PositionPlanningTool/PositionPlanningTool.mq5

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//|                                         PositionPlanningTool.mq5 |
//|                                  Copyright 2026, MetaQuotes Ltd. |
//|                             https://www.mql5.com/en/users/ririeh |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
#property copyright "Copyright 2026, MetaQuotes Ltd."
#property link      "https://www.mql5.com/en/users/ririeh"
#property version   "1.00"

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Position line object names                                       |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//--- Use unique names so each planning line can be created, found, and updated.
#define ENTRY_LINE_NAME "PPT_Entry_Line"
#define SL_LINE_NAME    "PPT_StopLoss_Line"
#define TP_LINE_NAME    "PPT_TakeProfit_Line"

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Dashboard settings                                               |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//--- Prefix all dashboard labels so they can be identified as one group.
#define PANEL_PREFIX    "PPT_Panel_"

//--- Use a dedicated object name for the dashboard background panel.
#define PANEL_BG_NAME   "PPT_Panel_Background"

//--- Define the dashboard position and dimensions on the chart.
#define PANEL_X         20
#define PANEL_Y         30
#define PANEL_WIDTH     280
#define PANEL_HEIGHT    285
#define PANEL_LINE_GAP  18

//--- Define the colors used for dashboard text, title, background, and border.
#define PANEL_TEXT      clrWhite
#define PANEL_TITLE     clrGold
#define PANEL_BG        clrBlack
#define PANEL_BORDER    clrDimGray

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Supported planning order types                                   |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
enum ENUM_POSITION_TOOL_ORDER_TYPE
  {
   PTO_BUY_MARKET = 0,    // Buy Market
   PTO_SELL_MARKET,       // Sell Market
   PTO_BUY_LIMIT,         // Buy Limit
   PTO_SELL_LIMIT,        // Sell Limit
   PTO_BUY_STOP,          // Buy Stop
   PTO_SELL_STOP          // Sell Stop
  };

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Position planning direction                                      |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
enum ENUM_POSITION_TOOL_DIRECTION
  {
   PTD_BUY = 0,           // Buy setup
   PTD_SELL               // Sell setup
  };


//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Input parameters                                                 |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
input ENUM_POSITION_TOOL_ORDER_TYPE InpOrderType       = PTO_BUY_MARKET;
input double                        InpRiskPercent      = 1.0;
input color                         InpEntryLineColor   = clrDodgerBlue;
input color                         InpSLLineColor      = clrTomato;
input color                         InpTPLineColor      = clrLimeGreen;

input ENUM_TIMEFRAMES InpATRTimeframe = PERIOD_H1;
input int             InpATRPeriod    = 14;
input double          InpSLATRFactor  = 1.0;
input double          InpTPATRFactor  = 2.0;

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Current planning prices                                          |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//--- Store the active Entry, Stop-Loss, and Take-Profit values used by the tool.
double EntryPrice      = 0.0;
double StopLossPrice   = 0.0;
double TakeProfitPrice = 0.0;

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Returns setup direction from selected order type                 |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
ENUM_POSITION_TOOL_DIRECTION GetSetupDirection()
  {
//--- All BUY order variants share the same planning direction.
   switch(InpOrderType)
     {
      case PTO_BUY_MARKET:
      case PTO_BUY_LIMIT:
      case PTO_BUY_STOP:
         return PTD_BUY;

      //--- All SELL order variants share the opposite planning direction.
      case PTO_SELL_MARKET:
      case PTO_SELL_LIMIT:
      case PTO_SELL_STOP:
         return PTD_SELL;
     }

//--- Use BUY as a safe fallback if the input value is unexpected.
   return PTD_BUY;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Expert initialization function                                   |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int OnInit()
  {
//--- Apply the visual style used by the Position Planning Tool.
   if(!ConfigureChartAppearance())
      return INIT_FAILED;

//--- Configure chart display settings required by the planning interface.
   if(!ConfigureChartDisplay())
      return INIT_FAILED;

//--- Calculate the initial Entry, Stop-Loss, and Take-Profit prices.
   if(!InitializeLinePrices())
      return INIT_FAILED;

//--- Create the interactive planning lines at the initialized prices.
   if(!CreatePositionLines())
      return INIT_FAILED;

//--- Create the dashboard objects used to display the position plan.
   if(!CreateDashboard())
      return INIT_FAILED;

//--- Populate the dashboard with the first complete set of calculations.
   if(!UpdateDashboard())
      return INIT_FAILED;

//--- Redraw the chart after all interface components are initialized.
   ChartRedraw(0);

   return INIT_SUCCEEDED;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Expert deinitialization function                                 |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
void OnDeinit(const int reason)
  {
//--- Remove all dashboard objects created by the EA.
   if(!DeleteDashboard())
      Print("Warning: One or more dashboard objects could not be deleted.");

//--- Remove the Entry, Stop-Loss, and Take-Profit planning lines.
   if(!DeletePositionLines())
      Print("Warning: One or more planning lines could not be deleted.");

//--- Refresh the chart after cleanup so removed objects disappear immediately.
   ChartRedraw(0);
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Tick event handler                                               |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
void OnTick()
  {
//--- Keep market Entry synchronized with the current Bid or Ask price.
   if(!UpdateMarketEntryPrice())
      return;

//--- Recalculate and refresh the dashboard using the latest market data.
   if(!UpdateDashboard())
      Print("Failed to update the dashboard.");
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Chart event handler                                              |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
void OnChartEvent(const int id,
                  const long &lparam,
                  const double &dparam,
                  const string &sparam)
  {
//--- Ignore chart events that are unrelated to dragging objects.
   if(id != CHARTEVENT_OBJECT_DRAG)
      return;

//--- Market Entry follows Bid or Ask and should not be handled as a manual drag.
   if(IsMarketOrderType() && sparam == ENTRY_LINE_NAME)
      return;

//--- Recalculate the plan when any adjustable planning line is moved.
   if(sparam == ENTRY_LINE_NAME ||
      sparam == SL_LINE_NAME ||
      sparam == TP_LINE_NAME)
     {
      //--- Refresh all calculations and dashboard values after the drag ends.
      if(!UpdateDashboard())
         Print("Failed to update the dashboard after line movement.");
     }
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Prints a standard API error message                              |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
void PrintApiError(const string functionName,const string context)
  {
//--- Combine the failed function, operation context, and terminal error
//--- code so API failures can be traced consistently from the log.
   Print(functionName," failed while ",context,". Error: ",GetLastError());
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Returns current ATR value                                        |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool GetATRValue(double &atr)
  {
//--- Reset the output value before attempting to read the indicator.
   atr = 0.0;

   ResetLastError();

//--- Create the ATR indicator handle using the configured timeframe and period.
   int handle = iATR(_Symbol,InpATRTimeframe,InpATRPeriod);

   if(handle == INVALID_HANDLE)
     {
      //--- Stop immediately if the indicator handle could not be created.
      PrintApiError("iATR()","creating the ATR indicator handle");
      return false;
     }

   double buffer[];

   ResetLastError();

//--- Copy the latest ATR value from the indicator buffer.
   int copied = CopyBuffer(handle,0,0,1,buffer);

   if(copied < 1)
     {
      //--- Report the read failure and release the handle before returning.
      PrintApiError("CopyBuffer()","reading the ATR value");

      ResetLastError();

      if(!IndicatorRelease(handle))
         PrintApiError("IndicatorRelease()",
                       "releasing the ATR handle after CopyBuffer() failure");

      return false;
     }

//--- Store the successfully copied ATR value.
   atr = buffer[0];

   ResetLastError();

//--- Release the temporary indicator handle after the value is obtained.
   if(!IndicatorRelease(handle))
     {
      PrintApiError("IndicatorRelease()",
                    "releasing the ATR indicator handle");
      return false;
     }

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Reads a symbol double property                                   |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool GetSymbolDoubleProperty(const ENUM_SYMBOL_INFO_DOUBLE property,
                             double &value)
  {
   ResetLastError();

//--- Read the requested double property for the current chart symbol.
   if(!SymbolInfoDouble(_Symbol,property,value))
     {
      //--- Report the failure so missing or unavailable symbol data is visible.
      PrintApiError("SymbolInfoDouble()",
                    "reading symbol data for " + _Symbol);
      return false;
     }

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Initializes default line prices                                  |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool InitializeLinePrices()
  {
   double bid = 0.0;
   double ask = 0.0;

//--- Read the current Bid and Ask prices used to anchor the initial setup.
   if(!GetSymbolDoubleProperty(SYMBOL_BID,bid))
      return false;

   if(!GetSymbolDoubleProperty(SYMBOL_ASK,ask))
      return false;

   double atr = 0.0;

//--- Use ATR to scale the initial line spacing to current market volatility.
   if(!GetATRValue(atr) || atr <= 0.0)
     {
      //--- Fall back to a fixed 100-point distance if ATR cannot be obtained.
      atr = 100 * _Point;
      Print("ATR unavailable. Using a fallback distance of 100 points.");
     }

//--- Convert the ATR value into the initial Stop-Loss and Take-Profit distances.
   double slDistance = atr * InpSLATRFactor;
   double tpDistance = atr * InpTPATRFactor;

//--- Position the three planning levels according to the selected order type.
   switch(InpOrderType)
     {
      case PTO_BUY_MARKET:
         //--- A BUY market plan starts from the current Ask price.
         EntryPrice      = ask;
         StopLossPrice   = EntryPrice - slDistance;
         TakeProfitPrice = EntryPrice + tpDistance;
         break;

      case PTO_SELL_MARKET:
         //--- A SELL market plan starts from the current Bid price.
         EntryPrice      = bid;
         StopLossPrice   = EntryPrice + slDistance;
         TakeProfitPrice = EntryPrice - tpDistance;
         break;

      case PTO_BUY_LIMIT:
         //--- Place a BUY limit entry below the current Bid price.
         EntryPrice      = bid - slDistance;
         StopLossPrice   = EntryPrice - slDistance;
         TakeProfitPrice = EntryPrice + tpDistance;
         break;

      case PTO_SELL_LIMIT:
         //--- Place a SELL limit entry above the current Ask price.
         EntryPrice      = ask + slDistance;
         StopLossPrice   = EntryPrice + slDistance;
         TakeProfitPrice = EntryPrice - tpDistance;
         break;

      case PTO_BUY_STOP:
         //--- Place a BUY stop entry above the current Ask price.
         EntryPrice      = ask + slDistance;
         StopLossPrice   = EntryPrice - slDistance;
         TakeProfitPrice = EntryPrice + tpDistance;
         break;

      case PTO_SELL_STOP:
         //--- Place a SELL stop entry below the current Bid price.
         EntryPrice      = bid - slDistance;
         StopLossPrice   = EntryPrice + slDistance;
         TakeProfitPrice = EntryPrice - tpDistance;
         break;
     }

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Deletes a chart object if it exists                              |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool DeleteObjectIfExists(const string name)
  {
//--- Skip the deletion call when the requested object is not present.
   if(ObjectFind(0,name) < 0)
      return true;

   ResetLastError();

//--- Delete the existing object and report any failure to the terminal log.
   if(!ObjectDelete(0,name))
     {
      PrintApiError("ObjectDelete()","deleting object '" + name + "'");
      return false;
     }

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Sets an integer property on a chart object                       |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool SetObjectIntegerProperty(const string name,
                              const ENUM_OBJECT_PROPERTY_INTEGER property,
                              const long value)
  {
   ResetLastError();

//--- Apply the requested integer property to the specified chart object.
   if(!ObjectSetInteger(0,name,property,value))
     {
      //--- Report the object name so configuration failures are easy to trace.
      PrintApiError("ObjectSetInteger()",
                    "setting a property on '" + name + "'");
      return false;
     }

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Sets a string property on a chart object                         |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool SetObjectStringProperty(const string name,
                             const ENUM_OBJECT_PROPERTY_STRING property,
                             const string value)
  {
   ResetLastError();

//--- Apply the requested string property to the specified chart object.
   if(!ObjectSetString(0,name,property,value))
     {
      //--- Report the object name so text-property failures are easy to trace.
      PrintApiError("ObjectSetString()",
                    "setting a property on '" + name + "'");
      return false;
     }

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Checks whether selected order type is market execution           |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool IsMarketOrderType()
  {
//--- Market plans are the only cases where Entry follows live Bid/Ask prices.
   return InpOrderType == PTO_BUY_MARKET ||
          InpOrderType == PTO_SELL_MARKET;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Creates an adjustable horizontal price line                      |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool CreatePriceLine(const string name,
                     const double price,
                     const color lineColor,
                     const string text)
  {
//--- Remove any previous instance so the line can be recreated cleanly.
   if(!DeleteObjectIfExists(name))
      return false;

   ResetLastError();

//--- Create the horizontal line at the requested planning price.
   if(!ObjectCreate(0,name,OBJ_HLINE,0,0,price))
     {
      PrintApiError("ObjectCreate()","creating line '" + name + "'");
      return false;
     }

   bool draggable = true;

//--- Market Entry follows Bid or Ask and therefore remains fixed to live price.
   if(name == ENTRY_LINE_NAME && IsMarketOrderType())
      draggable = false;

   ResetLastError();

//--- Position the line explicitly at its initialized price.
   if(!ObjectMove(0,name,0,0,price))
     {
      PrintApiError("ObjectMove()","positioning line '" + name + "'");
      return false;
     }

//--- Apply the visual and interaction properties used by all planning lines.
   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_COLOR,lineColor))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_WIDTH,2))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_STYLE,STYLE_SOLID))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_BACK,false))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_SELECTABLE,draggable))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_SELECTED,draggable))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_HIDDEN,false))
      return false;

//--- Assign a readable description to identify the line on the chart.
   if(!SetObjectStringProperty(name,OBJPROP_TEXT,text))
      return false;

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Creates all position planning lines                              |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool CreatePositionLines()
  {
//--- Create the Entry line using the initialized planning price.
   if(!CreatePriceLine(ENTRY_LINE_NAME,EntryPrice,
                       InpEntryLineColor,"Entry"))
      return false;

//--- Create the Stop-Loss line used to define the planned risk distance.
   if(!CreatePriceLine(SL_LINE_NAME,StopLossPrice,
                       InpSLLineColor,"Stop Loss"))
      return false;

//--- Create the Take-Profit line used to define the planned reward target.
   if(!CreatePriceLine(TP_LINE_NAME,TakeProfitPrice,
                       InpTPLineColor,"Take Profit"))
      return false;

//--- Refresh the chart so all newly created planning lines are visible.
   ChartRedraw(0);

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Returns the current price of a horizontal line                   |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool GetLinePrice(const string name,double &price)
  {
//--- Confirm that the requested planning line exists before reading it.
   if(ObjectFind(0,name) < 0)
     {
      Print("Object not found: ",name);
      return false;
     }

   ResetLastError();

//--- Read the current price stored in the horizontal line object.
   if(!ObjectGetDouble(0,name,OBJPROP_PRICE,0,price))
     {
      //--- Report the object name if its price cannot be retrieved.
      PrintApiError("ObjectGetDouble()",
                    "reading price from '" + name + "'");
      return false;
     }

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Updates current line prices                                      |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool UpdateLinePrices()
  {
//--- Synchronize the stored Entry price with the current chart line.
   if(!GetLinePrice(ENTRY_LINE_NAME,EntryPrice))
      return false;

//--- Synchronize the stored Stop-Loss price with its chart line.
   if(!GetLinePrice(SL_LINE_NAME,StopLossPrice))
      return false;

//--- Synchronize the stored Take-Profit price with its chart line.
   if(!GetLinePrice(TP_LINE_NAME,TakeProfitPrice))
      return false;

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Updates market order entry line from Bid/Ask                     |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool UpdateMarketEntryPrice()
  {
//--- Pending-order plans keep a manually positioned Entry line.
   if(!IsMarketOrderType())
      return true;

//--- BUY market plans use the current Ask price as the live Entry.
   if(InpOrderType == PTO_BUY_MARKET)
     {
      if(!GetSymbolDoubleProperty(SYMBOL_ASK,EntryPrice))
         return false;
     }
   else
      //--- SELL market plans use the current Bid price as the live Entry.
      if(InpOrderType == PTO_SELL_MARKET)
        {
         if(!GetSymbolDoubleProperty(SYMBOL_BID,EntryPrice))
            return false;
        }

   ResetLastError();

//--- Move the Entry line so its chart position follows the latest market price.
   if(!ObjectMove(0,ENTRY_LINE_NAME,0,0,EntryPrice))
     {
      PrintApiError("ObjectMove()",
                    "updating the market Entry line");
      return false;
     }

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Validates Entry, Stop-Loss, and Take-Profit structure            |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool ValidateLineStructure(string &status)
  {
//--- Determine whether the selected order type represents a BUY or SELL plan.
   ENUM_POSITION_TOOL_DIRECTION direction = GetSetupDirection();

//--- Entry and Stop-Loss must define a measurable risk distance.
   if(EntryPrice == StopLossPrice)
     {
      status = "Invalid: Entry and Stop-Loss cannot be equal.";
      return false;
     }

//--- BUY setups require Stop-Loss below Entry and Take-Profit above Entry.
   if(direction == PTD_BUY)
     {
      if(StopLossPrice >= EntryPrice)
        {
         status = "Invalid: Buy setup requires Stop-Loss below Entry.";
         return false;
        }

      if(TakeProfitPrice <= EntryPrice)
        {
         status = "Invalid: Buy setup requires Take-Profit above Entry.";
         return false;
        }
     }

//--- SELL setups require Stop-Loss above Entry and Take-Profit below Entry.
   if(direction == PTD_SELL)
     {
      if(StopLossPrice <= EntryPrice)
        {
         status = "Invalid: Sell setup requires Stop-Loss above Entry.";
         return false;
        }

      if(TakeProfitPrice >= EntryPrice)
        {
         status = "Invalid: Sell setup requires Take-Profit below Entry.";
         return false;
        }
     }

//--- Reaching this point means the three levels form a valid setup.
   status = "Valid setup.";
   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Calculates Stop-Loss distance in price and points                |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool CalculateStopLossDistance(double &stopDistance,
                               double &stopPoints,
                               string &status)
  {
//--- Measure the absolute distance between Entry and Stop-Loss prices.
   stopDistance = MathAbs(EntryPrice - StopLossPrice);

//--- Convert the price distance into symbol points for display and RR use.
   stopPoints = stopDistance / _Point;

//--- Reject a setup that does not define a positive Stop-Loss distance.
   if(stopDistance <= 0.0)
     {
      status = "Invalid: Stop-Loss distance must be greater than zero.";
      return false;
     }

//--- Confirm that the Stop-Loss distance is suitable for further calculations.
   status = "Valid Stop-Loss distance.";
   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Calculates risk amount from account balance                      |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool CalculateRiskAmount(double &riskMoney,string &status)
  {
//--- Read the current account balance as the base for percentage risk.
   double accountBalance = AccountInfoDouble(ACCOUNT_BALANCE);

//--- A positive account balance is required before monetary risk can be calculated.
   if(accountBalance <= 0.0)
     {
      status = "Invalid: Account balance must be greater than zero.";
      return false;
     }

//--- Reject zero or negative risk percentages from the input settings.
   if(InpRiskPercent <= 0.0)
     {
      status = "Invalid: Risk percentage must be greater than zero.";
      return false;
     }

//--- Convert the configured percentage of account balance into monetary risk.
   riskMoney = accountBalance * InpRiskPercent / 100.0;

//--- Confirm that the resulting risk amount is valid for later calculations.
   if(riskMoney <= 0.0)
     {
      status = "Invalid: Calculated risk amount must be greater than zero.";
      return false;
     }

   status = "Risk amount calculated.";
   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Returns decimal precision required by the volume step            |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int GetVolumeDigits(const double volumeStep)
  {
   int digits = 0;
   double step = volumeStep;

//--- Increase decimal precision until the volume step becomes an integer.
   while(digits < 8 && MathAbs(step - MathRound(step)) > 1e-8)
     {
      step *= 10.0;
      digits++;
     }

//--- Return the number of decimal places required for valid volume values.
   return digits;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Normalizes volume according to symbol trading rules              |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool NormalizeVolume(const double volume,
                     double &normalizedVolume,
                     string &status)
  {
   double minVolume  = 0.0;
   double maxVolume  = 0.0;
   double volumeStep = 0.0;

//--- Read the broker-defined minimum, maximum, and step values for volume.
   if(!GetSymbolDoubleProperty(SYMBOL_VOLUME_MIN,minVolume))
     {
      status = "Invalid: Minimum volume is unavailable.";
      return false;
     }

   if(!GetSymbolDoubleProperty(SYMBOL_VOLUME_MAX,maxVolume))
     {
      status = "Invalid: Maximum volume is unavailable.";
      return false;
     }

   if(!GetSymbolDoubleProperty(SYMBOL_VOLUME_STEP,volumeStep))
     {
      status = "Invalid: Volume step is unavailable.";
      return false;
     }

//--- Reject incomplete or invalid symbol volume settings.
   if(minVolume <= 0.0 || maxVolume <= 0.0 || volumeStep <= 0.0)
     {
      status = "Invalid: Symbol volume settings are unavailable.";
      return false;
     }

//--- Start with the calculated volume before applying symbol constraints.
   normalizedVolume = volume;

//--- Clamp the volume to the allowed minimum and maximum range.
   if(normalizedVolume < minVolume)
      normalizedVolume = minVolume;

   if(normalizedVolume > maxVolume)
      normalizedVolume = maxVolume;

//--- Align the volume to the broker-defined increment.
   normalizedVolume =
      MathFloor(normalizedVolume / volumeStep) * volumeStep;

//--- Match the decimal precision required by the symbol volume step.
   int volumeDigits = GetVolumeDigits(volumeStep);

   normalizedVolume =
      NormalizeDouble(normalizedVolume,volumeDigits);

   status = "Volume normalized.";
   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Calculates lot size from risk amount and Stop-Loss distance      |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool CalculateLotSize(const double stopDistance,
                      const double riskMoney,
                      double &lotSize,
                      string &status)
  {
   double tickValue = 0.0;
   double tickSize  = 0.0;

//--- Read the symbol values required to convert price movement into money.
   if(!GetSymbolDoubleProperty(SYMBOL_TRADE_TICK_VALUE,tickValue))
     {
      status = "Invalid: Tick value is unavailable.";
      return false;
     }

   if(!GetSymbolDoubleProperty(SYMBOL_TRADE_TICK_SIZE,tickSize))
     {
      status = "Invalid: Tick size is unavailable.";
      return false;
     }

//--- Reject invalid tick data before using it in the risk calculation.
   if(tickValue <= 0.0 || tickSize <= 0.0)
     {
      status = "Invalid: Tick value or tick size is unavailable.";
      return false;
     }

//--- A positive Stop-Loss distance is required to estimate position size.
   if(stopDistance <= 0.0)
     {
      status = "Invalid: Stop distance must be greater than zero.";
      return false;
     }

//--- Calculate how much one lot would lose over the planned Stop-Loss distance.
   double moneyPerLot = stopDistance / tickSize * tickValue;

   if(moneyPerLot <= 0.0)
     {
      status = "Invalid: Money risk per lot is zero.";
      return false;
     }

//--- Divide the allowed monetary risk by the risk carried by one lot.
   double rawLotSize = riskMoney / moneyPerLot;

//--- Adjust the result to the symbol's minimum, maximum, and volume step.
   if(!NormalizeVolume(rawLotSize,lotSize,status))
      return false;

   status = "Lot size calculated.";
   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Calculates reward distance, RR, and estimated reward             |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool CalculateRewardMetrics(const double stopPoints,
                            const double riskMoney,
                            double &rewardPoints,
                            double &rr,
                            double &rewardMoney,
                            string &status)
  {
//--- Measure the absolute distance between Entry and Take-Profit.
   double rewardDistance = MathAbs(TakeProfitPrice - EntryPrice);

//--- Convert the reward distance into symbol points.
   rewardPoints = rewardDistance / _Point;

//--- A positive Stop-Loss distance is required to calculate RR.
   if(stopPoints <= 0.0)
     {
      status = "Invalid: Stop points must be greater than zero.";
      return false;
     }

//--- Take-Profit must define a positive reward distance from Entry.
   if(rewardPoints <= 0.0)
     {
      status = "Invalid: Take-Profit distance must be greater than zero.";
      return false;
     }

//--- Compare potential reward with planned risk to obtain the RR value.
   rr = rewardPoints / stopPoints;

//--- Apply the RR value to monetary risk to estimate potential reward.
   rewardMoney = riskMoney * rr;

   status = "Reward metrics calculated.";
   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Creates dashboard background panel                               |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool CreateDashboardBackground()
  {
//--- Remove any previous panel instance before creating a fresh background.
   if(!DeleteObjectIfExists(PANEL_BG_NAME))
      return false;

   ResetLastError();

//--- Create a rectangle label that acts as the dashboard container.
   if(!ObjectCreate(0,PANEL_BG_NAME,OBJ_RECTANGLE_LABEL,0,0,0))
     {
      PrintApiError("ObjectCreate()",
                    "creating the dashboard background");
      return false;
     }

//--- Anchor the panel to the upper-left corner of the chart.
   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(PANEL_BG_NAME,
                                OBJPROP_CORNER,CORNER_LEFT_UPPER))
      return false;

//--- Position the panel slightly outside the text origin to create padding.
   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(PANEL_BG_NAME,
                                OBJPROP_XDISTANCE,PANEL_X - 10))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(PANEL_BG_NAME,
                                OBJPROP_YDISTANCE,PANEL_Y - 10))
      return false;

//--- Apply the fixed dimensions used by the compact dashboard layout.
   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(PANEL_BG_NAME,
                                OBJPROP_XSIZE,PANEL_WIDTH))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(PANEL_BG_NAME,
                                OBJPROP_YSIZE,PANEL_HEIGHT))
      return false;

//--- Apply the dashboard background and border appearance.
   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(PANEL_BG_NAME,
                                OBJPROP_BGCOLOR,PANEL_BG))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(PANEL_BG_NAME,
                                OBJPROP_COLOR,PANEL_BORDER))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(PANEL_BG_NAME,
                                OBJPROP_BORDER_TYPE,BORDER_FLAT))
      return false;

//--- Keep the background fixed so it does not interfere with chart interaction.
   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(PANEL_BG_NAME,
                                OBJPROP_SELECTABLE,false))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(PANEL_BG_NAME,
                                OBJPROP_HIDDEN,true))
      return false;

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Creates or updates a dashboard label                             |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool SetPanelText(const string name,
                  const string text,
                  const int x,
                  const int y,
                  const color textColor)
  {
//--- Create the label only when it does not already exist on the chart.
   if(ObjectFind(0,name) < 0)
     {
      ResetLastError();

      //--- Create a label object that will display one dashboard value.
      if(!ObjectCreate(0,name,OBJ_LABEL,0,0,0))
        {
         PrintApiError("ObjectCreate()",
                       "creating dashboard label '" + name + "'");
         return false;
        }

      //--- Anchor the label to the upper-left corner for fixed panel layout.
      if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,
                                   OBJPROP_CORNER,CORNER_LEFT_UPPER))
         return false;

      if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,
                                   OBJPROP_ANCHOR,ANCHOR_LEFT_UPPER))
         return false;

      //--- Apply the common font settings used by all dashboard labels.
      if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_FONTSIZE,9))
         return false;

      if(!SetObjectStringProperty(name,OBJPROP_FONT,"Tahoma"))
         return false;

      //--- Prevent dashboard text from interfering with chart interaction.
      if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_SELECTABLE,false))
         return false;

      if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_HIDDEN,true))
         return false;
     }

//--- Update the label position, color, and displayed text.
   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_XDISTANCE,x))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_YDISTANCE,y))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectIntegerProperty(name,OBJPROP_COLOR,textColor))
      return false;

   if(!SetObjectStringProperty(name,OBJPROP_TEXT,text))
      return false;

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Sets an integer chart property                                   |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool SetChartIntegerProperty(const ENUM_CHART_PROPERTY_INTEGER property,
                             const long value)
  {
   ResetLastError();

//--- Apply the requested integer setting to the current chart.
   if(!ChartSetInteger(0,property,value))
     {
      //--- Report the failure so chart configuration problems are traceable.
      PrintApiError("ChartSetInteger()",
                    "configuring the current chart");
      return false;
     }

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Creates dashboard objects                                        |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool CreateDashboard()
  {
//--- Create the background container before adding dashboard labels.
   if(!CreateDashboardBackground())
      return false;

//--- Create the fixed set of labels used to display planning information.
   for(int i = 0; i < 15; i++)
     {
      string name = PANEL_PREFIX + IntegerToString(i);

      //--- Position each label on its own row using the common line spacing.
      if(!SetPanelText(name,"",
                       PANEL_X,
                       PANEL_Y + i * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                       PANEL_TEXT))
         return false;
     }

//--- Redraw the chart so the completed dashboard becomes visible immediately.
   ChartRedraw(0);

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Returns selected order type text                                 |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
string GetOrderTypeText()
  {
//--- Convert the selected order type into readable dashboard text.
   switch(InpOrderType)
     {
      case PTO_BUY_MARKET:
         return "Buy Market";

      case PTO_SELL_MARKET:
         return "Sell Market";

      case PTO_BUY_LIMIT:
         return "Buy Limit";

      case PTO_SELL_LIMIT:
         return "Sell Limit";

      case PTO_BUY_STOP:
         return "Buy Stop";

      case PTO_SELL_STOP:
         return "Sell Stop";
     }

//--- Return a fallback label if the selected value is not recognized.
   return "Unknown";
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Returns direction text                                           |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
string GetDirectionText()
  {
//--- Convert the internal setup direction into readable dashboard text.
   if(GetSetupDirection() == PTD_BUY)
      return "Buy";

//--- Any non-BUY setup is presented as a SELL direction.
   return "Sell";
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Updates dashboard values                                         |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool UpdateDashboard()
  {
//--- Read the latest Entry, Stop-Loss, and Take-Profit line positions.
   if(!UpdateLinePrices())
      return false;

   string status = "";

   double stopDistance = 0.0;
   double stopPoints   = 0.0;
   double riskMoney    = 0.0;
   double lotSize      = 0.0;
   double rewardPoints = 0.0;
   double rr           = 0.0;
   double rewardMoney  = 0.0;

//--- Validate the price structure before performing any calculations.
   bool valid = ValidateLineStructure(status);

//--- Run each calculation only if the preceding stage completed successfully.
   if(valid)
      valid = CalculateStopLossDistance(stopDistance,
                                        stopPoints,
                                        status);

   if(valid)
      valid = CalculateRiskAmount(riskMoney,status);

   if(valid)
      valid = CalculateLotSize(stopDistance,
                               riskMoney,
                               lotSize,
                               status);

   if(valid)
      valid = CalculateRewardMetrics(stopPoints,
                                     riskMoney,
                                     rewardPoints,
                                     rr,
                                     rewardMoney,
                                     status);

//--- Populate the dashboard with the latest setup and calculation results.
   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "0",
                    "Position Planning Tool",
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y,
                    PANEL_TITLE))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "1",
                    "Symbol: " + _Symbol,
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 1 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "2",
                    "Order Type: " + GetOrderTypeText(),
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 2 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "3",
                    "Direction: " + GetDirectionText(),
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 3 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "4",
                    "Entry: " + DoubleToString(EntryPrice,_Digits),
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 4 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "5",
                    "Stop-Loss: " +
                    DoubleToString(StopLossPrice,_Digits),
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 5 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "6",
                    "Take-Profit: " +
                    DoubleToString(TakeProfitPrice,_Digits),
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 6 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "7",
                    "SL Points: " +
                    DoubleToString(stopPoints,1),
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 7 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "8",
                    "TP Points: " +
                    DoubleToString(rewardPoints,1),
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 8 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "9",
                    "Risk: " +
                    DoubleToString(InpRiskPercent,2) + "%",
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 9 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "10",
                    "Risk Money: " +
                    DoubleToString(riskMoney,2),
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 10 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "11",
                    "Estimated Reward: " +
                    DoubleToString(rewardMoney,2),
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 11 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "12",
                    "Position Size: " +
                    DoubleToString(lotSize,2),
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 12 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "13",
                    "RR: 1:" + DoubleToString(rr,2),
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 13 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    PANEL_TEXT))
      return false;

//--- Use the final validation state to color the dashboard status message.
   if(!SetPanelText(PANEL_PREFIX + "14",
                    "Status: " + status,
                    PANEL_X,
                    PANEL_Y + 14 * PANEL_LINE_GAP,
                    valid ? clrLimeGreen : clrTomato))
      return false;

//--- Redraw the chart so all updated dashboard values appear immediately.
   ChartRedraw(0);

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Configures chart display settings                                |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool ConfigureChartDisplay()
  {
//--- Hide the platform Bid and Ask lines to keep the planning view uncluttered.
   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_SHOW_ASK_LINE,false))
      return false;

   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_SHOW_BID_LINE,false))
      return false;

//--- Keep chart objects visible above the price display.
   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_FOREGROUND,false))
      return false;

//--- Show object descriptions so the planning lines remain identifiable.
   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_SHOW_OBJECT_DESCR,true))
      return false;

//--- Apply the updated display settings immediately.
   ChartRedraw(0);

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Applies Position Planning Tool chart appearance                  |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool ConfigureChartAppearance()
  {
//--- Use a clean white background and remove the default chart grid.
   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_COLOR_BACKGROUND,clrWhite))
      return false;

   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_SHOW_GRID,false))
      return false;

//--- Display price action as candlesticks for a clear planning view.
   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_MODE,CHART_CANDLES))
      return false;

//--- Apply contrasting foreground and candle colors for readability.
   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_COLOR_FOREGROUND,clrBlack))
      return false;

   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_COLOR_CANDLE_BULL,clrLimeGreen))
      return false;

   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_COLOR_CANDLE_BEAR,clrTomato))
      return false;

   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_COLOR_CHART_UP,clrLimeGreen))
      return false;

   if(!SetChartIntegerProperty(CHART_COLOR_CHART_DOWN,clrTomato))
      return false;

//--- Redraw the chart so the new appearance is applied immediately.
   ChartRedraw(0);

   return true;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Deletes dashboard objects                                        |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool DeleteDashboard()
  {
   bool success = true;

//--- Remove the dashboard background while preserving the overall cleanup state.
   if(!DeleteObjectIfExists(PANEL_BG_NAME))
      success = false;

//--- Remove every dashboard label created with the common panel prefix.
   for(int i = 0; i < 15; i++)
     {
      string name = PANEL_PREFIX + IntegerToString(i);

      //--- Continue deleting remaining labels even if one deletion fails.
      if(!DeleteObjectIfExists(name))
         success = false;
     }

//--- Report whether all dashboard objects were removed successfully.
   return success;
  }

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| Deletes position planning lines                                  |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
bool DeletePositionLines()
  {
   bool success = true;

//--- Remove each planning line while preserving the overall cleanup result.
   if(!DeleteObjectIfExists(ENTRY_LINE_NAME))
      success = false;

   if(!DeleteObjectIfExists(SL_LINE_NAME))
      success = false;

   if(!DeleteObjectIfExists(TP_LINE_NAME))
      success = false;

//--- Report whether all planning lines were removed successfully.
   return success;
  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+