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How to check if order has stopped out?

  • #1
  • First Post: Jun 30, 2008 11:47am Jun 30, 2008 11:47am
Hello,
I am currently writing two EAs that will only be using one order at a time. What MQL4 functions can I use to check if a particular order has closed by hitting its stoploss or takeprofit levels?
I have tried selecting an order by using
Inserted Code
OrderSelect(ticket, SELECT_BY_TICKET, MODE_TRADES)
, but that just returns TRUE and selects the order even if it is already closed.
Basically, I need a way to find out if a particular order (identified by ticket) is currently open or not.

Thanks,
Ravi.
  • #2
  • Jun 30, 2008 11:57am Jun 30, 2008 11:57am
One possibility is to scan using the history-mode.

For example:

Inserted Code
bool tradeExited=false;
int OrderTicketNumber=12345; // whatever your reference order ticket # is
 
for(int trade=OrdersHistoryTotal()-1;trade>=0;trade--)
{
 OrderSelect(trade,SELECT_BY_POS,MODE_HISTORY);
 
 if(OrderTicket()==OrderTicketNumber)
 {
  tradeExited=true;
  break;
 }
}

So, if your order has exited, tradeExited will be true, but if it is still open, tradeExited will remain false.
Dave
  • #3
  • Jun 30, 2008 12:23pm Jun 30, 2008 12:23pm
Thank you, DaveL.
I'll certainly try your method. Thank you.
  • #4
  • Last Post: Jul 1, 2008 11:37am Jul 1, 2008 11:37am
You're welcome, ravster, best of luck!
Dave
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