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extern int Points = 25;

  • #1
  • First Post: Jul 31, 2009 3:01am Jul 31, 2009 3:01am
extern int Points = 25;

I use a custom indicator which has a user-defined variable called 'Points'. Since most MT4's now use 1/10th pip pricing is there any way to change it to 'value x 10', so instead of having to enter 250 I could still enter 25?

Thanks
  • #2
  • Aug 1, 2009 11:32pm Aug 1, 2009 11:32pm
Anyone? No?
  • #3
  • Aug 2, 2009 1:34am Aug 2, 2009 1:34am
double xecn=1; if(Digits==5||Digits==3){xecn=10;} //Put at TOP of Program right after - int start(){....
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now just multiply values by xecn - The EA or Indicator will work no matter the broker - 100% automatically!! - example: (TakeProfit*xecn)*Point or in your case: (Points*xecn)*Point
  • #4
  • Aug 2, 2009 6:05am Aug 2, 2009 6:05am
Quoting Fulltime247
double xecn=1; if(Digits==5||Digits==3){xecn=10;} //Put at TOP of Program right after - int start(){....
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now just multiply values by xecn - The EA or Indicator will work no matter the broker - 100% automatically!! - example: (TakeProfit*xecn)*Point or in your case: (Points*xecn)*Point

Hey thanks! I only needed the di=(Points*10)*Point; and it seems to work ok.

Instead of having to enter a number manually do you know if it's possible to have a drop-down box with a few choices like 20 30 40 50?

Thanks again!
  • #5
  • Aug 2, 2009 1:30pm Aug 2, 2009 1:30pm
Quoting pipmutt
Hey thanks! I only needed the di=(Points*10)*Point; and it seems to work ok.

Instead of having to enter a number manually do you know if it's possible to have a drop-down box with a few choices like 20 30 40 50?

Thanks again!
True but that way the indicator will only work on 5 digit brokers. If you put it on a 4 digit 'di' will be = 250. With the xecn variable it self adjusts to either way. no more reprogramming for that scenario. Also no dropdowns in MT4.
  • #6
  • Aug 2, 2009 2:14pm Aug 2, 2009 2:14pm
Quoting Fulltime247
True but that way the indicator will only work on 5 digit brokers. If you put it on a 4 digit 'di' will be = 250. With the xecn variable it self adjusts to either way. no more reprogramming for that scenario. Also no dropdowns in MT4.
Got it, thanks! I might just use different profiles for different points settings, that way it will change the points value across all pairs.
  • #7
  • May 27, 2010 2:06pm May 27, 2010 2:06pm
Quoting pipmutt
extern int Points = 25;

I use a custom indicator which has a user-defined variable called 'Points'. Since most MT4's now use 1/10th pip pricing is there any way to change it to 'value x 10', so instead of having to enter 250 I could still enter 25?

Thanks
Code this . . .

Find the tick value of GU, if its 10 you have a 4 digit MT4 platform, if its 1 you have a 5 digit platform.

Using that info you can then either do Points = Points * 10; or not.

If you need some help with the code just ask.
20 pips a day isn't too much to ask . . .
  • #8
  • Last Post: May 28, 2010 12:21am May 28, 2010 12:21am
Quoting RaptorUK


If you need some help with the code just ask.
Thanks for the offer but I think I'm sorted out now, it seems to be working ok anyway!
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