Instruction Manual: Installing an Expert Advisor (EA) and Placing a DLL File in MT5

This manual provides step-by-step instructions for manually installing a compiled Expert Advisor (.ex5) and placing its associated DLL file in the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) terminal. Follow these steps carefully to ensure proper installation and functionality.

Requirements

• You have downloaded the compiled EA file (.ex5) and the DLL file (.dll).
• The MT5 trading platform is installed on your computer.

Step 1: Locate the MT5 Installation Directory

1. Open the MetaTrader 5 terminal on your computer.
2. Navigate to File > Open Data Folder in the top menu bar.
3. This will open the MQL5 folder within the MT5 installation directory.
4. Click on the MQL5 folder.

Step 2: Paste the Compiled Expert Advisor (.ex5)

1. Copy the compiled EA file (.ex5) that you downloaded.
2. Paste the EA file into the Experts folder located in the MQL5 directory.

Step 3: Paste the DLL File

1. Copy the DLL file (.dll) that you downloaded.
2. Paste the .dll file into the Libraries folder located in the MQL5 directory.

Step 4: Enable DLL Usage in MT5

1. Open the MT5 terminal.
2. Go to Tools > Options in the top menu bar.
3. In the Options window, navigate to the Expert Advisors tab.
4. Check the box labeled Allow DLL imports.
5. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 5: Attach the EA to a Chart

1. Open the Navigator panel in MT5 (press Ctrl+N if it is not visible).
2. Locate the installed EA under the Expert Advisors section.
3. Drag and drop the EA onto the desired chart.
4. A settings window will appear. Configure the EA parameters as needed and click OK.

By following these instructions, you should be able to successfully install a compiled Expert Advisor (.ex5) and place its associated DLL file in the MT5 terminal.