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  • #1
  • First Post: Edited 1:32am Feb 17, 2014 12:31am | Edited 1:32am
Hi, does anyone here have a clock indicator which will work independent of ticks? Meaning the clock indicator will not pause when there are no ticks instead it will continue to work. Does anyone have it?

Can anyone do this to the indicator below?:
refreshrates();
sleep(1000);
repeat.
Programmers will understand
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File Type: mq4 b-clock modified.mq4   2 KB | 10,574 downloads
  • #2
  • Feb 17, 2014 1:38am Feb 17, 2014 1:38am
Quoting Supertrader9
Hi, does anyone here have a clock indicator which will work independent of ticks? Meaning the clock indicator will not pause when there are no ticks instead it will continue to work. Does anyone have it? Forex tsd has it but it is only for premium members. Can anyone do this to the indicator below?: refreshrates(); sleep(1000); repeat. Programmers will understand {file}
One cannot do that in the old MT4. Calling sleep() in the indicator thread is not allowed. A work around would be to use a tick generator to send fake ticks to the chart every minute. You could do the above if you use a script or EA. One would have to synchronize the server time and the local time for it to work as I don't think the server time updates unless there are incoming ticks.

The new MT4 (build 600) can generate timer events so one can write a candle clock that updates continuously in it. One would still have to synchronize the server time and the local time which is a bit of a complication.
  • #3
  • Feb 17, 2014 1:52am Feb 17, 2014 1:52am
Quoting Xaphod
{quote} One cannot do that in the old MT4. Calling sleep() in the indicator thread is not allowed. A work around would be to use a tick generator to send fake ticks to the chart every minute. You could do the above if you use a script or EA. One would have to synchronize the server time and the local time for it to work as I don't think the server time updates unless there are incoming ticks. The new MT4 (build 600) can generate timer events so one can write a candle clock that updates continuously in it. One would still have to synchronize the...

Yes i think maybe that is the problem. Do you think there will be one though because i believe time is indispenseable for a good entry. Just curious can i use mt5 indicator in mt4 now?
  • #4
  • Feb 17, 2014 1:59am Feb 17, 2014 1:59am
Quoting Supertrader9
{quote} Yes i think maybe that is the problem. Do you think there will be one though because i believe time is indispenseable for a good entry. Just curious can i use mt5 indicator in mt4 now?
Yes, I'm sure there will be one sooner or later.

I do not know if you can use MT5 indicators in MT4. At the very least, it should be much easier to port an indicator from MT5 to MT4 now.
  • #5
  • Feb 17, 2014 2:27am Feb 17, 2014 2:27am
If you accept the clock running as a script or EA, then you may modify mine:
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  • #6
  • Edited 6:16pm Feb 17, 2014 12:29pm | Edited 6:16pm
I don't know how to do it. Yes i have no problem of running it as script or ea. I compiled it and made it an ea. The computer clock run continuously and i can see it running two seconds faster than the server time. However the server time stops and start(pauses). Mt4 should have more ticks.
  • #7
  • Feb 18, 2014 2:08am Feb 18, 2014 2:08am
You may increase the Market Watch list, the more symbols the more server clock updates. But it is not critical, from my experience the critical issue is the local PC clock, which usually synchronizes via internet once a day. But the computer is not an atom clock, so it may lose its precisions during day.
  • #8
  • Edited 3:23am Feb 19, 2014 12:50am | Edited 3:23am
Quoting Halley
You may increase the Market Watch list, the more symbols the more server clock updates. But it is not critical, from my experience the critical issue is the local PC clock, which usually synchronizes via internet once a day. But the computer is not an atom clock, so it may lose its precisions during day.

Yes thank you halley! After i increased my market watch symbols to show all, my b-clock indicator and yours no longer pauses as much. Thank you. I don't know why i didn't think of that before. Thanks Halley again. (btw i used fake ticks, with show all on market watch, thats why i am getting no pauses anymore)
  • #9
  • Sep 6, 2014 6:51am Sep 6, 2014 6:51am
i found this http://www.mql5.com/en/code/11586
  • #10
  • Edited Oct 30, 2014 5:32pm Oct 29, 2014 6:30pm | Edited Oct 30, 2014 5:32pm
Continuous no-lag Countdown Timer

This indicator counts down continuously. The indicator published by William Kreider can be found as per above link #Post 9. Thanks to William Kreider for posting.
Many will prefer this indicator to the start-stop tick dependent variety. However, the original published code has a noticeable flaw. See below image.
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A H1 chart cannot have a remaining time of 01:19:20. This should be 00:19:20.

I have attempted correction of above flaw but cannot anticipate every scenario.

  1. I have tested correction on 3 different MT4 Terminals with Broker Times at GMT, GMT+1 and GMT+3
  2. I have added some enhancements and new bar/candle alert. A version without alerts is also available.

Note 1: The above two indicators will not work if any other version of Countdown Timer is still on the chart. There will be a conflict of code. Before attaching one of the below indicators to a chart ensure that all other versions have been removed.

Note 2: If the indicator is placed on a market that is closed it will not be visible on the chart. When the market opens the indicator will become visible and start counting down.

Note: 3: If the Broker Time adjustment inputs-value is not correct the countdown label will either not display on the chart or will show incorrect remaining countdown time. See below.

Broker Time adjustment - Inputs Value

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  1. Go down to M1 timeframe and place crosshairs on last candle.
  2. The time on the crosshair vertical line is Broker Time.
  3. Offset Broker Time against GMT. Google for current GMT time.

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H4 Candles Considerations

The hour durations for H4 candles are;
0 - 4, 4 - 8, 8 -12, 12 - 16, 16 - 20, 20 - 0.

In Example One

  1. During BST Broker-A 8 - 12 candle started at 7 and ended at 11 BST.
  2. During BWT Broker-A 8 -12 candle started at 7 and ended at 11 BWT.

In Example Two

  1. During BST Broker-B 8 - 12 candle stated at 6 and ended at 10 BST.
  2. During BWT Broker-B 8 - 12 candle started at 5 and ended at 9 BWT.

These considerations should be taken into account with regards to remaining countdown time on candles greater than H1.

Time Synchronization → Date and Time on Task Bar → Change date and time settings →Internet Time →Change settings →✔ Synchronize with an internet time server →Update now → OK

Alert Options

  1. Off
  2. On
  3. Sound only

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New Bar Alert Status Label: can be shown or hidden.

Replace MT4 jarring Alert Sound

The MT4 default alert sound is a jarring irritation. To replace the MT4 default alert sound with something more conducive to trading, proceed as follows:

  1. Go to (C: → Program Files(x86) → your MT4 → Sounds → alert.wav
  2. Rename alert.wav to alertx.wav
  3. Download attached zip file and copy alert.wav to the same folder as the newly renamed alertx.wav
  4. Click the new alert.wav sound bite to play in media player. The new alert sound should be heard at the next alert.
  5. To return the default alert delete alert.wav and rename alertx.wav to alert.wav

  1. The MT4 disconnect.wav sound bite is very short. For added safety the MT4 disconnect sound bite can be renamed and replaced with a sound bite of longer duration.

Free sounds can be got here - https://www.freesound.org/ . Search bells, gongs, chimes etc.

Note 4: Sound bites must have .wav extension to work in MT4.

Display Window

  1. The countdown timer can be displayed on the main chart or a separate window such as MACD or Stocastics. Set display Window option accordingly.
  2. If the countdown timer is required to be displayed in its own separate window download attached zip file. Extract blank.mq4, install * and attach to chart. Set Display Window option accordingly.
  3. Note 4: When displaying in a separate window ensure that Left-Right and Up-Down are in limits otherwise the countdown timer will not be visible in the separate window. A safe setting to begin with would be 20 / 20 respectively.

*eg. C:\Users\T\AppData\Roaming\MetaQuotes\Terminal\9F61A4A5D91941F00E5E134F12B716EB\MQL4\Indicators

Other indicators that may be of interest – here. https://login.mql5.com/en/users/file45/publications

Modifications

  1. Feel free to modify and post for benefit of users.
  2. To avoid confusion between different versions please do not name a modification the same as any existing version.

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xzl Countdown Timer fix b2.mq4 - includes new bar/candle alert option.
xzl Countdown Timer fix a2.mq4 - does not include new bar/candle alert option

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File Type: mq4 xzl Countdown Timer fix b2.mq4   9 KB | 6,802 downloads
File Type: mq4 xzl Countdown Timer fix a2.mq4   6 KB | 3,776 downloads
File Type: zip Separate Blank Window and Sound Bite.zip   3.4 MB | 2,967 downloads
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  • #11
  • Edited 8:53pm Nov 13, 2014 4:50pm | Edited 8:53pm
See above

  1. Broker Time adjust
  2. Note 1, 2 & 3
  3. Display Window

Alert Off

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Alert On
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Sound Only
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Tip: For fast on/off switching between alert states make two templates. One with alert on. The other with alert off. Its faster to toggle between templates than fiddle with indicator Inputs options.
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File Type: mq4 xzl Countdown Timer fix b3.mq4   8 KB | 5,471 downloads
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  • #12
  • Edited 6:12pm Nov 14, 2014 7:57am | Edited 6:12pm
Free MT4 Ticker - a multi terminal tick generator
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download - https://fx1.net/mt4ticker.php

While the documentation refers to EAs I have found it it works with indicators reliant on ticks.

All watched terminals are automatically monitored to defend against unwanted closes and crashes. Ticker automatically detects crashing clients and restarts them for you even if you’re not at the computer.

Warning: Although this is a trusted source its sign up for download and the free licence key emailed (only to gmail). Do not use one of your regular email addresses. Knock up a spare gmail account. If no longer needed the account can be destroyed or kept for similar purpose. They generally do not spam but have started promoting a free tool too enthusiastically. Please note, as of date, their emails do not have an unsubscribe option.
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  • #13
  • Dec 10, 2014 11:44am Dec 10, 2014 11:44am
Check the attached one
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  • #14
  • Dec 24, 2014 7:00am Dec 24, 2014 7:00am
Phylo: Thank you for your contribution. You made a good clock indicator.

Pipaj: This works perfectly. Thanks. Credits to Mladen. I remember him from forex-tsd.
  • #15
  • Apr 14, 2015 1:11pm Apr 14, 2015 1:11pm
iClock mod1.mq4

MT5 to MT4 conversion.

MT5 Location (Candle Timer.mq5): http://www.forex-tsd.com/metatrader-5/26313-need-indicator-mt5-2.html
MT4 Location: https://www.mql5.com/en/users/file45/publications

Label colored according to alert mode: Off (green), On (Magenta), Sound Only (DodgerBlue).

https://c.mql5.com/18/36/iClock_Mod1...etaTrader4.png

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File Type: mq4 iclock_mod1.mq4   8 KB | 4,350 downloads
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  • #16
  • Aug 5, 2015 7:39am Aug 5, 2015 7:39am
Quoting Phylo
Continuous no-lag Countdown Timer This indicator counts down continuously. The indicator published by William Kreider can be found as per above link #Post 9. Thanks to William Kreider for posting. Many will prefer this indicator to the start-stop tick dependent variety. However, the original published code has a noticeable flaw. See below image. {image} A H1 chart cannot have a remaining time of 01:19:20. This should be 00:19:20. I have attempted correction of above flaw but cannot anticipate every scenario. I have tested correction on 3 different...
Greetings, Pls I need a closing candle time indicator that will show closing candle time in SECONDS even when theCHAThttp://cdncache1-a.akamaihd.net/item...rrow-10x10.png is in Minutes or Hours time frame. Your help is greatly needed and will be appreciated.
Regards.
Mc
  • #17
  • Aug 7, 2015 8:31am Aug 7, 2015 8:31am
Quoting Phylo
Continuous no-lag Countdown Timer This indicator counts down continuously. The indicator published by William Kreider can be found as per above link #Post 9. Thanks to William Kreider for posting. Many will prefer this indicator to the start-stop tick dependent variety. However, the original published code has a noticeable flaw. See below image. {image} A H1 chart cannot have a remaining time of 01:19:20. This should be 00:19:20. I have attempted correction of above flaw but cannot anticipate every scenario. I have tested correction on 3 different...
Phylo there seem to be some problems with the indicator. I installed the fix b2 version and set up the time. But as soon as I change my view in MT4 to any other time frame the Broker time adjustment setting goes back to 1. All it shows is a green NB Alert off and hovering over it gives a 1.xxx value for every single time setting...!!? Am I missing something - anyone else getting this? Thanks
  • #18
  • Edited 12:18pm Aug 11, 2015 6:13am | Edited 12:18pm
Quoting Azg1001
{quote} Phylo there seem to be some problems with the indicator. I installed the fix b2 version and set up the time. But as soon as I change my view in MT4 to any other time frame the Broker time adjustment setting goes back to 1. All it shows is a green NB Alert off and hovering over it gives a 1.xxx value for every single time setting...!!? Am I missing something - anyone else getting this? Thanks
I downloaded xzl Countdown Timer fix b2.mq4 9 KB from Post 10 and tested on two MT4 Terminals; one at +3 GMT and the other at -5 GMT.
The indicator workes correctly across all timeframes → M1, M5, M15, M30, H1 & H4. The indicator code does not accomodate timeframes > H4.

The correct Broker Time adjustement settings are 3 and -4 (negative four) respectively. Your profile indicates US as location which may correspond to EST time, -3 GMT or CT, -4 GMT. If -3 GMT set to -2. If -4 GMT set to -3, etc.

If the above does not solve there may be a conflict of code with another indicator.
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  • #19
  • Oct 12, 2016 11:21am Oct 12, 2016 11:21am
Quoting Phylo
{quote} I downloaded xzl Countdown Timer fix b2.mq4 9 KB from Post 10 and tested on two MT4 Terminals; one at +3 GMT and the other at -5 GMT. The indicator workes correctly across all timeframes → M1, M5, M15, M30, H1 & H4. The indicator code does not accomodate timeframes > H4. The correct Broker Time adjustement settings are 3 and -4 (negative four) respectively. Your profile indicates US as location which may correspond to EST time, -3 GMT or CT, -4...

How do i make this work on everytime frame? Now when i change to m5 or m1 it shows same time as 1h chart.
  • #20
  • Oct 13, 2016 4:49pm Oct 13, 2016 4:49pm
Quoting medIce
{quote} How do i make this work on everytime frame? Now when i change to m5 or m1 it shows same time as 1h chart.
I don't have time for further explanations - try the iclock_mod1 above.
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