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  • #281
  • Oct 18, 2016 11:32pm Oct 18, 2016 11:32pm
Hi,

Looks this forums is quite old but this is what I need it since this is amazing stuff, I always draw lines manually on monthly . By the way, how to display as your screenshot showing date in each line?

Thanks,
Adi
a newbie.

Quoting dazzdude
{quote} Hi David. I really appreciate your time. Amazing stuff. I am not sure what you changed, but the indictor now works perfectly on all time frames (on my charts). Would it be possible to add an option to only show the currrent months open (regardless of the time frame the chart is set to)? Or the number of months back? (less important). This would be more useful than lookbackbars as it will display the same lines on the chart when you changes between timeframes (e.g. weekly, daily, 4hr and 1hr). For example, on 1 hour, I need to set lookbackbars...
  • #282
  • Dec 16, 2016 2:40pm Dec 16, 2016 2:40pm
Hi, all.

Any way to load this great indi with modified default settings?
  • #283
  • Dec 16, 2016 4:12pm Dec 16, 2016 4:12pm
Quoting Botan626
Hi, all. Any way to load this great indi with modified default settings?
You can save modified settings by creating a chart template or if you can modify code use the mq4 file found here:
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...75#post8898375

It will not compile in the current MT4 metaeditor compiler, unless you have v509 MT4 compiler or an external program, then load the new ex4 (complied file)
into your MT4 indicator folder. A bit of a rigmarole, but it is possible.
It never gets easier, you just get better
  • #284
  • Edited 6:42pm Dec 16, 2016 5:44pm | Edited 6:42pm
Sorry, just noticed these posts now, don't know if you guys are still around:

Quoting SellAaandUp
Is it currently possible to color bullish and bearish boxes differently?
Not currently possible, but source code is available in post #285 if anybody wants to modify it.

Quoting zickzack
I do have difficulties getting unfilled boxes to show as dotted or dashed lines (I can do it with horizontal or vertical lines) even though I put in the . or -. or - but now I've just changed the color so the box is not too visible.
'Morse code' dot/dash options apply to lines but not boxes. See note above re source code, if anybody wants to modify the indicator.
  • #285
  • Edited Dec 17, 2016 12:35pm Dec 16, 2016 6:32pm | Edited Dec 17, 2016 12:35pm
Quoting Botan626
Hi, all. Any way to load this great indi with modified default settings?
Attached version includes all of the latest options, plus the use of parameter files.


Parameter files

The parameter file name must be exactly "Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.<extension>" and it must reside in the ...../MQL4/Files folder, otherwise the file won't be recognized. It's the extension that's variable, e.g. you could have 6 different parameter files named:

Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.01
Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.02
Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.A
Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.B
Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.GBP
Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.EUR

and then type 01, 02, A, B, GBP or EUR into the ParameterFile entry to select your desired file.
If you leave the entry blank, the indicator will look for, and use the settings in, the default file Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.TXT

If you don't want to use parameter files, leave ParameterFile as NONE, and type your settings into MT4's dialog box, as usual. These settings will also be used if the indicator can't find the parameter file with the extension that you specify. The spelling of the filename must be exactly correct. If the file is found, then the settings in the file will override any settings typed into the dialog box. See screenshot:
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To change the content of a parameter file, load it into a text editor like Notepad (see screenshot below). Don't forget to save your changes. Then to have them take effect, return to MT4 and refresh the indicator (the quickest way to do this is to change the chart to a different timeframe, and then back to the original timeframe).

Additional notes:
 Lines in the parameter file starting with // are comments (optional) and will be ignored.
 All lines in the parameter file must end with a semi-colon ( ; ). This includes blank lines. Failure to do this will cause unpredictable results.
 An equals sign ( = ) must exist between the parameter name and its associated value. Failure to do this will cause unpredictable results.
 Spelling of parameter names (e.g. StartHours, HorizLineLevels) must be exactly correct, or they will not be recognised (hint: copy lines from the parameter file Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.TXT supplied in the zip). Upper/lower case may be used interchangeably; embedded spaces (for improved readability) are optional.
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Source code requires use of the libraries (mqh files) and build 509 compiler (all supplied in the attached ZIP file; more info here).
MQ4 file generates many errors if compiled in build 600 or later.

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File Type: zip Indicator and other files (for traders).zip   44 KB | 783 downloads
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File Type: zip Source code (for programmers only).zip   2.3 MB | 767 downloads
  • #286
  • Dec 16, 2016 11:57pm Dec 16, 2016 11:57pm
I make pips every time I use this indicator

1. Define the range is 1/2 the ADR or less is good.
2. Is there enough room to move to the ADR?
3. Trade with the trend.



Not sure what the latest version with parameters is all about but I'll give it a go,

As usual, big thank to Hangover, er, HANOVER

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It takes a lot for me to IGNORE you, but you can try.
  • #287
  • Dec 17, 2016 7:25am Dec 17, 2016 7:25am
Quoting hanover
and then type 01, 02, A, B, GBP or EUR into the ParameterFile entry to select your desired file. If you leave the entry blank, the indicator will look for the file Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.TXT
Where to look for ParameterFile entry?

There is no such field neitherin the indi settings, nor in the Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.txt file.


Also I put Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.txt file in Files folder with modified parameters, but indi doesn't pick it up.
  • #288
  • Edited 9:34am Dec 17, 2016 8:52am | Edited 9:34am
Quoting Botan626
Where to look for ParameterFile entry?
See screenshot, then re-read updated notes/screenshots in post #285.
  • #289
  • Dec 17, 2016 10:18am Dec 17, 2016 10:18am
Quoting hanover
{quote} See screenshot, then re-read updated notes/screenshots in post #285.
Thank you, now I've got it work.

The last Q: is it possible to make indi load settings from file Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.TXT permanently.

For instance, by default leave ParameterFile field blank, and if file Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.TXT presents in the Files folder, the indi will load settings out of it.

If this file is absent, the indi will use settings from its own dialog box.
  • #290
  • Dec 17, 2016 12:34pm Dec 17, 2016 12:34pm
Quoting Botan626
The last Q: is it possible to make indi load settings from file Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.TXT permanently. For instance, by default leave ParameterFile field blank, and if file Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.TXT presents in the Files folder, the indi will load settings out of it.
The indicator is used by many people, who are familiar with using the dialog box settings. Hence I think it's best that ParameterFile defaults to NONE. It also means that it works consistently with all of the other indicators that I've shared on FF.

All you have to do is blank out the word NONE, and it will use the settings in the file Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.TXT, just like you're asking.

Or you could use the solution proposed by Shabs19 in post #283.

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If this file is absent, the indi will use settings from its own dialog box.
This is the way that it currently works. If the named file doesn't exist, it has nowhere else to get the parameters from except the dialog box.
  • #291
  • Dec 17, 2016 1:03pm Dec 17, 2016 1:03pm
Quoting hanover
{quote} The indicator is used by many people, who are familiar with using the dialog box settings. Hence I think it's best that ParameterFile defaults to NONE. It also means that it works consistently with all of the other indicators that I've shared on FF. All you have to do is blank out the word NONE, and it will use the settings in the file Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.TXT, just like you're asking. Or you could use the solution proposed by Shabs19 in post #283. {quote} This is the way that it currently works. If the named file doesn't exist, it...
I am familiar with settings boxes too, yet, based on the following:

1. Traders in the vast majority of cases don't use default indis' settings;
2. We don't have Load and Save buttons for this indi,

it will be very convenient to make the indi load modified settings without going into Inputs at all.

That's why I think that "NONE" is complication of blank field for ParameterFile variable. If someone wants to use entire new settings from his regular ones or change ParameterFile, then he goes into Inputs.


Anyways, thank you one more time for your help.
  • #292
  • Dec 17, 2016 1:16pm Dec 17, 2016 1:16pm
Quoting Shabs19
You can save modified settings by creating a chart template.
Quoting hanover
Or you could use the solution proposed by Shabs19 in post #283.

Simple solution, thanks for this too.
  • #293
  • Dec 17, 2016 1:51pm Dec 17, 2016 1:51pm
Quoting Botan626
it will be very convenient to make the indi load modified settings without going into Inputs at all. That's why I think that "NONE" is complication of blank field for ParameterFile variable.
Fair point. Attached is a version of the indicator where ParameterFile defaults to blank instead of NONE. Existing users can still download the other version from post #285. Now everybody can be happy.
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File Type: ex4 Daily LinesBoxes(blank).ex4   40 KB | 601 downloads
  • #294
  • Dec 17, 2016 2:12pm Dec 17, 2016 2:12pm
Quoting hanover
{quote} Fair point. Attached is a version of the indicator where ParameterFile defaults to blank instead of NONE. Existing users can still download the other version from post #285. Now everybody can be happy. {file}
Thank you!
  • #295
  • Dec 17, 2016 3:16pm Dec 17, 2016 3:16pm
Just noticed, the boxes don't draw properly at the last candle of the week.

What can be possible reason for that?
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  • #296
  • Edited 11:54pm Dec 17, 2016 4:55pm | Edited 11:54pm
Quoting Botan626
Just noticed, the boxes don't draw properly at the last candle of the week. What can be possible reason for that?
Indicator uses MT4's ObjectCreate (rectangle) command to plot a box from candle at StartHours to candle at EndHours/ExtendHours. If a candle doesn't exist, ObjectCreate seems to plot to the nearest available candle. Hence it could be because your br0ker doesn't have a candle that's 24 hours after the start of the Friday 00:00 candle (i.e. a Saturday 00:00 candle). But without more info I couldn't say for sure.

Note that it has always worked this way, it has nothing to do with the newly added facility enabling parameter files.

Please don't ask me to modify the indicator as it is already complex and it would take several hours for me to re-test every possible parameter combo. It is offered on an 'as is' basis and does its best to work within MT4's prescribed limitations.
  • #297
  • Dec 18, 2016 5:10am Dec 18, 2016 5:10am
Quoting hanover
{quote} Indicator uses MT4's ObjectCreate (rectangle) command to plot a box from candle at StartHours to candle at EndHours/ExtendHours. If a candle doesn't exist, ObjectCreate seems to plot to the nearest available candle. Hence it could be because your br0ker doesn't have a candle that's 24 hours after the start of the Friday 00:00 candle (i.e. a Saturday 00:00 candle). But without more info I couldn't say for sure. Note that it has always worked this way, it has nothing to do with the newly added facility enabling parameter files. Please don't...
Yeah, for whatever reason indi recognises the last week's candle as a Sunday candle.

Tried different settings, nothing helps.

Tried with different brokers too.
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  • #298
  • Edited 10:57am Dec 18, 2016 10:29am | Edited 10:57am
Quoting Botan626
Yeah, for whatever reason indi recognises the last week's candle as a Sunday candle. Tried different settings, nothing helps. Tried with different brokers too.
I might have solved it, but it requires having two instances of the indy on the chart, i.e. a 24 hour window for each of Monday thru Thursday (first instance), then a 72 hour window for Friday so that it includes the following Monday's 00:00 candle (second instance).

The parameters (with differences highlighted) and the outcome is shown in the images below. I have used different colors to highlight the two instances (Monday thru Thursday = maroon; Friday = green), but you could use the same color if you wanted to. Note that you must use a different UniqueID value for each instance, otherwise the indicator gets confused when it assigns object names to the boxes.

You could likewise achieve this using two different parameter files.

Don't know if this helps you, but it's the best that I can come up with.

[EDIT] My br0ker is Pepperstone. Yours may use different candles, so you might need to modify the parameter values to get something similar to work.
Also, I'm not sure how well (or badly) this will work during short weeks like Xmas or Easter.
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  • #299
  • Dec 18, 2016 11:16am Dec 18, 2016 11:16am
Works perfectly with two different parameter files.

Please note, that for the current week's friday, but before the new week has begun, indi plots friday box just right.


Thank you very much for your time and energy spent.
  • #300
  • Dec 23, 2016 11:06am Dec 23, 2016 11:06am
Quoting hanover
{quote} Attached version includes all of the latest options, plus the use of parameter files. Parameter files The parameter file name must be exactly "Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.<extension>" and it must reside in the ...../MQL4/Files folder, otherwise the file won't be recognized. It's the extension that's variable, e.g. you could have 6 different parameter files named: Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.01 Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.02 Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.A Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.B Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.GBP Presets---DailyLinesBoxes.EUR and then...
Having a problem getting it to compile on build 1031.
Seems like char is not allowed as a variable name.
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