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Automated trading - line code to exit a trade at a define time of day?

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[2020-12-14 12:12:05]
User285018 - Posts: 1
Hi,
I cannot get sierrachart to exit a position before the end of a pit session. For eample, if I am in a position position but would like to get it closed before the pit closes?
thank you
[2020-12-14 17:33:15]
John - SC Support - Posts: 37934
You could use the Global Profit/Loss Management feature and set the time you want to flatten your trades in the Flatten Positions at Set Time field. Refer to the information here:
Global Profit/Loss Management: Flatten Positions at Set Time
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2020-12-14 18:32:28]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
If you want to close just one position at a particular time, then use this Trade Window setting:
Basic Trading and the Trade Window: A >> Flatten And Cancel at Set Time
Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level

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https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation

For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, *change* to the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

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