Metatrader script to download historical data

Dear all,

I would like to write a script that I can run on the Metatrader platform, which will automatically open Tools > History Centre; and download historical FX data into CSV format.

This can be done manually without problem, but it takes a while when downloading lots of data.

Would be interested in hearing from anyone who can help point me in the right direction.

Thanks,

mt4trader

Take a look at http://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/ It's a windows scripting utility that can do what you want.

Dear 4xcoder,

Many thanks for your reply to my post and your recommendation. I think it will be able to open MT4 automatically, but do you know if this will be able to control functions in the MT4 platform itself? Tools>History Centre is in the MT4 toolbar.

Best regards,

mt4trader