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This article is dedicated to peculiarities of transferring price constructions written in MQL4 to MQL5. To make the process of transferring indicator calculations from MQL4 to MQL5 easier, the mql4_2_mql5.mqh library of functions is suggested. Its usage is described on the basis of transferring of the MACD, Stochastic and RSI indicators. Introduction Hello dear readers! [...]

MetaTrader 4 build 226 has been released. Updates include fixed displaying of pending orders for symbols with 3 decimal places. At 100 points before the execution price orders are highlighted red. The live update will be available through the LiveUpdate system.

When placing orders from charts there is no need to remember which type of pending orders to use. To place a pending order via a chart just right click with mouse on the desired point in the chart where you would like to place the order and select the “Trading” command in the menu. You [...]

Many of you probably have considered the possibility of using neural networks in your EA. This subject was very hot specially after 2007 Automated Trading Championship and the spectacular winning by Better with his system based on neural networks. Many internet forums were flooded with topics related to neural networks and Forex trading. Unfortunately writing [...]

If you have several trading accounts, you are able to create a special profile for each account. When you switch between accounts, the profiles will be opened automatically. To create a profile, you must save it under the name which is exactly the same as the account number. Source: http://articles.mql4.com/189

Introduction What is an indicator? It is a tool intended for displaying a certain type of data. Usually it is information about the price series properties, exactly this type of indicators will be considered further. Each indicator also has its own properties and characteristics: for example, the range of values, the overbuying/overselling zones, the line [...]

If you accidentally close a chart it can be reopened with all its settings using “File -> Open Deleted”. Source: http://articles.mql4.com/189

To back test an expert advisor (EA) follow the steps below. Open the Strategy Tester window by pressing Ctrl+R Select the expert advisor you wish to back test Select the symbol you wish to back test Select a testing model (every tick model recommended) Set a testing period Press Start

To modify a working order or create a new Stop Loss and/or Take Profit order, double-click on one of these fields in the order line. When the order window appears, enter the necessary values. Source: http://articles.mql4.com/189

Press F10 to open the Popup prices window. To enable the popup window to be “Always on the Top” right mouse click in the popup window. This will enable you quotes while working with other applications. You can also select “Properties…” in the right click menu of the popup prices window, which will allow you [...]