Candle Closing Time Remaining (CC T R) Version 3
This software component for MetaTrader 4 is built to enhance the capabilities of your trading environment. This technical indicator acts as a specialized analysis tool designed to visualize market data. It helps traders identify emerging trends, momentum shifts, and key support or resistance levels by plotting statistical calculations directly onto price charts.
How to Setup and Use Candle Closing Time Remaining (CC T R) Version 3
1. Installation: Place your file in the MQL/Indicators folder via "Open Data Folder" and restart your terminal.
2. Loading: Find the indicator in the Navigator, drag it onto your chart, and configure the input parameters in the popup window.
3. Customization: Press Ctrl+I to open the indicator list, select your tool, and click "Properties" to change colors, levels, or visual styles.
4. Updating: Replace the old file in the Indicators folder with the new version and restart the platform to apply changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my indicator not showing? A: Verify the file is in the MQL/Indicators folder, or try right-clicking the "Indicators" tree in the Navigator and clicking "Refresh."
Q: Do custom indicators slow down the platform? A: Too many complex indicators can impact performance; remove unused ones via the "Indicator List" (Ctrl+I).
Q: Can I use MT4 indicators on MT5? A: No, MQL4 and MQL5 are distinct languages; ensure the indicator is compiled specifically for your platform version.
Description & Settings
Candle Closing Time Remaining (CCTR) is an indicator which displays the remaining time for an open candle to be closed.
Features
Changeable color and size.
Changeable location (Corners).
Display server time (on OR off) [v2].
Play an alert sound when the candle is going to close [v3].
Clean code. Screen Shots
The indicator will be shown as follows in the weekly time frame:
The indicator will be shown as follows in the top-left location:
Usability Tips
You can change the location of display time, by setting the
location
input field as follows:
Set location 'Top-Left': to be displayed in comment in the top-left part of the chart.
Set location 'Top-Right': to be displayed in the top-right part of the chart.
Set location 'Bottom-Left': to be displayed in the bottom-left part of the chart.
Set location 'Bottom-Right': to be displayed in the bottom-right part of the chart.
You can on or off server time displaying by setting
displayServerTime
as follows: [v2]
Set 'On': display server time.
Set 'Off': don't display server time.
You can on or off alert sound playing by setting
playAlert
as follows: [v3]
Set 'On': play a sound when candle is going to close in less than 5 seconds.- set 'Off': don't play sound.
Also you can set your favorite sound as alert by enter it's name on
customAlertSound
: [v3]
Note that, the file must be located in <terminal_directory<>>\Sounds or its sub-directory. Only WAV files are played.
If you leave the field empty, the default sound will be played. Change log
Display candle closing time remaining. [v1]
Adding an input field to display server time. [v2]
Play an alert sound when the candle is going to close. [v3]
Change input types to readable strings. [v3]
Shorten the name of the indicator in comments area. [v3]
