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Stupid problem - object not at exact level.

  • #1
  • First Post: Jun 22, 2009 9:05pm Jun 22, 2009 9:05pm
So I have a stupid problem. I am trying to draw a dot, at a specific point. It sounds pretty easy, but when it gets drawn, the object gets put at a seemingly random place within a few points away from the actual price. For instance the code below should put the object at 96.35, but instead it will appear somewhere between 96.32 and 96.38. Of course if you look at the object from the "object list" dialogue box the right value is shown.

In addition, if I hover over the object, it shows the place on the chart and not the price value. I am pretty sure the last problem would be easy to fix with a property setting, but the first issue, placing the dot at the exact location is causing me issues.

I was thinking about trying this through buffers, but the limit of 8 may pose a problem, as I will need more "dots" than that.

Thanks for your help, here is my code, UJ was used for the chart to show the arrow.


Inserted Code
//+-----------------------------------------------+
//|                                          Dale Test            |
//|                                                                   |
//|                                                                   |
//+-----------------------------------------------+

#property indicator_chart_window
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+  

int init()
  {
ObjectCreate("Test", OBJ_ARROW ,0, CurTime(),95.55); 
ObjectSet("Test", OBJPROP_COLOR, Blue);
ObjectSet ("Test", OBJPROP_ARROWCODE, 167);


WindowRedraw();
return(0);  
  
  
  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+

int deinit()
{
   ObjectsDeleteAll();
   return(0);
}


//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int start()
  { 

  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
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  • #2
  • Jun 22, 2009 9:26pm Jun 22, 2009 9:26pm
use a trendline

Inserted Code
ObjectCreate(IsTesting()+"mx"+name_count+"", OBJ_TREND, 0, 0, 0);
ObjectSet(IsTesting()+"mx"+name_count+"", OBJPROP_PRICE1, iSAR(NULL,sar1_tf,sar,0.2,0));
ObjectSet(IsTesting()+"mx"+name_count+"", OBJPROP_PRICE2, iSAR(NULL,sar1_tf,sar,0.2,0));
ObjectSet(IsTesting()+"mx"+name_count+"", OBJPROP_TIME1, iTime(NULL,0,0));
ObjectSet(IsTesting()+"mx"+name_count+"", OBJPROP_TIME2, iTime(NULL,0,0));
ObjectSet(IsTesting()+"mx"+name_count+"", OBJPROP_COLOR, Gray);
ObjectSet(IsTesting()+"mx"+name_count+"", OBJPROP_RAY, 0);
 ObjectSet(IsTesting()+"mx"+name_count+"", OBJPROP_WIDTH, width);
  • #3
  • Jun 22, 2009 9:30pm Jun 22, 2009 9:30pm
you only need 1 buffer
int init() {
SetIndexStyle(0,DRAW_ARROW,0,1);
SetIndexBuffer(0,UpBuf);
//SetIndexArrow(0,225); //225 small up arrow
SetIndexArrow(0,119); //diamond
SetIndexLabel(0,NULL);
  • #4
  • Jun 22, 2009 9:49pm Jun 22, 2009 9:49pm
Trendchaser,
Thanks you, that works. Now if I hover over areas below, it shows the name of the object, but with the price of where my mouse is at? For instance, I used the 95.55, but if I put the cursor around the 95.53 area it will show 95.53, and I cannot seem to force this to a value. Any ideas?

Kenz,
Thanks for the code, I am still confused by the "array" type functions when using buffers. This probably comes from not being a coder, but I really should do more research.
-Dale
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  • #5
  • Jun 22, 2009 10:23pm Jun 22, 2009 10:23pm
use price as part of the objects name4
  • #6
  • Last Post: Jun 23, 2009 8:09am Jun 23, 2009 8:09am
you rock...thanks
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