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MT5 Chart History Folder?

Does anyone know why MT5 doesn't have a chart history folder like MT4? MT4 stores symbol and timeframe data for each broker's server. You can switch symbols and timeframes instantly without constantly having to load the entire chart data. With MT5 it often takes 3-5 seconds on every symbol change

MT5 Suggestion - Y Axis Slider (fixed vertical margins)

In MT4/5 users have the ability to set a fixed X Axis for for the horizonal right hand margin manually on the chart. My suggestion is to simply have the same function for the Y Axis (Up and Down). This would allow the users to set custom margins that do not reset whenever a symbol or timeframe is

An Idea for retiring MT4

I have an idea which might have been discussed before. I have searched and not found anything. As we know, while MT5 offers many advanced features over MT4, there is a huge user base that primarily uses MT4 due to their reliance on indicators, EAs, and scripts. It will be impossible (and unfeasible)

MT4 Built in Alerts Bug (Alert line Stuck behind Order Line)

Hi all, Is it possible to request a fix to the Alert line becoming stuck underneath an Open order line on the chart? The workaround is to go to Terminal>Alerts>Symbol>Modify and then manually amend the price level of the Alert line to shift it. However, this is quite time consuming and often I find

MT4 End Of Life

Hi all I have heard reports that MT4 is soon to become 'End of Life' with no active support or updates. Can anyone explain what the future holds for MT4 and the vast array of millions of ex4 Indicators, Scripts and EA's? Any plans to provide a port or emulator for these to help transition over to

MT4 Frustrating Alerts - Defaults Possible?

Does anyone know why we can't set default alerts profile in MT4? Each time I set an alert I have to change the settings notification, timeout, iterations, selecting the audio file and then add a 2nd alert just to get a mobile notification . I monitor over 30 instruments and this is just painful

MT4 Built in Alerts? Multiple Actions (Sounds + Push)?

Does anyone know if it is possible to have Sound and Push notifications at the same time? If not, is there a way to batch convert existing from either Sound to Push in one go

Maximise minimise chart window MT4 Hotkey Script

Hi Does anyone have a copy of this script shown in the video? Basically it allows you can maximize / minimize chart windows with a single hotkey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVBKxnubqI0&feature=youtu.be It's called Chart_Max_Restore Cheers