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  • #21
  • Mar 31, 2009 8:29am Mar 31, 2009 8:29am
Quoting hanover
I agree, it's a real nuisance. If there is a way of removing it, I will do so in the next release. As an interim workaround, edit the indicator, and on the 'Common' tab, increase the 'Fixed maximum' value from 120 to 135. This will cause the text to 'float' above the pair/timeframe headers.

I'm glad that you find the indicator useful.
Hi Hanover,

Having done quite a bit of testing with the indicator I recommend it to everyone! I have one comment and one further suggestion;

1. It works perfectly. However, when I apply it in a template and open that template the picture is often not right. I remove the indicator - apply it manually and it works perfectly. Here's a picture (sometimes it looks worse than this);

2. Don't worry if this is too much trouble, but would it be possible to have a save settings option? I mean so each time I don't have to change which time frames, how many candles and how frequently it refreshes/

Thanks in advance,

All the best,

Dave
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  • #22
  • Mar 31, 2009 4:13pm Mar 31, 2009 4:13pm
Can you move the text to the bottom?

http://i44.tinypic.com/17elue.gif
TRO
  • #23
  • Mar 31, 2009 11:57pm Mar 31, 2009 11:57pm
Quoting Money4Nothing
Can you move the text to the bottom?
Done in release 1.02 - see post #1.
  • #24
  • Apr 1, 2009 12:12am Apr 1, 2009 12:12am
Quoting dgrs
Hi Hanover,

Having done quite a bit of testing with the indicator I recommend it to everyone! I have one comment and one further suggestion;........
Version 1.02 has now been released - see post #1.

I've implemented a kind of 'save settings' facility by using a file that stores your Preset values. Hope it meets your requirements. Input facilities in MT4 are a bit limited - virtually all you can do is enter the parameters and click OK. That's all built into MT4 and can't be changed.

I've fixed a potential alignment problem when displaying multiple currenciy pairs. Previously it was using each pair's bar count to align the candles, which caused a problem if one pair had missing or unmatched candles. Anyway, now everything is synchronized to the 'parent' pair (the one being displayed in the main chart window), so the alignment should be 100%.

Re the templates. You shouldn't have a problem now, provided that you always enter a non-blank value into the "Currency Pair" parameter. When a blank value is entered, and the result saved in a template, then when the template gets assigned to another pair's chart, MT4 seems to get confused as to whether to display the original pair, or the new one....... so it displays both, overwriting each other. I will try to find a way around this. If you want to simply look at a different pair's chart, using the same chart settings, you can always press ENTER and type in the name of the desired pair. Possibly not your perfect solution, but I will try to find a better one.
  • #25
  • Apr 1, 2009 4:49am Apr 1, 2009 4:49am
Thanks so much. You've implemented all the changes I ask for and I am massively grateful.

One tiny thing. The text in the top left of the indicator window still appears there on mine - didn't you say you'd moved it?

All the best,

Dave
  • #26
  • Apr 1, 2009 10:59am Apr 1, 2009 10:59am
Quoting dgrs
Thanks so much. You've implemented all the changes I ask for and I am massively grateful.

One tiny thing. The text in the top left of the indicator window still appears there on mine - didn't you say you'd moved it?

All the best,

Dave
The <pair>,<timeframe> label has been moved to the bottom of the window, so it doesn't get obliterated by the indicator name in the top left. MT4 doesn't allow the latter to be moved or removed (as far as I know). I included the currency pair as part of the indicator name, because it allows me to locate the sub-window# of the indicator/pair, for subsequent reference.
  • #27
  • Apr 1, 2009 8:56pm Apr 1, 2009 8:56pm
Great Indicator !!!!
thanx
  • #28
  • Apr 2, 2009 3:40am Apr 2, 2009 3:40am
  •  krue
  • | Joined Mar 2008 | Status: finger scares cat, power of illusio | 410 Posts
Hi, this is wonderful tool, thanks for the contribution. I am just wondering if you can do a script which could display upto,say, 20 pairs on one window, TF is left up to user's discretion? just an idea and a small wish. of course, if you are too busy to do it, that's fine. thank you anyhow for such a great tool.

Quoting hanover
The <pair>,<timeframe> label has been moved to the bottom of the window, so it doesn't get obliterated by the indicator name in the top left. MT4 doesn't allow the latter to be moved or removed (as far as I know). I included the currency pair as part of the indicator name, because it allows me to locate the sub-window# of the indicator/pair, for subsequent reference.
  • #29
  • Apr 2, 2009 6:56am Apr 2, 2009 6:56am
Quoting hanover
Version 1.02 has now been released - see post #1.
I'm thankful for your hard work.

BR
Dani M.
  • #30
  • Apr 2, 2009 8:43am Apr 2, 2009 8:43am
another priceless collection.

just need to post a thank you.
  • #31
  • Apr 2, 2009 9:01am Apr 2, 2009 9:01am
Hanover,

I've been wanting an indicator like this for a while, but not able to program it myself. Thanks again!
  • #32
  • Apr 14, 2009 2:25pm Apr 14, 2009 2:25pm
Hanover, thanks a lot for a great indi!! Another excellent "product" from you!

Any chance you can add a couple of MAs to it too?..
One Chart is Worth Ten Thousand Words.
  • #33
  • Apr 15, 2009 12:37pm Apr 15, 2009 12:37pm
Quoting Forex007
Hanover, thanks a lot for a great indi!! Another excellent "product" from you!

Any chance you can add a couple of MAs to it too?..
007, MT4 allows only 8 buffers, and these have all been used (to cover O,H,L,C x 2 diff colors), and set to type = 'histogram'. Hence there's no room for adding lines, at least without overlaying another indicator on top.

If I was to code up MAs, then somebody's going to ask for MACDs, stochastics, RSIs, etc - a never ending job..........
  • #34
  • Edited 10:49am Apr 28, 2009 9:31am | Edited 10:49am
... as usual... (just kidding)

You've been very busy David. Recent Candles/Strength/Prices, Candle ID... the list goes on. How do you have time to do all this AND trade? (and not get the rolling pin treatment from the spouse?)

But you've been neglecting the NCI...

I now have a Firefox window (and several tabs) just devoted to your threads. Great, inspirational, work!

Cheers,
David
  • #35
  • Edited 7:01pm Apr 28, 2009 6:34pm | Edited 7:01pm
Quoting d-Squared
But you've been neglecting the NCI...
Not true! I've been working on NCI spasmodically for the last 4-5 days, and have just posted the completed indicator here. And the delay means that it's benefitted from my being able to re-use some of the program code from the Recent Prices indicator, i.e. post multiple pairs/currencies/timeframes all on the one chart; SMA-based smoothing; parameter files; etc.

Also, I hadn't forgotten you, I sent you a PM about 30 mins before I noticed your post here. And I've also just posted an update to Recent Candles. Talk about coincidence, LOL.

Best,
David

PS: The rolling pin is not really a concern...... but I seem to have lost the batteries for the TV remote.
  • #36
  • Edited 6:44pm Apr 28, 2009 6:37pm | Edited 6:44pm
Version 1.03 has just been posted - see post #1 in this thread for more info.

Display Info has been enhanced - see screenshot below.

(Note: The tick value might appear to be wrong for EURUSD, but this account is with an Australian broker, and denominated in AUD.)
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  • #37
  • Apr 28, 2009 8:43pm Apr 28, 2009 8:43pm
still keeping at it, huh, David?

it seems to me this is a form of relaxation/hobby to u. Great stuff getting better & better. Thanks & again, great job!
  • #38
  • Apr 29, 2009 2:57am Apr 29, 2009 2:57am
Quoting hanover
Talk about coincidence, LOL.
Haha! Spooky eh?

Excellent news.

Thanks David. I will get onto it pronto!

David
  • #39
  • May 6, 2009 6:22pm May 6, 2009 6:22pm
Dear David,

This really is a terrific indicator and I am extremely indebted to you for it

A tiny tiny question/suggestion. The space between candles option is terrific as it means when you alter the zoom the candles can be set so they don't all 'crush' each other. However, the font style stays the same and gets a little messed up. I've attached a screen shot to show what I mean.

Can you think of a way round this unimportant problem? For eg not printing GBPUSDM5 but just M5 (as it displays that it's GBPUSD in the left info... Or even limiting pair descriptions to say GU5, GU15 etc.

I'm sorry to trouble you with this! It won't affect the way it performs at all - just looks.

Many thanks,

Dave
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  • #40
  • May 7, 2009 6:26pm May 7, 2009 6:26pm
Thanks Hanover... really helpful..

KG
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