1. Overview

This indicator sets the default values for items common to the iK series indicators. By configuring these settings collectively in this indicator, the workload of setting each individual indicator is reduced. The settings made in this indicator will become the default values for each individual indicator.

2. Installation

You can install it by extracting the downloaded ZIP file and dragging and dropping it into the MT5 data folder. Please refer to the following video.

Installing the Indicator [MT5 Version], Itoshima K, YouTube

The following files will be installed.

Main indicator file: [MT5 Data Folder] - [MQL5] - [Indicators] folder
　　iK_Common Settings.ex5

3. Configuration Items

[Shared] Tab

[Input] Tab

C1. Time Zone

Set the time zone. Options for major markets are provided for selection. The option "Temporary" allows you to specify both the name and the time difference, which is convenient if you want to set a time zone that is not listed in the options.

C2. Market

Settings regarding the market. Set the start time, end time, and color for three markets.

C3. Indicator

Set the title color of the indicator and the standard color.

C4. User Font

You can specify additional fonts. Some indicators in the iK series allow you to choose the font for text. You can specify up to five user fonts. Please specify fonts that are installed on your computer. User font specification is done by entering the font name, so please specify it accurately. If the specified font does not exist, a substitute font such as "Arial" will be used.

C5. Favorite Symbols

Set your favorite symbols. You can specify up to 20 symbols. Please check and specify the symbols handled by your brokerage.

C6. Time Frame

Set your favorite symbols. Set the favorite time frames for the chart and the higher time frames.

(Management Parameters)

(D.01) Delete Residual Objects of iK Series IndicatorsAfter deleting the iK series indicators from the chart, there are rare occasions when objects remain without being deleted. This function deletes such objects. After executing the deletion, please return the selection to "Do not delete".

4. Notes and Cautions

Expiration Date

This version has an expiration date set.
We will notify you of the version upgrade before the expiration date, so please download it to continue using it. The version upgrade is free.

Disclaimer

We do not take any responsibility for any damages arising from the use of this indicator.
Additionally, the provision of this indicator may be discontinued without notice.

Prohibited Actions

The transfer (or lending) of the files and usage rights of this indicator is prohibited.
Furthermore, the use of this indicator that has been transferred (or lent) is prohibited.

Recommended Usage

The settings made in this indicator will be common in your MT5. If you have multiple MT5 installations, it will not affect the others.It is recommended to apply this indicator to only one specific chart for operation.The author uses a profile registered with one chart that applies this indicator and the iK_Chart Properties in save mode. A profile is a function that allows you to register a set of charts in MT5, which can be switched according to usage, making it convenient.

5. Revision History

v1.03.02j, 2024/8/21
Updated the expiration date to 2025/12/31.
v1.03.01j, 2024/2/21
Changed the time zone settings for Server and Local Computer to "Automatically Obtain" only.
Supported the following symbols.
DE10Y, UK10Y, US2Y, US5Y, US10Y, US30Y, SOYBEANS
v1.02.04j, 2023/7/21
Updated the expiration date to 2024/10/1.
v1.02.03j, 2023/6/10
Supported the following symbols.
DJI30, NASDAQ100, FTSE100, GER40, BRENT_OIL, WTI_OIL, etc.
v1.02.02j, 2022/9/27
Added a function to delete residual objects of the iK series indicators.
Updated the expiration date to 2023/10/1.
v1.01.15j, 2022/5/3
Reviewed the processing method and made minor corrections.
v1.01.14j, 2022/4/13
Updated the expiration date to 2022/10/31.
v1.01.13j, 2022/3/17
Changed the processing method when the time zone settings for Server and Local are "Automatically Obtain".
v1.01.12j, 2022/3/6
Updated the expiration date to 2022/9/30.
v1.01.11j, 2022/1/16
Improved the processing method when adding flag icons and corresponding symbols.
Changed the internal basic values.
Please check your settings and change them to your preference.
Please apply this version.
In the future, even if flag icons and corresponding symbols are added, the settings will not change.
v1.01.10j, 2022/1/15
Supported the following symbols.
UNIUSD, SNXUSD, CROUSD, AAVUSD, COMUSD, MATUSD, CHZUSD, ENJUSD,
DGBUSD, THTUSD, MANUSD, SOLUSD, LUNUSD
Changed the internal basic values.
There are no changes in operation, but please check your settings. They may have changed.
v1.01.09j, 2021/12/30
Supported the following symbols.
DKKNOK, DKKSEK, DKKZAR, SHBUSD, DOGUSD
Changed the internal basic values.
There are no changes in operation, but please check your settings. They may have changed.
Updated the expiration date to 2022/6/30.
v1.01.08j, 2021/9/9
Prevented this indicator from being applied multiple times to the same chart.
v1.01.07j, 2021/8/16
Updated the expiration date to 2022/3/1.
v1.01.06j, 2021/7/26
Updated the expiration date to 2022/2/1.
v1.01.05j, 2021/7/22
Confirmed operation on several MT5 accounts.
Supported the following symbols.
BTCDOW, BTCNAS, USDDOW, USDNAS
Changed the internal basic values. Please check your settings. They may have changed.
v1.01.04j, 2021/7/11
Supported the suffix "-" for the symbol names in the Forex Finest MT5 demo account.
v1.01.03j, 2021/5/30
Changed the internal basic values.
There are no changes in operation, but please check your settings. They may have changed.
v1.01.02j, 2021/5/25
Supported the following symbols.
BRA.50, CHN.50, ESP.35, FRA.40, GER.30, HKG.33, UK.100, UK.OIL, USA.30, USD.X
v1.01.01j, 2021/5/23
First version.

Introduction to the iK Series

[Settings Series]

Bulk change of chart properties
iK_Chart Properties
Common settings for the iK series
iK_Common Settings

[Control Series]

Convenient for reviewing past charts! Many compatible indicators included!
iK_BaseTime Line

[Indicator Series]

Currency strength showing recent momentum
iK_Currency Power
Moving average divergence
iK_Difference
Display of RSI + breakout and breakdown marks
iK_RSI
Displays the daily price movements of three markets with numbers and rectangular frames
iK_Volatility
Displays zigzag lines + extreme value marks + envelopes of extreme values
iK_ZigZag

[Multi-Time Frame Series]

Heavenly chart style
iK_G.Chart Similar
Overlay candlesticks from higher time frames on the chart
iK_MTF Candles
Displays horizontal lines for swing lows and highs, and trend reversal marks!
iK_MTF Horizontal Lines
Stair-step multi-time frame moving averages + α
iK_MTF Moving Averages
Displays horizontal lines for swing lows and highs, extreme value marks for highs and lows, and trend reversal marks!
iK_MTF OshiModori
Displays the rise and fall status of candlesticks and multi-time frame moving averages
iK_MTF UpDown Info
Multi-time frame compatible zigzag
iK_MTF ZigZag

[Utility Series]

Two banners (symbols, time frames, and date, time)
iK_Banners
Displays news such as economic indicators and important speeches, with filtering by country and importance
iK_Calendar
Conveniently select your favorite symbols and time frames! Chart load and save functions included!
iK_Changer
Displays country flags according to the symbols! Changing symbols is easy with a flag click!
iK_Flags
Displays the current time for three markets! Also shows remaining time until the new candle!
iK_Market Clock
Displays market open hours as bars! Also includes time and date labels and vertical lines!
iK_Market Clock Bar
Displays a gauge for a specified price range (height)! Also includes horizontal lines for round numbers!
iK_Pips Gauge

iKシリーズ共通設定： iK_Common Settings［MT5版］