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How do I specify trading hours for my EA?

  • #21
  • Jul 5, 2010 3:04pm Jul 5, 2010 3:04pm
This is where it's generally a better idea to break out the time logic.

Inserted Code
datetime StartTime = StrToTime("23:00");
datetime StopTime = StrToTime("01:00");
string TimeCheck = "Outside Trading Times";
if(StartTime < StopTime && TimeCurrent() >= StartTime && TimeCurrent < StopTime) TimeCheck = "Inside Trading Times";
if(StartTime > StopTime && (TimeCurrent() >= StartTime || TimeCurrent < StopTime) TimeCheck = "Inside Trading Times";


if(TimeCheck == "Inside Trading Times") Order = OP_BUY;
  • #22
  • Jul 5, 2010 3:12pm Jul 5, 2010 3:12pm
So, if I am trying to trade between 23:00 and 01:00 or any time period that crosses midnight, I use the OR function instead of the AND function to compare right?

(TimeCurrent() >= StartTime || TimeCurrent() < StopTime)
  • #23
  • Jul 5, 2010 3:36pm Jul 5, 2010 3:36pm
Basically.
  • #24
  • Jul 5, 2010 3:38pm Jul 5, 2010 3:38pm
Thank you for your help!
  • #25
  • Jul 12, 2010 9:23am Jul 12, 2010 9:23am
How do I specify the date as well?

For Ex. July 15 09:30
  • #26
  • Jul 12, 2010 9:51am Jul 12, 2010 9:51am
Look up the StrToTime() function.
  • #27
  • Jul 12, 2010 10:39am Jul 12, 2010 10:39am
Thank you!
  • #28
  • Jul 16, 2010 5:45am Jul 16, 2010 5:45am
Hi,

How can I declare the Stop Time as the Result of StartTime + 30 Minutes?

datetime StartTime = StrToTime("2010.5.14 13:30");
datetime StopTime = StartTime + StrToTime("0:30");

I tried doing the above code but it doesn't work.
  • #29
  • Jul 16, 2010 6:04am Jul 16, 2010 6:04am
datetime starttime = strtotime(00:10);
datetime stoptime = starttime + (30*60);
  • #30
  • Jul 16, 2010 8:52am Jul 16, 2010 8:52am
How can I add the date in and still make it work?
  • #31
  • Jul 16, 2010 9:43am Jul 16, 2010 9:43am
starttime = StrToTime("YYYY.MM.DD HH:MM:SS")
  • #32
  • Jul 16, 2010 10:07am Jul 16, 2010 10:07am
Thanks, I manage to get it to work!

double Duration = 30*60;

datetime StartTime = StrToTime("2010.5.14 13:30");
datetime StopTime = StartTime + Duration;
  • #33
  • Last Post: Edited 3:48am Dec 10, 2021 3:28am | Edited 3:48am
Hi I have EA that executes BUY when MACD >0 and PSAR below the price. I want modification so that BUY is not triggered if there are more than 4 PSAR dots below the price ( I want to enter within first 4 PSAR dots and MACD>0). Please guide. Thanks
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