What is tdfi (f) 1.1?
tdfi (f) 1.1 is an MT4 oscillator indicator based on the Trend Directional Force Index. It calculates price momentum and directional force to display momentum strength as a color-coded subwindow histogram.
How to use tdfi (f) 1.1
Attach tdfi (f) 1.1 to your chart to monitor momentum changes in the subwindow histogram. Observe how histogram bars change color when crossing upper or lower trigger threshold levels.
Where it helps
Displays Trend Directional Force Index levels in a subwindow histogram.
Displays green and red oscillator bars corresponding to indicator values.
Configurable smooth period and filter thresholds for custom timeframe responsiveness.
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 |
|---|---|
| TimeFrame | Sets the timeframe calculation for the indicator. Default: Current. |
| FilterType | Sets the smoothing filter condition for the histogram. Default: 0. |
| TDFIPeriod | Sets the calculation period for trend directional force index. Default: 13. |
| AppliedPrice | Sets the price type used for calculation. Default: Close. |
| UpTrigger | Sets the upper trigger threshold level. Default: 0.05. |
| DownTrigger | Sets the lower trigger threshold level. Default: -0.05. |
| BreakoutLevel | Sets the strong trend breakout confirmation level. Default: 0.8. |
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.
