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  • #1
  • First Post: May 15, 2009 1:14am May 15, 2009 1:14am
Here we are, another problem...

I need to know how Magic Number work.

I need to use them to make 2 EA on 2 charts (of the same pair) work together.

Can someone help me out here?

I have no idea what to do or where to start...

Thank you very much.
  • #2
  • May 15, 2009 1:38am May 15, 2009 1:38am
Basically its just a TRACKING Number. Most EA's let you input your own number so you can control which trades a EA controls. When you add the EA to the chart it should show you a list of Inputs - Usually one of the Inputs is called something like "Magic Number" - just make it the same for both EA's - If the original programmer didn't add this input your basically out of luck. (the original code would have to be edited to add the capability)
  • #3
  • May 15, 2009 1:47am May 15, 2009 1:47am
Its main use is actually a tracking ID throughout the life of an order.

E.G. (arb values)


Open a Buy stop pending order
1) Ticket = 100, MAGIC = 100 (Supplied value)
Buy stop triggers and opens a trade
2) Ticket = 101, Magic = 100
Manually Close half (the lots) of the Buy
3) Ticket =102, Magic = 100

etc.
  • #4
  • May 15, 2009 2:02am May 15, 2009 2:02am
Quoting Fulltime247
Basically its just a TRACKING Number. Most EA's let you input your own number so you can control which trades a EA controls. When you add the EA to the chart it should show you a list of Inputs - Usually one of the Inputs is called something like "Magic Number" - just make it the same for both EA's - If the original programmer didn't add this input your basically out of luck. (the original code would have to be edited to add the capability)
I see... There's nothing as explicit as "Magic Number" but, for the "Free MA Cross" EA there's a slot call ExpertID, could it be it?

I joint both EA in this post in case you're curious and want to see if I'am really out of luck.

Thanks.
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File Type: zip Free MA Cross.zip   67 KB | 500 downloads
File Type: zip Artemis Sitter V.1.80 PRO.zip   1.2 MB | 849 downloads
  • #5
  • May 15, 2009 2:45am May 15, 2009 2:45am
Yep - ExpertID is prob it, so thats one. - Just find the similar input in the 2nd EA and you've got it.
  • #6
  • May 15, 2009 1:49pm May 15, 2009 1:49pm
Quoting Fulltime247
Yep - ExpertID is prob it, so thats one. - Just find the similar input in the 2nd EA and you've got it.
Fulltime247, thank you very much for your time.

I really appreciate it!

I just receive the answer of the creator of the second EA I use. It look like there's no magic number input for the version I use. Only in the lastest version (Artemis Sitter v3.30).

The thing is there's no demo version of the "latest version" since someone attempts to decompile it.

Do you know one or some other EA "possibly free" or in demo version working on MT4 able to trail trade, have a function to move the stop lost to break even at X pips in profit or even lock X pips in profit, and of course, have a input for magic number?

Regard.
  • #7
  • May 15, 2009 3:14pm May 15, 2009 3:14pm
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=9553
  • #8
  • May 25, 2009 4:50am May 25, 2009 4:50am
Quoting Melisky
I see... There's nothing as explicit as "Magic Number" but, for the "Free MA Cross" EA there's a slot call ExpertID, could it be it?

I joint both EA in this post in case you're curious and want to see if I'am really out of luck.

Thanks.

Hi,

I've upload the second EA to my chart, but, the keypad optional didn't work. can you help me how to fix it?

Thanks.
  • #9
  • May 25, 2009 6:37am May 25, 2009 6:37am
Quoting nubiz
Hi,

I've upload the second EA to my chart, but, the keypad optional didn't work. can you help me how to fix it?

Thanks.
??? don't understand
Programming for a better future.
  • #10
  • Last Post: Nov 4, 2010 10:37am Nov 4, 2010 10:37am
Quoting rangebound
Its main use is actually a tracking ID throughout the life of an order.

E.G. (arb values)


Open a Buy stop pending order
1) Ticket = 100, MAGIC = 100 (Supplied value)
Buy stop triggers and opens a trade
2) Ticket = 101, Magic = 100
Manually Close half (the lots) of the Buy
3) Ticket =102, Magic = 100

etc.
Sorry I'm new to this.

"Ticket = 100, MAGIC = 100" Is this put in "comment" when placing order?

Do I have to put in both Ticket and Magic values always?

Is a space between the "=" needed? Or can it be: Magic=100?

thank you.
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