Error Description - Updated library
This tool for MetaTrader 5 is specifically engineered to streamline your trading operations. 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 Error Description - Updated library
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
This library uses short descriptive texts for each of the errors present in the MQL5 Reference. It will be updated frequently as new errors are constantly added to the official documentation
Last Update:
2024-02-29
Usage Example:
(Don't forget to copy the file
ErrorDescription2.mq5
to the folder \MetaTrader 5\MQL5\Include)
I will soon publish a library with a class that simplifies the use of errors in MQL5, including simplifying user error reporting using a Raise(my_error) method for example.
