Hi, There is a new major Windows update (25H2) which has just been released. I know that I'll lose indicator activation after installation. As I understand it, MetaQuotes credits activations after major Windows updates. I just wondered how it works
Out of interest, does anyone actually review what goes into the codebase? Just recently, I've seen a number of low quality entries - code that doesn't match the description and even one that had a flashy MarketPlace type graphic (AI robot style), but
I've been backtesting a US30 EA strategy. The results seem promising, so I'm testing over a longer timer period. When I expanded the test date range to 2 years, I hit a snag where the data quality, according to the Strategy Tester backtest tab
Hi, I'm creating a Freelance order right now, with negotiable budget, say 30-100 dollars. I don't have enough money in my account - in order to continue with the order, do I need at least 30 dollars in the account, or the full 100? Thanks
Hi, I'm currently testing and debugging a MQL5 US30 strategy. The tester is set to work on a US30 chart and historical tests work fine. However, if I click the debugging on real data button, the terminal opens a EURUSD chart rather than US30. I
In my EA, I use the following line of code to register its Magic Number: m_trade.SetExpertMagicNumber(Magic); The function has no return value, so is there a generic method to check whether a Magic Number is already in use? I'm looking to block an EA
Hi, I'm using the Strategy Tester to debug an MQL5 EA strategy that inadvertently issues many PositionModify commands - the journal gets full of server messages and its hard to see the wood from the trees. When using the Strategy Tester, is it
Hi, I've been using Visual Studio Code for a while and I'm quite happy with it - I want to add source code control, Git specifically ( Version control in Visual Studio Code ) and wondered if anyone had any tips or advice for its use with MQL5
I tried to access an indicator that I had bought earlier from the Market place link, but it showed as unavailable. I think this means that either the author or Metaquotes removed it from the Marketplace - but I can still download and install it from
Hi, When using the strategy tester for optimisation, is it possible to ignore certain combinations? For instance, if I optimise the below parameters (example), the tester will test all combinations even if the first parameter is false: For
On my live charts, running on a Metatrader VPS, I use a custom indicator which monitors, amongst other things, drawdown and free margin. The indicator sends push alerts at set levels and a test alert when the indicator is reloaded. This morning
Hi, I have an MT5 account migrated to a Metatrader VPS. If I don't have access to the PC where the terminal is installed, is it still possible to monitor the VPS ? - i.e Through WebTerminal, or some other method? Thanks
Hi, I'm thinking about using Metaquote's VPS (MT5). As far as I can see from the product page and tutorial, the process will migrate my terminal/charts/EA/indicators to a VPS. Will this process cost me additional activations for marketplace
Hi, I've programmed MQL5 for a while but don't know much about MQL4 and I need to convert some MQL4 code with trade function to work with MQL5. As far as I can see, MQL4 deals with both positions/orders with the same functions, whilst MQL5 has
Under options->colors Metaeditor 5 has a number of pre-defined schemes (Light, Dark etc & Custom) - I'm trying to find an option to save customised settings so I can use on another Terminal. Is it possible? Thanks
Hi, I would like to be able to simulate balance withdrawal during backtesting . From the docs I see that there is a function: TesterWithdrawal() - However, as I'm testing an EA from the marketplace, I don't have access to the source code. Is
