MT4 MetaEditor Language: How to Add Automated EAs

The Meta-Editor language Editor is a coding environment on the MetaTrader 4 trading software that traders can use to add new EAs, Custom Technical Indicators, Scripts, Libraries & Include Files which are used in programming automated programs.

The MT4 Meta-Editor is shown below and traders can access it from the Tools menu on the MetaTrader 4 software. This Meta-Editor is popular with traders who use Automated EAs to trade xauusd. If you are a Trader Looking for Expert Advisor Bots, then you can find them on the MT4 Automated EAs Forum.

Open Meta-Editor on MetaTrader 4

Meta-Editor

After Adding a new MetaTrader 4 Expert Advisor, a trader will be required to compile this newly added item so that it can now be recognized by the MetaTrader 4 platform and for this new item to start to appear on the list of available EAs.

Adding a New Trading EA

Once you have opened the MetaEditor Work-Space as displayed above, Short-Cut Keyboard Keys - Press F4, then follow the steps below to add your new MT4 EA.

Step1: Go To File Menu, Select 'New'

Adding a New Custom Automated EA on MetaTrader 4

Step2: On Popup window that appears select 'Expert Advisor'and click next as illustrated & shown below

Adding MT4 Automated EA on MetaTrader 4 Meta-Editor

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

Creating a New MT4 Automated EA on MT4

Following Program will Pop Up

Adding Automated Expert Advisors in MT4

To Program this Automated Expert Advisor, it requires that you're a programmer who knows the C plus plus Object Oriented Coding Language, That is the Programming Language that forms the MQL4 EA Programming Language that is used to Program the MT4 software as well as the EA Bots that trade on this platform. Or you can find the community of MQL4 Coders and they can program the Expert Advisor robot for You. Or you can find a tutorial for coding & Learn, or you can go to MQL5.com Code Base Library of Automated Robots and buy an already coded EA if you want to start automated trading.

Step4: Compile the EA Program

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

Adding and Compiling a New EA on MT4

If your Expert Advisor has no Coding Errors, it will be Compiled successfully without any error as shown & shown below.

Automated Automated EA Added to MT4 After Compilation

Step5: Restart MetaTrader & the new EA robot should now be listed on the available EA List on the MT4 Navigation Menu as illustrated below, ready for beginning trading with.

XAUUSD Automated EA Added to Platform MT4

How to Add a Downloaded Trading EA

If you download an automated bot from a source on internet, for example from www.tradeforextrading.com, then it is now on your computer, to add it, follow the rules below:

Step1 : On the File Menu of MetaEditor Window, Select 'Open'

How to Add a Downloaded Expert Advisor to MetaTrader 4

Step2: Find Download Folder from the Pop-up window panel that appears as illustrated & shown below

Adding a Downloaded EA Robot to MetaTrader 4

Step3: Once you Open the EA it'll be displayed on MetaTrader 4 Meta Editor and then follow the above guide for compiling the EA, once it's compiled without errors, Rebegin Your MetaTrader 4 Software & The automated robot will now be added and you can start to trade with it on your MT4 Platform.