Historex: export the history of rates and ticks to CS V-files
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 Historex: export the history of rates and ticks to CS V-files
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
MetaTrader 5 allows you to export/import rates and ticks from/to the "Symbols" dialog. Due to some limitations, the export of ticks may not cover all required (available) history. This script allows you to export entire history or any part of it into the same CSV-format used by standard export/import facilities.
The script uses the current chart's symbol. Its history of rates and ticks in a given range of dates is saved into 2 CSV-files (in MQL5/Files folder). The file names include symbol name, timeframe (for rates), range of dates.
Input parameters
FilterStart - first datetime to start processing from;
FilterStop - last datetime to process (up to but not including);
By default both parameters are 0, which means entire available history.
