SETUP PROCESS
For functioning the expert is required that on computer was installed and uncared-for MetaTrader 4, expert was attached to Chart and were enclosed all necessary options, allowing actions of the expert.
In operation expert computer must have a constant connection to trade server.
The File by default, where kept experts, which MetaTrader 4 must find at start:
C:\Program Files\MetaTrader 4\experts
Experts in editable form (source code) have an extension mq4.
Example: expert.mq4
Experts in compiled form (source code of expert translated in computer code) - such as OUR files, have an extension ex4.
Example: expert.ex4
After you put EA (for example - Expert.ex4) in folder \experts, it will be necessary to re-run MetaTrader 4, therefor that MT has found a new expert. If all of this are done, and it is correct, that expert will come up for list as on drawing:
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Hereinafter necessary to attach the expert to chart and in dialogue window to include the necessary options. |
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The last necessary is to allow trade by pressing on button at MT panel (top-left) :
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If all are done true, up-right corner of chart will appear the symbol of the smile like this :
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EAs does NOT run WITHOUT installed MT4 platform ! They run ONLY UNDER MT4. For all of your questions, first read the Official MetaTrader User Guides please. |