Which broker and account type is that? I cannot reproduce this bug in my platforms.
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I don't think an MQL script can do that kind of modal window confirmation. Did you see any examples of open-source scripts doing that? I would gladly look at how that's done.
@Enivid It's on a mac, mt5, broker is IC Markets and it's a demo which is being used to test the script and calculator.
I have also just tried it on a Windows machine, with the same broker, and get the same issue.
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@redrose Thanks! I've found the bug. I will fix it in the next version. Meanwhile, you can just replace lines 84-91 in the PSC-Trader.mq5 file with this line:
Then recompile. It will do the trick.
MQL5:
StringReplace(ps, ",", "");
I saw this here:
https://www.forexfactory.com/thread/281772-mt4-order-plugin-trade-by-lines-with-risk
There is source code for the script "Easy Order Submit.mq4"
This other script also opens a confirmation window.
Source:
https://github.com/dirkmql/planned-pending-ordershttps://www.mql5.com/pt/code/21804
Wow! That's great! I didn't even know about MessageBox() function. I will definitely considering adding the confirmation option in the next release. Thank you!
@Enivid I tried deleting 84-91, recompiled it, got 2 errors. I brought back the original code and deleted 88-90 and replaced it with your new line of code, and it compiled. Now i just need to test it in the market.
Hi All, I'm new to the forum and I have an error to report on the Position Size Calculator. I've been using it for a week and spotted an error in the formula on the Main Tab concerning the Pip Value. I trade on MT4 and the formula is off by one decimal point. For Example on CADCHF where this screen shot was taken from the Pip Value shows to be $1.16, but when I check it I find it should be $11.63.
Oh OK. Very understandable. Thanks for the response.
I used the wrong column to figure it out too. I used the Input rather than the Result column and the right amount to display would be $11.61.
Wouldn't it be useful to know what the expected return value per pip is without having to resort to a hand held calculator?
I also see there is no decimal point in the spread being displayed. It should be 7.2, not 72.
These small criticisms aside, you've got one of the best calculators I've come across, thanks for making it available.
I used the wrong column to figure it out too. I used the Input rather than the Result column and the right amount to display would be $11.61.
Wouldn't it be useful to know what the expected return value per pip is without having to resort to a hand held calculator?
I also see there is no decimal point in the spread being displayed. It should be 7.2, not 72.
These small criticisms aside, you've got one of the best calculators I've come across, thanks for making it available.
@Enivid you are really a nice guy and your project is splendid. Thanks for making it available.
May I please ask an added function to this already wonderful piece.
1. An option for Partial Take Profits that activate at price levels in relation to the stop loss level. For instance first TP at 30.68% of my original position size at a profit distance= 1.7*SL (that is 170% of stop loss distance from ENTRY). That means if SL is 10pip loss, partial TP will activate(not EXECUTE. request ''2'' below explains) at 17pip gain.
2. Let the partials have a TRAILING function, much like the popular Trailing Take Profit, TTP. This function is now very popular so I assume you are at home with it already.
3. Let there be an option for the Stop Loss to trail in STEP in percentage relation to the original position. Where 100% will be BREAK EVEN, 50% will be half of the original risk, 127% will be 27% locked gain. Of course this STOP LOSS STEP will be activated at my input percentage PRICE DISTANCE in relation to the original STOP LOSS distance from the TRADE ENTRY, as in request ''1'' above.
Thanks @Enivid
May I please ask an added function to this already wonderful piece.
1. An option for Partial Take Profits that activate at price levels in relation to the stop loss level. For instance first TP at 30.68% of my original position size at a profit distance= 1.7*SL (that is 170% of stop loss distance from ENTRY). That means if SL is 10pip loss, partial TP will activate(not EXECUTE. request ''2'' below explains) at 17pip gain.
2. Let the partials have a TRAILING function, much like the popular Trailing Take Profit, TTP. This function is now very popular so I assume you are at home with it already.
3. Let there be an option for the Stop Loss to trail in STEP in percentage relation to the original position. Where 100% will be BREAK EVEN, 50% will be half of the original risk, 127% will be 27% locked gain. Of course this STOP LOSS STEP will be activated at my input percentage PRICE DISTANCE in relation to the original STOP LOSS distance from the TRADE ENTRY, as in request ''1'' above.
Thanks @Enivid
What happens when you click the Long/Short button near the Entry field?
For the ATR options to appear, you need to set ShowATROptions input to true.
1. This is achieved via multiple TPs on the Script tab. First, set ScriptTakeProfitsNumber input parameter to the number of trades you want your position to be broken up. Then, set up TPs for each of them via the Script tab.
2/3. PSC is an indicator, it cannot trail SL/TP of open positions.
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