Collect Data (Date, Time and Close Price)
This professional-grade solution for MetaTrader 5 helps traders achieve greater efficiency in their daily workflow. 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 Collect Data (Date, Time and Close Price)
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
As you can see this is a short script used to collect close price and place it in a column after a date string and a time (hour and minute) string.
The data is saved to a comma separated values (CSV) file in the MQL5/Files folder by default, for outside use as needed.
There are no frills, bells or whistles on this and I am not yet familiar enough to know whether it would be better (or if it is possible) to use CopyTime and CopyRates built-in functions rather than the iClose and iTime functions.
There are more than one ways to skin a cat as they say.
