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  • #1
  • First Post: Edited 3:32am Dec 14, 2010 2:56am | Edited 3:32am
This seems like quite an easy thing that I am trying to do but I have created an indicator that draws a horizontal line and sends an alert when price passes the line. I just wanted to add text to the horizontal line so that the text is displayed just above the line at the far left. Is this possible and if so could someone let me know how to do it?

I also want the text to move if the horizontal line is moved.

Many thanks.
  • #2
  • Dec 14, 2010 4:18am Dec 14, 2010 4:18am
Quoting fxdm1
This seems like quite an easy thing that I am trying to do but I have created an indicator that draws a horizontal line and sends an alert when price passes the line. I just wanted to add text to the horizontal line so that the text is displayed just above the line at the far left. Is this possible and if so could someone let me know how to do it?

I also want the text to move if the horizontal line is moved.

Many thanks.
Press F8 and check 'Show object descriptions' (on the Common tab) ON.

Then select and edit the relevant line. On the Common tab, type your desired text into the Description field, then click OK to save your change.

If I may attempt to anticipate your next question, it's not possible to change the font or the horizontal position of the description text. But it does appear just above the line, at the far left, and automatically moves with the line....... all just as you requested.
  • #3
  • Dec 14, 2010 4:30am Dec 14, 2010 4:30am
Quoting hanover
Press F8 and check 'Show object descriptions' (on the Common tab) ON.

Then select and edit the relevant line. On the Common tab, type your desired text into the Description field, then click OK to save your change.

If I may attempt to anticipate your next question, it's not possible to change the font or the horizontal position of the description text. But it does appear just above the line, at the far left, and automatically moves with the line....... all just as you requested.
Thanks very much hanover - that works exactly as I wanted it to. Great stuff
  • #4
  • Dec 16, 2010 3:42am Dec 16, 2010 3:42am
Quoting fxdm1
This seems like quite an easy thing that I am trying to do but I have created an indicator that draws a horizontal line and sends an alert when price passes the line. I just wanted to add text to the horizontal line so that the text is displayed just above the line at the far left. Is this possible and if so could someone let me know how to do it?

I also want the text to move if the horizontal line is moved.

Many thanks.
Hi fxdm1 - I am looking for an inidcator sending alert (or email also) when proce passes certain level - do you know where to find it, please?

I searched FF and found only alerts for indicators.
  • #5
  • Dec 17, 2010 1:02am Dec 17, 2010 1:02am
Quoting MysticRiver
Hi fxdm1 - I am looking for an inidcator sending alert (or email also) when proce passes certain level - do you know where to find it, please?

I searched FF and found only alerts for indicators.
Mystic,

I guess you're aware that the Alerts tab on the Terminal can be set up to send an audible alert when either the Bid or Ask price reaches a certain level, for any pair?

However, if you specifically want an e-mail, then you'll need to find an indicator.

David
  • #6
  • Dec 21, 2010 8:52am Dec 21, 2010 8:52am
Maybe this will help, or you may be able to modify.

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...ge#post4130480
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  • #7
  • Last Post: Dec 22, 2010 8:54am Dec 22, 2010 8:54am
Quoting MysticRiver
Hi fxdm1 - I am looking for an inidcator sending alert (or email also) when proce passes certain level - do you know where to find it, please?

I searched FF and found only alerts for indicators.

This one works with horizontal lines and with trend lines also:
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=15197
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