feat: add ERMT PME 1.6 with live input-driven phase and basket protection
Body
create versioned 1.6 EA and module set
wire phase triggers and safety floors to live EA inputs
preserve runner sizing with original-position partial math
add equity-aware daily loss and drawdown protection
add FX basket de-risking for overlapping pairs
remove hidden profile overrides from manual trail and partial settings
keep 1.5 baseline intact while validating 1.6 behavior
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