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MetaTrader 4 MetaEditor Language: How to Add EAs

The Meta-Editor language Editor is a place to write code on the MetaTrader 4 stock indices program that traders can use to create new automated trading systems, special indicators, scripts, libraries, and files used for creating automated programs.

The MetaTrader 4 MetaEditor is displayed subsequently: traders can access it via the Tools selection on the MetaTrader 4 application. This Meta-Editor is particularly popular among Stock Index traders who deploy Expert Advisors for index trading. If you, as a Trader, are in search of EA Robots, these can be sourced from the MetaTrader 4 Expert Advisors Library.

MetaTrader 4 Platform MetaEditor Language: How to Add EAs - How to Place a Expert Advisor

Open Meta Editor on MT4 Platform Software

MetaEditor

MT4 MetaEditor Programming Environment - MT4 Expert Advisor Robot - How Can I Add EA MT4?

After you add a new MT4 Expert Advisor, you have to compile it. Only then will the MT4 platform recognize it and show it in your list of available EAs.

Adding a New Indices Automated Expert Advisor

Once the MetaEditor workspace, as shown above, is open - accessible via the F4 shortcut key - proceed by following the subsequent instructions to integrate your newly developed MetaTrader 4 Automated Expert Advisor.

Step1: Go To File Menu, Select and Choose "New"

Adding a New Automated Expert Advisor on the MT4 Software - MT4 Stock EA Robot - How to Place EA MT4

Adding New Custom EA(Expert Advisor) in MT4 Platform Software

Step2: On Pop up panel which appears choose 'Expert Advisor' and click next like shown and illustrated below

Window for Adding New Automated EA on the MetaTrader 4 - MT4 EA Robot

Adding MT4 Expert Advisor in MT4 Meta Editor

Step3: Enter Name of Automated EA as Highlighted Below & Click Finish

Enter Name of New Expert Advisor Before Adding it to MT4

Creating a New MT4 Expert Advisor in MetaTrader 4 Platform

The Following Code will Popup

MetaEditor Programming for EA in the MetaTrader 4 - MT4 MetaEditor: How Can I Place Stock Expert Advisors?

Adding Expert Advisors on MT4 Platform

To develop this Automated EA, it is essential to be proficient in C++ Object-Oriented Programming Language, which is the foundation of the MQL4 Expert Advisor Programming Language used for programming the MT4 platform and the Expert Advisor Robots that operate on it. Alternatively, you can seek assistance from MQL4 Programmers in forums to have the EA robot coded for you. You may also find programming tutorials to learn, or visit the MQL5.com CodeBase Library of Automated Robots to purchase a pre-programmed Expert Advisor if you wish to commence automated trading.

Step4: Compile the Expert Advisor Program

Don't forget to compile the Expert Advisor, for the Expert Advisor to be recognized by the MetaTrader 4 trading platform software: one must compile the program, then close the MT4 software & restart it, just like restarting your computer you'll restart you MT4 platform software & your new EA will then be Listed on the MT4 Expert Advisor List within the MetaTrader 4 platform Navigator Window.

Compile the EA Program on MT4 MetaEditor Language

Adding & Compiling a New Automated EA on the MT4

If your Expert Advisor has no mistakes in the code, it will be put together correctly without any errors, as shown and explained below.

MetaEditor Programming Adding an Automated EA in MetaTrader 4 Platform - MT4 Stock EA Robot

Automated Expert Advisor Added to MetaTrader 4 After Compilation

Step 5: Restart MetaTrader, and the new automated trading program should now appear on the list of available Expert Advisors in the MT4 Navigation Menu shown below, ready to start trading.

Stock Expert Advisor(EA) Added on MT4 List of Installed EAs

Stock Expert Advisor(EA) Added to Software MT4

How to Place a Downloaded Automated Expert Advisor

If you download a automated bot from a source on the inter-net, for examples from www.tradestockindices.com, then it's now in your desktop computer PC, to add it, follow the steps described below:

Step1 : On File Menu of the Meta Editor, Select and Choose "Open"

Open and Add a New Downloaded EA to MT4

How to Place a Downloaded Expert Advisor to MetaTrader 4

Step2: Find Download Folder from the Pop up window which appears like is illustrated and shown below

MT4 MetaEditor: How to Add Stock Expert Advisors(EAs)

Adding a Downloaded EA Robot to MT4

Step3: Once you as a trader Open the EA it will be displayed on MT4 MetaEditor and then follow the above guide for compiling the EA, once it is compiled without errors, Restart Your MT4 Software and The automated bot will now be added and you can use start & begin to trade with it in your MetaTrader 4 Software.

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