n Close Orders
This software component for MetaTrader 5 is built to enhance the capabilities of your trading environment. This library provides a collection of modular, reusable code. It is utilized by developers to organize common functions, allowing for the integration of complex logic across multiple Expert Advisors, indicators, or scripts without the need for code duplication.
How to Setup and Use n Close Orders
1. Storage: Place library files in the MQL/Libraries directory to ensure they are accessible to your projects.
2. Implementation: Include the library in your code using the #import directive, ensuring you match the exact function names and parameters.
3. Compilation: Ensure the library is present in the directory before you compile your main EA or script, as the compiler links them during this phase.
4. Management: Keep libraries organized in sub-folders if you manage many custom functions to maintain a clean project structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a library file used for? A: Libraries store reusable code modules, allowing you to centralize common logic used by multiple EAs or indicators.
Q: Is a library executable? A: No, libraries are non-executable files containing functions; they must be imported into an EA, indicator, or script to function.
Q: Can I update a library while the platform is running? A: You should compile your EA or script after updating a library to ensure the latest code changes are integrated.
Description & Settings
Close_Orders - Universal function for closing positions and deleting orders
Brief description
One function for 14 trade management tasks in MetaTrader 5.
Closes positions and deletes pending orders with filtering by type, profitability and magic number.
What it can do For positions (9 options):
All positions / only profitable / only losing positions
BUY only / SELL only
BUY profitable / BUY unprofitable
SELL profitable / SELL losing
For pending orders (5 options):
All pending orders / only Buy Stop / only Buy Limit
Only Sell Stop / only Sell Limit
How to use Parameters:
p_o : "
Position" or "Order" .
type_po :
Filter type (see options above)
magicNumber : Magic
(0 = all)
Advantages
Simplicity
- one call instead of 14 functions
Flexibility
- fine filtering of trades
Safety
- proper handling of loops
Versatility
- for Expert Advisors, scripts, indicators
Technical features
deviation = 5
- optimal
price tolerance
Iteration from the end -
safe deletion
Local variables -
query isolation
Inclusion in project