how to use mq4 downloaded indicators?

I ve downloaded some mq4 indicators from this site...but I dont know how to use them on graphs...I can open them to edit, but I dont know how to open them with metatrader 4...I do I actually run them thanks

hi funquy

- copy the mq4 file to "C:\$your metatrader directory$\experts\indicators
- open metaeditor
- search the indicator in the navigatorwindow on the right site
- doubleklick
- press F5 to compile the .mq4 to .ex4
- open metatrader
- now you schould find the indicator in *insert *indicators *custom

any questions?

I use this method:

-Open the mq4 file using the notpad
-select all and copy
-In the navigator window of MT4, do a right click on custom indicators and select "create"
-The Metaeditor will open and a dialog box will appear showing a few options about what do you want to create (expert advisor, custom indicator, etc...). In your case, you have to choose "custom indicator".
-Next, a new dialog box will appear asking you how do you want your custom indicator to be named, once you name it, a new dialog box will ask you if you want your indicator to be in a separate window.
-No more dialog boxes will appear now and what You have to do is paste on the metaeditor new window the selection you copied from the notepad previously.
-Press control+s to save, exit the metaeditor and metatrader. Next time you start the platform You should find your new indicator on the "custom indicators" menu on the navigator window or You can find it in insert - indicators - custom.

Ok, I think spence's method is easier:...

Bye.

...I found some downloadable ea's on the internet, but mq4 won't let me attach it, it does'nt appear to be highlighted, so I can't use them. Is there
a way to attach them?

wich files do you have?

.mq4 or .ex4 ?

if you have mq4:

- copy the mq4 file to "C:\$your metatrader directory$\experts\
- open metaeditor
- search the EA in the navigatorwindow on the right site
- doubleklick
- press F5 to compile the .mq4 to .ex4
- open metatrader
- now you schould find the EA in the navigatorwindow on the left


if you have .ex4 :

- copy the .ex4 file to "C:\$your metatrader directory$\experts\
- close metatrader
- open metatrader
- now you schould find the EA in the navigatorwindow on the left



if this was not what you mean please let me know, your question is not really clear for me, sorry.

spence

...it did not work, thanks for the suggestion...