init(), deinit(), start(), MIX UP

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I have coded the easiest, simplest EA,,, however the start () function does not trigger. The init() and deinit() functions work. The start will only work when called from within the init(),,, which only happens when loading the EA. What to do so to have the start function working well,,i.e upon an new tick!!! Kindly!!
 

https://www.mql5.com/en/forum/132023

 
qjol:

https://www.mql5.com/en/forum/132023


I have checked with broker(ibfx) and EA are enabled across tha board.

 

I tested this on EUR/USD - the result was a lot of Alerts but worked as expected.

int init()
  {
//----
Alert("Function init() triggers");
//----
   return(0);
  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| expert deinitialization function                                 |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int deinit()
  {
//----
  Alert("Function deinit() triggers also."); 
//----
   return(0);
  }
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//| expert start function                                            |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int start()
{
Alert("function start() is working.") ;

return(0);

}
 
Ickyrus:

I tested this on EUR/USD - the result was a lot of Alerts but worked as expected.


I get plenty alerts too,,, but none from the start function,,,however when I embed the start() function within the init(),,,it works,,, but then that only happens at initialization phase

 
kenkajei:

I get plenty alerts too,,, but none from the start function,,,however when I embed the start() function within the init(),,,it works,,, but then that only happens at initialization phase



Works just as it should

 
kenkajei:
I have coded the easiest, simplest EA,,, however the start () function does not trigger. The init() and deinit() functions work. The start will only work when called from within the init(),,, which only happens when loading the EA. What to do so to have the start function working well,,i.e upon an new tick!!! Kindly!!
Why not post the exact code you used. Or maybe try a simple condition before the Alert --> if (Bars > 1) Alert("it works!");
 
cameofx:
Why not post the exact code you used. Or maybe try a simple condition before the Alert --> if (Bars > 1) Alert("it works!");

I did in the post that says "I tested this"
 
Ickyrus:

I did in the post that says "I tested this"

Ickyrus, Sorry but I was referring to Kenkajei's reportedly not working code. Not yours.

What Kenkajei typed/reported so far is not what we can verify. As said here by Kenkajei himself.

 
cameofx:

Ickyrus, Sorry but I was referring to Kenkajei's reportedly not working code. Not yours.

What Kenkajei typed/reported so far is not what we can verify. As said here by Kenkajei himself.


Its the same code, Just a few more comment lines added in from the initial code lay out normally presented.
 

Mine works too. Latest build 388. Kenkajel must've type/done something different. Something this simple should not cause any problem. As I said it would help if Kenkajel show the actual code he used - maybe it has been resolved?

//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
//|                                            Init_deinit_start.mq4 |
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+
int init()
{
   Alert("=====================================");
   Alert("INIT() works!");
   return(0);
}

int deinit()
{
   Alert("DEINIT() works TOO!");
   return(0);
}
int start()
{
   Alert("START()...SAME HERE!");
   return(0);
}
//+------------------------------------------------------------------+

Here's the screenshot :

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