Variation
This software component for MetaTrader 5 is built to enhance the capabilities of your trading environment. 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 Variation
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
LeMan
This trend indicator shows the current trend direction and moments for closing of the opened position.
There are 3 variants of the indicator:
As a line (Variation.mq5);
As a line with color depending on current trend (ColorVariation.mq5);
As a line with additional JMA-smoothing for noise reduction (ColorJVariation.mq5).
The ColorJVariation.mq5 uses the СJJMA class of SmoothAlgorithms.mqh library, described in the article .
The Variation.mq5, ColorVariation.mq5 and ColorJVariation.mq5 must be placed to
terminal_data_folder
\MQL5\Indicators.
This indicator was first implemented in MQL4 and published in 14.07.2010.
