Meta Trader 4 MetaEditor Language: How to Add XAUUSD Automated EAs

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

The MT4 Meta-Editor is illustrated 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 gold. If you're a Trader Looking for Expert Advisor Robots, then you as a trader can find them on the MT4 Automated EAs Code Base Forum.

Open MetaEditor on the MetaTrader 4

Meta Editor

After Adding a new MT4 Expert Advisor, one will be required to compile this newly added tool 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 XAUUSD Automated EA(Expert Advisor)

Once you have opened the Meta Editor Workspace like is illustrated above, Keyboard Short-Cut Keys - Press F4, then follow the steps outlined below to add your new MetaTrader 4 Automated EA.

Step 1: Go To the File Menu, Select & Choose "New"

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

Step2: On the Pop up window which pops up choose "EA" & click next such as illustrated below

Adding MT4 Automated EA(Expert Advisor) in MT4 MetaEditor

Step3: Enter Name of EA as Illustrated & Shown Below & Click Finish

Making a New MetaTrader 4 Automated Expert Advisor(EA) in the MT4

Following Program will Pop Up

Adding Automated Gold Expert Advisors(EAs) on MT4 Software Platform

To Program this Automated Gold Automated EA, it requires that you are a coder who knows the C + + Object Oriented Programming Language, That is the Programming Language that forms the MQL4 Expert Advisor Programming Language that's used to Program the MetaTrader 4 software & also the EA Bots that trade on this platform. Or you as a trader can find the forum of MQL4 Coders and they can code the Expert Advisor robot for You. Or you as a trader can find a guide for coding & Learn, or you as a trader can go to MQL5.com Code Base Library of Automated Gold Bots and buy an already programmed Expert Advisor(EA) if you want to start automated trading.

Step4: Compile the Expert Advisor Program

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

Adding & Compiling a New EA in MT4 Platform Software

If your EA has no Errors, it'll be Compiled successfully without any error just as displayed below.

Automated Gold Automated EA(Expert Advisor) Added to MT4 After Compilation

Step5: Rebegin MetaTrader & the new EA bot should now be listed on the available EA List on MT4 Navigation Menu just as is displayed below, ready for starting trading with.

EA Added to Software/Platform MetaTrader 4

How to Set a Downloaded XAUUSD Automated EA(Expert Advisor)

If you download a automated bot from a source on the inter-net, for example from www.tradegoldtrading.com, then it is now on your PC computer Desktop PC, to add it, follow the steps highlighted below:

Step1 : On File Menu of Meta-Editor, Select & Choose "Open"

How Do I Add a Downloaded Expert Advisor(EA) to MetaTrader 4

Step2: Find Download Folder from the Pop up panel which pops up just as illustrated below

Adding a Downloaded Gold EA Robot to MT4

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

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Meta Trader 4 MetaEditor Language: How to Add XAUUSD Automated EAs

Adding a New XAUUSD Automated EA(Expert Advisor)

How to Set a Downloaded XAUUSD Automated EA(Expert Advisor)