Licensing class and script with 256bit Encryption
This is a powerful addition to your MetaTrader 5 toolkit designed to optimize market analysis and performance. This script functions as a utility program designed for specific, one-time execution tasks. It is utilized to perform targeted actions, such as closing all open orders, managing chart objects, or executing custom administrative commands on demand.
How to Setup and Use Licensing class and script with 256bit Encryption
1. Installation: Move your script file into the MQL/Scripts directory and restart the platform.
2. Execution: Drag the script onto a chart; it will perform a one-time action, such as closing all open orders or clearing chart objects.
3. Editing: Use MetaEditor (F4) to modify code, click "Compile," and verify no errors appear in the terminal before running.
4. Removing: Scripts stop automatically, but you can remove them manually by right-clicking the chart and choosing "Remove Script."
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How are scripts different from EAs? A: Scripts execute a single action and then stop; EAs monitor the market and trade continuously.
Q: Can I assign a hotkey to a script? A: Yes, right-click the script in the Navigator, select "Set Hotkey," and define your preferred keyboard shortcut.
Q: Why did my script stop? A: Scripts are designed to stop immediately after finishing their programmed command; this is normal behavior.
Description & Settings
This class loads a licensing file by reading 256bit encrypted account data from a license file into an account array for the purpose of licensing.
The Class is initialised with a Filename, a Master Key and whether the file needs to be saved in the common folders or not.
Important Methods:
m_Write(string m_Acc = "", string m_Server = "")
- Adds a a new account to the licensing file...
(we use this to make a simple script to add new accounts to the licence file. directly in Mt5 / Mt4)
m_LicenceFound(string m_Acc="", string m_Server="")
- Checks the array of accounts from the license file to see if there is a matching and returns a bool based on it.
And finally there are two public functions available for encrypting and decrypting strings using 256 bit encryption... (if needed by user)
The included sample script file creates a license file using above class.
The script will append new account licences to the specified file...
