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Autohotkey Draw Trendline Code

Like this
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ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME1, WindowTimeOnDropped());
ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_PRICE1, WindowPriceOnDropped()+5*Point);
if (LineType==OBJ_TREND) {
    ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME2, Time[0]);
    ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_PRICE2, WindowPriceOnDropped()+5*Point);
}
Quoting scottymoll
So this is almost perfect, but I need to change point 2.

}
ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME1, WindowTimeOnDropped());
ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_PRICE1, WindowPriceOnDropped());
if (LineType==OBJ_TREND) {
ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME2, Time[0]);
ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_PRICE2, Bid);
}

This allows me to draw a ray from whatever point I specify, but as of right now, the 2nd point is automatically connected to the current bid. Can we somehow modify ...

ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME2, Time[0]);
ObjectSet(sLineName,...
Actually, this worked perfectly!!!

ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME2, Time[0]);
ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_PRICE2, WindowPriceOnDropped());
}

Now one last thing! I need point 2 to always match with point one while moving the line around so that it always stays horizontal and does not pivot. Can we code Price2 to correlate with whatever price1 is? Almost there!!!


Quoting Xaphod
Like this
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ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME1, WindowTimeOnDropped());
ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_PRICE1, WindowPriceOnDropped()+5*Point);
if (LineType==OBJ_TREND) {
    ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME2, Time[0]);
    ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_PRICE2, WindowPriceOnDropped()+5*Point);
}
Quoting scottymoll

Now one last thing! I need point 2 to always match with point one while moving the line around so that it always stays horizontal and does not pivot. Almost there!!!
You will need to use an EA to continually check the trendlines with a specific name and adjust one price parameter to match the other in order to accomplish that.
I think I figured out a work-around. Can we make it so that the Price1 somehow attaches to the close of whatever bar I drop it on? If so, I can drop the Trendline on the chart, it'll attach to the close I choose, and I won't have to move it at all after that.

ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME1, WindowTimeOnDropped());
ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_PRICE1, WindowPriceOnDropped());


Quoting Xaphod
You will need to use an EA to continually check the trendlines with a specific name and adjust one price parameter to match the other in order to accomplish that.
Yes:
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extern color LineColor=Aqua;
extern int LineStyle=STYLE_SOLID; //0-4: STYLE_SOLID,STYLE_DASH,STYLE_DOT,STYLE_DASHDOT,STYLE_DASHDOTDOT

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| script program start function                                    |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int start() {
  string sLineName="Line_"+GetDateTime();
  
  // Create line trend/hline
  if (ObjectFind(sLineName)<0 ) {
    ObjectCreate(sLineName, OBJ_TREND, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0); 
    ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_STYLE, LineStyle);     
    ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_WIDTH, 1);
    ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_BACK,True);
    ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_COLOR, LineColor);
    ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_RAY, True);
  }
  ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME1, WindowTimeOnDropped());
  ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_PRICE1, Close[iBarShift(NULL,0,WindowTimeOnDropped())]);
  ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME2, Time[0]);
  ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_PRICE2, Close[iBarShift(NULL,0,WindowTimeOnDropped())]);
  
  return(0);
}
Quoting scottymoll
I think I figured out a work-around. Can we make it so that the Price1 somehow attaches to the close of whatever bar I drop it on? If so, I can drop the Trendline on the chart, it'll attach to the close I choose, and I won't have to move it at all after that.

ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_TIME1, WindowTimeOnDropped());
ObjectSet(sLineName, OBJPROP_PRICE1, WindowPriceOnDropped());
That's it!!! Wow, I really can't thank you enough! I truely appreciate your time and effort in helping me out. This code makes things so much easier for me.
Now, if I can just figure out how to hotkey the script through either the MT4 platform itself or Autohotkey, I'll be set!


Quoting Xaphod
Yes:
[code]
extern color LineColor=Aqua;
extern int LineStyle=STYLE_SOLID; //0-4: STYLE_SOLID,STYLE_DASH,STYLE_DOT,STYLE_DASHDOT,STYLE_DASHDOTDOT

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| script program start function |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int start() {
string sLineName="Line_"+GetDateTime();

// Create line trend/hline
if (ObjectFind(sLineName)<0 ) {
ObjectCreate(sLineName, OBJ_TREND, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
ObjectSet(sLineName,...
You are welcome.
The hot key function in MT4 does not do drag and drop so that is probably not a viable solution.

Hot keys in MT4: Right click on script and select set hotkey in the menu.

Quoting scottymoll
That's it!!! Wow, I really can't thank you enough! I truely appreciate your time and effort in helping me out. This code makes things so much easier for me.
Now, if I can just figure out how to hotkey the script through either the MT4 platform itself or Autohotkey, I'll be set!
Quoting Xaphod
You are welcome. The hot key function in MT4 does not do drag and drop so that is probably not a viable solution. Hot keys in MT4: Right click on script and select set hotkey in the menu. {quote}
Hi Xaphod

I read through this info here and thought I might have solved my problem but then I came here to the last post and found this problem that the hotkeys dont "drag & drop"

I am trying to have a hotkey to activate the trendline function on my mouse so that I can just press the hotkey and then draw the line I need.So basically like clicking on the trendline button in the line studies toolbar but using the hotkey instead.Would I have to write an ea for that or would there be a script function I can use.

As always your help is greatly appreciated and the work you do here amazing

Thank you for your time
Rooi


I want the hotkey to be able to activate the function to draw these lines.Nothing fancy just activate the function.I am still searching and trying to find the answer and if you could show me the right direction I am sure I could find what I need
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Quoting Rooi
I am trying to have a hotkey to activate the trendline function on my mouse so that I can just press the hotkey and then draw the line I need.So basically like clicking on the trendline button in the line studies toolbar but using the hotkey instead.
This script is the only way I know of doing it.
You will need to enable DLLs as it uses user32.dll
Attached File(s)
File Type: ex4 DrawTrendline.ex4   4 KB | 796 downloads
Quoting Rooi
{quote} Hi Xaphod I read through this info here and thought I might have solved my problem but then I came here to the last post and found this problem that the hotkeys dont "drag & drop" I am trying to have a hotkey to activate the trendline function on my mouse so that I can just press the hotkey and then draw the line I need.So basically like clicking on the trendline button in the line studies toolbar but using the hotkey instead.Would I have to write an ea for that or would there be a script function I can use. As always your help is greatly...
Hi

This is an old thread, from before the build 600 update so the information on what is not possible may not be correct any more.

How will the hotkey know where to draw the trendline? I think you will have to write a script to draw your trend lines and link the script to a hotkey.
Quoting honestknave
{quote} This script is the only way I know of doing it. You will need to enable DLLs as it uses user32.dll {file}



Exactly what I wanted.

Thank very very much

Rooi
We miss 100% of the shots we don't take
Quoting Xaphod
{quote} Hi This is an old thread, from before the build 600 update so the information on what is not possible may not be correct any more. How will the hotkey know where to draw the trendline? I think you will have to write a script to draw your trend lines and link the script to a hotkey.
No probs - all sorted

The other script provided by honestknave does exactly what is needed

All the best and thanks for letting me hijack your thread (BTW - Genesis still kicking ass - cant ever thank you enough for that )

Rooi
We miss 100% of the shots we don't take
Quoting Rooi
{quote} Exactly what I wanted. Thank very very much Rooi
No problem, glad it worked for you.
Quoting Rooi
{quote} No probs - all sorted The other script provided by honestknave does exactly what is needed All the best and thanks for letting me hijack your thread (BTW - Genesis still kicking ass - cant ever thank you enough for that ) Rooi
Great. Nice to see you are doing well with Genesis.
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  • Edited 5:17pm Jul 2, 2015 4:42pm | Edited 5:17pm
Hello guys, I finished a project, are shortcut keys to pull lines trend. Great stuff.

KEY SHORTCUT TO TREND LINES MT4

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/ytofee1qr4...%20EN.zip?dl=0

SEE INSTALL.PDF
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?p=6378166


You don't need to use hotkeys.

This was created before built 600 so may need to be altered a bit.


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can one hotkey for different fibo templates or settings
Quoting dagoods
can one hotkey for different fibo templates or settings
Yes, it is possible to configure. Simply record a macro to any setting.
Quoting dagoods
can one hotkey for different fibo templates or settings
You'll find some of that functionality in the latest version of FibTool2
Quoting honestknave
{quote} This script is the only way I know of doing it. You will need to enable DLLs as it uses user32.dll {file}
Oh...Thank you very much. I use trend lines extensively. This script is awesome.
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