Custom crosshair cursor with synchronization
This professional-grade solution for MetaTrader 5 helps traders achieve greater efficiency in their daily workflow. 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 Custom crosshair cursor with synchronization
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
Useful for multi timeframe charts to locate candle of interest.It converts optionally server time to local time shown as tooltip.
Press [Ctrl] or [Shift] key while moving mouse on a chart to reposition the custom crosshair cursor.
Press [Esc] to hide/show custom crosshair cursor.
Latest update (2024-11-20)
Maintain hidden/show state of custom crosshair cursor on indicator start/restart.
Indicator parameters:
Show localtime display localtime as tooltip
Cursor colorcolor of crosshair cursor
Cursor namesame cursor name will be synchronized using terminal global variable.
Enjoy.
