Open Positions Indicator - Updated for MT4 Build 600

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Open Positions v3a
This indicator has been updated for MetaTrader 4 (MT4) Build 600.

Also recommended: Session Open V-Line Indicator - similar indicator with strong performance on MetaTrader 4.

IMPORTANT: Please remove all old instances of Open Positions v2 from your charts and delete all old files named 'open_position_v2' from your Experts\Indicators folder and any instances transferred to the MQL4\Indicators folder.
Install Open Positions v3a into the MQL4\Indicators folder.
This indicator is a modification of the MetaQuotes iExposure indicator.
By default, the indicator is locked to the top-right corner of a secondary window. It should open automatically as a secondary window below the main chart.
Alternatively, you can drag this indicator onto any existing secondary window (e.g., Stochastic, MACD).
If the indicator does not open as a secondary window and you wish for it to occupy its own dedicated secondary window, install the 'blank.mq4' indicator and then drag this indicator onto 'blank.mq4'.
The indicator is only visible when one or more positions are currently open.
Points vs. Pips: MT4 calculates values in points, not pips. Compare the chart's point numbers (under the 'Profit' heading in the terminal window) against the numbers displayed in the indicator.
Column Spacing: Use the `column_spacer` variable to adjust the distance between columns. Setting this too high may cause the indicator to move off the display area. For finer control, use decimal increments.
Font Boldness: To use bold fonts, set `fonts_bold` to `true`.
Terminal Value Discrepancy: If the numbers in your MT4 terminal differ from the indicator's display, follow these steps: Open the terminal (Ctrl+T), right-click the 'Profit' heading, hover over 'Profit', and select 'As Points'.
Calculating Price Displacement: To view price displacement, focus on your chart and activate the crosshairs (Ctrl+F) or click the mouse scroll wheel. Hold the left mouse button and drag a line at approximately a 45-degree angle. Below the chart image, you will see: 5 (bar displacement), 131 (price displacement in points), and 1.64573 (price).
Calculating Move Value: The point value can be quickly calculated. Using the example image: AUDUSD (117.12 / (10.43 x 18)) = (117.12 / 187.74) = 0.62384. This is approximately £0.62 per point for that trade. For greater accuracy, retain 5 decimal places. Therefore, an 18-point move at 10.43 lots resulting in 117.12 profit would mean a 180-point move (18 x 10) at 10.43 lots would yield 117.12 x 10 = 1,171.20. Proof using point value: 10.43 x 180 x 0.62384 = 1,171.20.
The included image illustrates trades used to verify the MT4 terminal values against the indicator for the following scenarios: - A buy profit - A buy loss - A sell profit - A sell loss
Tick Generator: Indicator updates may lag in fast markets, on slower computers, or with slow internet connections. A tick generator helps keep all indicators updated in real-time. A free version is available [here](link). While it mentions EAs, it also helps keep indicators updated.

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• 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.