How do I write MT4 scripts that accept user input?

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Hello,

Perhaps this question has already been answered, if so, please refer me to the forum post or community article that explains how to do it.

I want to write MT4 scripts that allow me to enter input before the script is executed.  Right now I am using EAs to perform this function.

Thanks in advance for any help that can be offered. 

 

Add the following line at the start of the Script . . .

#property show_inputs
 
RaptorUK:

Add the following line at the start of the Script . . .

 


Before the start() of the script, https://www.mql5.com/en/forum/141830

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Thanks!  Such a simple solution, but I couldn't find it in the documentation.

 
scratchman:

Thanks!  Such a simple solution, but I couldn't find it in the documentation.

https://docs.mql4.com/basis/preprosessor/compilation
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phi.nuts:
https://docs.mql4.com/basis/preprosessor/compilation

Thanks for the reference - I would never have thought to look at the preprocessor commands.
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