Account History Export
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 Account History Export
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
Exports the transaction history of the current trading account.
The file is saved in the terminal folder
MQL5/Files
or in common folder for terminals
Common/Files
.
The file name is generated automatically or set manually via script parameters.
Parameters:
Name for file
: Set name for file or leave it blank for auto-generating filename.
Separators
: Set separators for data parts in CSV-file (comma ',' or semicolon ';') and sign for decimal point (dot '.' or comma ',')
Save file to Common Folder
: If True, file will be saved into Common/Files folder
