How Manual-Like Execution Mode Works
Manual-Like Execution Mode uses a different execution process compared to standard Expert Advisor trade copying.
Instead of opening copied trades through MetaTrader’s normal EA trading functions, Local Trade Copier controls the MT4 and MT5 “New Order” window directly to place trades through the terminal interface itself.
As a result, copied trades can appear inside MT4 and MT5 as manually placed trades rather than trades opened by an Expert Advisor.
This execution mode was created for traders who want an alternative trade entry method on brokers or prop firms with strict automated trading rules.
There is about a 3-5 second delay when copying a trade this way.
Why Traders Use This Mode
Manual-Like Trade Entries
Copied trades appear as manually opened trades inside MetaTrader 4 and Metatrader 5.
Because it takes 2-5 seconds to copy a trade to look as if it was placed manually, you will also naturally have that trade look different from the master. This is a good thing because no one will understand that a trade was copied.
A trade copied in “placed manually” mode will have:
- Different entry time (naturally delayed by 2-5 seconds). You can also add an extra delay.
- Different entry price (naturally appearing because trade enters later).
- Different Stop Loss (configured separately)
- Different Take Profit (configured separately)
- Different exit time (configured separately)
Alternative to Standard EA Execution
Useful for traders testing brokers or prop firms that may restrict certain types of automated trade execution.
Works Alongside Standard LTC Features
If the broker still allows Expert Advisor trade management, Local Trade Copier can continue synchronizing:
- Stop Loss updates
- Take Profit updates
- Trade closing
Important Limitations
Manual-Like Execution Mode focuses primarily on trade entries.
Some brokers or prop firms may completely block automated trade management functions. In these situations:
- Trades may open successfully and appear as manually placed trades (with SL/TP)
- But automatic SL/TP modifications may not work
- Automatic trade closing may not work
- Manual supervision is required
If automated trading is fully restricted by the broker, the trader must manually manage:
- Any Stop Loss modifications
- Any Take Profit modifications
- Trade exits
For this reason, this mode is recommended only when a human trader is actively monitoring the account, or your copied trades do not need supervision, as long as you configure Local Trade Copier to copy trades as “placed manually” only with Stop Loss.
Disclaimer
Manual-Like Execution Mode will copy a trade, and it will appear as if a human placed it, but it does not guarantee compliance with any broker or prop firm rules.
Every broker and prop firm uses different technologies, policies, and detection methods related to automated trading.
It is the trader’s responsibility to understand and comply with all broker and prop firm rules before using this feature.