Pivot_W

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Author: Copyright � 2004, MetaQuotes Software Corp.
Pivot_W

This tool is designed to provide traders with a visual set of technical analysis levels on their trading charts. It automates the calculation of various "Pivot Points"—which are specific price levels used to predict support and resistance—based on historical price data.

Core Functionality

The script analyzes past price action (specifically the high, low, and closing prices of previous periods) to project several types of key levels onto the current chart. These levels help traders identify where the price might stall, reverse, or breakout.

Key Features & Logic Groups

1. Standard Pivot Points The tool calculates a central "Pivot" (P) along with four specific resistance levels (R1 through R4) and four support levels (S1 through S4).

  • Resistance Lines: These represent potential ceiling prices where selling pressure might increase.
  • Support Lines: These represent potential floor prices where buying interest might strengthen.
  • The script uses standard mathematical formulas to derive these from the previous period's volatility and price range.

2. Camarilla Levels When enabled, the script calculates "Camarilla" levels (H3, H4, L3, L4). These are specialized pivot points often used by day traders to identify potential breakout points or reversal zones for the current trading session.

3. Midpoint Pivots The tool includes a feature to display intermediate levels between the primary resistance and support lines (M0 through M5). These provide a more granular view of the price action, allowing traders to see "sub-zones" of interest within the larger trend.

User Experience & Visuals

  • Automatic Drawing: The script automatically creates and updates horizontal lines on your chart. You don't need to calculate these values manually; they move and update as new price data becomes available.
  • Labels: To ensure clarity, each line is accompanied by a text label (e.g., "R1", "S2", "P") so you can easily identify which level is which at a glance.
  • Visual Distinction: Different types of lines use distinct colors and styles—for example, the main Pivot line is typically highlighted in a different color (YellowGreen) compared to the resistance lines (FireBrick), helping you prioritize important levels quickly.

Operational Rules

  • Timeframe Compatibility: The script is designed for charts ranging from 1-minute intervals up to daily charts. It will notify the user if they attempt to use it on a timeframe larger than a single day (like weekly or monthly charts).
  • Customization: Users can toggle specific groups of levels (Standard Pivots, Camarilla, or Midpoints) on or off depending on which trading strategy they prefer to follow.
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Pivot_W 
//+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
//|                                                         Pivot.mq4 |
//|                       Copyright © 2004, MetaQuotes Software Corp. |
//|                                         http://www.metaquotes.net |
//|                                     Modified by Alejandro Galindo |
//+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
#property copyright "Copyright © 2004, MetaQuotes Software Corp."
#property link "http://www.metaquotes.net"


#property indicator_chart_window
#property indicator_buffers 1
#property indicator_color1 EMPTY


extern bool pivots = true;
extern bool camarilla = false;
extern bool midpivots = true;
extern int MyPeriod = PERIOD_W1;
/*+----------------------------------------------------+
 MyPeriod = Period in minutes to consideration, could be:
 1440 for D1
 60 for H1
 240 for H4
 1 for M1
 15 for M15
 30 for M30
 5 for M5
 43200 for MN1
 10080 for W1
 +-------------------------------------------------------*/


double day_high=0;
double day_low=0;
double yesterday_high=0;
double yesterday_open=0;
double yesterday_low=0;
double yesterday_close=0;
double today_open=0;
double today_high=0;
double today_low=0;
double P=0;
double Q=0;
double R1,R2,R3,R4;
double M0,M1,M2,M3,M4,M5;
double S1,S2,S3,S4;
double H4,H3,L4,L3;
double nQ=0;
double nD=0;
double D=0;
double rates_d1[2][6];
double ExtMapBuffer1[];
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Custom indicator initialization function |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int init()
{
IndicatorBuffers(4);
SetIndexStyle(0,DRAW_ARROW);
SetIndexArrow(0,159);
SetIndexBuffer(0, ExtMapBuffer1);

//---- indicators
R1=0; R2=0; R3=0; R4=0;
M0=0; M1=0; M2=0; M3=0; M4=0; M5=0;
S1=0; S2=0; S3=0; S4=0;
H4=0; H3=0; L4=0; L3=0;


//----
return(0);
}
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Custor indicator deinitialization function |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int deinit()
{
//---- TODO: add your code here
ObjectDelete("R1 Label");
ObjectDelete("R1 Line");
ObjectDelete("R2 Label");
ObjectDelete("R2 Line");
ObjectDelete("R3 Label");
ObjectDelete("R3 Line");
ObjectDelete("S1 Label");
ObjectDelete("S1 Line");
ObjectDelete("S2 Label");
ObjectDelete("S2 Line");
ObjectDelete("S3 Label");
ObjectDelete("S3 Line");
ObjectDelete("P Label");
ObjectDelete("P Line");
ObjectDelete("H4 Label");
ObjectDelete("H4 Line");
ObjectDelete("H3 Label");
ObjectDelete("H3 Line");
ObjectDelete("L3 Label");
ObjectDelete("L3 Line");
ObjectDelete("L4 Label");
ObjectDelete("L4 Line");
ObjectDelete("M5 Label");
ObjectDelete("M5 Line");
ObjectDelete("M4 Label");
ObjectDelete("M4 Line");
ObjectDelete("M3 Label");
ObjectDelete("M3 Line");
ObjectDelete("M2 Label");
ObjectDelete("M2 Line");
ObjectDelete("M1 Label");
ObjectDelete("M1 Line");
ObjectDelete("M0 Label");
ObjectDelete("M0 Line");
ObjectDelete("S4 Label");
ObjectDelete("S4 Line");
ObjectDelete("R4 Label");
ObjectDelete("R4 Line");
//----
return(0);
}
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Custom indicator iteration function |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int start()
{

//---- TODO: add your code here

//---- exit if period is greater than daily charts
if(Period() > 1440)
{
Print("Error - Chart period is greater than 1 day.");
return(-1); // then exit
}

//---- Get new daily prices

ArrayCopyRates(rates_d1, Symbol(), MyPeriod);

yesterday_close = rates_d1[1][4];
yesterday_open = rates_d1[1][1];
today_open = rates_d1[0][1];
yesterday_high = rates_d1[1][3];
yesterday_low = rates_d1[1][2];
day_high = rates_d1[0][3];
day_low = rates_d1[0][2];


//---- Calculate Pivots

D = (day_high - day_low);
Q = (yesterday_high - yesterday_low);
P = (yesterday_high + yesterday_low + yesterday_close) / 3;
R1 = (2*P)-yesterday_low;
S1 = (2*P)-yesterday_high;
R2 = P+(yesterday_high - yesterday_low);
S2 = P-(yesterday_high - yesterday_low);

H4 = (Q*0.55)+yesterday_close;
H3 = (Q*0.27)+yesterday_close;
R3 = (2*P)+(yesterday_high-(2*yesterday_low));
S4 = P-((2*yesterday_high)-(2*yesterday_low));
R4 = P+((2*yesterday_high)-(2*yesterday_low));
M5 = (R2+R3)/2;
// R2 = P-S1+R1;
M4 = (R1+R2)/2;
// R1 = (2*P)-yesterday_low;
M3 = (P+R1)/2;
// P = (yesterday_high + yesterday_low + yesterday_close)/3;
M2 = (P+S1)/2;
// S1 = (2*P)-yesterday_high;
M1 = (S1+S2)/2;
// S2 = P-R1+S1;
S3 = (2*P)-((2* yesterday_high)-yesterday_low);
L3 = yesterday_close-(Q*0.27);
L4 = yesterday_close-(Q*0.55);
M0 = (S2+S3)/2;

if (Q > 5)
{
nQ = Q;
}
else
{
nQ = Q*10000;
}

if (D > 5)
{
nD = D;
}
else
{
nD = D*10000;
}

//---- Set line labels on chart window

//---- Pivot Lines
if (pivots==true)
{
if(ObjectFind("R1 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("R1 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[0], R1);
ObjectSetText("R1 label", " R1", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("R1 label", 0, Time[0], R1);
}

if(ObjectFind("R2 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("R2 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], R2);
ObjectSetText("R2 label", " R2", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("R2 label", 0, Time[20], R2);
}

if(ObjectFind("R3 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("R3 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], R3);
ObjectSetText("R3 label", " R3", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("R3 label", 0, Time[20], R3);
}

if(ObjectFind("R4 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("R4 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], R4);
ObjectSetText("R4 label", " R4", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("R4 label", 0, Time[20], R4);
}

if(ObjectFind("P label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("P label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[0], P);
ObjectSetText("P label", "Pivot " +DoubleToStr(P,4), 8, "Arial",
EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("P label", 0, Time[0], P);
}

if(ObjectFind("S1 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("S1 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[0], S1);
ObjectSetText("S1 label", "S1", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("S1 label", 0, Time[0], S1);
}

if(ObjectFind("S2 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("S2 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], S2);
ObjectSetText("S2 label", "S2", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("S2 label", 0, Time[20], S2);
}

if(ObjectFind("S3 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("S3 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], S3);
ObjectSetText("S3 label", "S3", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("S3 label", 0, Time[20], S3);
}

if(ObjectFind("S4 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("S4 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], S4);
ObjectSetText("S4 label", "S4", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("S4 label", 0, Time[20], S4);
}

//--- Draw Pivot lines on chart
if(ObjectFind("S1 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("S1 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], S1);
ObjectSet("S1 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("S1 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, MidnightBlue);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("S1 line", 0, Time[40], S1);
}

if(ObjectFind("S2 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("S2 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], S2);
ObjectSet("S2 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("S2 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, MidnightBlue);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("S2 line", 0, Time[40], S2);
}

if(ObjectFind("S3 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("S3 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], S3);
ObjectSet("S3 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("S3 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, MidnightBlue);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("S3 line", 0, Time[40], S3);
}

if(ObjectFind("S4 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("S4 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], S4);
ObjectSet("S4 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("S4 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, MidnightBlue);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("S4 line", 0, Time[40], S4);
}

if(ObjectFind("P line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("P line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], P);
ObjectSet("P line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DOT);
ObjectSet("P line", OBJPROP_COLOR, YellowGreen);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("P line", 0, Time[40], P);
}

if(ObjectFind("R1 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("R1 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], R1);
ObjectSet("R1 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("R1 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, FireBrick);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("R1 line", 0, Time[40], R1);
}

if(ObjectFind("R2 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("R2 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], R2);
ObjectSet("R2 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("R2 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, FireBrick);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("R2 line", 0, Time[40], R2);
}

if(ObjectFind("R3 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("R3 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], R3);
ObjectSet("R3 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("R3 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, FireBrick);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("R3 line", 0, Time[40], R3);
}

if(ObjectFind("R4 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("R4 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], R4);
ObjectSet("R4 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("R4 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, FireBrick);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("R4 line", 0, Time[40], R4);
}
}
//---- End of Pivot Line Draw


//----- Camarilla Lines

if (camarilla==true)
{
if(ObjectFind("H4 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("H4 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], H4);
ObjectSetText("H4 label", " H4", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("H4 label", 0, Time[20], H4);
}

if(ObjectFind("H3 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("H3 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], H3);
ObjectSetText("H3 label", " H3", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("H3 label", 0, Time[20], H3);
}

if(ObjectFind("L3 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("L3 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], L3);
ObjectSetText("L3 label", " L3", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("L3 label", 0, Time[20], L3);
}

if(ObjectFind("L4 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("L4 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], L4);
ObjectSetText("L4 label", " L4", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("L4 label", 0, Time[20], L4);
}

//---- Draw Camarilla lines on Chart
if(ObjectFind("H4 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("H4 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], H4);
ObjectSet("H4 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("H4 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, DimGray);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("H4 line", 0, Time[40], H4);
}

if(ObjectFind("H3 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("H3 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], H3);
ObjectSet("H3 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("H3 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, DimGray);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("H3 line", 0, Time[40], H3);
}

if(ObjectFind("L3 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("L3 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], L3);
ObjectSet("L3 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("L3 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, DimGray);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("L3 line", 0, Time[40], L3);
}

if(ObjectFind("L4 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("L4 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], L4);
ObjectSet("L4 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("L4 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, DimGray);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("L4 line", 0, Time[40], L4);
}
}
//-------End of Draw Camarilla Lines

//------ Midpoints Pivots

if (midpivots==true)
{

if(ObjectFind("M5 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M5 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], M5);
ObjectSetText("M5 label", " M5", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M5 label", 0, Time[20], M5);
}

if(ObjectFind("M4 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M4 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], M4);
ObjectSetText("M4 label", " M4", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M4 label", 0, Time[20], M4);
}

if(ObjectFind("M3 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M3 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], M3);
ObjectSetText("M3 label", " M3", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M3 label", 0, Time[20], M3);
}

if(ObjectFind("M2 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M2 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], M2);
ObjectSetText("M2 label", " M2", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M2 label", 0, Time[20], M2);
}

if(ObjectFind("M1 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M1 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], M1);
ObjectSetText("M1 label", " M1", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M1 label", 0, Time[20], M1);
}

if(ObjectFind("M0 label") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M0 label", OBJ_TEXT, 0, Time[20], M0);
ObjectSetText("M0 label", " M0", 8, "Arial", EMPTY);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M0 label", 0, Time[20], M0);
}

//---- Draw Midpoint Pivots on Chart
if(ObjectFind("M5 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M5 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], M5);
ObjectSet("M5 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("M5 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, DimGray);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M5 line", 0, Time[40], M5);
}

if(ObjectFind("M4 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M4 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], M4);
ObjectSet("M4 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("M4 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, DimGray);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M4 line", 0, Time[40], M4);
}

if(ObjectFind("M3 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M3 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], M3);
ObjectSet("M3 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("M3 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, DimGray);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M3 line", 0, Time[40], M3);
}

if(ObjectFind("M2 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M2 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], M2);
ObjectSet("M2 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("M2 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, DimGray);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M2 line", 0, Time[40], M2);
}

if(ObjectFind("M1 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M1 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], M1);
ObjectSet("M1 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("M1 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, DimGray);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M1 line", 0, Time[40], M1);
}

if(ObjectFind("M0 line") != 0)
{
ObjectCreate("M0 line", OBJ_HLINE, 0, Time[40], M0);
ObjectSet("M0 line", OBJPROP_STYLE, STYLE_DASHDOTDOT);
ObjectSet("M0 line", OBJPROP_COLOR, DimGray);
}
else
{
ObjectMove("M0 line", 0, Time[40], M0);
}

}
//----End of Midpoint Pivots Draw

//---- End Of Program
return(0);
}
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+

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