Cumulative Volume
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 Cumulative Volume
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
This oscillator indicator provides an interesting method for presenting volume data. It displays the total volume over the selected period.
Volume data can be represented in several ways:
Combined
Absolute
Relative
Separated
Absolute
Relative
Volumes can be displayed in relative or absolute values, as well as in a combined or a separated way.
The indicator has three input parameters:
Period
- calculation period;
Combined
- show data either in a combined or in a separated way (Yes/No);
Relative
- choose between relative/absolute values (Yes/No).
Fig.1. Combined, relative representation
Fig.2. Combined, non-relative representation
Fig.3. Non-combined, relative representation
Fig.4. Non-combined, non-relative representation
