Order Select Mode_Trades returns a CLOSED order!

[Stanislav Ivanov]

Hi All,

I have an interesting situation, where i need order select filtering the still opened from closed trades, via ticket in a loop.

This is the code i am using :

         if(!OrderSelect(tkt[i].last_ticket,SELECT_BY_TICKET))
            continue;
         if(OrderSymbol()==Symbol())

and from printing out values and many observations, the order select returns a non-existent order(a closed one), it returns its ticket correct, and all its properties, but its closed. 

Does anyone know how to fix this, or substitute it(give an alternative)?

Thanks

Stan 

[nicholish en]

If a trade is in the history pool then how could it still be open? 

[Stanislav Ivanov]

Exactly! There is no sense in it

[Alain Verleyen]

Stanislav Ivanov:
Exactly! There is no sense in it

SELECT_BY_TICKET returns from open OR history orders, whatever. If you want only closed or open orders you need to check OrderCloseTime(). Open orders have clos time = 0.

[Fernando Carreiro]

Stanislav Ivanov: Exactly! There is no sense in it

No! An OrderSelect() by SELECT_BY_TICKET will always select that order, irrespective of whether it is Open or Closed. The "pool" parameter is only valid when using SELECT_BY_POS.

EDIT: Looks like @Alain Verleyen posted it before me!

[Stanislav Ivanov]

Hmm, I see, thanks guys