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Version: 2.0

Screenshot

A trading module created with the Expert Advisor Builder can be configured to take a screenshot each time a trade is opened or closed. All screenshots will be saved in an automatically versioned output folder. This feature is only available when using the Expert Advisor Builder in visual tester mode. To enable it, please refer to this article.

Concept diagram​

The concept diagram provided below depicts the function block associated with this page.

File Output, Concept diagram, Screenshot.png

Folder path and data organization​

The Expert Advisor Builder saves its output in a designated tester folder. This folder can be conveniently accessed through the Windows start menu or via a shortcut on your desktop. Both options are illustrated below.

File Output, Screenshot, Application folder on desktop and start menu.png

Alternatively, enter the following line into your Windows file explorer path to access the Screenshot output folder.

%AppData%\MetaQuotes\Terminal\Common\Files\FEA Trading Tester Data\Expert Advisor Builder 2.0\Screenshot

The screenshots, identifiable by the order number at the beginning, are in the output folder designated for it. The appearance of this folder is depicted in the following image.

File Output, Screenshot, Folder path and data organization.png

Examples​

The subsequent image provides a representation of what a screenshot taken at the moment of opening a trade looks like.

File Output, Screenshot, Example of trade opening.png

The final image illustrates what a screenshot captured when closing a trade appears like.

File Output, Screenshot, Example of trade closing.png

Remember that testing trading strategies with many trades can lead to intensive storage usage due to screenshot management. By default, the screenshot feature is turned off, and it's advisable to use it only during the testing phase in the sketch stage.