Basic MetaTrader programming question

[forexsniper]

Hi,

I'm a programmer but am new to the world of MT4 programming.

Just wanted to know if:

1. I currently own a commercial manual trading system which runs on MT4.
2. I want to try my hand at coming up with an EA to automate the system.
3. The manual system is based around alignment of multiple indicators. When all the indicators line up, I take the trade.

Question is, programming in MT4, would it be possible to automate this system, or would I need the source code for the indicators first?

Many thanks.

 

[zupcon]

You dont actually need the source code for the indicators. MQL provides a function named iCustom that allows you to determine values from a custom indicator, it can often help determine the parameters you need to pass to that function if source code is available, but if not, you can generally work it out though trial and error.

 

[Skitch]

MQL allows you to use the values of common indicators out of the box as you require

Some invaluable links for you:

http://articles.mql4.com/466
http://docs.mql4.com/indicators
http://docs.mql4.com/index

Good luck :]

 

[forexsniper]

thank you guys. much appreciated.

 

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