dumb question

i have and file ***.ex4 but if i open meta-editor and i open the file i just see EX4 and i cant do anything with it....
i know how to attach and ***.mq4 file but this is an ***.ex4 file
pls help a mt4 newbie

thanks

ex4 is actually the file that metatrader uses the mq4 file is the one you need if you want to edit the indicator.

but if i only have the *.ex4 file how do i get the *.mq4 file?

you can't. There is no way built into metatrader to go from ex4 back to mq4. You only need the ex4 to make the indicator (or ea) work.

but how do i get it to work in metatrader?

Save the *.ex4 file to the proper folder. Indicators, Experts, etc.. Then start or re-start the platform. The file will show up in the navigator. If it is an indicator it will look like all the others. If it is an expert it will be gray but will work like the others.

is the file an indi or ea or ??? someone should have it

thank you all for your contributions

i am very happy now it works!!