Use indicator signal in EA

Apr 01, 2015 at 11:16
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Member Since Sep 04, 2014   25 posts
Apr 01, 2015 at 11:16
Hello,
Is it possible to use Buy/Sell signal from a custom indicator in a Ea if I don't have the code of this indicator? I would like to filter the signals of an Ea using the signal of the indicator. The indicator just displays arrows for buy and sell.

Thank you
luclevesque17@
Member Since Nov 21, 2011   1718 posts
Apr 01, 2015 at 12:44 (edited Apr 01, 2015 at 12:45)
It is possible but you must know all the parameters used into the indicator.
They usually listed into the indicator if any.... but some could be hidden, then it will be difficult to call properly the Indi into EA.

Refer to iCustom() function
forex_trader_25447
Member Since Dec 21, 2010   131 posts
Apr 01, 2015 at 12:58 (edited Apr 01, 2015 at 12:59)
Lugevho17 posted:
The indicator just displays arrows for buy and sell.
In this case, you can read all Objects from Main window of the Terminal
 (where Indicator write arrows), and find parameters of 'that arrow'
Member Since Nov 21, 2011   1718 posts
Apr 01, 2015 at 13:37
StoneHeart posted:
Lugevho17 posted:
The indicator just displays arrows for buy and sell.
In this case, you can read all Objects from Main window of the Terminal
 (where Indicator write arrows), and find parameters of 'that arrow'

Nice indeed
Member Since Sep 04, 2014   25 posts
Apr 02, 2015 at 06:37
In the object list I see only opening time, opening level, and arrow code =1
luclevesque17@
Member Since Nov 21, 2011   1718 posts
Apr 02, 2015 at 07:03
Lugevho17 posted:
In the object list I see only opening time, opening level, and arrow code =1

This probably a long Signal I guess!

If you have Arrow code = 2, then it's a short signal.

https://docs.mql4.com/constants/objectconstants/arrows
Member Since Dec 13, 2014   73 posts
Apr 02, 2015 at 10:48 (edited Apr 02, 2015 at 10:48)
I think I can do it without reading of the chart. Reading off a chart is is very slow and cumbersome.
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