I'm trying to get my script to partially close a trade, that is, to close only a certain number of lots. However, the code below closes all open lots. I used the printf statement to check my work and it confirms that the number (lotsOpen_y - targetLots_y) is less than the total lots open, so I presume there is something syntactically incorrect in my code. Just can't figure out what that might be.

Both variables are type int. The NFA flag is not set.

Anyone? I am at a loss to explain what could be causing this!

I also do no see anything suspicious in your code - so whatever the problem is, it is not in your 3 posted lines.

Disable the rest of your code until the remainder is a simple script that just opens and closes trades - just like the "TradeTest" script, but with partial closing. Then add the rest code again step by step until partial closing does not work anymore.

Does your broker support partial closing?

Thanks for the replies jcl and DdlV. Clearly its not a simple syntax issue then. jcl, I only posted those three lines in order to find out if the issue was related to them specifically. Clearly I don't expect anyone to identify my problem if it lies outside of that context.

My broker does support partial closing, but I'm only backtesting this script at the moment and haven't tried trading it live.

Let the debug process begin.....

boatman, could you elaborate on this partial close bit please? This partial closing has been eluding me to this day.

Specifically the bit concerning the price formula at which to partially close. For example:

exitTrade(MyTrade,0,TradeLots/2); // exit half the trade

Where 0 is price now, but how do I make it at a specific price say at ATR(100)*1 and the other half of the trade at ATR(100)*2?

Any help greatly appreciated

boatman, did you figure out what was causing the issue?

This closes x lots: