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downloadhistory.mq5 - MetaTrader 5 Script - MT4/MT5 Resources

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downloadhistory.mq5 - script for MetaTrader 5

downloadhistory.mq5 - script for MetaTrader 5

This script downloads historical data (for the current symbol) available on the trading server.

Download progress is plotted using the CProgressBar class, recommended in the article Price Histogram (Market Overview) and its implementation in MQL5 .

downloadhistory.mq5 - script for MetaTrader 5

In the "Experts" tab of the toolbox window it prints the first date of the server history.

downloadhistory.mq5 - script for MetaTrader 5

If an error occurs, print an error code (see CheckLoadHistory in Organizing Data Access )


Attachment download

📎 classprogressbar.mqh (3.75 KB)

📎 downloadhistory.mq5 (5.51 KB)

Source: MQL5 #302

downloadhistory.mq5 - MetaTrader 5 script usage and filtering suggestions

downloadhistory.mq5 - MetaTrader 5 scripts are resources related to trading scripts. Before downloading or referencing, it is recommended to confirm the platform version, transaction type, time period, whether DLL is required, whether source code is included, parameter description and historical update records.

Both automated trading tools and foreign exchange indicators should first undergo backtesting, simulated account observation, and small capital verification. Pay special attention to spreads, slippages, maximum drawdowns, position opening frequency, stop loss methods, trading periods and broker rules, and avoid direct real-time execution based only on titles or short-term profit descriptions.

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