Setting Start Time for EA?

I've back tested the EA using both Full and Ronald's coding suggestions, but both methods placed trades outside the specified hours. Is back testing not reliable to check coding for start/stop times?

Actually it just placed an entry on my demo account outside the defined hours, so something still isn't working correctly.

Did you put in the trade criteria that "CanTrade" has to be true?

if(CanTrade && ... && ... &&...) Order = SIGNAL_BUY;
if(CanTrade && ... && ... &&...) Order = SIGNAL_SELL;

Did you try my time routine too? It defaults to false and wont activate will said time BUT it also wont shutoff till 12 hours later if you start it after the approved hours. You'd have to adjust this if you start it in the working window.

Also...

if(CanTrade && total<1 && ... &&...) Order = SIGNAL_BUY;
if(CanTrade && total<1 && ... &&...) Order = SIGNAL_SELL;

Thanks for your help on this guys. I will run it and see what happens.

I have what might be a stupid question. Does my computer time clock have any bearing on the EA or does it strictly use the broker's time on the platform (which is 8 hours ahead of my time)?

Full - I also tried your code also but haven't made your recommended additions yet. I will try Ronnie's code and see if it works first.

TimeCurrent() uses the Brokers Time - TimeLocal() uses your local computers time.

My next challenge is find code that will automatically increase the lot size after every losing order and then go back to original once a winner hits. Then start the process over again. I know this isn't generally recommended, but it's something I want to tinker with. My system hasn't had more than six losers before it hits a winner.

Any suggestions? Do you know if anyone on this forum has coded this and might I find it if I did a search?

Hi Fulltime 24/7

I have been after an EA based on the supertrend system. Would it be possible to post your EA which you described in one of the threads?

I would PM you, but that facilty has not been enabled on my account, although I have been a member for a few weeks now.

Thank you.

I'm not a coder, more of a perpetually confused hacker I'd say. I have an EA I like to use, but would like it to NOT enter a new trade during certain hours (17:00 EST to 20:00 EST) in particular on Monday through Thursday. Not before 20:00 EST on Sunday, and not after 11:00 EST on Friday. During those times my broker (Oanda) goes bezerk on pips. I'd prefer to stay out and wait with the other little fish. But, if I am already in a previous trade I'd like it to continue uninterrupted during these time frames until it's otherwise designated closing conditions are met. Can anyone help me create a Do Not Enter Times code for these times and guide me on how to insert it. I would be extremely extremely grateful. I'm so tired of being run over by my broker again and again during these times.

Code below should do it if your indicated times are server times (i.e. what is shown when you point at a candle);
it will return (perform a 'return' instruction, that is exit current function) if it encounters any of excluded times.
Test on demo first.

You do rock it rockit. Thanks so much. I'll try it and let you know.

Sorry there was an error in the code. Here is the code that should work:

Hi all
I have an EA that works well for me & I have posted it below. I have tried for some time to add a time function to it, but to no avail, including all the steps mentioned above. I'm not a youngster & have to admit defeat when I'm staring at Everest !
Is there a very, a very Kind person out there that will....Make My Day!...And do it for me?
Many, many thanks.