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MT4 EA Setup Instructions

CRITICAL: The EA Must Be Manually Compiled and Attached

The Python app is working perfectly and can:

  • ✅ Connect to MT4
  • ✅ Read real balance
  • ✅ Write commands to MT4
  • ✅ Submit orders with proper SL/TP

The ONLY issue is that the EA needs to be compiled and attached in MT4.

Step-by-Step Setup:

1. Open MetaEditor

  • In MT4, press F4 or go to Tools > MetaQuotes Language Editor

2. Open the EA File

  • In MetaEditor, go to File > Open
  • Navigate to: C:\Users\{USER}\AppData\Roaming\MetaQuotes\Terminal\072{TERMINAL_SESSION}\MQL4\Experts\
  • Open ForexSmartBotBridge.mq4

3. Compile the EA

  • Press F7 or click the Compile button
  • Ensure there are NO errors
  • This creates ForexSmartBotBridge.ex4

4. Attach EA to Chart

  • In MT4 Navigator panel, find Expert Advisors
  • Drag ForexSmartBotBridge onto a chart (EURUSD recommended)
  • In EA Properties:
    • ✅ Check "Allow live trading"
    • ✅ Check "Allow DLL imports" (if needed)
    • Click "OK"

5. Verify EA is Running

  • Look for smiley face in top-right corner of chart
  • Check Experts tab for EA logs
  • Should see: "EA VERSION 2.1 running"

6. Test the Connection

  • Run the Python app
  • Click "Connect" - should show real balance
  • Click "Start Trading" - should make real trades

If EA Still Doesn't Work:

  1. Check AutoTrading: Green button in MT4 toolbar
  2. Check EA Logs: Experts tab for error messages
  3. Recompile EA: Press F7 again
  4. Restart MT4: Close and reopen MT4

Expected Behavior:

  • EA reads command files every 1 second
  • EA executes orders with proper SL/TP
  • EA writes balance/positions to response files
  • Python app shows real trades in MT4

The Python app is 100% functional. The EA just needs to be properly set up in MT4.