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3D modeling allows analyzing complex processes and phenomena and forecasting their results.

On financial markets, 3D modeling can be used for example to provide a three-dimensional representation of time series. A time series is a dynamic system, in which values of a random variable are received continuously or at successive equally spaced points in time (ticks, bars, fractals, etc.) In this article, we will consider the three-dimensional visualization of time series and indicators.

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Ten years have passed since the first articles about the ZUP indicator platforms were published. During this time, many new versions have been developed. Currently, the indicator platform features over 400 parameters which greatly complicates the setting. We have received numerous requests from users to develop a graphical interface for working with ZUP. Starting from the version 151, the indicator platform features the built-in graphical interface. As a result, now we have a graphical add-on for MetaTrader 4 allowing you to quickly and conveniently analyze market data. The article describes how to work with the graphical interface of the ZUP indicator platform.

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Contents

• Introduction
• Key groups and keyboard layouts
• Handling the keypress event
• ASCII codes of characters and control keys
• Key Scan Codes
• Auxiliary class for working with the keyboard
• The Multiline Text box control
• Developing the CTextBox class for creating the control
  
  • Properties and appearance
  • Managing the text cursor
    
    • Entering a character
    • Handling the pressing of the Backspace key
    • Handling the pressing of the Enter key
    • Handling the pressing of the Left and Right keys
    • Handling the pressing of the Up and Down keys
    • Handling the pressing of the Home and End keys
    • Handling the simultaneous pressing of keys in combination with the Ctrl key
  
  
• Integration of the control in the library engine
• Application for testing the control
• Conclusion

• Control keys (orange)
• Function keys (purple)
• Alphanumeric keys (blue)
• Navigation keys (green)
• Numeric keypad (red)

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Contents

• Introduction
• Formatting in Zebra style
• Selecting and deselecting table rows
• Headers for columns
• Adjustment of the string length relative to the column width
• Event Handling
• Conclusion

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Defining the market dynamics is one of the main tasks of a trader. It is often too difficult to solve it using standard technical analysis tools. For example, МА or MACD may indicate a trend but we still need additional tools to evaluate its power and reliability. In the end, it may turn out to be a short-term spike that fades away quickly.

You probably know the axiom: In order to trade Forex successfully, we need to know a bit more than other market participants. In this case, you will be able to be one step ahead selecting the most favorable entry points and ensuring a trade profitability. Successful trading is a combination of several advantages, including placing buy/sell orders precisely during a trend reversal, skillful use of fundamental and technical data, as well as complete absence of emotions. All these are key elements of the successful trading career.

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Contents

• Introduction
• Types of Central Line
• Types of Borders
• Classes for calculating the width and drawing the channel
• Creating a Universal Channel Indicator
• Creating Graphical Interface Classes
• Classes for the Central Line Controls
• Classes for Width Calculation Controls
• The Form Class
• Connecting the Indicator and the Graphical Interface
• Conclusion
• Attachments

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In our previous article about the patterns emerging when trading currency baskets, we focused our attention on the combined indicators based on oscillators. The combined Williams’ Percent Range indicator was used as an example. As a result, we obtained a number of patterns, analyzed their pros and cons and made conclusions about the applicability of each of them in real trading.

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Personally, I prefer MT4 cause that platform has much more user friendly interface. I'm glad that my current broker FreshForex works with Metatrader4.

Contents

• Introduction
• Word wrap mode in a multiline text box
• Description of the algorithm and auxiliary methods
• Description of the main methods
• Application for testing the controls
• Conclusion

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The current article continues the series describing indicators and setups that generate trading signals. This time, we will have a look at the pivots — reversal levels (points). We will apply the Standard Library again. First, we will consider the reversal level indicator, develop a basic strategy based on it and finally search for the means to improve it.

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