Adding indicators in MacBook
Please follow the steps below:
- Navigate to “File” in the upper left-hand corner and then select "Open Data Folder"
- Locate the folder called “MQL4”
- Navigate to the “Indicators" folder, then drag and drop the indicators that you want to install into this folder.
Adding Expert Advisors (EA) in MacBook
Please note that before installing any Expert Advisors, you will need to ensure you have copied the EA to a folder on your Mac.
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Open MetaTrader 4
Launch your MetaTrader 4 platform. -
Access the Data Folder
From the top menu, click on 'File' and then select 'Open Data Folder.' This will open a file explorer window. -
Locate the MQL4 Folder
In the file explorer, find and double-click the 'MQL4' folder. -
Open the Experts Folder
Inside the MQL4 folder, open the 'Experts' folder. This is where you’ll place your Expert Advisor file. -
Add the Expert Advisor
Drag and drop your EA file into the 'Experts' folder. -
Restart MetaTrader 4
To complete the installation, restart your MetaTrader 4 platform. Your Expert Advisor will now be ready to use!
Can I transfer EAs and Indicators from Windows to the Macbook?
Yes. You can manually transfer EAs and Indicators from Windows software to the Mac operating system.