EA for Order Screenshots
Info
The EA for Order Screenshots is a Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 4 that mapickthis ea is designed to capture screenshots of your orders, providing a visual record for analysis, sharing, or troubleshooting. By running the EA on your charts, you can effortlessly generate screenshots of your trading activities.
Usage
This tool is typically used for automated trading on major forex pairs and gold.
Platform
This Expert Advisor works exclusively on MetaTrader 4 (both build 600+ and newer versions).
Setup
Place the downloaded file in MQL4/Experts folder via File ? Open Data Folder in MetaTrader 4.
How to Install and Use EA for Order Screenshots
1. Installation: Open the "File" menu, select "Open Data Folder," navigate to MQL/Experts, paste your file, and restart the terminal.
2. Activation: Drag the EA from the Navigator onto a chart, ensure "Allow live trading" is checked in the Common tab, and verify the AutoTrading button is green.
3. Optimization: Right-click your chart, choose "Expert List," click "Properties" to adjust inputs, and save your preferred setup as a set file for future use.
4. Maintenance: Regularly check the "Experts" tab in the terminal window to monitor trade logs and potential execution errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my EA not opening trades? A: Check the "AutoTrading" button, ensure "Allow live trading" is enabled, and verify your broker allows automated trading on your account type.
Q: Can I run multiple EAs on one chart? A: No, each chart can only host one active EA; however, you can open multiple charts for different currency pairs to run several EAs.
Q: What does the "smiley face" icon mean? A: A smiley face in the top-right corner of the chart indicates the EA is successfully running; a frowny face means it is disabled.
What this tool does
mapickThis EA is designed to capture screenshots of your orders, providing a visual record for analysis, sharing, or troubleshooting.
Typical Use Case
This Expert Advisor excels in automated trading and technical analysis on MetaTrader 4.
Compatible Platform & Setup
This Expert Advisor works on MetaTrader 4. Place the file in the MQL4/Experts folder and restart the terminal.
Description & Settings
Related: E-Close by Time: Automated Position and Order Management - another powerful expert for MetaTrader 4 traders.
mapickAlso recommended: exaccount: visualize order activity on chart - similar expert with strong performance on MetaTrader 4.
This EA is designed to capture screenshots of your orders, providing a visual record for analysis, sharing, or troubleshooting.
By running the EA on your charts, you can effortlessly generate screenshots of your trading activities.
The EA offers two key functions:
- takepics()
- print()
These functions can be integrated into your EA to capture images whenever an order is opened or closed, aiding in error detection and record-keeping.
During backtesting, screenshots are saved in the 'tester\files' directory, while in real or demo trading, they are stored in 'experts\files'.
Update (2026-02-27): This version suppresses on-chart messages and only counts open buy and sell orders, excluding stop/limit orders.
You may also like: e skoch order sell and buy - excellent alternative for expert users on MetaTrader 4.
Source Code
#property copyright "robotfx"
#property link "https://robotfx.org"
datetime firsttime = 0;
int init()
{
string www = "http://jobaweb.net";
if (objectfind(www) != 0)
{
objectcreate(www, obj_label, 0, 0, 0);
objectset(www, objprop_back, true);.......
⚠ Limitations & Risk Warning
- This tool is provided for educational and testing purposes only.
- Past performance does not guarantee future results.
- Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Use on a demo account first.
- Results may vary depending on market conditions, broker, and settings.
- We recommend thorough backtesting and forward testing before using with real funds.