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Compiler Error

I am not sure where to put this so apologies in advance: I have just installed the new MQL5, when I try to compile any code in the Meta Editor I am getting a compiler error of description: "cannot create interface of MQL5 compiler". Normally I would not post about such an error since there would

Very impressed with MT5

I have worked for many years in the city as a quant, programming high end risk models and I have to say MT5 is outstanding piece of kit. Flexible, easy to use and well documented it is MUCH easier than anything I have used in over 7 tier 1 Banks. Well done whoever you are

How to Debug tick events?

Hi folks How do you debug ticks, I can debug the OnInit() event but unable to trigger a OnTick() event to step through and watch the code. Thank you in advance for your response. W

Some useful questions I need answered

Forgive me for the number of questions on my first post. I am a quant trying to move into a home algo trading career. These seem to be the most relevant problems I need to solve: 1. Tic data, can meta download outside the env or just within it? 2. Can anyone suggest a good source of (free) tic