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Generic Script to return indicator Buffer values

  • #1
  • First Post: Edited 11:53pm Dec 22, 2012 11:17pm | Edited 11:53pm
Hi Coders

Does anyone know of or have a generic script to share that the user only inputs the indicator name and buffers to return the values on the chart?
Is this even possible?

I know how to return the values from within an EA, but reckon a lot of time can be saved if a script is available.

I would greatly appreciate your help.

Thanks
George
  • #2
  • Dec 23, 2012 5:46am Dec 23, 2012 5:46am
Quoting Gvc
Hi Coders

Does anyone know of or have a generic script to share that the user only inputs the indicator name and buffers to return the values on the chart?
Is this even possible?

I know how to return the values from within an EA, but reckon a lot of time can be saved if a script is available.

I would greatly appreciate your help.

Thanks
George
Why not simply use the Data Window ?

Unless you are happy using the Indicators default values for it's extern variables a generic script wouldn't work and even if you were happy to use the default extern values the values returned from the buffers may not be a good match to the auto scaled Y axis.
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  • #3
  • Dec 23, 2012 6:06am Dec 23, 2012 6:06am
Thanks for the reply.

The main reason i asked is to easier identify the correct buffers for the iCustom.
  • #4
  • Dec 23, 2012 6:09am Dec 23, 2012 6:09am
Quoting Gvc
Thanks for the reply.

The main reason i asked is to easier identify the correct buffers for the iCustom.
Doesn't the Data Window give you that ?
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  • #5
  • Dec 23, 2012 6:23am Dec 23, 2012 6:23am
Yeah, you are right lol.

My problem is then most probably my use of the extern variables....
  • #6
  • Dec 23, 2012 6:47am Dec 23, 2012 6:47am
Quoting Gvc
Yeah, you are right lol.

My problem is then most probably my use of the extern variables....
Probably, it is a common problem, you either need to use the default extern values held within the Indicator and use none of them in the iCustom() call or use ALL of them in the iCustom() call . . .

There is good info here: Detailed explanation of iCustom - MQL4 forum
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  • #7
  • Dec 23, 2012 7:58am Dec 23, 2012 7:58am
RaptorUK, You have been a tremendous help... Thank You.

I have coded a dozen or more EA's using iCustom, but have never before had this problem.(Lucky i guess)

I don't know how i missed the link that you provided, i reckon i read just about every other one at MQL4.

This particular EA was working totally erratically that had me scratching my head for a good while.
  • #8
  • Last Post: Dec 23, 2012 11:05am Dec 23, 2012 11:05am
Quoting Gvc
RaptorUK, You have been a tremendous help... Thank You.
You are most welcome, glad I was able to help, even a little, Merry Christmas.
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