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  • #101
  • Feb 22, 2007 1:26pm Feb 22, 2007 1:26pm
Quoting acetrader
Thanks for any views from you or anyone reading this thread.
AceTrader
Make sure you are using build 201 or 202 of MetaTrader. As to the other indicators that you can load to your chart, are those indicators you downloaded off a forum and saved in MetaTrader?
  • #102
  • Feb 22, 2007 1:42pm Feb 22, 2007 1:42pm
hapalkos,

I have tried every trick I know, but will try your suggestion. I have even
cleared out some old indicators from the custom indicator file hoping that
would help, but that did not work. I'll update you on my progress or lack
of. Thanks for your help.



nvwine,

I have the latest version of MT. I have used this version for several months
& the updates are received automatically. The other indicators that I have
tried are from this forum & another form. They all load to the custom
indicator file & will load to the chart. What I find really strange is that all
indicators from this thread fail to open on my charts, but will load into
the customer indicator file. Thanks for you help.


AceTrader
  • #103
  • Feb 22, 2007 1:57pm Feb 22, 2007 1:57pm
Quoting nvwine
Make sure you are using build 201 or 202 of MetaTrader. As to the other indicators that you can load to your chart, are those indicators you downloaded off a forum and saved in MetaTrader?
Both very good questions. I built the code on version 202.

There are fourteen new functions in the MQL4 software. In my code I used one of the new functions, TimeCurrent() which replaces CurTime(). I also used two of the obsolete functions with no problems. To see the functions that have been superceeded search the dictionary in MetaEditor, "Obsolete Functions." It is quite possible that if you have an older version of MetaTrader that it would be unable to read the new functions. If for some reason you prefer using an older version, just replace TimeCurrent with CurTime.
  • #104
  • Feb 22, 2007 2:16pm Feb 22, 2007 2:16pm
hapalkos,

I'll give that a try. That could just be the problem. BTW: Do you code
custom indicators for anyone, or are you only focusing on the Box Indicators.
Seeing the prices inside these box formations has rekindle an idea I had some
time ago. Thanks again.

Ace
  • #105
  • Feb 22, 2007 2:25pm Feb 22, 2007 2:25pm
Hi Accrete,

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm looking @ all angles as this is real
disturbing. I think hapalkos just figured it out. Thanks again.

AceTrader
  • #106
  • Feb 22, 2007 2:34pm Feb 22, 2007 2:34pm
hapalkos,

When you say Time Current & Cur Time, are you talking about those
setting in the indicator or MT4?

AceTrader
  • #107
  • Feb 22, 2007 2:45pm Feb 22, 2007 2:45pm
Accrete

I just discovered that your indicators posted on page 3 #33 work fine.
Did you use the new version MT as hapalkos did? Check his last post
to me. Just thought I would give this a try before I dig into his
suggestion. Thanks.

AceTrader
  • #108
  • Feb 22, 2007 2:53pm Feb 22, 2007 2:53pm
Quoting acetrader
hapalkos,

I'll give that a try. That could just be the problem. BTW: Do you code
custom indicators for anyone, or are you only focusing on the Box Indicators.
Seeing the prices inside these box formations has rekindle an idea I had some
time ago. Thanks again.

Ace
I cobble by whim only. If you need something serious done you might give Codersguru a shot. Look him up in the membership. He has a website. There are others here who do professional code. Post a thread describing your needs. That should pull a response or two.

If you just want to serve up an idea or concept and see what happens, start a thread like Markj started this one. He just had an image and brief description. That caught the interest of several people and he got a lot feed back that he can massage into his own magic. Others get to share and learn in the process. Depending on the idea, you may get a lot of interest or zero response. The result will probably not be a finished product but you get to test a concept and see how it is received. If that appeals to you, give it a shot.

hap
  • #109
  • Feb 22, 2007 2:58pm Feb 22, 2007 2:58pm
Quoting acetrader
hapalkos,

When you say Time Current & Cur Time, are you talking about those
setting in the indicator or MT4?

AceTrader

They are functions in the code to read the current server time.
  • #110
  • Feb 22, 2007 3:55pm Feb 22, 2007 3:55pm
hapalkos,

Thanks for that last response. I did dicuss my idea with Codersguru, but
he advise he was too booked up @ this time. He said the indicator would
not be hard, but he's just to busy to tackled it now. Another trader is
looking into it, but can't promise anything yet. This indicator involves
reversal points that are seen usually @ the beginning & the end of
trends. Once the trader that is working it lets me know if he can do it
I'll post an update & maybe start a new thread. Thanks for your help
with the Box Indicators. Will now dig into your last suggestion.

Thanks to all others that have offered help.

AceTrader
  • #111
  • Feb 22, 2007 4:30pm Feb 22, 2007 4:30pm
hapalkos,

I just make the change to the time as your suggested from Time Current to
CurTime & that still didn't solve the problem. I used the Box Indicator #5
on page 3 post #38. Do you have any futher suggestions? Thanks.

AceTrader
  • #112
  • Feb 22, 2007 4:39pm Feb 22, 2007 4:39pm
Quoting acetrader
hapalkos,

I just make the change to the time as your suggested from Time Current to
CurTime & that still didn't solve the problem. I used the Box Indicator #5
on page 3 post #38. Do you have any futher suggestions? Thanks.

AceTrader
I can think of nothing else at this time. Nvwine's comment evoked my last response so maybe he or someone else will come along and prompt us in a new direction.
  • #113
  • Feb 22, 2007 4:52pm Feb 22, 2007 4:52pm
hapalkos,

Thanks for your help.The indicators look great from the charts you & others
have posted. Maybe someone will come up with other ideas about this. In
the meantime I'll continue to follow the thread & its developements.

AceTrader
  • #114
  • Feb 22, 2007 4:56pm Feb 22, 2007 4:56pm
Quoting hapalkos
I cobble by whim only. If you need something serious done you might give Codersguru a shot. Look him up in the membership. He has a website. There are others here who do professional code. Post a thread describing your needs. That should pull a response or two.

If you just want to serve up an idea or concept and see what happens, start a thread like Markj started this one. He just had an image and brief description. That caught the interest of several people and he got a lot feed back that he can massage into his own magic. Others get to share and learn in the process. Depending on the idea, you may get a lot of interest or zero response. The result will probably not be a finished product but you get to test a concept and see how it is received. If that appeals to you, give it a shot.

hap
Try Kalenzo or Maji on TSD.
  • #115
  • Feb 22, 2007 5:39pm Feb 22, 2007 5:39pm
Hi et phonehome,

Kalenzo is on the project @ this time. From emails with him it appears he
can code it. If he in fact gets it done I'll update everyone on a new thread.
The concept is simple, but will it work live, that remains to be seen.
Thanks for your suggestions.

AceTrader
  • #116
  • Feb 23, 2007 2:28am Feb 23, 2007 2:28am
Quoting hapalkos
I can think of nothing else at this time. Nvwine's comment evoked my last response so maybe he or someone else will come along and prompt us in a new direction.
Hey Hapalkos. I'm not trying to stir things up too badly but I was wondering if you got my message about adding a specific text output to your indicator to show what the "go long" or "go short" price is? Not to be a nuisance, but I think that's the only thing missing to make your indicator that perfect piece of equipment.
  • #117
  • Edited 2:54am Feb 23, 2007 2:43am | Edited 2:54am
Quoting Skyhook
Hey Hapalkos. I'm not trying to stir things up too badly but I was wondering if you got my message about adding a specific text output to your indicator to show what the "go long" or "go short" price is? Not to be a nuisance, but I think that's the only thing missing to make your indicator that perfect piece of equipment.
Skyhook,

See posts #77 and #78. Just for you.

See posts #82 and #83. A little additional text.

hap
  • #118
  • Feb 23, 2007 3:23am Feb 23, 2007 3:23am
Quoting hapalkos
Skyhook,

See posts #77 and #78. Just for you.

See posts #82 and #83. A little additional text.

hap
Hey, thanks for the update. Sorry I missed it, I glassed right over it. I want to give you my thanks for all your work too!
  • #119
  • Feb 23, 2007 5:58am Feb 23, 2007 5:58am
hapalkos,

I tried the Box Indicator #5 on another computer that I use & have the
same results....the indicator loaded into the custom indicator file, but will
not apply to the chart. This is really a mystery as I have talked with
several traders who are versed in computers & they have no solution to
this. As I said before I'll still follow this thread & its progress as I am
still interested in the Box Indicators. I have Time1 indicator loaded &
working. Can you give me some info as to its use if your farmilar or an
info source? Thanks again.

AceTrader
  • #120
  • Feb 23, 2007 6:15am Feb 23, 2007 6:15am
Quoting acetrader
hapalkos,

I tried the Box Indicator #5 on another computer that I use & have the
same results....the indicator loaded into the custom indicator file, but will
not apply to the chart. This is really a mystery as I have talked with
several traders who are versed in computers & they have no solution to
this. As I said before I'll still follow this thread & its progress as I am
still interested in the Box Indicators. I have Time1 indicator loaded &
working. Can you give me some info as to its use if your farmilar or an
info source? Thanks again.

AceTrader
TIME1_modified.mq4 was originally posted by Glenn5t. I have searched for the original posting but have been unable to find it. Glenn should know more about it.

Accrete has used it in his $TrillionEntryBoxes.mq4 indicator. See post #44 of this thread.
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