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Why can't I copy my indicators to MT4?

  • #1
  • First Post: Apr 29, 2014 9:48pm Apr 29, 2014 9:48pm
Hi all!I have a problem about my MT4!I want to copy my indicators to MT4!First I open folder MQL4-Indicators in C-Program files,the I choose indicators has file .mql4 to copy to folder''Indicators''.Then I restart my MT4,but nothing happen!I can't see my indicator that I copied before!Can anyone help me about this problem?Thanks!
  • #2
  • Apr 29, 2014 9:53pm Apr 29, 2014 9:53pm
In the new builds (600+), the folders for indicators and experts were moved in another location in your computer. To find the folders, open your new platform, then click File > Open Data Folder > MQ4 ... then in the MQ4 folder you will find the experts and indicators folders. Once your tools in the right folders, restart the platform.

Please note that ONLY old .ex4 files are compatible with new builds. Old .mq4 files are no longer compatible because Metaquotes has changed the coding language.
MT4/MT5 EAs/Indicators/Alerts coder
  • #3
  • Apr 29, 2014 10:39pm Apr 29, 2014 10:39pm
Quoting FerruFx
In the new builds (600+), the folders for indicators and experts were moved in another location in your computer. To find the folders, open your new platform, then click File > Open Data Folder > MQ4 ... then in the MQ4 folder you will find the experts and indicators folders. Once your tools in the right folders, restart the platform. Please note that ONLY old .ex4 files are compatible with new builds. Old .mq4 files are no longer compatible because Metaquotes has changed the coding language.
Thank you very much!I have done it now!
  • #4
  • Apr 29, 2014 10:46pm Apr 29, 2014 10:46pm
Quoting kaka_ht
{quote} Thank you very much!I have done it now!
Great!
MT4/MT5 EAs/Indicators/Alerts coder
  • #5
  • Apr 29, 2014 11:03pm Apr 29, 2014 11:03pm
FerruFx, you rock, I picked a function from one of your replies and added it to all my eas (daily_Profit()) I can now monitor my trades thanx for not being stingy
  • #6
  • Apr 30, 2014 8:53am Apr 30, 2014 8:53am
What if there isn't any old .ex4?

I saved the metaeditor.exe from the old MT4 before letting it loose and upgrading to the 600+ build. I hoped that I'll be able to compile the old stuff with it. Now it does load the code and compiles it but I have no idea where the compiled EX4s end up. Any idea?
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  • #7
  • Apr 30, 2014 8:59am Apr 30, 2014 8:59am
hm, maybe at least one of the following may help you?
1.) compiled .ex4 file: same directory where the .mq4 is located
2.) in case of errors (for example missing libraries): try this compiler/editor: http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=470340
3.) new mt4 folder sturcture: http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?p=7365536

PM me with coding requests and I'll probably put you on my ignore list
  • #8
  • Apr 30, 2014 9:04am Apr 30, 2014 9:04am
Quoting Phillmuza
FerruFx, you rock, I picked a function from one of your replies and added it to all my eas (daily_Profit()) I can now monitor my trades thanx for not being stingy
Glad to be helpfull ...
MT4/MT5 EAs/Indicators/Alerts coder
  • #9
  • Apr 30, 2014 12:04pm Apr 30, 2014 12:04pm
Quoting fxdaytrader_
hm, maybe at least one of the following may help you? 1.) compiled .ex4 file: same directory where the .mq4 is located 2.) in case of errors (for example missing libraries): try this compiler/editor: http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=470340 3.) new mt4 folder sturcture: http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?p=7365536
Thanks.
The trader IS the holy grail.
  • #10
  • Jul 2, 2014 1:08am Jul 2, 2014 1:08am
I need to copy an indicator from my MT4 build 646 platform. It shows up on the platform in the Navigator window but when I open the MQL Indicators it does not show up. I can't get it from the Properties/Open File Location off the desktop icon either. Can anyone please tell me where this file is hiding so I can send it to a friend??
  • #11
  • Last Post: Jul 2, 2014 1:13am Jul 2, 2014 1:13am
Quoting Bill
I need to copy an indicator from my MT4 build 646 platform. It shows up on the platform in the Navigator window but when I open the MQL Indicators it does not show up. I can't get it from the Properties/Open File Location off the desktop icon either. Can anyone please tell me where this file is hiding so I can send it to a friend??
Available in the navigator window doesn't mean that the editable file is in the folder. The platform show only the .ex4 files. It has no use of the .mq4
MT4/MT5 EAs/Indicators/Alerts coder
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