Big and Mid Figure

[foreigner]

Does anyone know how to modify this indicator so that the big and mid figure lines show only as a short line of reference?!

 

[jack]

Do you have the MQL4 version of the file? Or just the compiled version?

 

[rod178]

I wrote a "Figures" script, which places the lines after the last price, as I found the available indicators cluttered the screen.

Place in the scripts directory and compile.
double click to place or remove Figures lines

Source code included below.
EDIT: - just realised that there is a small error.
if you are using a 4 digit broker change:
if(Digits == 4) {points = pips/1000 ; return(NormalizeDouble(points,Digits));}
to
if(Digits == 4) {points = pips/10000; return(NormalizeDouble(points,Digits));}

ditto for a 5 digit broker, although will work without the change.

 

[foreigner]

Thanks Rod thats pretty damn useful! especially the ability to turn on and off, do you know if this can be done via a button on a toolbar or just through the navigator?

Also, is it possible to make the lines thinner and change the colour/style?


Jack I just have the compiled version but it looks as though Rods got something even better!

 

[rod178]

Thanks Rod thats pretty damn useful! especially the ability to turn on and off, do you know if this can be done via a button on a toolbar or just through the navigator?

Also, is it possible to make the lines thinner and change the colour/style?

The line thickness, and much more, can be configured at runtime, if you un-comment
#property show_inputs. refer to the code.

Alternatively you can permanently change the following values in the code
extern int InstroFigure_Line_Width = 2 ;
extern int MidFigure_Line_Width = 3 ;
extern int BigFigure_Line_Width = 4 ;

ditto for colours etc. All my stuff is configured for a white screen background, so you may desire to change colours if you use a black background etc.

I wrote the script from scratch a couple of years ago and now use it without much thinking about it. Upon revisiting I realised that it need a few minor tweaks. Attached is the latest version.

Maybe one of these days I will get around to coding a button on the toolbar, this was somewhat difficult to code in MT4 build pre 600.

 

[rod178]

..... do you know if this can be done via a button on a toolbar or just through the navigator?...

Another option is to assign a Hotkey to the script.

Right click on the script and select create Hotkey.

Attached is a list of built-in Hotkeys. Suggest that you do not overwrite those that are already assigned.

 

[foreigner]

Rod you are a legend.

BTW Rod Ive tried assigning hot keys to indicators and it only opens the edit window, is hot key functionality exclusive to scripts?

 

[rod178]

An Indicator can be attached to a Chart via a Hotkey, although not much value in using Hotkeys for Indicators, imho.

Suspect you are referring to the Inputs Dialog; ie not the MetaEditor window.

refer to below link for information on the use of Hotkeys.

http://articles.mql4.com/189

 

[rod178]

If you desire to extend the use of Hotkeys via Widows, I suggest -

http://www.autohotkey.com/

 

[foreigner]

Rod, is it possible to add labels to the institutional levels ? ie 20, 50, 80, 00

The reason is that on a HD monitor MT4 prices are almost unreadable so labels to quickly identify levels would be useful.

Thanks for your time I do appreciate it.

F

 

[rod178]

Rod, is it possible to add labels to the institutional levels ? ie 20, 50, 80, 00

The reason is that on a HD monitor MT4 prices are almost unreadable so labels to quickly identify levels would be useful.

Thanks for your time I do appreciate it.

F

The 20 and 80 are thin, 50 medium, and Big Figure a thick line.
Furthermore, place the cursor on the line and the prices will display. Additionally, the beginning of the bubble's second line displays the figures ie 20,80, 50 or 00.

 

[foreigner]

Re: KSR Figures

Rod do you know if KSR figures K4 works with MT4 version 4 build 670? Im having issues with a new install.

Cheers
F

 

[rod178]

I'm also on build 670. No issue.

 

[rod178]

Re: KSR Figures

Rod do you know if KSR figures K4 works with MT4 version 4 build 670? Im having issues with a new install.

Cheers
F

what is the issue? There is a K5 version if you want it.

 

[foreigner]

Just wont execute on chart.

New version would be appreciated thanks, its something I use every day..

 

[rod178]

Just wont execute on chart.

New version would be appreciated thanks, its something I use every day..

OK - I'll dig it out
The one I now use is integrated into a library. Give me a day or two.

Nevertheless the old version should still work, so check the following:

MT4 updates often change these settings.

 

[rod178]

try this

 

[foreigner]

try this

Works a treat! The switchable line length is a nice touch, I like yer style Rod.

 

[rod178]

did K4 work as well?

 

[rod178]

Works a treat! The switchable line length is a nice touch, I like yer style Rod.

No problem

If you want the WAV files and instructions for the proper 'click' sound, let me know.