Archived parameter reference

For existing messages only

New messages belong in the current PineConnector Syntax reference, where the units are explicit. Use this archive to understand a running setup before changing its messages.

Legacy parameters

Legacy describes the parameter style, not an EA software version. Record Volume Type, Target Type, Pending Order Entry and Parameter Source before changing an existing message.

risk=

For entries, its meaning follows Volume Type: fixed lots; cash loss; balance-related lots; balance margin; balance loss; or equity loss where supported. Loss-based modes need a stop. These are different calculations.

For closelongvol and closeshortvol, the special meaning is still the volume to close in the current reference. EA interpretation details.

sl=

Its unit follows Target Type: pips, exact price or percentage. 1 in percentage mode means 1%.

sl=0 is the documented manual-breakeven operation with relevant modification/partial-close commands. Do not mechanically rename that special case to sl_pips=0.

tp=

Take-profit value using the same Target Type choices. For legacy open-position modifications, relative values are described from current market price, not original entry.

pending=

Pending entry interpreted as pips, price or percentage through Pending Order Entry Type. Older cheatsheets also show price=; confirm historical version compatibility instead of assuming identical behaviour.

Parameter Source chooses whether legacy SL/TP/Risk comes from the signal, the EA’s input values or a mixture. Explicit methods override their corresponding generic parameter/interpretation setting; they do not disable Pyramiding, Magic Restriction or other controls.

Old spellings such as closelongbuy and closeshortsell are not confirmed aliases here. Use the current command reference. To migrate, identify the old units, prepare one explicit message, test the account/order/size/targets on demo, then update the appropriate alert. Recreate alerts after changing Pine Script or its inputs.

The published milestones are 18 December 2025 for explicit market methods and 27 January 2026 for pending methods. Dates do not establish compatibility with every older installed EA.

Compare known units

These examples assume Volume Type = Lots, Target Type = Pips, pip-based pending entry, and Setting / Parameter Source = Signal Parameters Only. Replace LicenseID and the broker symbol, use a permitted demo size, and include your configured secret when authentication is enabled. These assumptions are part of the example; a different EA setting can change the result.

Complete example messages — choose one

Example	Alert message
1Legacy lots and pip targets	Legacy lots and pip targets TradingView → Message PineConnector Syntax LicenseID,buy,EURUSD,risk=0.01,sl=20,tp=40
2The same intended units, made explicit	The same intended units, made explicit TradingView → Message PineConnector Syntax LicenseID,buy,EURUSD,vol_lots=0.01,sl_pips=20,tp_pips=40
3Legacy pending buy stop	Legacy pending buy stop TradingView → Message PineConnector Syntax LicenseID,buystop,EURUSD,pending=20,risk=0.01,sl=20,tp=40
4Explicit pending buy stop	Explicit pending buy stop TradingView → Message PineConnector Syntax LicenseID,buystop,EURUSD,entry_pips=20,vol_lots=0.01,sl_pips=20,tp_pips=40

The generic and explicit forms illustrate the same intended units under those assumptions. Verify the actual account, order, volume, entry and targets on demo before replacing existing alerts. Return to the current reference.