FF C - Forex Factory Calendar
Info
The FF C - Forex Factory Calendar is a Indicator for MetaTrader 4 that the indicator places a panel on your chart that displays 5 economic events from the forex factory calendar. You can filter events by high, medium, or low impact, speeches, holidays, or a specific keyword.
Usage
This tool is typically used for enhancing chart analysis and decision making.
Platform
This Indicator works exclusively on MetaTrader 4 (both build 600+ and newer versions).
Setup
Place the downloaded file in MQL4/Indicators folder via File ? Open Data Folder in MetaTrader 4.
How to Install and Use FF C - Forex Factory Calendar
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.
What this tool does
The indicator places a panel on your chart that displays 5 economic events from the Forex Factory calendar.
Typical Use Case
This Indicator excels in automated trading and technical analysis on MetaTrader 4.
Compatible Platform & Setup
This Indicator works on MetaTrader 4. Place the file in the MQL4/Indicators folder and restart the terminal.
Description & Settings
Related: forex freeway 2 indicator - another powerful indicator for MetaTrader 4 traders.
The indicator places a panel on your chart that displays 5 economic events from the Forex Factory calendar. You can filter events by high, medium, or low impact, speeches, holidays, or a specific keyword.Also recommended: daily trend indicator for forex trading - similar indicator with strong performance on MetaTrader 4.
Additionally, the indicator can be integrated into an EA using the function by accessing 2 buffers:
- Buffer (0) contains minutes until the most recent event.
- Buffer (1) contains the impact value for the most recent event (low = 1, medium = 2, high = 3).
You can call buffers in two ways:
- Simple call: Default values will be applied.
- Advanced call: Please note that the indicator does not currently support back-testing.
Suggested color styles:
- High impact: c'217,83,79'
- Medium impact: c'255,185,83'
- Low impact: c'91,192,222'
- Holidays: clrorchid
- Remarks: clrdimgray
Calendar Legend:
- M/M: Month over Month
- Q/Q: Quarter over Quarter
- Y/Y: Year over Year
- K: Thousand
- M: Million
- B: Billion
- T: Trillion
Modifications:
- Added compatibility with MetaTrader 4 build 600+ and improved code quality.
- Added the display of event previous/forecast impact with colored impact.
- Added an option to show events related to the active chart only, overriding other parameters.
- Added a keyword filter to find or ignore specific words.
- Added options to display currency strength, bar time left, and spread value.
- Added an option to control the time for past event display in minutes.
- Added the ability to set panel location in 4 chart corners.
- Added a tool-tip on mouse hover to show event title, impact, and time left.
- Added a panel title for user reminders.
- Modified to show events in 'date/time' format instead of minutes left, with minutes left shown in tool-tip.
- Modified vertical lines for upcoming events, which may require adjusting the 'time offset' input based on broker time.
- Modified buffers to hold upcoming event minutes and impact.
- Modified the order of external inputs.
- Improved by replacing downloadwebpagetofile() function with native Windows function.
- Improved by placing download/read XML file codes into functions for on-demand calling.
- Improved by replacing globalvariables with set by 'allowupdates' and 'updatehour' inputs.
- Improved time GMT offset to automatically display events in local time.
- Improved justification of panel/text when set to right/left.
- Improved alert function to send popup, sound, and phone alerts separately.
- Improved code quality, making the indicator lighter and faster.
- Fixed various bugs, removed unnecessary codes, and placed variables inside related functions.
Note: This indicator requires enabling DLL imports in your MetaTrader 4 platform options. The code may have bugs or flaws, so feedback and suggestions for improvements are welcome. Forex Factory events are approximate and subject to change.
You may also like: forex market session indicator - excellent alternative for indicator users on MetaTrader 4.
Source Code
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what's new in v2.0:
[ui]
- canvas-based rendering (smooth, flicker-free)
- draggable panel with saved position
- real-time filter buttons (h/m/l impact toggles)
- modern dark theme with gradient background
[features]
- symbol info display (spread, bar countdown, today's events)
- historical event markers on past candles.......
⚠ Limitations & Risk Warning
- This tool is provided for educational and testing purposes only.
- Past performance does not guarantee future results.
- Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Use on a demo account first.
- Results may vary depending on market conditions, broker, and settings.
- We recommend thorough backtesting and forward testing before using with real funds.