How to run two EA's at the same time without them conflicting?

[dclark24]

Hi, I am running two (or more) EA's on separate charts with different magic numbers.  I found that the first EA has its position closed based on the logic in the second EA.  How do I get them to run 100% independently.

Just for example (without attaching the long code).  EA1 closes position based on moving average crossings.  EA2 closes based on a certain time after opening.  I am finding that EA1 closes its position based on the time condition of EA2.

[iRick]

dclark24:

Hi, I am running two (or more) EA's on separate charts with different magic numbers.  I found that the first EA has its position closed based on the logic in the second EA.  How do I get them to run 100% independently.

Just for example (without attaching the long code).  EA1 closes position based on moving average crossings.  EA2 closes based on a certain time after opening.  I am finding that EA1 closes its position based on the time condition of EA2.

There will be a problem with the code, just having a magic number isn't enough, each individual EA needs to reference the Magic Number when manipulating trades/orders, these one obvious don't

[dclark24]

Thanks Rick!,

I have two closing conditions setup.  Can you let me know how to provide the reference to the magic number?

//Here is a snippet of the code execution conditions...can you tell me how to put in the reference to the magic number?

//calls for open and close condition 1 further below)
if (golong == true) {
         openBuy();
      }

//calls for the close based on ma crossings condition 2 below)
     if (close_on_ma_crossing) {
         if (ma_signal_buy<ma_signal_l_buy && ma_presignal_buy>ma_presignal_l_buy)
            closePosition(POSITION_TYPE_BUY);
         if (ma_signal_sell>ma_signal_l_sell && ma_presignal_sell<ma_presignal_l_sell) 
            closePosition(POSITION_TYPE_SELL);
      }

//condition 1...executes order and closes based on stoploss or takeprofit levels.
void openBuy() {
   if (PositionsTotal() > 0) return;
   if(!TerminalInfoInteger(TERMINAL_TRADE_ALLOWED)) return;
   ENUM_ORDER_TYPE side = ORDER_TYPE_BUY;
   double SL = 0;
   double TP = 0; 
   global_SL = SymbolInfoDouble(Symbol(), SYMBOL_ASK) + buy_stoploss*4*0.25;
   if (buy_stoploss > 0 && close_loss_in_pips)
      SL = SymbolInfoDouble(Symbol(), SYMBOL_ASK) - buy_stoploss*4*0.25; // here we multiply stoploss/takeprofit to 4 because of point step 0.25
   if (buy_takeprofit > 0 && close_profit_in_pips) 
      TP = SymbolInfoDouble(Symbol(), SYMBOL_ASK) + buy_takeprofit*4*0.25;
   trade.PositionOpen(Symbol(), side, getContracts(), SymbolInfoDouble(Symbol(), SYMBOL_ASK), SL, TP, "");
   return;

//condition2...additional closing condition
void closePosition(ENUM_POSITION_TYPE side) {
   //if(!TerminalInfoInteger(TERMINAL_TRADE_ALLOWED)) return;
   for(int i=0; i<PositionsTotal(); i++) {
      if(!PositionSelect(Symbol())) continue;
      long type=PositionGetInteger(POSITION_TYPE);
      double amount = PositionGetDouble(POSITION_VOLUME);
      if (type == side) {
         ENUM_ORDER_TYPE close_side = ORDER_TYPE_SELL;
         if (type == POSITION_TYPE_SELL) close_side = ORDER_TYPE_BUY;
         //if (type == ORDER_TYPE_BUY) close_side = ORDER_TYPE_SELL;
         //trade.PositionClose(Symbol(),amount,slippage); 
         trade.PositionOpen(Symbol(), close_side, getContracts(), SymbolInfoDouble(Symbol(), SYMBOL_BID), 0, 0, "");
         global_SL = 0;
      }   
   }
}

[iRick]

Something like this:

https://www.mql5.com/en/forum/75757

Using OrderMagicNumber() compared to whatever you input Magic Number is called

[dclark24]

Thanks again.

Slightly off subject but still part of the main issue.  I am using trade.PositionOpen to place the trades but I found a function OrderSend which takes the magic number as an argument.  I am thinking that I can just define the magic number for the EA and pass this to OrderSend, but I wonder What is really the difference between PositionOpen and OrderSend?    I think I can use them interchangeably.

[Dua Yong Rew]

dclark24:

Thanks again.

Slightly off subject but still part of the main issue.  I am using trade.PositionOpen to place the trades but I found a function OrderSend which takes the magic number as an argument.  I am thinking that I can just define the magic number for the EA and pass this to OrderSend, but I wonder What is really the difference between PositionOpen and OrderSend?    I think I can use them interchangeably.

PositionOpen is a function from trade class

OrderSend is the native function

PositionOpen uses OrderSend in it

[dclark24]

Sorry about misspelling the name. The voice recognition on my phone is not so good.

[dclark24]

Hi Dua,

Do you know if I can pass the magic number as an argument into the positionopen function?  Do you know if there are any examples of this being done?

[dclark24]

//using PositionOpen
   trade.PositionOpen(Symbol(), side, getContracts(), SymbolInfoDouble(Symbol(), SYMBOL_BID), SL, TP, "");

//using OrderSend instead of PositionOpen
   MqlTradeResult result={0};
   MqlTradeRequest request={0};
   request.symbol = Symbol();
   request.type = side;
   request.volume = getContracts();
   request.price = SymbolInfoDouble(Symbol(), SYMBOL_BID);
   request.sl = SL;
   request.tp = TP;
   request.comment = "";
   OrderSend(request, result);*/

So to include the magic number I will use OrderSend but am trying to make sure I am using it properly.  The two section of codes I thought should do the same thing but the result is different.  Any idea why?

[Alexander Fedosov]

dclark24:
So to include the magic number I will use OrderSend but am trying to make sure I am using it properly.  The two section of codes I thought should do the same thing but the result is different.  Any idea why?

request.magic    =EXPERT_MAGIC;

[dclark24]

Alexander Fedosov:

request.magic    =EXPERT_MAGIC;

Thanks Alex,  but the issue I am having is that the OrderSend function is giving a different profit result compared to the trade.PositionOpen function.  I guess I am not using it correctly and wanted some advice on what might be wrong with how I am using it.  Regarding the magic number, yes I will use it in the OrderSend function once I can get same results between the OrderSend and the trade.PositionOpen function.