Invalid Volume Error in EA

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Hi,

I am using the following formula for the volume, and while multiplying it is giving result in digits and am getting invalid volume error while testing

trade.BuyStop((5*Buyvolume*LotMultiplier),(SymbolInfoDouble(Symbol(),SYMBOL_ASK)+3),Symbol(),0,0,ORDER_TIME_GTC,0,commStr);

How can i rectify this?

 
Sathish Justin: I am using the following formula for the volume, and while multiplying it is giving result in digits and am getting invalid volume error while testing How can i rectify this?

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How to calculate lots using multiplier according to number of opened orders?

Fernando Carreiro, 2017.09.01 21:57

Don't use NormalizeDouble(). Here is some guidance (code is untested, just serves as example):

// Variables for Symbol Volume Conditions
double
   dblLotsMinimum = SymbolInfoDouble( _Symbol, SYMBOL_VOLUME_MIN  ),
   dblLotsMaximum = SymbolInfoDouble( _Symbol, SYMBOL_VOLUME_MAX  ),
   dblLotsStep    = SymbolInfoDouble( _Symbol, SYMBOL_VOLUME_STEP );
   
// Variables for Geometric Progression
double
   dblGeoRatio = 2.8,
   dblGeoInit  = dblLotsMinimum;
   
// Calculate Next Geometric Element
double
   dblGeoNext  = dblGeoInit * pow( dblGeoRatio, intOrderCount + 1 );
   
// Adjust Volume for allowable conditions
double
   dblLotsNext = fmin( dblLotsMaximum,                                     // Prevent too greater volume
                   fmax( dblLotsMinimum,                                   // Prevent too smaller volume
                     round( dblGeoNext / dblLotsStep ) * dblLotsStep ) );  // Align to Step value

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Volume Limit Reached - Validation for new Expert Advisor error

Fernando Carreiro, 2022.07.22 18:22

Your EA must be coded to read the broker's contract specifications, such volume limitations, and prevent that from happening.

SYMBOL_VOLUME_MIN

Minimal volume for a deal

double

SYMBOL_VOLUME_MAX

Maximal volume for a deal

double

SYMBOL_VOLUME_STEP

Minimal volume change step for deal execution

double

SYMBOL_VOLUME_LIMIT

Maximum allowed aggregate volume of an open position and pending orders in one direction (buy or sell) for the symbol. For example, with the limitation of 5 lots, you can have an open buy position with the volume of 5 lots and place a pending order Sell Limit with the volume of 5 lots. But in this case you cannot place a Buy Limit pending order (since the total volume in one direction will exceed the limitation) or place Sell Limit with the volume more than 5 lots.

double
 
Fernando Carreiro #:

Thank you sir.  

But there will be 5 sets of Buystop or sellstop order will be placed at one go.  The numeric "5" shown in the above code will be changed to some different numbers for each of the sets.  Then how do i use this, multiplying with the numeric again gives the invalid volume

 
Sathish Justin #: Thank you sir. But there will be 5 sets of Buystop or sellstop order will be placed at one go.  The numeric "5" shown in the above code will be changed to some different numbers for each of the sets.  Then how do i use this, multiplying with the numeric again gives the invalid volume

Did you even bother to read and analyse my example code which does exactly that?

Put some effort into it if you want to become a better coder!

 

Sorry, I am into very basics of coding.  

First 3 lines of code i understood.  (Maximum & Minimum lot size allowed for trading, step also understood (0.01/0.10/etc., steps)

Rest of the code Sorry I don't understand, but my assumption is that if i replace that 2.8 with 5, then in my case 5 will be replaced with 5 and then for the next successive lots it gives 10,15,20,25... is that right?

If so, how can i achieve the result like 1,3,5,8,11, etc., and if it is not in a series? 

 
Sathish Justin #: Sorry, I am into very basics of coding. First 3 lines of code i understood.  (Maximum & Minimum lot size allowed for trading, step also understood (0.01/0.10/etc., steps). Rest of the code Sorry I don't understand, but my assumption is that if i replace that 2.8 with 5, then in my case 5 will be replaced with 5 and then for the next successive lots it gives 10,15,20,25... is that right? If so, how can i achieve the result like 1,3,5,8,11, etc., and if it is not in a series? 

If you are unable to understand the code, then I don't know how I can help you further. You will have to dedicate some time to learning more about the basics of coding.

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