trendlines and horizontal lines crossing notification ea
Info
The trendlines and horizontal lines crossing notification ea is a Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 that this ea searches for horizontal and trend lines of specified color in monitoringcoloron current chart and notifies you when price crosses them. when it happens, after the notification, it also changes line color to what specified in crossedcolorparameter and stops monitoring for price crosses on it, until the user changes its color again.
Usage
This tool is typically used for trend following strategies across multiple currency pairs.
Platform
This Expert Advisor works exclusively on MetaTrader 5 (both build 600+ and newer versions).
Setup
Place the downloaded file in MQL5/Experts folder via File ? Open Data Folder in MetaTrader 5.
How to Install and Use trendlines and horizontal lines crossing notification ea
1. Installation: Open the "File" menu, select "Open Data Folder," navigate to MQL/Experts, paste your file, and restart the terminal.
2. Activation: Drag the EA from the Navigator onto a chart, ensure "Allow live trading" is checked in the Common tab, and verify the AutoTrading button is green.
3. Optimization: Right-click your chart, choose "Expert List," click "Properties" to adjust inputs, and save your preferred setup as a set file for future use.
4. Maintenance: Regularly check the "Experts" tab in the terminal window to monitor trade logs and potential execution errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my EA not opening trades? A: Check the "AutoTrading" button, ensure "Allow live trading" is enabled, and verify your broker allows automated trading on your account type.
Q: Can I run multiple EAs on one chart? A: No, each chart can only host one active EA; however, you can open multiple charts for different currency pairs to run several EAs.
Q: What does the "smiley face" icon mean? A: A smiley face in the top-right corner of the chart indicates the EA is successfully running; a frowny face means it is disabled.
What this tool does
this ea searches for horizontal and trend lines of specified color in monitoringcoloron current chart and notifies you when price crosses them.
Typical Use Case
This Expert Advisor excels in trend following on MetaTrader 5.
Compatible Platform & Setup
This Expert Advisor works on MetaTrader 5. Place the file in the MQL5/Experts folder and restart the terminal.
Description & Settings
Related: horizontal line levels - another powerful expert for MetaTrader 5 traders.
this ea searches for horizontal and trend lines of specified color in
monitoringcolor
on current chart and notifies you when price crosses them.
Also recommended: loong clock indicator - similar expert with strong performance on MetaTrader 5.
when it happens, after the notification, it also changes line color to what specified incrossedcolor
parameter and stops monitoring for price crosses on it, until the user changes its color again.
you can choose what type of notification you want setting appropriate input parameters:
enablealert
shows a popup alert on price cross
enablenotifications
sends a mobile notification if you configured it on mt5
i'm sharing this code primarily because i need it for my personal trading and i haven't found something similar working well, but also because i'm switching from mql4 to mql5 and would like to know from the community if i'm doing it the right way.
example setup:
hope you enjoy it,strx.
You may also like: exp jbrain trend1 stop - excellent alternative for expert users on MetaTrader 5.
Source Code
#define eaname "trendlinecrossalert"
#define eaversion "1.01"
#property copyright "robotfx"
#property link "https://robotfx.org"
#property version eaversion
#property description "this code is educational. feel free to use, modify and upgrade as you wish. visit robotfx.org for professional trading tools"
#property description "this code is educational. feel free to use, modify and upgrade as you wish. visit robotfx.org for professional trading tools"
#property description "this code is educational. feel free to use, modify and upgrade as you wish. visit robotfx.org for professional trading tools"
#property description "this code is educational. feel free to use, modify and upgrade as you wish. visit robotfx.org for professional trading tools"
#property description "this code is educational. feel free to use, modify and upgrade as you wish. visit robotfx.org for professional trading tools"
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⚠ 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.