Introductory fxDreema course. Video 1. The builder.

Summary

This video tutorial guides users through the vendor interface, focusing on building EA projects. It covers the interface's top menu options like project management, indicator import, user profile, and options for customization. The video also explores the design area, explaining the use of constants, variables, and code blocks. It highlights the organization of pre-configured blocks by function and color, and the purpose of different tabs for event-specific blocks. The aim is to equip viewers with the knowledge to design and execute EA projects effectively.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video tutorial covers the tools available on the vendor's interface for building EA projects.
• 🔧 The interface's top menu includes options for project management, indicator import, user profile access, and platform options.
• 📁 The 'Project' menu allows users to load, create, import, and copy projects, with specific formats like mp4 or mp5.
• 📊 'My Indicators' menu enables importing custom indicators in mp4 or mpfi format, not available by default.
• 👤 The 'User Profile' menu provides links to personal profiles, subscription payments, and session logout.
• ⚙️ 'Options' menu includes 'Project Options' for viewing project details and 'Global Options' for customizing platform visualization.
• 🔎 The 'Help' menu offers access to tutorials, examples, and updates history of the platform.
• 📈 The design area features tools for project naming, constants and variables management, and code block creation.
• 🎨 Pre-configured code blocks are color-coded by function and searchable for ease of use.
• 📝 The platform includes tabs for separating predefined events, each with specific blocks for different execution contexts like on timer, on trade, and on chart.

Q & A

What are the four options available under the 'Project' menu in the interface?

The 'Project' menu offers options to load a project, create a new project, import a project, and create a copy link of the current active project.

What file formats are supported for creating a new project in the interface?

When creating a new project, users can choose between mp4 and mp5 file formats.

Is it possible to import projects created outside the platform into the interface?

No, only projects that have been previously created with the platform can be imported.

What is the purpose of the 'My Indicators' menu?

The 'My Indicators' menu allows users to import custom indicators in mp4 or mfi format into their account that are not offered by default on the platform.

What options are available under the user profile menu?

The user profile menu provides links to the personal profile, a page to pay the platform subscription fee, and an option to disconnect from the current session.

How can users customize the visualization of their projects?

Users can customize the visualization of their projects through the 'Global Options' link, where they can set the default path, choose whether to display block identifiers, select the font size for block titles, and choose the platform language.

What are the three options available under the 'Help' menu?

The 'Help' menu offers access to the tutorial page, the examples page, and the updates history subforum.

What does the 'History' link on the top right side of the screen display?

The 'History' link displays a list of all actions carried out in the current project.

What are the two buttons used for exporting a project found on the top left corner of the Builder?

The two buttons are used to export the project in mp4 or ps4 format, and if MQL5 was selected as the programming language, the buttons would be labeled mq5 and es5.

How are the pre-configured code blocks in the design area organized?

The pre-configured code blocks are organized by color, which defines their function, and they are listed under the titles of each function.

What is the purpose of the 'On Timer', 'On Tick', 'On Trade', and 'On Chart' tabs in the design area?

The 'On Timer' tab is for blocks executed at a specific time, 'On Tick' for blocks executed at every tick, 'On Trade' for blocks linked to market order actions, and 'On Chart' for blocks linked to visual elements on the active chart.

Outlines

00:00

🛠️ Introduction to the Vendors Interface

This paragraph introduces the user to the various tools available on the vendors interface for building EA projects. It starts with an overview of the buttons and options on the top menus, including the project menu with options to load, create, import projects, and create a copy link. The 'My Indicators' menu is mentioned for importing custom indicators, and the user profile menu for accessing personal profile, payment, and logout options. The 'Options' menu allows for project-specific and global settings adjustments, such as project description and normalization of block identifiers. The paragraph concludes with a brief mention of the 'Help' menu, which provides access to tutorials, examples, and updates history.

05:01

🔧 Customizing the Interface and Project Options

The second paragraph delves into the customization options available in the interface. It discusses the 'Global Options' link, which opens a dialog box for adjusting various settings like default paths, identifier visibility, font size, and platform language. The paragraph also touches on the 'Help' menu, providing links to tutorials, examples, and a community forum for updates. Additionally, it mentions the subscription days counter, the history link for reviewing project actions, and the export buttons for saving projects in different formats. The design area is introduced, focusing on the design tools column, where users can change the project name, manage constants and variables, and create new code blocks.

10:01

📊 Exploring Design Tools and Code Blocks

The final paragraph focuses on the design tools and code blocks available for EA project creation. It explains the organization of pre-configured code blocks by color and function, with over 200 blocks available. The paragraph introduces a search engine for finding specific blocks and describes the use of tabs for separating predefined events, such as initialization, timer-based events, trade-related actions, chart events, and more. It concludes by emphasizing the course's goal to teach the use and combination of these tools for effective EA project design.

Keywords

💡EA projects

EA projects refer to Expert Advisor projects, which are automated trading systems designed for the MetaTrader platform. These projects are scripts or programs that allow traders to automate their trading strategies without the need for constant monitoring. In the video, the focus is on building EA projects using the vendor's interface, indicating that the video is aimed at teaching viewers how to create and manage these automated trading systems.

💡Interface

The interface in this context refers to the graphical user interface (GUI) of the platform used for creating EA projects. It includes menus, buttons, and other interactive elements that allow users to navigate and use the platform's features. The video script describes various components of the interface, such as menus for project management and options for customizing the platform's appearance and functionality.

💡Design Area

The design area is a part of the interface where users can visually construct their EA projects by dragging and dropping pre-configured code blocks or components. It is a workspace that allows for the assembly and organization of the project's logic and structure. The video mentions the design area as a key component where users start building their projects from the top left corner of the screen.

💡Code Blocks

Code blocks are pre-configured segments of code that perform specific functions within an EA project. They are used to build the logic of the trading system without having to write code from scratch. The video script discusses the availability of over 200 pre-configured code blocks and the option to create custom ones, highlighting the flexibility and ease of use of the platform.

💡Constants and Variables

Constants and variables are fundamental programming concepts used in EA projects to store and manipulate data. Constants are values that do not change, while variables can hold values that may change during the execution of the program. The video script mentions the ability to create and modify constants and variables within the platform, which is essential for customizing the behavior of the EA projects.

💡Project Options

Project options refer to the settings and configurations that can be adjusted for individual EA projects. These may include technical characteristics, descriptions, and other properties that define how the project operates. The video script describes a menu option that allows users to view and modify these options, which is crucial for fine-tuning the EA projects to meet specific trading needs.

💡Global Options

Global options are settings that apply across all projects within the platform, such as language, font size, and identifier visualization. These options allow users to customize the overall look and feel of the platform and how projects are displayed. The video script explains how to access and modify global options, which can enhance the user experience and workflow.

💡Subscription

A subscription in this context refers to the access rights or services provided by the platform for a fee. The video script mentions a link for paying the platform subscription fee, indicating that users need to subscribe to use the platform's full range of features. This is a common model for software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms, where users pay for ongoing access to tools and services.

💡Normalization of Block Identifiers

Normalization of block identifiers is a process mentioned in the video script that likely refers to the standardization of how code blocks are recognized and managed within the platform. This could involve ensuring that all blocks have unique and consistent identifiers, which is important for avoiding conflicts and ensuring that the EA projects function correctly.

💡On Chart

On Chart is one of the event tabs in the design area where users can place code blocks that are linked to visual elements on the trading chart. This is important for creating EA projects that respond to chart events, such as the appearance or disappearance of certain patterns or indicators. The video script highlights the On Chart tab as a place to execute actions related to visual elements on the chart.

💡On Trade

On Trade is another event tab in the design area, specifically for code blocks that are executed in relation to market orders. This is crucial for EA projects that need to perform actions based on trading activities, such as opening, closing, or modifying orders. The video script includes the On Trade tab as part of the tutorial on how to use the platform's interface for building EA projects.

Highlights

Introduction to the vendor's interface tools for EA project building.

Exploration of the top menu options including project management and user profile links.

Description of creating a new project with options for EA or script and format selection.

Importing projects from other devices and the limitations regarding platform-specific projects.

Utility of creating a copy link for sharing projects in community forums.

Accessing and importing custom indicators not available by default on the platform.

Navigation to personal profile, subscription management, and session disconnection options.

Customization of project visualization through global options like default paths and identifier visibility.

Options to modify font size and platform language (English and Bulgarian).

Overview of the help menu with links to tutorials, examples, and updates history.

Display of subscription days remaining and the history of actions performed in the current project.

Exporting projects in various formats depending on the programming language selected.

Focus on the design area with tools for project naming and modification.

Explanation of constants and variables management within the project.

Introduction to creating new code blocks and the option for custom block creation.

Organization of pre-configured code blocks by function and color coding.

Use of the search engine to find specific blocks by name or function.

Tabs for separating predefined events and their corresponding code blocks.

Details on the specific use of each tab for different event types in the EA.

Conclusion on starting the design process with the available interface elements and tools.

Transcripts

in this video we will study all

available tools included on the vendors

interface we will build our EA projects

here firstly we will see the buttons and

options on the menus on top of the

interface then we will see the

components of the design area we start

on top left corner of the screen here we

find a link with the website name

leading us to the effects - in my home

page on its right we have the following

menus from left to right project menu if

we select it we are offered four options

the first one is loading any project

from those currently saved in our

effects team account a window will pop

up there we can select any of those who

have created so far

the next option is new project here we

can create a new project to be included

in our FH stream account by selecting it

a dialog window will pop up in which we

will have to choose if we want to create

a new EA or a script as well as if we

want it to be in mp4 or mp5 language

then we can select the name for this new

project and finally click on the create

button

the third option is importing a project

from any other device into our F extrema

account here we must say that only those

projects that have been previously

created with F extrema can be imported

it is not possible to import projects

created from outside the platform the

last option is to create a copy link of

the current active project this option

is especially useful to share our

project in the community forum so that

it can be reviewed by any other user of

the platform the second available menu

is called my indicators

by selecting it a dialog window pops up

in which we can import into our if

extreme account any indicator mp4 or

mpfi format that is not offered by

default on the platform later in this

course we will show how to use this

option

the third available menu is the one

corresponding to our official email user

profile if we select it we are offered

three links the first one is leading us

to our personal profile by clicking on

it we'll see it in a new browser window

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immediately below we have the link that

will allow us to pay the platform

subscription fee in our case we are

already subscribed so we don't need to

use it finally we find a link that will

disconnect us from the current open

session on the platform the fourth menu

is the one corresponding to options here

we are offered two links project options

and global options if we select the

first one there are three available

alternatives the first one will show us

the options of the current active

project

by clicking on it a dialog box pops up

with detailed information about the

technical characteristics of our project

later in the course we will show how to

use this option the second one is called

project description by clicking on it a

text box will open

in which we can write all the relevant

information for this project the last

one is dedicated to normalization of

block identifiers it uses linked to the

design area of the current project later

in the course we will show how to use

this option now let's select the global

options link a dialog box will pop up

with a series of items that allow us to

customize the visualization of our

projects the first to show us the

default path on our device where we will

find any installed empty for an empty 5

platforms we can modify them if

necessary the third one is a drop-down

menu with which we can select whether we

want to visualize the identifier number

of the box or not later in the course we

will show which use for the moment we

will keep the default option

the fourth one allows us to select the

size of the font of the blog titles

we will also see later again we will

give this one by default

finally we find a drop-down menu where

we can select the platform language we

can choose between English and Bulgarian

if we want to confirm any change in this

window we must take on the Update button

the last menu is the help 1 if we select

it we are offered three options the

first one leads us to the tutorial page

of the platform

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we are led to the same page if we select

the link with the same name on the

screen top right corner additionally we

have a link to the examples page

the second option moves us in the for

use of the EFX Rhema community

we can also go there if we click on the

link with the same name that's on the

screens top right corner

finally if we select the updates history

option we will be led to the sub forum

in which the latest platforms

modification made by designer are

detailed we have already seen some of

the tools provided by the interface on

the top right side of the screen there

we find a few more

here we can see the number of our

subscription days left once it reaches

zero we will have to renew it again if

we want the platform to be fully

functional immediately below we find a

link called history by clicking on it we

will see a list with all the actions

carried out in the current project until

now in this example the list is very

short because no actions have been made

yet

then we find the icon of a range that

when selected will pop up the same

dialog box for the project options

previously seen before

these are the last two buttons that we

can find on the top left corner of the

Builder we will use them to export our

project in mp4 or ps4 format in case we

had selected mql5 as the programming

language of our project the buttons

would be called mq5 and es5 later in the

course we will see its use

let's see now the design area firstly we

will focus on the design tools column on

the left the first on top is where we

can change the name of our current

project by clicking on it we can modify

the text and then confirm it by

selecting done immediately below we have

constants and variables

if we select any of them a dialog box

pops up in which all constants and

variables that are being used in our

current project are listed we can create

new ones and modify them here later in

the course we will explain how it works

the next available tool is used for

creating new code blocks as we will see

below if extrema offers many available

pre-configured blocks however if we are

MQL programmers we can create our own

customized ones to do so we can select

the custom option

this leads to a new screen in which we

can freely design them it is not the aim

of this course to deal with this

platform stool so it will not be

explained

all pre-configured codeblocks offered by

f extrema are organized by a color that

defines its function here they are

if we click on the title of each

function we will see the names of those

blocks included more than 200 are

available in the wiggler the aim of this

course is teaching how to use and

combine some of them to be able to

already a here we have a search engine

that will let us easily find any blog we

want if we remember any of the words in

its name just two examples now we write

the word candle and now the word self

finally we have a series of tabs

designed to separate all a predefined

events

on the on any tab we will place those

clubs that are initialized only once at

the beginning of the EBA on the on timer

tab we will use those that are to be

executed at a specific time only on the

antic tab those that must be executed at

every tick arriving to our empty for

organ device platform as we are now in

this tab we see it highlighted on the on

trade tab we will use those blocks that

must be executed when they are linked to

any action related to a market order

only on the on chart AB there will be

those linked to any visual element

appearing or disappearing on the active

chart of our empty for mp5 platform

finally on the on the init tab we will

use those that must be executed only

when the EA is the initialized some of

these tabs offer precompute blocks that

are specific to that event and not

available to any other this is the case

of the tabs on timer

on trade

and chart

now that we know all elements and tools

available in our interface we can

finally start designing