MetaTrader 4 MetaEditor Language: How to Add Automated Expert Advisors(EAs)

The Meta-Editor language Editor is a programming/coding environment on the MT4 software that traders can use to add new Expert Advisors, Custom Trading Indicators, Scripts, Libraries & Include Files which are used in programming automated programs.

The MT4 Meta-Editor is shown below and traders can get 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(EA) Robots, then you as a Gold trader can find them on the MT4 EAs Forum.

Open Meta-Editor in MetaTrader 4 Software Platform

Meta Editor

After Adding a new MT4 EA, a trader will be required to compile this new added tool so that it can now be recognized by the MetaTrader 4 software & for this new item to start to appear on the list of available EAs.

Adding a New Trading EA

Once you've opened the MetaEditor Work-Space like shown above, Short Cut key-board Keys - Press F4, then follow the steps below to add your new MT4 EA.

Step 1: Go To the File Menu, Choose and Select 'New'

Adding a New Custom Automated EA(Expert Advisor) Expert Advisor(EA) on MetaTrader 4 Software Platform

Step2: On Popup panel window which appears select 'EA' & click next as is illustrated & portrayed below

Adding MetaTrader 4 Automated EA(Expert Advisor) Expert Advisor(EA) in MetaTrader 4 Meta-Editor

Step3: Enter Name of Automated EA(Expert Advisor) Expert Advisor(EA) as Displayed Below and Click Finish

Creating a New MetaTrader 4 Automated EA(Expert Advisor) Expert Advisor(EA) on the MT4

Following Program will Pop Up

Adding Automated Expert Advisors(EAs) in the MT4

To Program this Automated Expert Advisor, it requires that you're a coder who knows the C-plus-plus Object Oriented Programming/Coding Language, That is the Programming/Coding Language which forms the MQL4 Expert Advisor Programming/Coding Language that's used to Program the MetaTrader 4 software and also the EA Bots that trade on this software. Or you as a gold trader can find the community of MQL4 Coders and they can program the Expert Advisor robot for You. Or you as a gold trader can find a tutorial for coding & Learn, or you as a Gold trader can go onto MQ5L.com Code-Base Library of Automated Robots and buy an already coded EA if you want to begin automated trading.

Step4: Compile the EA Program

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

Adding and Compiling a New EA on MetaTrader 4 Software Platform

If your Expert Advisor(EA) has no Programming Errors, it will be Compiled successfully without any error like shown & displayed below.

Automated EA Added to MT4 After Compilation

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

XAUUSD Automated EA(Expert Advisor) Expert Advisor(EA) Added to Software/Platform MetaTrader 4

How to Add a Downloaded Expert Advisor(EA)

If you download a automated bot from a source on internet, e.g. from www.tradeforextrading.com, then it's now in your computer, to add it, follow the rules below:

Step1 : On the File Menu of Meta-Editor Window, Select and Choose 'Open'

How Do You Set a Downloaded Expert Advisor(EA) to MetaTrader 4

Step2: Find Download Folder from the Popup panel which appears like illustrated & displayed below

Adding a Downloaded Expert Advisor(EA) Robot to MT4

Step3: Once you as a trader Open the Expert Advisor it'll be displayed in MetaTrader 4 Meta Editor and then follow the above method for compiling the EA(Expert Advisor), once it's compiled without errors, Rebegin Your MT4 Platform Software & The automated robot/bot will now be added and you as a gold trader can start & begin to trade with it on your MT4 Software Platform.

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