can we manually assign a magic number

Hi, I wonder if it's possible for us to manually assign a magic number for a previously opened position. Thanks a lot!

To enter a trade or to exit one?

Hi dogberry,

I am assuming you mean once the order is placed, the broker has it and it becomes a live trade (for example a Market Order is placed with a corresponding MagicNumber and the order is filled) in which case I can't find a way to alter the MagicNumber. With a pending order one could simply delete the pending order and place a new order with a new MagicNumber accordingly.

Regards,
lucidlamp

Existing positions can be identified by Magic Number or Comment.

I am pretty sure you cannot modify either of these for the existing position.

You cannot enter magic number even for new manual order. For new manual orders, you can use only Comment. (EAs can use either or both; so basically magic numbers are only for use by EAs).

I hope this explains all the possibilities.

chandra

Good point.