Williams Thrust
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 Williams Thrust
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
The signal and information indicator Williams Thrust is based on two Williams' Percent Range indicators with different periods and their average values.
There are five inputs:
First WPR period
- first WPR calculation period;
First MA period
- first WPR averaging period;
Second WPR period
- second WPR calculation period;
Second MA period
- second WPR averaging period;
MA method
- averaging calculation method.
Calculations:
if
FirstWPR > FirstMA
and
SecondWPR > SecondMA
-
a Buy signal
.
If
FirstWPR < FirstMA
and
SecondWPR < SecondMA
-
a Sell signal
.
Otherwise -
neutral value
.
where:
