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Is it possible to have a command button in mt4?

  • #1
  • First Post: Sep 24, 2009 8:41pm Sep 24, 2009 8:41pm
I would like a command button in mt4, is it possible?
  • #2
  • Sep 24, 2009 9:49pm Sep 24, 2009 9:49pm
explain more, what is a command button
  • #3
  • Sep 24, 2009 10:25pm Sep 24, 2009 10:25pm
Quoting trendchaser
explain more, what is a command button


like a "ok" button on the chart, when u click on it, it will do something




like the end button on this one:
http://vbnet.mvps.org/images/gfx/int...colorcheck.gif
  • #4
  • Sep 24, 2009 11:20pm Sep 24, 2009 11:20pm
in editor
in the navigator
put this in the search box "MessageBox"

using that, it is possible to code the effects if a certain button is used
  • #5
  • Sep 24, 2009 11:26pm Sep 24, 2009 11:26pm
Quoting trendchaser
in editor
in the navigator
put this in the search box "MessageBox"

using that, it is possible to code the effects if a certain button is used


I know about messagebox, but it's not the same as what I want.......hmmmm, or is it?.......

try me try it,
  • #6
  • Sep 24, 2009 11:33pm Sep 24, 2009 11:33pm
I put this at start function, but it didn't pop out?
MessageBox ( "TextObject", "Caption", MB_YESNO );

Can it be run in a indicator or EA?
  • #7
  • Sep 24, 2009 11:35pm Sep 24, 2009 11:35pm
i don't know if what u want is possible in mt4, i just led you to the closest answer

i personally have not tried

Quoting s050399b
I know about messagebox, but it's not the same as what I want.......hmmmm, or is it?.......

try me try it,
  • #8
  • Sep 24, 2009 11:36pm Sep 24, 2009 11:36pm
Quoting trendchaser
i don't know if what u want is possible in mt4, i just led you to the closest answer

i personally have not tried




I was thinking of creating a label that says:
if u want to do this, delete this label

something like that, investigating messagebox options ........
  • #9
  • Sep 24, 2009 11:39pm Sep 24, 2009 11:39pm
that is definitely possible, i used that to end a tutorial mode in my ea

use global variables for the true/false flags

if you need help, ask!

Quoting s050399b
I was thinking of creating a label that says:
if u want to do this, delete this label

something like that, investigating messagebox options ........
  • #10
  • Sep 24, 2009 11:43pm Sep 24, 2009 11:43pm
Interesting, even alert doesn't pop out from my screen........
  • #11
  • Sep 24, 2009 11:47pm Sep 24, 2009 11:47pm
you've probably made a mistake, it could be else where in the ea

to troubleshoot for errors, i use Print();

i move it around until i pinpoint the error

Quoting s050399b
Interesting, even alert doesn't pop out from my screen........
  • #12
  • Sep 24, 2009 11:55pm Sep 24, 2009 11:55pm
The Buy/Sell scripts from mqlservice work with hotkeys (CTRL+B ...), but this is not what you want.
/ ... clarifying decisions ... /
  • #13
  • Sep 25, 2009 12:16am Sep 25, 2009 12:16am
Quoting trendchaser
you've probably made a mistake, it could be else where in the ea

to troubleshoot for errors, i use Print();

i move it around until i pinpoint the error




i'm not using it to debug program. Just need to interactive with user, before doing an action.


i used the indicator template by mt4, and this is the start function

int start()
{
int counted_bars=IndicatorCounted();
int stored;
//----
stored = MessageBoxA ( "windows", "TextObject", "Caption", MB_YESNO|MB_ICONQUESTION );


//----
return(0);
}
  • #14
  • Sep 25, 2009 12:23am Sep 25, 2009 12:23am
now messagebox and alert is work, after closing the editor and mt4, hmmmm,
  • #15
  • Sep 25, 2009 12:26am Sep 25, 2009 12:26am
ok so you want to interact with users

i suggested to use print as a way to find errors

take that advice, as even the best use that, itl show you whats going on on a each line of code

in order to interact with customers, youl need to use http get, and ftp

everything is possible, but this could be a hard lesson for the newb

if youd like to continue, i can help

iv already made a ea that does everything you want and more

see this link
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=198514
  • #16
  • Sep 25, 2009 12:27am Sep 25, 2009 12:27am
id like to help you get what you want, just ask the right questions
  • #17
  • Sep 25, 2009 12:29am Sep 25, 2009 12:29am
Quoting trendchaser
ok so you want to interact with users

i suggested to use print as a way to find errors

take that advice, as even the best use that, itl show you whats going on on a each line of code

in order to interact with customers, youl need to use http get, and ftp

everything is possible, but this could be a hard lesson for the newb

if youd like to continue, i can help

iv already made a ea that does everything you want and more

see this link
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=198514




thanks, I noticed you always add "everything is possible........" to your helpful replies, haha!

thanks, I have a file logging function to debug EA,

and I'm not after any customers
  • #18
  • Sep 25, 2009 12:30am Sep 25, 2009 12:30am
after getting the messagebox to work (after closing them all and opening them up again), I've decided to go the delete-label-means-you-want-this-to-be-done route,

thanks,
  • #19
  • Sep 25, 2009 12:48am Sep 25, 2009 12:48am
iv been here many years now, i cannot help but think that you suspect me of looking for customers

if i were looking for customers, i would be banned

im not looking for customers, what i do, is every so often, i appear, and when i do, i help ppl the best i can

i do this as a hobby

what i will not do, is code it for you

you have 2 options now

accept me for what i am, gain knowledge from me, use me to help you

or

run me off

the choice is yours
  • #20
  • Sep 25, 2009 1:09am Sep 25, 2009 1:09am
Quoting trendchaser
iv been here many years now, i cannot help but think that you suspect me of looking for customers

Don't worry about it.

I've been to your link that you specified in your "signature", and read about the prepaid indicator thingy.
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