Watchlist in Metatrader

a very basic time-based watchlist utilizing script is something like this.

Place the blank_window. Tpl from the templates folder, place the RSI_Watchlist. Mq4 from the folder that is SCRIPT.

Open any chart, load the template. Then attach the script to the chart. After you're done with the settings click fine.

regards,
Zen
https://www.forexforum.co.za/attachm...6449844708.tpl
https://www.forexforum.co.za/attachm...6216741746.mq4
https://www.forexforum.co.za/attachments/1518951355.jpg

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ;

Something like this?

---

Yes just... are you willing the share it?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ;

Hey folks,

I need some help. Has anyone of you guys ever programmed a Watchlist at Metatrader?

For instance a scanner which tracks 5 currency pairs also gives a signal when the RSI is above 70?

thanks a lot.

bye,
thomas

---

Something like this?

https://www.forexforum.co.za/attachm...2001925220.jpg

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ;

I've done EAs which are time-based instead of tick-based using this method. You'd like to explore creating time-based indiors.

---

There's merit in time established indiors since there are generally greater than one on a chart, in contrast there is usually only 1 EA. So you would probably need the EA running code each tick. With indior(s) that this is not necessarily the case. Limiting the code implementation of the indior to set time periods does function nicely, but you just get implementation when the tick is 'alloed'. Thank you for the offer btw. Just as for five charts with five rsi's, the only reason why you would have to do that has got to be visual? If you can get the rsi readings in the EA then the sole reason to open charts will be to confirm stuff, like zigzag patterns for instance, or for visual reference. imo. Regards.

Sorry but I dont get it... do you have a good example?

And the values recovered through iClose etc arent updated? Because right now I am running a test and it appears like I get the new value every time?!

RefreshRates() upgrades the following.

Ask
Bars
Bid
Close
Digits
High
Low
Open
Point
Time
Volume

if you want to update values recovered from additional pairs, simply make a variable to keep it then update that factor using those iCustom or iClose functions.

regards,
Zen

One other question please. .

Which data is gon nana be upgraded when I use RefreshRates()?) The data from the pair?

How can I update the values from (habit) indiors (values I get with iCustom(...)) and the data from other pairs (values I get together for example iClose(...))

thanks a lot.

Thank you very much Zen_Leow

you helped me a lot

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ;

therefore does this make a difference if I use a timebased indior or timebased EA?

By the way, what if I use? indior or EA?

thanks a lot.

---

Everything depends on what you need it to do. However, I worked with scripts when I need something time-based. Not sure what's the behaviour is similar to when the concept is applied to EA or indior.

If I were you I'd create a SCRIPT comprising an infinite while loop comprising a sleep(1000) [very important unless you wanna see your MT4 customer hang], it'll draw tag objects of their currency pairs in query along with their corresponding RSI value. Then that is applied to a dummy chart that's blank (no bars, no candles, no nothing). It is possible to get a window that is blank by loading the template.

regards,
Zen
https://www.forexforum.co.za/attachm...1238368767.tpl

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ;

.. .imagine you join the indior onto a AUDUSD chart. And it is supposed to watch 10 other currency pairs as well, let us assume GPBJPY is among these. GPBJPY has proceeded 15 pips while AUDUSD had been stagnant. Your indior will not refresh with any new info regardless of the other currency pairs have transferred. The indior is only going to refresh it has lines, histo, labels, etc.. . If and ONLY if AUDUSD receive a sign....

---

While maybe not as elegant a solution as the time established method, many multi pair indiors (Steve Hopwood's Basket Trading EA comes to mind) are connected to the most volatile pair (gbp/jpy on M1) for this very reason.

In my testing the indior scanning multiple pairs provides near exactly the very same effects as what you propose (multiple charts).

Again not as elegant or as exact as what you suggest but close enough to accurate for many.