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  • #581
  • Mar 14, 2012 3:35am Mar 14, 2012 3:35am
What is the difference between indicators with different extension ?

For example Set_Fibo_Price_Any_V2.mq4
Set_Fibo_Price_Any_V2.ex4

What are the differences between them ?
  • #582
  • Mar 14, 2012 3:56am Mar 14, 2012 3:56am
Quoting catalicu
What is the difference between indicators with different extension ?

For example Set_Fibo_Price_Any_V2.mq4
Set_Fibo_Price_Any_V2.ex4

What are the differences between them ?
one of them was caught lying or cheating and got dumped.
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  • #583
  • Mar 14, 2012 3:57am Mar 14, 2012 3:57am
Quoting catalicu
What is the difference between indicators with different extension ?

For example Set_Fibo_Price_Any_V2.mq4
Set_Fibo_Price_Any_V2.ex4

What are the differences between them ?
The .mq4 is the MQL Programming Language Source Code file and .ex4 is the compiled executable file. MT4 system will automatically compile all mq4 files to ex4 when it starts. You need the ex4 file in the indicators folder in order to use the indicator on a chart.
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  • #584
  • Mar 14, 2012 9:39am Mar 14, 2012 9:39am
thanks !!
  • #585
  • Mar 25, 2012 6:58pm Mar 25, 2012 6:58pm
I realise this is an old post but i figured since your talking about my tip that I posed on my blog, I would better clarify this so there is no confusion.

(1) There is two ports used between the computer running MT4 and the broker.

The port at your computer actually running the MT4 terminal is configurable. Put it this way if you use a browser in generally you are using port 80. Sometimes this port is different like 8080 or whatever port the administrator at the network has defined.

With MetaTrader the concept is the same. If a firewall, or a proxy at lets say...work has blocked a port required by MetaTrader, then my tip allows you to change the port on the local computer, in order to be able to connect out.

(2) You are correct the port at the broker running the programs to process the connections of metatrader cannot be changed.

(Yes i realise more than two ports can be used but I tried to keep it nice and simple.).


Quoting 7bit
There is no connection, this must be a joke. The port number is dictated by the server at the broker and if you are not allowed to open an outgoing connection to this port then you cannot access it, plain and simple.

A proxy server or a vpn that operates on a non-blocked port might help to circumvent the firewall.

Don't do this at work, your boss might not be amused. The IT department most certainly won't find it funny if you subvert their security measures.
  • #586
  • Mar 26, 2012 5:14am Mar 26, 2012 5:14am
To clarify- I have an HTTP proxy at work that always throws a "503 Service Unavailable" error in Metatrader 4. I have changed the port to 80 on the global variables but ultimately I have no joy regardless of what I do, most likely for the reasons previously discussed.

Does this mean, in short, that I am screwed?

I could set up an HTTPtunnel back to my home PC, but I'm not entirely sure how dubious this is...

Anyone who managed to defeat their work's HTTP proxy would be most welcome... but I have a sinking feeling this is not possible. I do hate relying on my broker's crappy charts to trade... it literally halves my edge without MT4. Woe to me.

Quoting CandleForex
I realise this is an old post but i figured since your talking about my tip that I posed on my blog, I would better clarify this so there is no confusion.

(1) There is two ports used between the computer running MT4 and the broker.

The port at your computer actually running the MT4 terminal is configurable. Put it this way if you use a browser in generally you are using port 80. Sometimes this port is different like 8080 or whatever port the administrator at the network has defined.

With MetaTrader the concept is the same. If a firewall, or...
  • #587
  • Edited 6:00am Mar 26, 2012 6:00am | Edited 6:00am
Quoting NeilMcCauley
To clarify- I have an HTTP proxy at work that always throws a "503 Service Unavailable" error in Metatrader 4. I have changed the port to 80 on the global variables but ultimately I have no joy regardless of what I do, most likely for the reasons previously discussed.

Does this mean, in short, that I am screwed?

I could set up an HTTPtunnel back to my home PC, but I'm not entirely sure how dubious this is...

Anyone who managed to defeat their work's HTTP proxy would be most welcome... but I have a sinking feeling this is not possible....
I am not sure about the HTTP part, but I do know that I used to be able to run MT4 from a USB drive, on a firewalled company computer

I had to enable the proxy settings in MT4, and then enter Login and Password

Is that how you are running MT4?

There are some awesome knowledgeable people here on FF & sure they will be along shortly to give the answers you seek, good luck

It takes a lot for me to IGNORE you, but you can try.
  • #588
  • Mar 26, 2012 6:24am Mar 26, 2012 6:24am
Hi - thanks. I will try a USB dongle to see if that works, but the way the access connections are controlled on this PC makes me think that even if I do get the dongle to work, it will disable the network card as it has a hive mind controlling everything like that. Basically the access connections monitor any wireless connections and as soon as one starts, it kills the wired connection, which I have been unable to override. Obviously I need to be on the wired connection at work as well.

The HTTP proxy here has no username or password, but however they have it setup means it knows to refuse connections from MT4 with the 503 error. I guess it probably has the listening port disabled.

I think my only option is to look into the MT4 versions that operate through the web instead, but I use a lot of customisation and I'm dubious to say the least...

Quoting Erebus
I am not sure about the HTTP part, but I do know that I used to be able to run MT4 from a USB drive, on a firewalled company computer

I had to enable the proxy settings in MT4, and then enter Login and Password

Is that how you are running MT4?

There are some awesome knowledgeable people here on FF & sure they will be along shortly to give the answers you seek, good luck

  • #589
  • Mar 26, 2012 4:09pm Mar 26, 2012 4:09pm
Do you happen to know the port or port numbers that the proxy allows?

If so change the global variables to one of these ports, restart MT4 and see what happens.

**when global varibles are added for the first time, MT4 must be restarted**


Quoting Erebus
I am not sure about the HTTP part, but I do know that I used to be able to run MT4 from a USB drive, on a firewalled company computer

I had to enable the proxy settings in MT4, and then enter Login and Password

Is that how you are running MT4?

There are some awesome knowledgeable people here on FF & sure they will be along shortly to give the answers you seek, good luck

  • #590
  • Mar 26, 2012 5:04pm Mar 26, 2012 5:04pm
I've added a document "How to create a ruler to measure multiple R-multiple profit targets". Download it from post #1.

Perfect if you want a measuring tool where you want to vary a SL setting, and have multiple TP settings (that are R-multiples of the SL) adjust themselves automatically. It uses MT4's in-built Fibonacci Channels facility, so there's no third-party indy required.
  • #591
  • Mar 26, 2012 5:12pm Mar 26, 2012 5:12pm
Thanks, yes it must allow port 80, and I tried the global variable setting, but unfortunately with no joy. The proxy still knows to refuse connections from MT4 in the first instance with a 503, whereas it allows browsers etc through just fine.

Oh well... looks like it's daily chart trading only for me and that might not actually be a bad thing in the end...

Quoting CandleForex
Do you happen to know the port or port numbers that the proxy allows?

If so change the global variables to one of these ports, restart MT4 and see what happens.

**when global varibles are added for the first time, MT4 must be restarted**
  • #592
  • Mar 27, 2012 7:52am Mar 27, 2012 7:52am
Hello all , I am making the transition to wireless trading on my laptop .

Can someone advise as to how much data I will need ?

I trade 3 to 4 hrs a day , every day ,

Thanks much .........
  • #593
  • Mar 27, 2012 5:17pm Mar 27, 2012 5:17pm
Quoting hanover
I've added a document "How to create a ruler to measure multiple R-multiple profit targets". Download it from post #1.

Perfect if you want a measuring tool where you want to vary a SL setting, and have multiple TP settings (that are R-multiples of the SL) adjust themselves automatically. It uses MT4's in-built Fibonacci Channels facility, so there's no third-party indy required.
COOL, BIG THANKS

I have used the regular FIBO tool for similar projections before, but this is new idea

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  • #594
  • Mar 28, 2012 8:16pm Mar 28, 2012 8:16pm
Have you tried this:

TOOLS > OPTIONS > SERVER > click ENABLE PROXY SERVER > then cick the PROXY button and enter the proxy details.


Then click Ok , click OK again and then restart MT4.

Does that work for you?


Quoting NeilMcCauley
Thanks, yes it must allow port 80, and I tried the global variable setting, but unfortunately with no joy. The proxy still knows to refuse connections from MT4 in the first instance with a 503, whereas it allows browsers etc through just fine.

Oh well... looks like it's daily chart trading only for me and that might not actually be a bad thing in the end...
  • #595
  • Apr 20, 2012 12:32am Apr 20, 2012 12:32am
I trade a pair with three screens 1 hour , 15mins , and 1 min – Is there any way – where with one click of a button I could have another pair appear with the same set?
  • #596
  • Apr 20, 2012 6:53am Apr 20, 2012 6:53am
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Quoting koneko
I trade a pair with three screens 1 hour , 15mins , and 1 min – Is there any way – where with one click of a button I could have another pair appear with the same set?
you could try the profiles option
Files > Profiles and create profile named to each pair

or simply set up each group under the same TF of another group, then use the chart tabs to flip through the charts

trl Tab will also flip through the charts in the last order in which you clicked on them, so run through the charts in pair order clicking them in the order you want them to show up in, then use Ctrl Tab to flip through them.

hope this helps
  • #597
  • Apr 20, 2012 6:56am Apr 20, 2012 6:56am
Hello
I can help with following problem?
Open position, then close it.
How can I do to stay on the chart entry and exit my position to analyze the transaction without manually draw the graph?

Thanks
  • #598
  • Apr 20, 2012 7:18am Apr 20, 2012 7:18am
Quoting gtudor
Hello
I can help with following problem?
Open position, then close it.
How can I do to stay on the chart entry and exit my position to analyze the transaction without manually draw the graph?

Thanks
Hmmm, "..to analyze ... without manually draw the graph"

Try from Account History Tab below charts. Click on the trade you want to analyze and drag it to the chart.

cheers scalpz
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  • #599
  • Apr 20, 2012 7:24am Apr 20, 2012 7:24am
Quoting scalpz
Hmmm, "..to analyze ... without manually draw the graph"

Try from Account History Tab below charts. Click on the trade you want to analyze and drag it to the chart.

cheers scalpz
thanks very much !
  • #600
  • Apr 21, 2012 10:21am Apr 21, 2012 10:21am
Quoting koneko
I trade a pair with three screens 1 hour , 15mins , and 1 min – Is there any way – where with one click of a button I could have another pair appear with the same set?
one other way is to simply drag a new pair from the market window on to the current windows you have open, it's 3 clicks, the timeframes will stay the same,
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