored until it completes.
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  • #6
  • May 15, 2008 11:03pm May 15, 2008 11:03pm
Magnumfreak thank you alot for creating it for me. But unfortunately thats not what I needed.

Ok here's the full story.

I've a few indicators I wanted an alert to be put into so I contacted a programmer (on another forum) but he said he'll charge me $250. Which is alot of money for me and I can't afford that. So I asked him to create the alerts first so I can earn the money to pay him. But he said no.

So someone suggested instead of creating alerts for different indicators, why not create an alert for the moving average that can ADOPT to the other indicators. See my point? The MA that is already installed in the MT4 has this function called "Previous Indicator's Data' or "First indicator's Data".

So thats what I was looking for. Or if you can put that function in the MA you created for me that would be great too.

Thank you for helping. I appreciate that alot

Sal...
  • #7
  • May 15, 2008 11:22pm May 15, 2008 11:22pm
what you are asking for requires alot. Mainly because whatever you want this moving average to adapt to, would need to have it's data imported into an array and then the moving average performed on that array. It would need to be flexible enough to be able to adapt to many indicators. While that is not impossible it certainly goes beyond what anyone should be expected to do for free. And if $250 was too much for you, then you certainly don't want to get a bid from me.

The "function" (Previous Indicators Data, First Indicators Data)that you are referring to only exists on the charts not in the programming language.

What you should have done in the first place is to reveal your "Full Story" from the beginning before asking someone to give their time and expertise for free. The indicator that you requested in your first post has been coded for you, it functions and operates as requested. The fact that you come back later and then say that this is "not what you needed" is rediculous. The indicator and alerts have been coded EXACTLY AS REQUESTED. And that is my "full story".
  • #8
  • May 15, 2008 11:56pm May 15, 2008 11:56pm
Why are old forum members so mean to new forum members?

And if being smart and sharp makes people this mean, then I had rather remain stupid.

Thank you very much and I wont come here again to ask for help. I will create my own forum where newbies to forex will be helped without being insulted.

Bye forever,

Sal...
  • #9
  • May 16, 2008 12:15am May 16, 2008 12:15am
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Why are old forum members so mean to new forum members?

There's a tendency for people to ask for free stuff online. This business isn't a free business, sometimes you have to pay for what you want. This is especially true if it looks like you're trying to take advantage of people's good will.
  • #10
  • May 16, 2008 12:47am May 16, 2008 12:47am
I wasn't trying to take advantage of anyone. I just didn't know better since I'm new to Forex and this is my first month. I had no idea these indicators take so much money to be made. He could have told me politely but no, he had to insult me all the way through just because he thought since its on the internet its ok. If its not ok to say mean things in person, its NOT ok to say them online either. And he didn't read my 1st post carefully in which I specifically mentioned that I DO NOT need a custom made MA.

I'm sure all these so called pros were helped by someone in the beginning too but when it comes to helping other newbies this is how they treat them.
Anyway, all hope is not lost. There are good people out here and one of them just contacted me and said he would look into it for me and won't charge a dime. And just like him, I will help newbies too when I become a pro.

Sal...
  • #11
  • May 16, 2008 1:27am May 16, 2008 1:27am
Sal, I apologize for being so rough. The indicator was programmed based on what you requested in your first post. When you came back after it was done with a totally different request then it just set me off.

Most small indicator requests can be done for free. It is when it gets very complicated that you should begin to expect to pay for someone's time.

So, with all of that out of the way...

If you only have a few indicators that you want alerts attached to, it would probably be better to just post those along with an explanation of what you need them to do. If it is simple then most likely someone will step up to take on the project.
  • #12
  • May 16, 2008 1:34am May 16, 2008 1:34am
Quoting Sal
I had no idea these indicators take so much money to be made.
On the contrary, you stated earlier that someone wanted to charge you $250 which is a lot of money to you. Your above statement is false.


Quoting Sal
He could have told me politely but no, he had to insult me all the way through...
Here is his post. Please point out exactly where he insulted you.

Quoting magnumfreak
what you are asking for requires alot. Mainly because whatever you want this moving average to adapt to, would need to have it's data imported into an array and then the moving average performed on that array. It would need to be flexible enough to be able to adapt to many indicators. While that is not impossible it certainly goes beyond what anyone should be expected to do for free. And if $250 was too much for you, then you certainly don't want to get a bid from me.

The "function" (Previous Indicators Data, First Indicators Data)that you are referring to only exists on the charts not in the programming language.

What you should have done in the first place is to reveal your "Full Story" from the beginning before asking someone to give their time and expertise for free. The indicator that you requested in your first post has been coded for you, it functions and operates as requested. The fact that you come back later and then say that this is "not what you needed" is rediculous. The indicator and alerts have been coded EXACTLY AS REQUESTED. And that is my "full story".
Anyone with half a brain, which obviously isn't you (now that's an insult) and the ability to read at 3rd grade level would see that he didn't insult you at all. He pointed out that you were not up front with your request. The man takes his time to do something for you, a complete stranger, and you're pissed at him!!! What are you, 5 years old? My 3 year old son gets mad at me when I tell him not to play with dangerous objects. You act just like he does.

Magnum simply reprimanded you for not being up front with your needs for the indicator. You then state, just like a 5 year old, that you're going to take your ball and go play with the other kids. Did you apologize for wasting his time? Did you even acknowledge that he was right and you were wrong? No, and do you know why?

Because your feelings were hurt. You little baby.

Quoting Sal
Thank you very much and I wont come here again to ask for help. I will create my own forum where newbies to forex will be helped without being insulted.


Boo hoo!

No one is obligated to help you or to share with you. It is done because people want to do it.

The sense of entitlement in the younger generation today is sickening. You're entitled to NOTHING! And I'm willing to bet that this sense of entitlement is destroying the accounts of most of your generation. "Oh, woe is me. The market isn't giving me what I deserve!"


Quoting Sal
just because he thought since its on the internet its ok. If its not ok to say mean things in person...
Who the F#%& said it's not ok to say mean things? It's what we do has humans in case you haven't noticed. It's not nice when it's unwarranted, but another problem in the world is that idiots and assholes aren't told enough when they're acting like idiots and assholes. I try to rectify this, one idiot and asshole at a time.

Quoting Sal
I'm sure all these so called pros were helped by someone in the beginning too but when it comes to helping other newbies this is how they treat them.
How do you know this? The fact is you don't, you're just spewing. Those that are helped are the ones that show a few traits first, specifically, intelligence, desire, humility, respect and good manners. You've displayed none of these. Do you really think after your little tantrum here that anyone who knows what they're doing in trading really wants to deal with a 5 year old?


Quoting Sal
Anyway, all hope is not lost. There are good people out here and one of them just contacted me and said he would look into it for me and won't charge a dime. And just like him, I will help newbies too when I become a pro.
Yea, good luck with that and btw, you aren't going to be a pro trader because you have the emotional maturity of a child. Trading is about emotional control, not some indicator. But you'll find this out soon enough and then you'll have to save some more money at your McDonald's job.

Have a nice tantrum.
  • #13
  • May 16, 2008 8:58am May 16, 2008 8:58am
hey, guys, don't kill each other....
we all know - indicator it's only a tool (good or special tool) there is no magic indicators (tools)
for newbies - having an Indicator - it's matter of life and death
though if someone have a problem - indicator it's least of their problems

and how programmer feel - whatever little time left for Fx - (work, family, friends, life) - and you may be kill that's little time doing someone's request - and than - thank you, but that's not what i asked for (meant)...

and it's allways like this - new newbies, same things
so , take it easy guys
p.s. Magnumfreak, thanks 4 the indi
  • #14
  • May 16, 2008 9:16am May 16, 2008 9:16am
Sal, don't get offended
if people doing isomething you asked - they doing it as they see it, and 4 other people too and they doing it "4 fun"
if you need something a bit different - get them interested in your idea (the only way)
  • #15
  • May 16, 2008 10:32am May 16, 2008 10:32am
Quoting Dopey

Magnum simply reprimanded you for not being up front with your needs for the indicator. You then state, just like a 5 year old, that you're going to take your ball and go play with the other kids. Did you apologize for wasting his time? Did you even acknowledge that he was right and you were wrong? No, and do you know why?

Because your feelings were hurt. You little baby.

Boo hoo!
LOL!
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  • #16
  • Edited 11:54am May 16, 2008 11:36am | Edited 11:54am
Quoting Dopey
On the contrary, you stated earlier that someone wanted to charge you $250 which is a lot of money to you. Your above statement is false.


Have a nice tantrum.
Why do people think that because they post something others owe them. Magnum you are very diplomatic in your second reply, but I also think your first reply still stands.

Sal, really, if you cannot grow a thick enough skin that this does not bother you, you have not got a chance in trading. You really must not take things personal or internalize the day to day of trading.
  • #17
  • May 17, 2008 6:16pm May 17, 2008 6:16pm
Quoting Sal
I just didn't know better since I'm new to Forex and this is my first month.
Unfortunately (for you), this is no excuse.
  • #18
  • May 18, 2008 10:10am May 18, 2008 10:10am
for first 1 year just try to get information about forex
  • #19
  • May 27, 2008 4:07pm May 27, 2008 4:07pm
hello magnumfreak,

is it possible to at an audio allert to your indicator ma direction change

Thanx a lot,
  • #20
  • Last Post: May 27, 2008 7:09pm May 27, 2008 7:09pm
Yappe, here is the modified code with the sound alert added, let me know if you have any problems. There are two new options when setting up the indicator, Sound_Enabled and Sound_Filename. You can only use sound files that are in the "\sounds" sub folder of your MetaTrader folder.
All credit for the code goes to Magnum still. I didn't really do anything, just add another 2 lines in there so it plays a sound too, so it is still his indicator and his code. So thank him still, not me.
I hope you don't mind me hi-jacking your code and adding the sound to it Magnum, I figured I would save you the typing another 3 lines of code
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File Type: ex4 MA_Direction_Change.ex4   4 KB | 183 downloads
File Type: mq4 MA_Direction_Change.mq4   3 KB | 212 downloads
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