Class for set and check your trading time
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 Class for set and check your trading time
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
CTimeControl class for include to your EA for easy setting and checking your own trading time.
An example of usage:
Include:
#include "TimeControl.mqh"
Default constructor:
CTimeControl timeControl;
Or constructor with days:
CTimeControl timeControl(false, true, true, false, false, false, false);
Or constructor with array of days settings and arrays for trading times in every day:
For get/set parameter of every day u can use functions with ENUM_DAY_OF_WEEK index for day what u want to set/get:
bool bMonday = timeControl.GetDay(MONDAY);
timeControl.SetDay(MONDAY, true);// enable mondaytimeControl.EnableDay(MONDAY); // enable mondaytimeControl.DisableDay(MONDAY); // disable monday
int iStartHour, iStopHour;double dStartMinute, dStopMinute;
timeControl.GetTradingTime(MONDAY, iStartHour, dStartMinute, iStopHour, dStopMinute);
or you can check every day with defined functions:
bool bMonday = timeControl.GetMonday();
timeControl.SetMonday(true); //enable mondaytimeControl.EnableMonday(); //disable mondaytimeControl.DisableMonday(); //disable monday
Main function for check if trading time is enabled (use current server time)
or you can check your own datetime:
