Do You Use A Master Template?

[ezrydn]

I'm often amazed by the lack of people using custom templates to trade with. Most trade straight MT4/5 charts. Me? Never. I like having an "edge." So, how does one come by a "Master Template?" Well, I built my own. Here's how...

Somewhere on your hard drive resides a folder with all your Forex stuff in it. Right? In there, you have programs/packages that you received or purchased but either didn't like the attached method or included addition indicators. Still with me? Good.

However, there's probably ONE template that you like the looks of, like the info it gives you and you DID glean a bit of profit with it in the past. THAT'S your target beginning template. I use the Mass Pips package basic template.

Now, bring it up in your platform. Look at it. What info is it missing? First, I added some basic indicators. Then I went on a hunt for more. Not just "more," but, "verifiers of what I had already included. After you add an indicator, save the template under the same name in your platform.

I now run 6 instant and 6 "verifying" indicators. Once I get verification of the primary signal, I pull the trigger. This has worked out nicely for me and it'll help your trading a great deal.

Remember, just because it came in a package, it doesn't have to stay with nor conform to it's package. Mix and match. Make it work.

 

[Easy Trader]

You can just save a chart you like as 'default' in templates. Every chart you bring up after that will be the way you want it.

 

[Enivid]

Why not share your master template here?

I as to me, I use the default charts (candlestick) and find them enough for my chart pattern trading needs.

 

[ezrydn]

Why not? Easy answer. Main template is proprietary. I don't have the right to hand it out. So, instead, I simply named it.

 

[Easy Trader]

I'm missing something? We are only talking about chart colors and indicators and calling it 'master template' right???

 

[ezrydn]

No. We're talking about a pre-designed main template and adding personal indicators to it. Colors can be changed easily to fit your tastes.

 

[Easy Trader]

Oh, like a skin? What else can be changed other than color or indi. Are you changing the whole look ex. price tags on the right/date font on bottom? Maybe post a pic?

 

[ezrydn]

Nothing special like that. Just a beginning custom template, then adding indicators that tell and verify things I want to constantly be aware of. The idea of simply using standard MT4 charts are akin to going fishing with one hook. The MT4 stuff is good, but where there's good, there's better.

 

[ezrydn]

Here's another example.

A couple days ago, I watched a webinar. Presenter showed how he had made a Master Template. Here's his mix:

SMA 100 Blue
EMA 100 Red
EMA 13 White
EMA 21 Magenta
EMA 5/6 Crossover (Red/White)

To which I added:

Igel-Spread
P4L Candle Time
Bollinger Bands
Power Fuse

Works like a champ now. Verification is from outside inward. First, the 100s. Then the two EMAs. Next, the 5/6 crossover arrows and finally, Power Fuse.

 

[Easy Trader]

Nothing special like that. Just a beginning custom template, then adding indicators that tell and verify things I want to constantly be aware of. The idea of simply using standard MT4 charts are akin to going fishing with one hook. The MT4 stuff is good, but where there's good, there's better.

I get it now, sorry I'm not the quickest study🙄. If its making you money thats all that counts.....standard stock chart or elaberate thats how I really feel.

 

[ezrydn]

Many times, I'll turn to a commercial package that sports a great template but the method and indicators are slop. I pick the best functioning template and replace the slop. Rarely, and I do mean rarely do I trade off a standard MT4 chart.

 

[RenkoGuy]

My Default Template in MT5 is not remembering the position of the chart if i change the position it wil not apear on the new position,
what to do ?

 

[Enivid]

My Default Template in MT5 is not remembering the position of the chart if i change the position it wil not apear on the new position,
what to do ?

Could you please show some example screenshots of what you mean?

 

[fargana]

Templates save indicators/colors, but not chart window placement. For MT5 layout issues, use Profiles/Workspaces to lock window arrangements. Templates = visuals/settings, profiles = layout. That combination keeps both the look and the screen grid intact.

 

[Zerologic]

I rarely use templates. I don't even know what a Master Template is. Honestly, I have a variety of indicators, expert advisors, scripts, and templates on my hard drive. But I've forgotten most of them.

 

[stedfastgamb]

Interesting topic. I actually use a few saved templates too, but more for organization than strategy. For example, I have one for testing indicators, another for my main trading setup, and one for clean price action only. Makes switching between ideas much faster without resetting everything each time.

Having a “master template” can definitely save time, as long as you keep it simple and not overloaded with indicators.