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Bitmap

The object is used for attaching various images to a chart in the "bitmap" (*.bmp) format. The object is bound to a chart and moves together with it.

Controls

The object is moved using the anchor point located on its upper left corner.

Parameters

There are the following parameters of the "Bitmap" object:

Parameters

  • Date/Value — coordinates of the anchor point of the upper left corner of the object (date/value of the price scale);
  • Bitmap File — the image file is indicated in this field. The bitmap files should be located in the /MQL5/Images folder of the trading platform. If the object is created by an MQL5 program, the image file cannot be changed;
  • Width — width of the object in pixels. This is an informational field, it cannot be modified;
  • Height — height of the object in pixels. This is an informational field, it cannot be modified.

Common parameters of object are described in a separate section.