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  • #21
  • May 7, 2011 3:29pm May 7, 2011 3:29pm
I run mt4 via wine/winebottler on my macbook pro with an external monitor.

MT4 displays on the external monitor and runs fine. when i unplug my monitor, mt4 moves to the laptop screen, no problem there. the problem arises when i restart mt4 or restart my laptop. upon the next start of mt4, nothing is displayed on my laptop screen. mt4 is running for sure, i hear the chime when it connects to my account and a ps -ef in the terminal shows the proces is running, yet there's nothing to be seen and the only way i can get it back is to connect back to the external screen, restart mt4, move the window to my laptop screen, close mt4, and restart to make sure it displays on the laptop.

has anyone else experienced this and is there a way to force mt4 to show on the laptop screen if/when the external monitor is not connected.

Thanks!
Change is the only constant
  • #22
  • May 8, 2011 10:26am May 8, 2011 10:26am
Quoting tgwhbb
I run mt4 via wine/winebottler on my macbook pro with an external monitor.

MT4 displays on the external monitor and runs fine....
TGW,

I run into the same problem, but I have figured out a solution that works for me that you may try.

I have multiple "clean" copies of MT4 copied at least twice in the installation folder. By clean copy I mean a copy that has never been open on the external monitor before. When I am using an external monitor I always/only use one particular MT4 installation copy. When I am only using one monitor (the MBP LED screen), I dedicate another copy for that purpose. I also save other clean copies so that just in case I "corrupt" the screen positions, I can delete and replace.

There may be a better option out there, but I haven't figured one out. So far this solution is working for me.

Also, if you want to keep your multiple MT4's in "sync" I suggest not copying over the profiles folder. I haven't tested it enough, but I think I noticed that it's when I copied the profiles folder over from the installation folder that has MT4 stuck on the external screen, it would duplicate that to the new installation.

How this makes sense. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Smash
  • #23
  • May 11, 2011 6:11am May 11, 2011 6:11am
Followed all steps when installing FXDD MT4 on my Mac but when I try to open it it shows this:

"A debugger has been found running in your system. Please, unload it from memory and resart system"

Unfortunately I dont know how to do it. Would someone be so kind and help?
  • #24
  • May 12, 2011 10:32pm May 12, 2011 10:32pm
Quoting rooicol
1) Go to your utilities folder (/applications/utilities) and check that X11.app is present, if not install this first using the Mac os install discs that came with your mac

2) Go to software update and check your mac is fully up to date.

3) Go to: http://winebottler.kronenberg.org/ and download wine bottler.

4) Open the downloaded disc image and drag Wine.app and WineBottler.app to your applications folder.

5) run Wine.app, go to Preferences>Check for updates, install updates and relaunch.

6) run WineBottler.app, go to...
This worked perfect!
Hindsight is 20/20
  • #25
  • Jun 15, 2011 3:54pm Jun 15, 2011 3:54pm
Quoting rooicol
1) Go to your utilities folder (/applications/utilities) and check that X11.app is present, if not install this first using the Mac os install discs that came with your mac

2) Go to software update and check your mac is fully up to date.

3) Go to: http://winebottler.kronenberg.org/ and download wine bottler.

4) Open the downloaded disc image and drag Wine.app and WineBottler.app to your applications folder.

5) run Wine.app, go to Preferences>Check for updates, install updates and relaunch.

6) run WineBottler.app, go to...
Just had to say these are some outstanding directions! If you're ever in Chicago, I owe you a few beers!

Thanks!

PS - This setup is waaaaaaay faster than running VM Ware!
  • #26
  • Edited 11:51pm Jun 15, 2011 4:00pm | Edited 11:51pm
I noticed today that I do not receive popup menus for those indicators that have them. I hear the chime, but the message does not display. Are others experiencing this issue?

***EDIT***

Solved issue by re-install new MT4 from scratch. Everything works as intended.
  • #27
  • Jun 16, 2011 1:52am Jun 16, 2011 1:52am
Anyone else's fonts look funny compared to MT4 in windows? It's not too big of a deal, but I was wondering if anyone fixed it themselves.
Hindsight is 20/20
  • #28
  • Jun 16, 2011 10:46am Jun 16, 2011 10:46am
the only issue i am having is with fonts - does anybody know how to add missing windows fonts?
  • #29
  • Jun 19, 2011 12:40am Jun 19, 2011 12:40am
Quoting Kennard
Followed all steps when installing FXDD MT4 on my Mac but when I try to open it it shows this:

"A debugger has been found running in your system. Please, unload it from memory and resart system"

Unfortunately I dont know how to do it. Would someone be so kind and help?
I too have reached this point installing SmartLiveMarkets MT4 demo for spread bets.

I'm running Tiger 10.4.11 on a MacBook. Did you find a solution, please?
  • #30
  • Jun 20, 2011 1:15am Jun 20, 2011 1:15am
Quoting h5n1
I too have reached this point installing SmartLiveMarkets MT4 demo for spread bets.

I'm running Tiger 10.4.11 on a MacBook. Did you find a solution, please?
Unfortunately not, I bought CrossOver and run MT4 there.
  • #31
  • Jun 20, 2011 7:49am Jun 20, 2011 7:49am
Quoting enochben
the only issue i am having is with fonts - does anybody know how to add missing windows fonts?
Solved. If you have a windows installation (i.e. fusion/parallels) just copy the fonts over to your wine folder.
  • #32
  • Jun 20, 2011 4:42pm Jun 20, 2011 4:42pm
Quoting Kennard
Unfortunately not, I bought CrossOver and run MT4 there.
Thanks, Kennard.

Since last post, tried upgrading Wine and now get the message:

'You cannot use the application "Wine.app" with this version of Mac OS X.'

Tried CrossOver trial last Nov, got some Windows software running (IE, Firefox - can't recall clearly) but MT4 wouldn't work. Graphics seemed very poor as well.

What version of OS X are you running, please?
  • #33
  • Jun 21, 2011 3:20am Jun 21, 2011 3:20am
Hi, I have the latest version 10.6.7 (Snow Leopard)

Sorry cant help you with your technical problem, I am not computer expert.
When I bought Crossover I followed all instructions and downloaded MT4 with CrossOver and it worked ok.

Maybe some other guys here who are more knowledgeable about Wine can assist.
  • #34
  • Jun 22, 2011 10:58pm Jun 22, 2011 10:58pm
Quoting h5n1
Thanks, Kennard.

Since last post, tried upgrading Wine and now get the message:

'You cannot use the application "Wine.app" with this version of Mac OS X.'

Tried CrossOver trial last Nov, got some Windows software running (IE, Firefox - can't recall clearly) but MT4 wouldn't work. Graphics seemed very poor as well.

What version of OS X are you running, please?
Working fine on 10.6.7 here. What version are you running?
Hindsight is 20/20
  • #35
  • Jun 24, 2011 1:53am Jun 24, 2011 1:53am
Quoting cosgrove
Working fine on 10.6.7 here. What version are you running?
I'm running Tiger 10.4.11 on a MacBook. It's not supported by CrossOver now, and doesn't appear to be upgradeable.

I would have preferred to find a simple solution, but the only way out seems to be a new MacBook out of the anticipated winnings!!
  • #36
  • Jul 2, 2011 1:44pm Jul 2, 2011 1:44pm
Quoting h5n1
I'm running Tiger 10.4.11
stop right there - upgrade your OS and follow the directions in this thread and you should be able to run with either crossover or winebottler.
  • #37
  • Jul 17, 2011 8:45am Jul 17, 2011 8:45am
I am getting a popup when I try to run exe from prefix folder

sez

Themida
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Cannot open oreans.vxd driver. Make sure that oreans.vxd is not open by another program.


I followed directions but skipped updating mac step so i am going to go back and start over with that. ; )
  • #38
  • Jul 17, 2011 9:34am Jul 17, 2011 9:34am
get the error with MBT
PFG is up and running

Anyone able to run MBT this way?

Thanks again for most valuable thread!

Have a great week!

SY
  • #39
  • Jul 25, 2011 11:42pm Jul 25, 2011 11:42pm
Just letting you know I got it running. Haven't tested anything yet other than creating a new account. Data loads, charts are active... and it's fast.

I plan to use it for local dev so I was happy to get it working. Easier than launching a VM just for this.

The only issue was creating the account. Filling in the form didn't trigger the "Next". I had to fiddle with it a bit. I think checking the "Newsletter" box, then filling in the form, then toggling the Newsletter checkbox off then back on got it working for me to create the new demo account.
  • #40
  • Jul 27, 2011 6:11pm Jul 27, 2011 6:11pm
So MBT's MT4 works fine on OSX so far (no EA programming done yet) but the editor does not work completely. You can edit and compile and the online library shows listings but the help panel is empty.
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