mql5/Files/RiskManager_Log.txt

=== Risk Management Overlay v6.6 Log ===
Started: 2025.08.26 22:00
Symbol: EURUSD
Period: PERIOD_M5
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2025.08.26 22:00:59 [INFO ] Daily risk metrics reset
2025.08.27 00:00:00 [INFO ] Daily risk metrics reset
Commit from local main repo as cannot checkout due to some unsaved version - which ones is unclear 2025-08-19 18:36:26 +01:00			`=== Risk Management Overlay v6.6 Log ===`
Module Integration Summary for External Trade Management Overview To fully integrate the enhanced external trade management system, updates are required to 5 out of 7 existing modules. The updates maintain backward compatibility while adding new functionality for external trade handling. Module Update Requirements 🟢 No Updates Required (2 modules) TechnicalAnalysis.mqh - Already provides necessary calculations EntrySystem.mqh - Only handles EA's own entry signals 🟡 Minor Updates (2 modules) DataTypes.mqh - Add external trade structures and fields Utilities.mqh - Enhanced logging for external trades 🟠 Moderate Updates (3 modules) RiskManager.mqh - Enhanced risk enforcement methods TradeManager.mqh - Improved stop management for externals Dashboard.mqh - Display external trade information Integration Steps Phase 1: Data Structures (DataTypes.mqh) Add ENUM_EXTERNAL_STATUS enumeration Extend ManagedTrade structure with external-specific fields Add ExternalTradeStats structure for metrics Update DashboardConfig with show_external flag Key additions: external_status - Track state of external trade source_name - Identify where trade came from stops_modified - Track if we modified the trade original_sl/tp - Store original values for comparison Phase 2: Risk Management (RiskManager.mqh) Add EnforceRiskRulesEnhanced() method Implement GetExternalExposure() for risk aggregation Add UpdateExternalStats() for tracking Enhance ValidateAndAdjustRiskExternal() method Key features: Separate risk calculation for external trades Cache mechanism for performance Statistical tracking of external positions Smart risk adjustment without closing trades Phase 3: Trade Management (TradeManager.mqh) Add ApplyDefaultStopsEnhanced() with better logic Implement OverrideExternalStops() with smart override Create ManageExternalTrade() with different rules Add ApplyBreakevenExternal() with wider triggers Key features: Smart stop override (only improve, never worsen) Different management rules for external trades Respect minimum broker distances Track modification success/failure rates Phase 4: User Interface (Dashboard.mqh) Add CreateExternalSection() for display area Implement UpdateExternalSection() for real-time updates Add SetCustomText() for flexible display Create ShowExternalTrades() toggle method Key features: Real-time external trade count and risk Color-coded risk warnings List of active external positions Modification statistics display Phase 5: Logging (Utilities.mqh) Add LogExternalTrade() for detailed event logging Create separate CSV log for external trades Enhance GenerateReportEnhanced() with external section Add IdentifyTradeSource() for magic number interpretation Key features: Separate CSV log for external trade events Detailed tracking of all modifications Source identification from magic numbers Enhanced reporting with external statistics 2025-08-27 14:21:02 +01:00			`Started: 2025.08.26 22:00`
Commit from local main repo as cannot checkout due to some unsaved version - which ones is unclear 2025-08-19 18:36:26 +01:00			`Symbol: EURUSD`
			`Period: PERIOD_M5`
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Module Integration Summary for External Trade Management Overview To fully integrate the enhanced external trade management system, updates are required to 5 out of 7 existing modules. The updates maintain backward compatibility while adding new functionality for external trade handling. Module Update Requirements 🟢 No Updates Required (2 modules) TechnicalAnalysis.mqh - Already provides necessary calculations EntrySystem.mqh - Only handles EA's own entry signals 🟡 Minor Updates (2 modules) DataTypes.mqh - Add external trade structures and fields Utilities.mqh - Enhanced logging for external trades 🟠 Moderate Updates (3 modules) RiskManager.mqh - Enhanced risk enforcement methods TradeManager.mqh - Improved stop management for externals Dashboard.mqh - Display external trade information Integration Steps Phase 1: Data Structures (DataTypes.mqh) Add ENUM_EXTERNAL_STATUS enumeration Extend ManagedTrade structure with external-specific fields Add ExternalTradeStats structure for metrics Update DashboardConfig with show_external flag Key additions: external_status - Track state of external trade source_name - Identify where trade came from stops_modified - Track if we modified the trade original_sl/tp - Store original values for comparison Phase 2: Risk Management (RiskManager.mqh) Add EnforceRiskRulesEnhanced() method Implement GetExternalExposure() for risk aggregation Add UpdateExternalStats() for tracking Enhance ValidateAndAdjustRiskExternal() method Key features: Separate risk calculation for external trades Cache mechanism for performance Statistical tracking of external positions Smart risk adjustment without closing trades Phase 3: Trade Management (TradeManager.mqh) Add ApplyDefaultStopsEnhanced() with better logic Implement OverrideExternalStops() with smart override Create ManageExternalTrade() with different rules Add ApplyBreakevenExternal() with wider triggers Key features: Smart stop override (only improve, never worsen) Different management rules for external trades Respect minimum broker distances Track modification success/failure rates Phase 4: User Interface (Dashboard.mqh) Add CreateExternalSection() for display area Implement UpdateExternalSection() for real-time updates Add SetCustomText() for flexible display Create ShowExternalTrades() toggle method Key features: Real-time external trade count and risk Color-coded risk warnings List of active external positions Modification statistics display Phase 5: Logging (Utilities.mqh) Add LogExternalTrade() for detailed event logging Create separate CSV log for external trades Enhance GenerateReportEnhanced() with external section Add IdentifyTradeSource() for magic number interpretation Key features: Separate CSV log for external trade events Detailed tracking of all modifications Source identification from magic numbers Enhanced reporting with external statistics 2025-08-27 14:21:02 +01:00			`2025.08.26 22:00:59 [INFO ] Daily risk metrics reset`
			`2025.08.27 00:00:00 [INFO ] Daily risk metrics reset`