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  • #261
  • Jan 13, 2011 12:19pm Jan 13, 2011 12:19pm
In the right of the chart, where there is a vertical frame that its used for the prices.

Can we change the size of the numbers? (too small imo)

Lets see if this one too..
Greetings, BeLikewater
  • #262
  • Jan 13, 2011 12:38pm Jan 13, 2011 12:38pm
been asked for loads of times, simple answer NO. MT4 does not allow that function.
However, if you place a grid indicator, you can define your own fontsizes.

Search on the tech forum.
It never gets easier, you just get better
  • #263
  • Jan 13, 2011 12:43pm Jan 13, 2011 12:43pm
Quoting tommy_g
I don't know what is it (The red and blue line ) .It dosen't like MA.

Looks like moving averages of the high & low. When you select Moving Averages from Indicators, you can set one Apply to: High and the second one Apply to: Low, choose colours, line thicknesses, periods & MA method as you wish.
It never gets easier, you just get better
  • #264
  • Jan 13, 2011 1:41pm Jan 13, 2011 1:41pm
Curious!
To save time I run MT4 back-testing in non visual mode. Then I click the "Open chart" button to see details of what happened on the chart.
This used to work like a charm. But lately, even though the simulation runs from say 2010.01.01 to 2010.02.01, the chart starts on 25 Feb 2010.!?
The Results, Graph and Journal displays cover the proper date range.
BTW, visual mode works just fine. Any suggestions?
  • #265
  • Jan 14, 2011 2:03am Jan 14, 2011 2:03am
Quoting Shabs19
Looks like moving averages of the high & low. When you select Moving Averages from Indicators, you can set one Apply to: High and the second one Apply to: Low, choose colours, line thicknesses, periods & MA method as you wish.
thank u~ .you're so nice
  • #266
  • Jan 16, 2011 2:47am Jan 16, 2011 2:47am
Is there a way to minimize most of the tool bars and start fresh in MT4?
I'm a total beginner at this.
Thanks,
Jeff.
  • #267
  • Jan 17, 2011 10:51am Jan 17, 2011 10:51am
right click on the toolbar, there are 4 you can customise.
The first bar starts with New Chart, second starts with Line chart, third with Cursor and the last one with M1 (1 minute timeframe).

In the customise menu, you can add or remove tools, move up or down the list etc.
Once done, your MT4 will start always with the last setting.
It never gets easier, you just get better
  • #268
  • Jan 18, 2011 2:02pm Jan 18, 2011 2:02pm
Hi
I can't find a solution to fill the data gap in history of may/june 2010.
The problem occurs with FXDD, Alpari-UK and GoMarkets, the 3 Broker I use, so it seams to be a Metatrader problem.
It happens in more than one pair. Deleting and downloading with Administrator rights did not solve the problem.
Has anybody find workaround?
Saludos
  • #269
  • Jan 18, 2011 2:54pm Jan 18, 2011 2:54pm
Quoting radiantchild
This is probably covered somewhere in this thread, but I still want to share with you guys:

-- if you like to analyze your trades after you're done trading for the day, you might find this helpful: go to "Account history" ("Terminal" section where positions are displayed). It's a table that lists all the closed positions. Left-click on any position record and drag it onto any chart. This will change the chart to the corresponding instrument (i.e. the one that was used) and show your entry, stoploss, target and exit markers (like strategy...
I have been using mt4 for years and never knew this little gem was there:nerd:
  • #270
  • Jan 18, 2011 3:22pm Jan 18, 2011 3:22pm
Quoting radiantchild
This is probably covered somewhere in this thread, but I still want to share with you guys:

-- if you like to analyze your trades after you're done trading for the day, you might find this helpful: go to "Account history" ("Terminal" section where positions are displayed). It's a table that lists all the closed positions. Left-click on any position record and drag it onto any chart. This will change the chart to the corresponding instrument (i.e. the one that was used) and show your entry, stoploss, target and exit markers (like strategy...
Missed this gem when it was posted, maybe a picture will help others to remember it better, works GREAT !!! thanks, for the tip
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  • #271
  • Jan 20, 2011 4:32pm Jan 20, 2011 4:32pm
Quoting tommy_g
I don't know what is it (The red and blue line ) .It dosen't like MA.
Aren't those envelopes?

Try loading the Envelopes indicator and see if they match.
Amor Fati--F. Nietzsche
  • #272
  • Jan 22, 2011 5:35pm Jan 22, 2011 5:35pm
ok, I'm sure I'm doing something dumb, but this is kinda frustrating... the Fast Nav Box only seems to work within the range of data already loaded into the chart... i.e. once I scroll back then I can access data in that range, but if I just load a chart and use the fast nav box to go to M1 data from a year ago it doesn't work (just goes back a couple of months... although this seems to work in MT5)... am I doing something wrong?

Many thx in advance,
AD
  • #273
  • Jan 23, 2011 11:51am Jan 23, 2011 11:51am
[quote=Shabs19;4311957]Press F8 (chart properties), in common tab tick Scale fix. Here you can set the maximum & minimum values for your chart.


Can you please help me or anyone else for that matter.

When using crosshair I do not see the data below in task bar area where it used to be ( H, L, Open, Close ).

Do anyone of you know how to get it back. I do get crosshair but no data showing with it at the bottom of the screen.

Thanks.
  • #274
  • Jan 23, 2011 11:56am Jan 23, 2011 11:56am
Press F8, common tab, tick show OHLC
It never gets easier, you just get better
  • #275
  • Jan 23, 2011 12:01pm Jan 23, 2011 12:01pm
Quoting Shabs19
Press F8, common tab, tick show OHLC

tried that, data is there and moves with the crosshair but not like before, here is a pic...
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  • #276
  • Jan 23, 2011 12:12pm Jan 23, 2011 12:12pm
Thats the data window, access that by clicking on the circle/crosshair symbol fourth one from the top left. place cursor on candle gives all data of that candle including indicators.
You can also make it a floating tool by "dragging" it off the toolbar, by left click, hold down & drag.
It never gets easier, you just get better
  • #277
  • Jan 23, 2011 12:41pm Jan 23, 2011 12:41pm
Quoting jackm1
Can you please help me or anyone else for that matter.

When using crosshair I do not see the data below in task bar area where it used to be ( H, L, Open, Close ).

Do anyone of you know how to get it back. I do get crosshair but no data showing with it at the bottom of the screen.

Thanks.
Strange. Here is how my MT4 (build 229) operates:

1. The <date/time, O, H, L, C, volume> in the status bar (bottom of the screen, just to the left of the connection stats) update themselves as I mouse either the arrow cursor or the crosshairs over the candles, regardless of the 'Show OHLC' setting mentioned by Shabs19.

2. Same applies for the values in the Data Window (press Ctrl-D to toggle the Data Window on/off).

3. The 'Show OHLC' setting turns the heading (that shows pair symbol, timeframe, O, H, L ,C of the rightmost, i.e. current, candle only) in the top left of the main price window on/off.
  • #278
  • Jan 23, 2011 2:14pm Jan 23, 2011 2:14pm
Did not work, had to re-install the program.

Well, thanks to all of you for your help.
  • #279
  • Jan 23, 2011 5:53pm Jan 23, 2011 5:53pm
Can mt4 alert me when it enters or closes a trade. Just looking for a sound alert, not email. I can't seem to find that option.

thx,
todd
  • #280
  • Jan 23, 2011 6:24pm Jan 23, 2011 6:24pm
Quoting todd960960
Can mt4 alert me when it enters or closes a trade. Just looking for a sound alert, not email. I can't seem to find that option.

thx,
todd
As far as I know, no such option exists. You'd need to have an EA that checks when an entry point, TP or SL was triggered, and sends the alert.
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