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  • #261
  • Jan 5, 2012 1:54am Jan 5, 2012 1:54am
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I have solved automatic starting by creating a simple ea (just copying the code from "EasyOrder"-Script), BUT still needing the scripts in their original folder.

So the box starts now automatically by opening a chart.
NICE !
  • #262
  • Edited 11:19am Jan 5, 2012 4:24am | Edited 11:19am
Quoting TraderZer0
Thanks for your indicator File45 and of course to my friend Sangmane for his superb script.

File45: I was wondering if you could create your most recent SL+TP-OE Pip Calc Indy to calculate the distances from the current bid, rather than from the order Price? I guess I am asking for the concept behind your SL + TP Distance indicator to be incorporated into the form of the most recent indicator. I find the expression of the Stop Loss and Take Profit distances from the current market price to be of more use than their distance from the Order...
Hi
Having a look but proving tricky - may take some time - if you find one please post.

See images: faulty code polluting calculations - if a cross is corrected it knocks out a tick - see Table (cross reference table with terminal and chart)
note: Long position - current exit price Bid. Short position - current exit price Ask.
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  • #263
  • Jan 5, 2012 1:41pm Jan 5, 2012 1:41pm
Hello everybody I would like to share an idea of an improvement to this marvellous tool, well actually they are 2 ideas:

1) It would be nice too add more specifications when you are using the Close button. What I mean is too add for example the Symbol(), and TypeOfOrder(), to list that is showing only the ID of the position. What we achieve is a faster recognition of the trade we are willing to close.

2) I think It would be nice to open multiple orders at the same time. adding button with a multiplier: x2, x3, x4. would be the easiest way. For those who like to take different TP with the same SL.

Any Coder feel like implementing this?

Thank You
Greetings, BeLikewater
  • #264
  • Jan 5, 2012 3:46pm Jan 5, 2012 3:46pm
Quoting file45
Hi
Having a look but proving tricky - may take some time - if you find one please post.

See images: faulty code polluting calculations - if a cross is corrected it knocks out a tick - see Table (cross reference table with terminal and chart)
note: Long position - current exit price Bid. Short position - current exit price Ask.
OK - thanks file45.
  • #265
  • Jan 7, 2012 11:36pm Jan 7, 2012 11:36pm
Sangmane,
you made a tremendous tool which I just discovered.

I need to choose a different MagicNumber for each new order
and tried to find a way to implement this feature into your EasyOrder tool, but I think only you can do it because it needs a modification of the box.

Would you mind adding this feature ?

(file45 , thanks to you too for your indicator and help in this thread)
  • #266
  • Jan 8, 2012 6:36am Jan 8, 2012 6:36am
akitra how do i instal your ea for this. where do i place your file and then what do i do.

regards,craig
  • #267
  • Jan 8, 2012 1:19pm Jan 8, 2012 1:19pm
I am so impressed with Sangmane's work, the elegance and simplicity of "Easy Order" solution. But what I am most impressed is the use of independent form window within the MT chart window. I didnt know that was possible using only dll.

I have seen members here have asked about the dll part of this wonderful application before... Actually I am not really after the specific dll of "Easy order", I am really got very curious by the solution of having an independent dialogue window associated to the chart window. I really want to know how it can be done using mql + dll.

So what I am really after is the "How". If anyone might share ideas, code, references links, or any type of discussion of how it been done, using dll, please lets reply.

I am aware this thread is for discussing the "Easy Order" only, and I wouldn't interrupt it if I would find useful information elsewhere. So sangmane I apologize in advance for paralleling your thread, it is just I have lots of ideas I wish to apply with a floating dialogue window that can really enhance the Metatrader4 platform.

Thank you
Gilben
  • #268
  • Edited 7:23am Jan 9, 2012 2:23am | Edited 7:23am
gilben,
here is a thread where dll with mt4 is discussed:
http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=219576

plutus123,
the latest version of EasyOrder package is in post #1 .
  • #269
  • Jan 9, 2012 5:26am Jan 9, 2012 5:26am
Can someone please post the latest version of this file? Regards
  • #270
  • Jan 11, 2012 5:41am Jan 11, 2012 5:41am
My tweak to solve too small order refused:

if( (lot<MarketInfo(Symbol(),MODE_MINLOT)) || (lot>MarketInfo(Symbol(),MODE_MAXLOT)) ) {
Alert("Invalid lot size: ",lot);
break;
}

if (lot<MarketInfo(Symbol(),MODE_MINLOT)) {lot=MarketInfo(Symbol(),MODE_MINLOT);break;}
if (lot>MarketInfo(Symbol(),MODE_MAXLOT)) {lot=MarketInfo(Symbol(),MODE_MAXLOT);break;}

lot = MathRound(lot/MarketInfo(Symbol(),MODE_LOTSTEP))*MarketInfo(Symbol(),MODE_LOTSTEP);

int ticket;


//// and a question:
/// Point & pip are defined but never used, strange. An idea ?
  • #271
  • Jan 17, 2012 2:26am Jan 17, 2012 2:26am
Hello all

This tool is absolutely fantastic - just one question though! Is it possible to have a BE function set to the script?

I find when I place an order with the script, the trade is executed perfectly, however my Break Even EA doesn't move my stop to BE once it has reach its desired +pips. So, the script makes it almost too easy to execute my trades with accurate MM - but my very important BE expert/s don't work :-(

I am assuming it has something to do with how the script functions but unfortunately I am not too savvy with that. I have researched to find some sort of solution to my problem but I've had no luck.

Any help/suggestions would be great.

Thanks again,
Kirk.
  • #272
  • Jan 17, 2012 2:39am Jan 17, 2012 2:39am
Hi Kirk;
This is an idea:
If you use this expert or if yours has these options:
"ManageThisPairOnly", "ManageSpecifiedPairs" or "PairsToManage", you can attach the expert in a different chart where the EasyOrder this script.
Sorry for my bad English
Cheers
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 Multi purpose trade manager.mq4   106 KB | 930 downloads
  • #273
  • Jan 17, 2012 2:43am Jan 17, 2012 2:43am
kirk26,
if your BE-EA has the option to choose a MagicNumber,
it is easy to modify the EasyOrder tool .

Here is how this can be done:
You define a MagicNumber, for example MagicNumber = 1010
to use.

Now open the EasyOrder_Submit script with MetaEditor.
There you will find this line of code:
//settings
int MagicNumber = 0;

Change it to
int MagicNumber = 1010; and compile the file.

Result: Each order you place with the EasyOrder script will now
have the MagicNumber 1010 .

In your Breakeven-EA you choose MagicNumber = 1010
and it will find the trade and manage it properly.

Edit: Just saw the posting of chaveznqoos, which is a good idea too.
If you use the trade manager he posted, you can choose the ticket number
ManageByTickeNumber
and the trademanager will of course find your order which was placed by EasyOrder
and manage it.
  • #274
  • Jan 17, 2012 4:42am Jan 17, 2012 4:42am
Quoting fxtr51
kirk26,
if your BE-EA has the option to choose a MagicNumber,
it is easy to modify the EasyOrder tool .

Here is how this can be done:
You define a MagicNumber, for example MagicNumber = 1010
to use.

Now open the EasyOrder_Submit script with MetaEditor.
There you will find this line of code:
//settings
int MagicNumber = 0;

Change it to
int MagicNumber = 1010; and compile the file.

Result: Each order you place with the EasyOrder script will now
have the MagicNumber 1010 .

In your Breakeven-EA you choose MagicNumber = 1010
and it will...
Hi fxtr51;
Can you help me to modify this expert ?.
Only the option "PartCloseEnabled" from pips at xx% of the position?.
For example:
A gain 50 pips close 50% of the position and move the stop loss to break even for the other 50%

Thanks
  • #275
  • Jan 17, 2012 8:03am Jan 17, 2012 8:03am
chavez,
I donīt understand what you wish to have because the Partial close at x Pips profit is already coded in the EA.

Quote
Only the option "PartCloseEnabled" from pips at xx% of the position?.
For example:
A gain 50 pips close 50% of the position and move the stop loss to break even for the other 50%

This you can do with the EA.
Just calculate half of the initial lot-size and insert the Pips-distance
and the lots which should be closed and the EA will do it.

Or do you wish to enter a Percentage of the position ( for example 100 Pips takeprofit: you wish to close 50% of the position at 20 % of the takeprofit-distance ) and
on top of that you want to tell the EA that it should close X percent of
the initial lotsize ?

Please clarify.
  • #276
  • Jan 17, 2012 12:26pm Jan 17, 2012 12:26pm
Quoting fxtr51
chavez,
I donīt understand what you wish to have because the Partial close at x Pips profit is already coded in the EA.



This you can do with the EA.
Just calculate half of the initial lot-size and insert the Pips-distance
and the lots which should be closed and the EA will do it.

Or do you wish to enter a Percentage of the position ( for example 100 Pips takeprofit: you wish to close 50% of the position at 20 % of the takeprofit-distance ) and
on top of that you want to tell the EA that it should close X percent of
the initial lotsize ?...
Sorry, my English is very bad, and I confused the idea.
The expert has the option of "PartCloseEnabled" but the following option: "Close_Lots" is set for a fixed number of lots.

The idea of this attach expert.
For example: I open a order with easy order script, with 3% risk ok, easy order script calculate the number of lots, for example 0.40. I want that ea “ Multi purpose trade manager “, calculate and close to 50% of the position (0.20 lots) when you get 50 pips profit and the 50% (0.20) remaining, move at break even, instead of lots fixed for "Close _Lots" .
Thanks
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 Update Stops to BEv3.mq4   11 KB | 810 downloads
  • #277
  • Edited Jan 18, 2012 3:30am Jan 17, 2012 1:06pm | Edited Jan 18, 2012 3:30am
chavez,
the attached EA should do what you requested.
Please test it and let me know about it.

Please be aware that the lot-size must be round numbers.
50 % of 1.55 lots would be 0.775 lots and that is not allowed in mt4.
Therefore the lotsize would be 0.78 in that case.
The EA is calculating the lotsize according to the allowed size of the broker
automatically.

You just enter 50 % in PartClosePercent or if you wish 30%, you type 30 into the field.
Regardless what is set as default for Close_Lots , it does not matter because
the EA will override it and use the PartClosePercent to calculate the Close_Lots.

If the partial close is successfull, the EA will move SL to BE.

Important:
The partial close will work only in combination with Breakeven function.
The BreakEvenPips is the distance in Pips where the EA will close
the defined percentage of the position.
Then it will move StopLoss to Breakeven.

If you intend to manage more than 1 position per pair, you need to attach the EA to new charts for each position and let it manage each position by TicketNumber.
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 Multi purpose trade manager_chavez.mq4   106 KB | 999 downloads
  • #278
  • Jan 17, 2012 1:27pm Jan 17, 2012 1:27pm
Quoting fxtr51
chavez,
the attached EA should do what you requested.
Please test it and let me know about it.

Please be aware that the lot-size must be round numbers.
50 % of 1.55 lots would be 0.775 lots and that is not allowed in mt4.
Therefore the lotsize would be 0.78 in that case.
The EA is calculating the lotsize according to the allowed size of the broker
automatically.

You just enter 50 % in PartClosePercent or if you wish 30%, you type 30 into the field.
Regardless what is set as default for Close_Lots , it does not matter because
the EA will override...
Fantastic !!!, I will test

Dank .!!!
  • #279
  • Jan 17, 2012 3:02pm Jan 17, 2012 3:02pm
chavez,
I updated the attachment. Please delete the old one and download the new one.
  • #280
  • Jan 17, 2012 3:49pm Jan 17, 2012 3:49pm
Many thanks for the feedback everyone, much appreciated.

Cheers
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