MetaTrader 4 MetaEditor Language: How to Add Automated Expert Advisors

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

The MetaTrader 4 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 Robots, then you can find them on the MT4 Expert Advisors Forum.

Open Meta-Editor in MetaTrader 4

Meta-Editor

After Adding a new MetaTrader 4 EA, 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 shown above, Short-Cut Keyboard Keys - Press F4, then follow the steps below to add your new MT4 EA.

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

Adding a New Custom Automated EA on MetaTrader 4

Step2: On Popup panel that appears select 'EA' & click next as shown and portrayed below

Adding MT4 Automated EA on MetaTrader 4 Meta-Editor

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

Creating a New MT4 Automated EA on MT4

Following Program will Pop Up

Adding Automated Expert Advisors on MT4

To Program this Automated Expert Advisor, it requires that you're a coder 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 on to 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 MT4 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 MetaTrader 4

If your Expert Advisor has no Coding Errors, it will be Compiled successfully without any error as shown and portrayed 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 illustrated below, ready for beginning trading with.

XAUUSD Automated EA Added to Platform MT4

How to Add a Downloaded Expert Advisor

If you download a 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, Choose 'Open'

How Do You Add a Downloaded Expert Advisor to MetaTrader 4

Step2: Find Download Folder from the Popup window that appears as illustrated & displayed below

Adding a Downloaded Expert Advisor Robot to MT4

Step3: Once you Open the Expert Advisor it'll be displayed in MetaTrader 4 Meta Editor & 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 MetaTrader 4 Platform Software.