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  • #1
  • First Post: Jan 9, 2011 6:16pm Jan 9, 2011 6:16pm
Hello Guys,

I wondered if it's possible to load a specific *.tpl with a special function?
Let's say you apply a certain EA and it will have something like loadTemplate("mytemplate.tpl"); in its init() function?
I found out how to open a certain chart with the help of MT4Internal Messages etc. but not how to load a template.

Appreciate your help!

Regards,

TJPLD
  • #2
  • Jan 9, 2011 6:23pm Jan 9, 2011 6:23pm
Hi,

I have no idea if this would work, but try saving your template as "default.tpl"

I have never used it, but I would assume that the opening of a chart using MT4Internal Messages would simply load up the default template.
  • #3
  • Jan 9, 2011 7:27pm Jan 9, 2011 7:27pm
Quoting TJPLD
I wondered if it's possible to load a specific *.tpl with a special function?
I think it could be done by name but would be quite-a-bit more involved. Below is the easiest way to load a template programmatically I know of.

Inserted Code
 
int hWnd = WindowHandle( Symbol(), Period() );
PostMessageA( hWnd, WM_COMMAND, 34800, 0 );

Use 34800 to load the first template in your template list.
Use 34801 to load the second template in your template list.
Use 34802 to load the third template in your template list.
And so on.

Right click on an MT4 chart and select "Template". The order you see there (alphabetically) is the order used.

Let's say the first template in your list is "ATemplate" and you want to load it, use:

PostMessageA( hWnd, WM_COMMAND, 34800, 0 );

Let's say the second template in your list is "BTemplate" and you want to load it, use:

PostMessageA( hWnd, WM_COMMAND, 34801, 0 );

So, if you have a particular template in mind, just make sure it's at the top of your list (start its name with a "0") and use the 34800 value in the PostMessageA call.
  • #4
  • Jan 10, 2011 2:06am Jan 10, 2011 2:06am
Thanks I will try that out.

How did you find that? Unfortunately things like that aren't documented officially. I'd also be interested in how to "Show" an Object. For example you have a bunch of vertical lines. If you go to your Obeject Manager and select them and click "Show" the Windows will automatically jump to that position.

Regards,

TJPLD
  • #5
  • Jan 10, 2011 10:58am Jan 10, 2011 10:58am
Quoting TJPLD
How did you find that? Unfortunately things like that aren't documented officially.
In this case, I had just messed around with auto templates so it was fresh in my mind.

Normally, I will follow these steps when trying to figure out how to do something in MQL:

1) Search my repository of code to see if I've done something similar
2) Search mql4.com
3) Search forexfactory.com

This post contains invaluable information for doing automated tasks in mql:

http://forum.mql4.com/30667

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I'd also be interested in how to "Show" an Object. For example you have a bunch of vertical lines. If you go to your Obeject Manager and select them and click "Show" the Windows will automatically jump to that position.

I do not know of a way to do this programmatically. I posted this a while ago that does something similar - scrolling multiple charts to the same time. Maybe you can use the code as a basis for your scenario:

http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...99&postcount=9
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File Type: mq4 ScrollToDate.mq4   5 KB | 897 downloads
  • #6
  • Oct 26, 2013 1:36am Oct 26, 2013 1:36am
hi do you know how i can reverse this. i would like to save a template. i'm happy to follow the structure above if someone can advise how i can save to the first template in my list rather then open

thanks
  • #7
  • Dec 3, 2013 4:05am Dec 3, 2013 4:05am
Hi TJPLD, could you tell me, are you still using a part of gambler180 system on the 15 min charts or do you trade differently now, look forward to your reply.
Shane.
  • #8
  • Jun 9, 2015 1:41am Jun 9, 2015 1:41am
Quoting zznbrm
{quote} I think it could be done by name but would be quite-a-bit more involved. Below is the easiest way to load a template programmatically I know of. int hWnd = WindowHandle( Symbol(), Period() ); PostMessageA( hWnd, WM_COMMAND, 34800, 0 ); Use 34800 to load the first template in your template list. Use 34801 to load the second template in your template list. Use 34802 to load the third template in your template list. And so on. Right click on an MT4 chart and select "Template". The order you see there (alphabetically) is the order used. Let's...

How can I use this code to load a template by name? i.e. I want to load a template with the same name as the currency symbol, i.e. "EURUSD.tpl"
  • #9
  • Oct 23, 2018 9:18am Oct 23, 2018 9:18am
Quoting zznbrm
{quote} I think it could be done by name but would be quite-a-bit more involved. Below is the easiest way to load a template programmatically I know of. int hWnd = WindowHandle( Symbol(), Period() ); PostMessageA( hWnd, WM_COMMAND, 34800, 0 ); Use 34800 to load the first template in your template list. Use 34801 to load the second template in your template list. Use 34802 to load the third template in your template list. And so on. Right click on an MT4 chart and select "Template". The order you see there (alphabetically) is the order used. Let's...
Could you please point me in the direction of an article explaining how to program functions such as this?
  • #10
  • Last Post: Oct 23, 2018 9:27am Oct 23, 2018 9:27am
Quoting nprsut
{quote} Could you please point me in the direction of an article explaining how to program functions such as this?
https://www.mql5.com/en/docs/chart_o...tapplytemplate
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