symbol filling policy determination
Info
The symbol filling policy determination is a Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 that symbol input (symbol): the function takes as input the symbol of a financial instrument for which the filling policy is to be determined. obtaining the filling policy type (filling): the function uses symbolinfointeger to retrieve information about the filling policy for the provided symbol.
Usage
This tool is typically used for automated trading on major forex pairs and gold.
Platform
This Expert Advisor works exclusively on MetaTrader 5 (both build 600+ and newer versions).
Setup
Place the downloaded file in MQL5/Experts folder via File ? Open Data Folder in MetaTrader 5.
How to Install and Use symbol filling policy determination
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
symbol input (symbol): the function takes as input the symbol of a financial instrument for which the filling policy is to be determined.
Typical Use Case
This Expert Advisor excels in automated trading and technical analysis on MetaTrader 5.
Compatible Platform & Setup
This Expert Advisor works on MetaTrader 5. Place the file in the MQL5/Experts folder and restart the terminal.
Description & Settings
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symbol input (symbol): the function takes as input the symbol of a financial instrument for which the filling policy is to be determined.
Also recommended: exp zero filling stop - similar expert with strong performance on MetaTrader 5.
obtaining the filling policy type (filling): the function uses symbolinfointeger to retrieve information about the filling policy for the provided symbol. this information is stored in a variable named filling as a numerical value.
comparison of filling policies: next, the numerical value (filling) is compared with predefined constants representing different filling policies, such as "fill or kill" (symbol_filling_fok), "immediate or cancel" (symbol_filling_ioc), and "return" (symbol_filling_return).
returning the filling policy type: the function determines the filling policy type based on the comparison. if it matches "fill or kill," it returns order_filling_fok. if it matches "immediate or cancel," it returns order_filling_ioc. if it doesn't match either, it returns order_filling_return.
in summary, this function allows you to retrieve and return the filling policy of a symbol in metatrader 5. this is useful for making trading decisions based on the filling policy of a specific financial instrument.
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Source Code
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#property copyright "RobotFX"
#property link "https://robotfx.org"
#property version "1.0"
int OnInit()
{
return(INIT_SUCCEEDED);
}
void OnDeinit(const int reason)
{.......
⚠ 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.