Trade Transaction Trace Logger MT5
Info
The Trade Transaction Trace Logger MT5 is a Expert Advisor for MetaTrader 5 that trade transaction trace logger is a read-only expert advisor for mt5, designed to diagnose the lifecycle of orders, deals, and positions. It captures OnTradeTransaction events in their original sequence and logs them to a local CSV file, with the option to mirror a concise line to the Experts Journal.
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 Trade Transaction Trace Logger MT5
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
Trade Transaction Trace Logger is a read-only Expert Advisor for MT5, designed to diagnose the lifecycle of orders, deals, and positions.
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
Related: Partial Close Multi TP Manager for MetaTrader 5 - another powerful expert for MetaTrader 5 traders.
Trade Transaction Trace Logger is a read-only Expert Advisor for MT5, designed to diagnose the lifecycle of orders, deals, and positions. It captures OnTradeTransaction events in their original sequence and logs them to a local CSV file, with the option to mirror a concise line to the Experts Journal.Also recommended: Strategy Tester Report Parser for Deals and Trades - similar expert with strong performance on MetaTrader 5.
This tool records a comprehensive set of data, including:
- Monotonic event sequence and server time.
- Transaction type, symbol, and magic number.
- Order, deal, and position tickets.
- Order type, state, deal type, price, trigger, Stop Loss, Take Profit, and volume.
- Trade request action and server result retcode/comment.
When an event lacks context, the core component resolves symbol and magic number from various sources, ensuring a complete record.
Inputs:
- InpSymbolScope: Trace events for the current chart symbol or all symbols.
- InpMagicFilter: Filter by magic number (-1 for all or specify a specific magic number).
- InpCSVFileName: Name of the local CSV report file.
- InpUseCommonFolder: Save the CSV in the terminal's Common Files folder if set to true.
- InpPrintJournal: Mirror compact event lines to the Experts Journal.
Usage:
- Attach the EA to any chart, regardless of symbol or timeframe.
- Select the desired symbol and magic-number scope.
- Reproduce the trading actions or transitions you wish to diagnose.
- Remove the EA and review the CSV file in the terminal's Files or Common Files folder.
Safety and Privacy:
- The logger does not send trade requests, ensuring no interference with trading activities.
- It does not contain DLL or WebRequest calls, enhancing security.
- Review and redact sensitive information before sharing trace files.
- Test unfamiliar trading workflows on a demo account first.
- The TradeTransactionTraceCore.mqh include file provides reusable functions for context resolution, filtering, and CSV writing.
You may also like: Programmatically Attach Expert Advisors with Custom Inputs to MetaTrader 5 Charts - excellent alternative for expert users on MetaTrader 5.
Source Code
#property copyright "RobotFX"
#property version "1.00"
#property strict
#property description "This code is educational. Feel free to use, modify and upgrade as you wish. Visit ROBOTFX.ORG for professional trading tools"
#include "TradeTransactionTraceCore.mqh"
ulong trace_sequence=0;
input group "Trace scope"
input ENUM_TT_SYMBOL_SCOPE InpSymbolScope=TT_ALL_SYMBOLS;
input long InpMagicFilter=-1;
input group "Local output".......
⚠ 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.