Get user input for mql5 scripts

[Fotikhbek Khusanov]

I created a working script, but when I load it to the chart I don't get Input Window like I get loading an EA, It loads automatically with its defaults.

What should I do with it? I remember, I started learning mql5, and back then it always asked for submission with an input window.

[Miguel Angel Vico Alba]

Fotikhbek Khusanov:

That is the natural behaviour of a script. Unlike an EA it is only executed once.

[Fotikhbek Khusanov]

Miguel Angel Vico Alba #:

That is the natural behaviour of a script. Unlike an EA it is only executed once.

But What should I do if I want to Get user input? Its useless without input

[Miguel Angel Vico Alba]

Fotikhbek Khusanov #: But What should I do if I want to Get user input? Its useless without input

You can add inputs to be customised before your single run.

Example of a script that modifies the TP/SL:

input double InpStoploss   = 0.0; //StopLoss Pips
input double InpTakeProfit = 0.0; //TakeProfit Pips

Simply put "input" to be displayed in the window before it is executed.

[Lorentzos Roussos]

Fotikhbek Khusanov:

I created a working script, but when I load it to the chart I don't get Input Window like I get loading an EA, It loads automatically with its defaults.

What should I do with it? I remember, I started learning mql5, and back then it always asked for submission with an input window.

you can add this on top

#property script_show_inputs

in case you want the confirmation window add this :

#property script_show_confirm

https://www.mql5.com/en/docs/basis/preprosessor/compilation

[Miguel Angel Vico Alba]

Lorentzos Roussos #:

you can add this on top

#property script_show_inputs

Yes, important. Thank you!

[Lorentzos Roussos]

Miguel Angel Vico Alba #:

Yes, important. Thank you!

You are welcome!

[Fotikhbek Khusanov]

Lorentzos Roussos #:

you can add this on top

in case you want the confirmation window add this :

https://www.mql5.com/en/docs/basis/preprosessor/compilation

thank you)