Send Excel data to EA.

[smajbr]

I came across an interesting question .

it is possible ask for an EA pick up some X information cell of an Excel spreadsheet ?
ex :
select the symbol X
This current symbol in cell A2 to an excel file .
that way if you change the current symbol in cell A2 also change in EA

[fxDreema]

There is still no block to read spreadsheets But accessing files on every tick is probably not the best idea anyway. What are you trying to do?

[smajbr]

I DDE that sends data to excel and starting from this point I use functions that Excel has.

starting from that point, select one symbol (X) the reason (Y)

I walk into operation according to new criteria that can be defined by FXDreema.

The block that receives data from Excel could use the same criteios that creating variables

I believe that for EA can be a slow process. Find the spreadsheet
Find the cell.
but I think the risk pays off

could be clearer?

It is possible to create another block that works with MT4 API? A block that extracts and incorporates any data within the MT4 and MT5 that's just an idea, because sometimes vejos API for MT4 and MT5

[fxDreema]

I'm actually scared to even try to make a block to read spreadsheets, mostly because they are tables with data, which this means arrays in MQL, and I hate the arrays in MQL

Damn, this MT4 API thing costs $450, I need to raise my prices And I can't find information what needs to be added in the EA for this to work

[smajbr]

T_T that sad.
but it's alright. I guess I'll have to put a block with complex calculations for each symbol and then compare each

[fxDreema]

Well, calculations are normally done in indicators + the fact thet the result of these calculations can be printed as a line, histogram, arrows or something else. Even in the EA, if those calculations can be made in the EA, why not? I don't know why you are using this MT4 API, but do you really need it? Do you communicate with other MT platforms or servers or something else?

[smajbr]

Do not use API . actually I just wanted to open up the range of opportunities for Free API search
If I was able to put the data from another MT4 within 1 would be just great. until then. I will making giving to be done here. The site is wonderful.