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MT4 Order Plugin: Trade by lines with risk based lot sizing

  • #281
  • Jan 18, 2012 3:46am Jan 18, 2012 3:46am
Quoting fxtr51
chavez,
I updated the attachment. Please delete the old one and download the new one.
Hi fxtr51;
The move a break even itīs fine, but not close the 50 % whit this error:


2012.01.18 10:40:36 Multi purpose trade manager_chavez USDJPY,H1: Partial close of EURUSD ticket no 23583241 failed with error (4051): invalid function parameter value

Mi broker itīs with 4 digits

Thanks
  • #282
  • Jan 18, 2012 4:50am Jan 18, 2012 4:50am
chavez,
please download the attachment again.
I modified and tested it.

Please note: You can only manage 1 position with this version if you donīt specify the pair inside the EA.

If you intend to manage more than 1 position, you need to attach the EA to a new chart of each pair and use the ManageByTickeNumber option
and specify the TicketNumber for that position.
  • #283
  • Jan 18, 2012 12:45pm Jan 18, 2012 12:45pm
Hello,

first of all I want to thank the creator of this tool + all the contributors for their great work. It's really an easy-to-use tool that enormously helps with trading.

Since I have absolutely no idea about programming and thus most likely won't be able to read the information from the script, I want to ask here what actually triggers the EasyOrder script. Is it the color or is it the rate at which an entry is defined?

I'm asking this because I wonder what the behavior would be if I place both a sell and buy order on the same chart as then there would be 2 lines of each color. Would they interfere or is EasyOrder able to distinguish between a sell and buy order based on the ticket number?

Regards,

Hubert
  • #284
  • Jan 18, 2012 4:08pm Jan 18, 2012 4:08pm
Quoting sangmane
This plugin inspired by some great scripts / tools available on FF that make trading easier.

I made this simple tool to give me the ability to specify sl/tp for new order by using mouse (dragging line object). Input sl/tp manually is a boring task, especially for lazy trader.

It also monitor existing trade sl/tp, which means it will modify existing sl/tp and open price (for pending order) when it detected a different value between order's sl/tp and the corresponding sl/tp line object.

Other feature :
- lot size calculated automatically based...
I love this script, I use it on 3 computers and it works great. Today I tried to download it onto a new broker and I cannot get it to work. I am totally confused I have tried everything the new broker is FX&%. Would this matter. Any advise please, love using it.
  • #285
  • Jan 19, 2012 12:18am Jan 19, 2012 12:18am
I have been using the script for some time now and find it very powerful and easy to use.

I would like to be able to enter a comment at trade entry time. I can see from the EasyOrder_Submit script that this is applied from the following line:
string TradeComment = "Your trade comment here";

A simple possibility for me given that I trade different strategies from different charts saved under different profiles is to pass the Profile name as a variable to the string assignment in the script. I have scoured the web and not found out how to do this. Any help would be appreciated
  • #286
  • Jan 19, 2012 9:26am Jan 19, 2012 9:26am
Cartinm,
a simple way to place your trade comment is this:

You "tell" the EasyOrder which trade comment you wish to have
before you place a trade by entering a number ( 1 or 2 or 3 ...etc
for your different comments ) into a Global Variable in your Mt4.

The EasyOrder_Submit then automatically inserts your chosen
comment into the OrderSend.

That is all.

Here is how to implement it:

1. You manually create a GlobalVariable in your Mt4.
(Press F3 and you see all GlobalVariables.
Click on "Add" and type the name you choose. In my example code
I choose "MyTradeComment".
GlobalVariables are stored as double, the name as string )

In the value field of the GlobalVariable you insert 1 or 2 or 3 ...etc.

2. Copy this code into the script below these lines:
string TradeComment = "Easy Order";
double LotUnit;
Inserted Code
//---- 
double MyStrat=0;
string _mystrat_1 = "Strategy name 1";
string _mystrat_2 = "Strategy name 2";
string _mystrat_3 = "Strategy name 3";
//---
For Strategy name 1 etc. insert your text.

3. Now copy this code into the script into the start() function below
this line:
double price, sl, tp;

Inserted Code
//------  copy into start() function
   MyStrat = GlobalVariableGet("MyTradeComment");
  //---- check function call result
   if(MyStrat == 0) Alert("Error: GlobalVariable for TradeComment does not exist");
   if(MyStrat == 1) TradeComment = _mystrat_1;
   if(MyStrat == 2) TradeComment = _mystrat_2;
   if(MyStrat == 3) TradeComment = _mystrat_3; 
  //---- continue processing
4. Compile the EasyOrder_Submit script
and you are done.

What is the result of this modification ?

Each time you wish to have your own TradeComment, you
click F3 and insert Number 1 or 2 or 3 ..... etc. into the MyTradeComment
GlobalVariable on your Mt4.

Then you attach the EasyOrder script and place your order with it.
The script will automatically check the GlobalVariable and insert
the desired Trade Comment for you.

If you forgot to create the Global Variable "MyTradeComment", you will get
an Alert at order-submission and the trade comment of the order will
be default "Easy Order".

If you need to force your own trade comment and the default must not be placed, we need to change the code for that case to refuse to place the order.
  • #287
  • Edited 3:21am Jan 20, 2012 3:01am | Edited 3:21am
Quoting fxtr51
Carrinm,
a simple way to place your trade comment is this:

You "tell" the EasyOrder which trade comment you wish to have
before you place a trade by entering a number ( 1 or 2 or 3 ...etc
for your different comments ) into a Global Variable in your Mt4.

The EasyOrder_Submit then automatically inserts your chosen
comment into the OrderSend.

.
Thanks fxtr51 for the help with this. The change works fine. Just have to remember to change the global variable at trade time for changes in strategy. For some reason the Order lines do not come off the chart once the order is submitted - but I may have messed something else up. I have checked this through by replacing the scripts I have with teh original scripts - the changes in the Submit script are causing the order lines to stay on the chart

Thanks again
Carrinm
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 EasyOrder_Submit_MC.mq4   8 KB | 650 downloads
  • #288
  • Edited 6:14am Jan 20, 2012 6:01am | Edited 6:14am
Carrinm,
the order-lines disappear in 3 cases:

a) You close the order (pending or active) with EasyOrder.
b) You right-click on EasyOrder(red area on top) and choose "Renew lines" .
c) You remove the EasyOrder window from the chart.

The behavior is identical regardless if you use the original Submit script or the modified one.

@sangmane
I used EasyOrder on a GBPJPY chart for a market order.
Instead of placing 0.07 lots (or something), it placed 0.77 lots .
I am glad it is a Demo-account.
Something in the lot-size calculation must be wrong.
I will check when I have time.
  • #289
  • Jan 31, 2012 7:44am Jan 31, 2012 7:44am
Carrinm,
I had an idea and here is an easier way for you to fill the trade comment.

When you click on Submit, the input properties of the script appear.
Default comment is "Other strategy".
If you choose one of your 6 manual strategies, just set it to "true"
and submit.

The Global Variable is not needed anymore and you cannot forget to set the strategy number there.
Attached File(s)
File Type: mq4 EasyOrder_Submit_MCmod.mq4   8 KB | 807 downloads
  • #290
  • Feb 1, 2012 2:37am Feb 1, 2012 2:37am
It does not work . The "new order combo" does not appear. Can any body help me?
  • #291
  • Feb 1, 2012 8:19am Feb 1, 2012 8:19am
Quoting waimaj
It does not work . The "new order combo" does not appear. Can any body help me?
What does not work ?
What is the "new order combo" ?
  • #292
  • Feb 4, 2012 5:00am Feb 4, 2012 5:00am
Quoting waimaj
It does not work . The "new order combo" does not appear. Can any body help me?
Quoting fxtr51
What does not work ?
What is the "new order combo" ?
Hi I am finding this too,

the actual interface / combo box / red box isn't present (although the smiley face is)

if still not understanding what is described below on first page:
"New Order
- to prepare new order, click combo box that has text "New Order", choose Buy Stop (for example)..."
  • #293
  • Feb 4, 2012 11:30am Feb 4, 2012 11:30am
Quoting semile
Hi I am finding this too,

the actual interface / combo box / red box isn't present (although the smiley face is)

if still not understanding what is described below on first page:
"New Order
- to prepare new order, click combo box that has text "New Order", choose Buy Stop (for example)..."
It works if you :
Copy all files into the folders they belong.
Attach the EasyOrder script to the chart.

I am using it in 4digit brokers, 5digit brokers (ECN and non-ECN) without
problems, therefore if it doesnīt work for you, you have not followed the instructions.
  • #294
  • Feb 4, 2012 5:33pm Feb 4, 2012 5:33pm
Very very nice work!!

Is it possible set script x/y position on chart as default?
First rule is not to lose. Second rule is not to forget the first rule...
  • #295
  • Feb 4, 2012 8:51pm Feb 4, 2012 8:51pm
Quoting fxtr51
It works if you :
Copy all files into the folders they belong.
Attach the EasyOrder script to the chart.

I am using it in 4digit brokers, 5digit brokers (ECN and non-ECN) without
problems, therefore if it doesnīt work for you, you have not followed the instructions.
Thank you for this I had read that EA's & Scripts wil work in each other's folder... turns out not to be true only works in 'scripts folder.'

Kind regards for the other poster place 4 files in experts/scripts & the DLL in experts/library folder...
  • #296
  • Feb 4, 2012 9:35pm Feb 4, 2012 9:35pm
Hi I can't test this as weekend (and need to consider my options for market open), are Pending order, TP & SL (i.e. the 3 lines) sent to broker on submitting order or does the script need to be running locally (Metatrader open/ running) to trigger order, SL & TP when prices crosses their line..?

Also are multiple pending orders on single chart possible?

this is excellent accidently stumbled across right-clicking combo box to switch to lots rather than risk (what I'm after)... thanks again. So just the 2 questions if anyone's time please...
  • #297
  • Feb 5, 2012 7:50am Feb 5, 2012 7:50am
Quoting semile
Hi I can't test this as weekend (and need to consider my options for market open), are Pending order, TP & SL (i.e. the 3 lines) sent to broker on submitting order or does the script need to be running locally (Metatrader open/ running) to trigger order, SL & TP when prices crosses their line..?
You can test it right now.
Only thing: when you click Submit button, the script is sending an order to the broker-server and since market is closed, the order will not be placed but you will get an error-message: "market closed".

When market is open, the Submit-button is the final step. The order will be sent to the broker and pending orders will stay on the broker-server
if you donīt delete them by sending a delete order command.

The script has nothing to do with price crossing the lines, it is only to send pending or market orders to the broker.

Only when a pending order is sent to the broker, price hitting a line will trigger the action ( open market order or closing order at SL or TP ).

Quote
Also are multiple pending orders on single chart possible?

Yes.
And you can move the lines by drag and drop and the EasyOrder scripts will do the work of modifying the orders for you.
Each line is internally marked with TicketNumber.


Sangmane has done an excellent job with this EasyOrder.

Only problem so far: calculation of lotsize on JPY pairs is wrong.
For example: EURJPY SL 50 Pips Risk 1 % , Account Currency is EUR
Correct Lotsize: 0.009 lots , rounded to 0.01 lots

The EasyOrder submit will open 0.77 lots .

You can calculate the correct lot-size on http://www.earnforex.com/position-size-calculator

So, I would suggest to not use the EasyOrder on JPY pairs.
  • #298
  • Feb 5, 2012 8:56am Feb 5, 2012 8:56am
Quoting fxtr51

The script has nothing to do with price crossing the lines, it is only to send pending or market orders to the broker.

Only when a pending order is sent to the broker, price hitting a line will trigger the action ( open market order or closing order at SL or TP ).

So, I would suggest to not use the EasyOrder on JPY pairs.
Hi thanks for reply,

I am using lot size not risk% so unsure if it will affect JPY, I don't trade this yet anyways.

I kind of wish this was based around system of crossing lines & then only triggering action as this would hide any intentions from irresponsible brokers who stop hunt etc... I think this would actually be improvement...
I know Easy EA (http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=98061) has option to hide/ reveal (true/false) SL & TP in this way. Though at the moment I think EasyOrder Interface will likely be my favourite choice currently...

I actually read through entire thread whilst my reply was being verified, maybe you guys (file45, Sangmane) might like this idea too...
  • #299
  • Edited 12:04pm Feb 7, 2012 11:33am | Edited 12:04pm
yeah ,same to me...
the best Trading-Order -Manager would be an EASY-ORDER-EA with the SL-TP-lines drag and drop by mouse that hides the SL and TP from the Broker.
These lines should be appear when you load the EA to the Chart (like the "LUKTOM-VISUAL-ORDER-EDITOR" does!).
But the "LUKTOM-VISUAL-ORDER-EDITOR" have no possibility to hide SL and TP and no quick Order-Function.
So it seems to me that the the best Order-Manager would be a HYBRID of the :
-EASY-ORDER-EA (very quick Order-Function for SCALPER!!!)
-LUKTOM-VISUAL-ORDER-EDITOR (SL-and TP-lines appear directly in the Chart when loading!!!)
-EASY-EA (hide SL's and TP's!!!)

Is there someone that could code all these things in 1 EA ?
  • #300
  • Feb 13, 2012 9:29am Feb 13, 2012 9:29am
Well I wonder that no one have such an EA
really???
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