Author: Alejandro Galindo
Hey traders! If you’re looking to optimize your trading day, the TimeZones indicator for MetaTrader 5 is an absolute must-have. This handy tool draws four vertical colored lines on your chart every day, helping you visualize key trading sessions. Let’s dive into how you can customize it to fit your strategy.
Customizing Your TimeZones Indicator
You can easily adjust the line parameters in the settings to match your trading style. Here’s a quick rundown of the input parameters:
//+----------------------------------------------+ //| Indicator Input Parameters | //+----------------------------------------------+ //--- Common Settings input string LinesSirname="TimeZones"; // Line name input uint WeeklyTotal=4; // Number of weeks in the history input uint FutureTotal=1; // The number of lines in the future //--- Day Bars Settings input color Line_Color_D=clrRed; // Color of the day line input STYLE Line_Style_D=SOLID_; // Style of the day line input ENUM_WIDTH Line_Width_D=w_3; // Width of the day line input bool SetBackground_D=true; // Background for day lines //--- Intraday Bars GMT Settings input Hour GMT=H02; // input color Line_Color_D1=clrDodgerBlue; // Color of the GMT line input STYLE Line_Style_D1=SOLID_; // GMT line style input ENUM_WIDTH Line_Width_D1=w_2; // GMT line width input bool SetBackground_D1=true; // Background for GMT line //--- Intraday Bars MST Settings input Hour MST=H06; // input color Line_Color_D2=clrLime // Color of the MST line input STYLE Line_Style_D2=SOLID_; // Style of the MST line input ENUM_WIDTH Line_Width_D2=w_2; // Width of the MST line input bool SetBackground_D2=true // Background for MST line //--- Intraday Bars EST Settings input Hour EST=H07; // input color Line_Color_D3=clrDarkOrchid; // Color of the EST line input STYLE Line_Style_D3=SOLID_; // Style of the EST line input ENUM_WIDTH Line_Width_D3=w_2; // Width of the EST line input bool SetBackground_D3=true // Background for EST line
Getting Started with TimeZones
Originally developed in MQL4, this indicator was first introduced in the Code Base on mql4.com back on September 28, 2007. It’s been a favorite among traders ever since!
Figure 1. The TimeZones indicator
By integrating the TimeZones indicator into your trading strategy, you'll not only enhance your market awareness but also fine-tune your entry and exit points. Happy trading!
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