MT4 Platform MetaEditor Language: How to Add Automated EAs

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

The MT4 MetaEditor is illustrated below and traders can access it from the Tools menu on the MT4 software. This MetaEditor is popular with traders who use automated Expert Advisors to trade crude oil. If you are a Trader Looking for EA Bots, then you can find them on the MetaTrader 4 Automated EAs Library.

Open MetaEditor on MT4 Software

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 Crude Oil EA

Once you have opened the Meta-Editor Work Space as pictured 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 EA on MT4 Software

Step2: On Pop-up window panel that pops up choose "EA"and click next as shown and illustrated below

Adding MetaTrader 4 EA on MT4 Meta Editor

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

Creating A New MetaTrader 4 EA in MetaTrader 4 Software

The Following Program will Pop Up

Adding Automated Expert Advisors on MT4 Software

To Program this Automated EA, it requires that you're a programmer who knows the C plus plus Object Oriented Coding Language, That is the Coding 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 & they can code the EA bot for You. Or you can find a tutorial for programming & Learn, or you can go to MQL5.com Code Base Library of Automated Bots & buy an already programmed Expert Advisor if you want to begin automated trading.

Step4: Compile The Automated EA Program

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

Adding and Compiling a New EA on MT4 Software

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

Automated EA Added To MT4 Software After Compilation

Step5: Rebegin MetaTrader and the new Expert Advisor crude robot should now be listed on the available Expert Advisor List on MT4 Navigation Menu as displayed below, ready for starting trading with.

Trading EA Added To Platform MT4

How to Add a Downloaded Crude Oil EA

If you download an automated crude bot from a source on the internet, for example from www.tradegoldtrading.com, then it's now on your PC Desktop computer Desktop PC, to add it, follow steps below:

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

How to Add a Downloaded Expert Advisor To MT4 Software

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

Adding a Downloaded Trading EA Robot To MetaTrader 4 Software

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