Introduction
For those of you masochists who enjoy watching the New York session kick-off inside MT5, the Timeframe Separator is here to satisfy that odd need. While there's a lot of hype about various trading robots, let's not get carried away. Here, I’ll take you through the basics, from installation to optimization, of using this so-called essential tool. Just remember, folks, no trading strategy is foolproof.Installation and Setup
Getting this robot to work is pretty straightforward, even if you think the NY session is the holy grail.- Download the Timeframe Separator from the official website.
- Open your MetaTrader 5 platform.
- Navigate to File -> Open Data Folder -> MQL5 -> Experts.
- Copy the downloaded file into the Experts folder.
- Restart MetaTrader 5.
- In the Navigator window, find your new robot under Expert Advisors and drag it onto your desired chart.
- Modify the settings if you really think you can outsmart the default ones.
(Good luck with that.)
Experience Using Timeframe Separator
I’ve used the Timeframe Separator myself, not because I needed it, but to humor my curiosity. It's decent for visually discerning different trading sessions. But, let's not kid ourselves: just knowing when the NY session starts isn't going to make you the next Warren Buffet. As one user put it, Exactly what I needed. Well, if this is what you need, you may need more help than I can offer.Tips to Improve Performance
Because clearly, we all need to squeeze the last drop of utility out of this masterpiece.- Synchronize with your trading strategy: Make sure the session start times align with your trading strategy. Otherwise, what's the point?
- Multiple Instances: If you're feeling adventurous, run multiple instances on different charts to see session overlaps. Yes, people do that.
- Regular Updates: Keep an eye on updates. Sometimes, miracles happen.
Source Code of Timeframe Separator
We don't have the actual source code of the Timeframe Separator as sold on MQL5. But hey, we at EASY Trading Team are no amateurs. We’ve created our own version based on its description. If you’ve got questions about the code, feel free to ask, but remember, we aren’t selling it. This is just a thoughtful gesture from easytradingforum.com.
Code:
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