How do you draw a line in MQL4 like the plot() function in Tradingview?
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I have a variable that changes on each candle and want to plot it as a line while running a back-test in MQL4. I tried HLine but it just does a horizontal line which shifts on each candle but just shows whatever it's value was on the latest candle. I would like to plot the variable's value on each candle with a dot or a line like these lines: https://i.imgur.com/hD4TAX3.png
plot line draw mql4
asked Nov 16 '18 at 8:25
Wayne FilkinsWayne Filkins
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I have a variable that changes on each candle and want to plot it as a line while running a back-test in MQL4. I tried HLine but it just does a horizontal line which shifts on each candle but just shows whatever it's value was on the latest candle. I would like to plot the variable's value on each candle with a dot or a line like these lines: https://i.imgur.com/hD4TAX3.png
plot line draw mql4
asked Nov 16 '18 at 8:25
Wayne FilkinsWayne Filkins
937
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ObjectCreate(0,name,OBJ_TREND,...)for line between two points. If you need to draw rectangle (that is on your chart) - useOBJ_RECTANGLEorOBJ_RECTANGLE_LABEL
– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 14:33
Is there a way to just draw points? Like once per candle (I have a function that executes once per candle already) could I just draw a dot somewhere on each candle? They don't need to connect really, just need dots at accurate prices.
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 19:51
I got it to kind of work, but i'm not sure on accuracy yet: ObjectCreate(name,OBJ_TEXT,0,Time[0],currentHigh[0]); ObjectSetString(0,name,OBJPROP_TEXT,"."); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_COLOR,clrRed); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_ANCHOR,ANCHOR_CENTER); Please let me know if there is a better way to do this..
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:31
Okay got it working with wingdings using OBJ_ARROW, but the symbol is a little low
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:44
that is ok, wingdings allow nice pictures. I would suggest to check the return fromObjectCreate()- it returns bool and if false- no need to go further. In you want to have larger objects - useObjectSetInteget(0,name,OBJPROP_STYLE)to enlarge orOBJPROP_FONTSIZE
– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 22:39
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I have a variable that changes on each candle and want to plot it as a line while running a back-test in MQL4. I tried HLine but it just does a horizontal line which shifts on each candle but just shows whatever it's value was on the latest candle. I would like to plot the variable's value on each candle with a dot or a line like these lines: https://i.imgur.com/hD4TAX3.png
plot line draw mql4
asked Nov 16 '18 at 8:25
Wayne FilkinsWayne Filkins
937
I have a variable that changes on each candle and want to plot it as a line while running a back-test in MQL4. I tried HLine but it just does a horizontal line which shifts on each candle but just shows whatever it's value was on the latest candle. I would like to plot the variable's value on each candle with a dot or a line like these lines: https://i.imgur.com/hD4TAX3.png
plot line draw mql4
plot line draw mql4
asked Nov 16 '18 at 8:25
Wayne FilkinsWayne Filkins
937
asked Nov 16 '18 at 8:25
Wayne FilkinsWayne Filkins
937
asked Nov 16 '18 at 8:25
Wayne FilkinsWayne Filkins
937
asked Nov 16 '18 at 8:25
Wayne FilkinsWayne Filkins
937
asked Nov 16 '18 at 8:25
Wayne FilkinsWayne Filkins
937
937
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ObjectCreate(0,name,OBJ_TREND,...)for line between two points. If you need to draw rectangle (that is on your chart) - useOBJ_RECTANGLEorOBJ_RECTANGLE_LABEL
– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 14:33
Is there a way to just draw points? Like once per candle (I have a function that executes once per candle already) could I just draw a dot somewhere on each candle? They don't need to connect really, just need dots at accurate prices.
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 19:51
I got it to kind of work, but i'm not sure on accuracy yet: ObjectCreate(name,OBJ_TEXT,0,Time[0],currentHigh[0]); ObjectSetString(0,name,OBJPROP_TEXT,"."); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_COLOR,clrRed); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_ANCHOR,ANCHOR_CENTER); Please let me know if there is a better way to do this..
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:31
Okay got it working with wingdings using OBJ_ARROW, but the symbol is a little low
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:44
that is ok, wingdings allow nice pictures. I would suggest to check the return fromObjectCreate()- it returns bool and if false- no need to go further. In you want to have larger objects - useObjectSetInteget(0,name,OBJPROP_STYLE)to enlarge orOBJPROP_FONTSIZE
– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 22:39
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show 2 more comments
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ObjectCreate(0,name,OBJ_TREND,...)for line between two points. If you need to draw rectangle (that is on your chart) - useOBJ_RECTANGLEorOBJ_RECTANGLE_LABEL
– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 14:33
Is there a way to just draw points? Like once per candle (I have a function that executes once per candle already) could I just draw a dot somewhere on each candle? They don't need to connect really, just need dots at accurate prices.
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 19:51
I got it to kind of work, but i'm not sure on accuracy yet: ObjectCreate(name,OBJ_TEXT,0,Time[0],currentHigh[0]); ObjectSetString(0,name,OBJPROP_TEXT,"."); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_COLOR,clrRed); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_ANCHOR,ANCHOR_CENTER); Please let me know if there is a better way to do this..
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:31
Okay got it working with wingdings using OBJ_ARROW, but the symbol is a little low
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:44
that is ok, wingdings allow nice pictures. I would suggest to check the return fromObjectCreate()- it returns bool and if false- no need to go further. In you want to have larger objects - useObjectSetInteget(0,name,OBJPROP_STYLE)to enlarge orOBJPROP_FONTSIZE
– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 22:39
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ObjectCreate(0,name,OBJ_TREND,...) for line between two points. If you need to draw rectangle (that is on your chart) - use OBJ_RECTANGLE or OBJ_RECTANGLE_LABEL– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 14:33
ObjectCreate(0,name,OBJ_TREND,...) for line between two points. If you need to draw rectangle (that is on your chart) - use OBJ_RECTANGLE or OBJ_RECTANGLE_LABEL– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 14:33
Is there a way to just draw points? Like once per candle (I have a function that executes once per candle already) could I just draw a dot somewhere on each candle? They don't need to connect really, just need dots at accurate prices.
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 19:51
Is there a way to just draw points? Like once per candle (I have a function that executes once per candle already) could I just draw a dot somewhere on each candle? They don't need to connect really, just need dots at accurate prices.
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 19:51
I got it to kind of work, but i'm not sure on accuracy yet: ObjectCreate(name,OBJ_TEXT,0,Time[0],currentHigh[0]); ObjectSetString(0,name,OBJPROP_TEXT,"."); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_COLOR,clrRed); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_ANCHOR,ANCHOR_CENTER); Please let me know if there is a better way to do this..
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:31
I got it to kind of work, but i'm not sure on accuracy yet: ObjectCreate(name,OBJ_TEXT,0,Time[0],currentHigh[0]); ObjectSetString(0,name,OBJPROP_TEXT,"."); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_COLOR,clrRed); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_ANCHOR,ANCHOR_CENTER); Please let me know if there is a better way to do this..
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:31
Okay got it working with wingdings using OBJ_ARROW, but the symbol is a little low
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:44
Okay got it working with wingdings using OBJ_ARROW, but the symbol is a little low
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:44
that is ok, wingdings allow nice pictures. I would suggest to check the return from
ObjectCreate() - it returns bool and if false- no need to go further. In you want to have larger objects - use ObjectSetInteget(0,name,OBJPROP_STYLE) to enlarge or OBJPROP_FONTSIZE– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 22:39
that is ok, wingdings allow nice pictures. I would suggest to check the return from
ObjectCreate() - it returns bool and if false- no need to go further. In you want to have larger objects - use ObjectSetInteget(0,name,OBJPROP_STYLE) to enlarge or OBJPROP_FONTSIZE– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 22:39
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ObjectCreate(0,name,OBJ_TREND,...)for line between two points. If you need to draw rectangle (that is on your chart) - useOBJ_RECTANGLEorOBJ_RECTANGLE_LABEL– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 14:33
Is there a way to just draw points? Like once per candle (I have a function that executes once per candle already) could I just draw a dot somewhere on each candle? They don't need to connect really, just need dots at accurate prices.
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 19:51
I got it to kind of work, but i'm not sure on accuracy yet: ObjectCreate(name,OBJ_TEXT,0,Time[0],currentHigh[0]); ObjectSetString(0,name,OBJPROP_TEXT,"."); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_COLOR,clrRed); ObjectSetInteger(0,name,OBJPROP_ANCHOR,ANCHOR_CENTER); Please let me know if there is a better way to do this..
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:31
Okay got it working with wingdings using OBJ_ARROW, but the symbol is a little low
– Wayne Filkins
Nov 16 '18 at 20:44
that is ok, wingdings allow nice pictures. I would suggest to check the return from
ObjectCreate()- it returns bool and if false- no need to go further. In you want to have larger objects - useObjectSetInteget(0,name,OBJPROP_STYLE)to enlarge orOBJPROP_FONTSIZE– Daniel Kniaz
Nov 16 '18 at 22:39