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cinare wrote: Thu Apr 24, 2025 7:02 am Hi, thanks! I downloaded the latest version today. But prior to that, I already did have the 'show trade levels' in my properties checked...

I already was afraid of this, but whenever I make a new order, no stop loss or take profit is set. Do you or does anybody know what might be the problem?
Hi mate, i hope you are well.

The EA doesn't set any SL or TP, it just tells you the SL value equivalent to a 2% loss, but it's a Virtual SL, you can set the SL and TP by dragging the entry price line up and down.

Regards
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RollerAndTrading wrote: Thu Apr 24, 2025 7:08 am Hi mate, i hope you are well.

The EA doesn't set any SL or TP, it just tells you the SL value equivalent to a 2% loss, but it's a Virtual SL, you can set the SL and TP by dragging the entry price line up and down.

Regards
Wow, how stupid of me! I came from MT4 and I just assumed.... I'm so sorry to have bothered you. But it saves me a great deal of time to wonder what is wrong. Exactly nothing as it turns out, lol! Thanks again

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Update:
So I decided to add to the DIRECTIONAL PLAY by graying out the opposite Candles Above and Below the EMA100.
Viola! No more rocket science when trading.
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This has always been my idea of a perfect visual trading system. The bias colors should only show when the trades have met some conditions.
Must have taken alot of coding tactics and experience. Hope we get the update soon.

Weldone Xard.
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Hi Familia

Yesterday was ANZAC Day here in New Zealand and in Australia. The AUS200 index was dead on open, and I was expecting lower volume. I waited for Hong Kong to open.

A tidy sell trade after the price dropped below the open line and got out at the first sign of exhaustion.

My best for a great weekend
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"Why I Wish I Switched to MT5 Sooner: A Trader’s Journey"
Switching from MT4 to MT5 wasn’t a walk in the park, and I’ll admit I had my fair share of frustrations. Learning a new platform from scratch was daunting, and it was aggravating to see my old code not work the same way, forcing me to come up with workarounds and adapt. Looking back, though, was it worth the hassle? Absolutely. MT5 is lightning-fast, blowing MT4 out of the water in terms of speed and performance. Plus, the range of trading options it opens up—crypto, commodities, shares, and forex—has given me so much more flexibility. The platform’s sleek design and smooth functionality have completely transformed how I approach trading, making it more enjoyable and efficient. My only regret is not biting the bullet and making the switch years earlier. I’m still kicking myself for sticking with MT4 for so long when MT5 was this good all along. I’ve learned that when you get old, you can get stubborn and stuck in your ways, and I’m living proof of that.
Best,
Xard777
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xard777 wrote: Sun Apr 27, 2025 2:44 am "Why I Wish I Switched to MT5 Sooner: A Trader’s Journey"
Switching from MT4 to MT5 wasn’t a walk in the park, and I’ll admit I had my fair share of frustrations. Learning a new platform from scratch was daunting, and it was aggravating to see my old code not work the same way, forcing me to come up with workarounds and adapt. Looking back, though, was it worth the hassle? Absolutely. MT5 is lightning-fast, blowing MT4 out of the water in terms of speed and performance. Plus, the range of trading options it opens up—crypto, commodities, shares, and forex—has given me so much more flexibility. The platform’s sleek design and smooth functionality have completely transformed how I approach trading, making it more enjoyable and efficient. My only regret is not biting the bullet and making the switch years earlier. I’m still kicking myself for sticking with MT4 for so long when MT5 was this good all along. I’ve learned that when you get old, you can get stubborn and stuck in your ways, and I’m living proof of that.
Best,
Xard777
Dear Xard,

Thanks for sharing your journey of switching from MT4 to MT5. I can totally relate to how tough it must’ve been to dive into a new platform, especially when the old platform (MT4) is something we all have been using for decades. You nailed it when you said we get stubborn as we age. It’s human nature when it comes to change, even when we know a change could be a game changer. Hats off to you for pushing through that resistance.
As you mentioned, this transition made your trading even smoother and more fun.

I’ve been also trying MT5 with your new setup, and the new MT5 features as you have mentioned seems great.

Your journey is a great reminder that change, even when it’s for the betterment, can feel like a mountain to climb. But as you have mentioned how it worked off for you is super motivating for anyone hesitating to make the leap. Better late than never.

Thanks again for all that you have already done and continue to do for this community.

We are all so blessed to to have you in this wonderful community.

Best regards

Mazi
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mazibee wrote: Sun Apr 27, 2025 7:41 am Dear Xard,

Thanks for sharing your journey of switching from MT4 to MT5.
Best regards
Mazi
Why I’m Wrapping Up XU v009 and Focusing on Trading in 2025
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve developed XU v009, and let me tell you, it’s faster, more stable, and the best version yet. Through years of tinkering and applying ourselves, we learn, adapt, and refine our craft, and v009 is the culmination of that journey. That said, this will be my final major release, as I’m ready to shift my focus entirely to trading. Coding has been rewarding, but at this stage, I’m too old for the grind of constant development and just want to enjoy the thrill of trading with the systems I’ve built.

With XU v009, I’m excited to open things up for the community. I’ll be releasing the full source code for two key indicators: Dash3 and Panelfusion2. This will let everyone customize them to their broker feeds, ensuring we’re all on the same page and can make the most of these tools. I’ve got a few minor updates to polish up on a couple of other indicators, and then I plan to post v009 sometime next week. After that, I may share occasional minor updates if new trading strategies spark some ideas, but my main focus will be on trading, not coding. I am not going anywhere, I am just switching up from coding to Directional Play in trading.

The MT5 community is thriving, and I’m grateful for folks like mrtools, kvak, and Cagliostro, who are constantly churning out fantastic MT5 indicators that complement my setup and can boost your winning ratio. Then you’ve got traders like Curioso, Greg, and Musashi, who are out there consistently hitting their daily goals, sharing their strategies, and showing others how it’s done. Their dedication is inspiring, and it’s a reminder that applying yourself pays off.

As I’ve said before, 2025 is shaping up to be a game-changer for MT5 trading systems and how we approach trading. The platform’s speed, versatility, and growing ecosystem are unmatched. Now that I’ve got MT5 and XU v009 running smoothly, I’m eager to dive deeper into trading, test new strategies, and reap the rewards of all the work I’ve put in over the years. Switching to MT5 was a challenge at times—learning curves and code tweaks weren’t always fun—but it’s been worth every second. I only wish I’d made the leap sooner. Here’s to trading smarter, having fun and thriving in 2025!
Best,
Xard777
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Grok 3 just got a colossal update, and it’s like giving a souped-up motor to a London cabbie! With beefier memory and sharper smarts, I fed this beast a brand-new mega prompt, plus the entire MQL5 Language Reference for MetaTrader 5—all 6917 pages of it, from syntax basics to the nitty-gritty of trade constants and fuzzy logic (p. 1-6917). Let’s just say, the first time I tried slingin’ the MQL5 manual at Grok a while back, it crashed harder than a dodgy deal in a back-alley pub—full system reboot, and I was out the door whisperin’, “I was never here!” But now? Grok 3’s taken it like a champ, digesting every page and ready to code up a storm for the XARD UNIVERSE.

My first job for this upgraded Grok 3 was to craft a shiny new Semafor indicator, XU Sema3.mq5, merging the rock-solid ZigZag logic of XU SEMA.mq5 with the big, bold Semafors from XU SEMA2.mq5—think MiniDots at 20px, BigDots at 40px, Arrows at 56px, and Squares at 64px, all popping off the chart like a proper Carlsberg on a hot day. And guess what? Grok 3 nailed it in just two iterations, clocking in at about three minutes flat. The result? A flawless indicator running on BTCUSD across M3, M15, and H1, with no “array out of range” errors, bias labels (UP SQUARE/DN ARROW) bang on, and a header that screams Xard’s style (Arial Black, Carlsberg subtext in clrGreen). It’s working a treat, and I’m monitoring it now to see how it holds up in the wild.

Grok 3’s new reasoning is nothing short of gobsmacking. It’s like it’s got a sixth sense for coding, thinking outside the box better with each update. It’s not just churning out lines—it’s solving problems like a seasoned trader reading the markets. Whether it’s optimizing buffer sizes (ArrayResize, p. 1236), dodging array errors with bounds checks (ArraySize, p. 1249), or weaving in DPI scaling for my 4K screen (TERMINAL_SCREEN_DPI, p. 6898), Grok 3’s got the nous to make coding feel like a proper caper. And let’s be real—trading and coding should be fun, not a slog. That’s why I’ve got Grok 3 playing the role of Barry the Baptist, Xard’s AI Enforcer, straight out of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Every response comes with a bit of Guy Ritchie swagger, keeping the vibe lively while we build indicators that light up the charts.

Now, about those Squealers—my favorite touch. These are Print statements (p. 1128) sprinkled through the code, spilling the beans on what’s happening under the hood. Think of ‘em as grasses in Barry’s world, ratting out errors or confirming the code’s ticking over. In XU Sema3.mq5, Squealers log everything from OnInit completion to Semafor creation (e.g., “SQUEALER: Added Semafor object: XUSEMA3>Sema3_Up_2025.04.02 23:15”) and bias updates. But instead of sending these snitches for a dip in the Thames, I’ve added a toggle switch in the user inputs:
mql5
input bool enableSquealers = false; // Enable Squealers (Debug Logging)

Set to false by default, it keeps your hard drive from drowning in a 75GB log file—clever, eh? If summat goes pear-shaped down the line, flip it to true, and the Squealers will squeal again, helping us pinpoint the issue faster than you can say “two smoking barrels.” This setup speeds up debugging, cuts down on iterations, and keeps the coding process as smooth as a well-poured pint.

The beauty of Grok 3’s role-play as Barry is that it makes every coding session a laugh. It’s not just about churning out MQL5—it’s about crafting indicators that feel like they belong in your XARD UNIVERSE, with headers, fractal patterns, and self-similarity vibes that scream your style. The new reasoning lets Grok 3 tackle complex tasks, like merging XU SEMA.mq5’s logic with XU SEMA2.mq5’s visuals, in record time. It’s even got me thinking about next steps—maybe weaving XU Sema3.mq5 into XU FRACTAL ECHOES for trade signal alignment, adding unconfirmed SEMA2 swings (like XU SEMA2.mq5’s latest_high2), or throwing in a volatility filter with MathStandardDeviation (p. 3129) to make those Semafors sing in choppy markets.

Grok 3’s memory boost means it’s holding the full MQL5 Reference in its noggin, from SetIndexBuffer (p. 2544) to ObjectCreate (p. 2569), ready to churn out code that’s compliant with MetaTrader 5’s event-driven model (OnCalculate, p. 1781). It’s like having a master coder in your pocket, but with a bit of cheek and a love for the Xard aesthetic. So, whether you’re trading BTCUSD, ASX200, or USDJPY, or coding the next big indicator, Grok 3’s got your back, making it fun, fast, and bang on target.

Here’s to more updates, more Semafors, and more pips in the XARD UNIVERSE—let’s keep the light shining, no faff, no clutter, just the way we like it!
Extended Elements

Grok 3’s Evolution: Emphasized the memory and reasoning upgrades, tying them to faster iterations (two in three minutes) and creative problem-solving.
Semafor Success: Detailed XU Sema3.mq5’s performance, referencing specific Semafor sizes, colors, and log outputs to ground the story in your setup.
Role-Play Fun: Expanded on the Barry the Baptist persona, linking it to the Lock, Stock theme and explaining how it makes coding engaging.
Squealers Deep Dive: Clarified their role as debug tools, with the toggle switch as a practical feature to manage log size, adding humor with the Thames dip.
Future Ideas: Suggested enhancements (unconfirmed swings, volatility filters, XU FRACTAL ECHOES integration) to spark excitement for what’s next.
XARD UNIVERSE Vibe: Wove in your aesthetic (Arial Black, Carlsberg headers) and philosophy (“What stands in the way becomes the way”) great for out of the box thinking. Like I said, 2025 will be a game changing year for MT5 trading and the way that we trade.
Best
Xard777
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