![Change TimeFrame TT [AutoRefresh]](/migrated/change-timeframe-tt-autorefresh/featured.png)
What is Change TimeFrame TT [AutoRefresh]?
![Change TimeFrame TT [AutoRefresh] chart overview](/migrated/change-timeframe-tt-autorefresh/chart-1.png)
Change TimeFrame TT [AutoRefresh] repeats a chart refresh at a selected interval. It is useful when a signal tool may redraw its past markers after the chart receives a fresh calculation.
The source method uses two charts with the same signal tool and adds AutoRefresh to only one. If the signal positions separate after several one-minute refreshes, that difference is evidence to review for repainting.
How to use Change TimeFrame TT [AutoRefresh]
Add Change TimeFrame TT [AutoRefresh] to one MT4 chart and use ChangeTFEvery to set the refresh interval; one minute is the example setting.
Keep a second chart unchanged, run both long enough to compare several signals, and inspect any marker movement rather than treating the display as a trading instruction.
Where it helps
Repeats the normal chart refresh without manual right-click actions.
Supports a side-by-side check for signals that move after recalculation.
Uses one interval input for a focused chart-maintenance task.
MT4 Indicator Parameters
The table below lists the available MT4 indicator parameters. You can customize these options in the MetaTrader Inputs dialog to match your trading preferences.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| ChangeTFEvery | Controls this indicator option. Default: PERIOD_M1. |
![Change TimeFrame TT [AutoRefresh] parameter settings](/migrated/change-timeframe-tt-autorefresh/chart-3.png)
The screenshot above shows the default input parameters in the MT4 settings window.
How to Install .ex4 Indicator in MetaTrader 4
- Download the ZIP file and extract it.
- In MT4, select File → Open Data Folder.
- Open MQL4 → Indicators and copy the EX4 or MQ4 file into it.
- If the package includes library files, copy them to MQL4 → Libraries. Copy TPL files to the top-level templates folder.
- Restart MT4, find the indicator in the Navigator, and drag it onto a chart.
Test the tool on a demo account first. File contents and required folders can vary between packages.
