MetaTrader Platform Configuration

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MetaTrader Platform Configuration

VTS uses the locally installed MetaTrader platform to build an Expert Advisor.

Note: If these values are not set correctly, VTS will not be able to build an Expert Advisor

The following values can be set:

Compiler: After VTS converts Drawings into readable MQL code, VTS uses the MetaTrader compiler to convert the MQL into an Expert Advisor. The Build button on the Main Menu launches the MetaTrader compiler.

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Compiler Flags: Allows compiler options to be set.

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Editor: The Editor button on the Main Menu launches the MetaTrader program metaeditor.exe. This program opens the MQL editor.

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Platform: The Platform button on the Main Menu launches the MetaTrader program terminal.exe. This program opens the MetaTrader platform.

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EA Output Folder: Defines where EA files are created.

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Custom Indicator Folder: Defines where custom indicators are sourced.

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The platform value is also used to locate Sound Files.

Related Topics:
What is VTS
Why use VTS
System Requirements
Installing VTS
Main Menu
Property Window
Toolbox FUNCTIONS Pane
Welcome Screen
Everything You Need To Know About VTS
Expert Advisor Facts
Configure
Assignment
Condition
Configure
PLATFORM Function
Custom Indicators
MQL Function
TEXT Element
INPUT Manager
TRADETIME Manager
TRADESIGNAL Manager
COMMUNICATION Manager
OPENTRADE Manager
Message
Logic
Compiler
Compiler Flags
Platform
Editor
EA Output Folder
Custom Indicator Folder
License
Special Functions
fnOpenOrder
fnModifyOrder
fnCloseOrder
init and deinit
MetaTrader Platform
Journal Tab
Experts Tab
Expert Menu
MQL Help
Trade Tab
ECN Brokers
Step 1
Step 2
Step 4
Function and Logic Power Plug-in
Logic
Candlestick Plug-in
Candlestick Function Parameters
Candlestick Drawing
Using a Candlestick Function in a Logic Element
Easy Email Plug-in
Configure Easy Email Settings
Using Easy Email from the Communication Manager
Using Easy Email from any Element
Using Easy Email with the fnSendEzEmail Function
Testing the Easy Email Connection
TrendLine Plug-in
Objects on the MetaTrader platform
Manually drawing a trend line
Removing a trend line
Building an Expert Advisor to manage a manually drawn trend line
Building an Expert Advisor to draw and manage a trend line
Grid Plug-in
FX PowerGrid Functions
Grid Main Settings
fnRemoveLines
Using FX PowerGrid
Script & Multi-Platform Plug-in
Building a MetaTrader Script
Using the Multi-Platform Feature
Profit Exits Plug-in
Using the Exit Plug-in
Profit Manager Plug-in
Using the Profit Manager
Target
Action
Price Chart
Client-Side Stops Plug-in
Emergency Stops
Using Client-Side Stops
Using an Offset Value
Using an Absolute Price Value
Fibonacci Trader Plug-in
Objects on the MetaTrader Platform
Manually Drawing a Fibonacci Retracement
Removing a Fibonacci Retracement
Building an Expert Advisor to manage a manually drawn Fibonacci retracement
Building an Expert Advisor to draw and manage a Fibonacci retracement
Signal Aggregator Plug-in
Signal Type: Element
Signal Type: MQL
Signal Type: Logic Condition
Configuring the Weight and Threshold
MQL-Mentor Plug-in
Using the Code Block Feature
Partial-Close Plug-in
Partial-Close Price Chart
EA-Indicator Plug-in
Enable the EA-Indicator Plug-in
Using the EA-Indicator Plug-in
Custom Indicators in the Toolbox
EA-Indicator Price Chart
EA-Indicator Video
Chart Objects Plug-in
fnDrawHorizontalLine
fnDrawVerticalLine
fnDrawArrow
fnDrawThumb
fnDrawLabel
fnDrawText
fnDrawCheckSign
fnDrawStopSign
Chart Objects on a MetaTrader Price chart
Market Score Plug-in
Adding Symbols
Order History Plug-in
EA Secure Plug-in
Enbale the EA Secure Plug-in
EA Secure Plug-in System Manager
EA Secure Configuration
EA Secure on Price Charts
Chart Execute Plug-in
Chart Execute Configuration
Chart Execute on Price Chart
Using Chart Execute
Chart Execute Notes
Money Manager Plug-in
Money Manager Configuration
Money Management Table
Package Plug-in
Load a Package
Pivot Points Plug-in
fnRemoveAllPivots
Using the Pivot Point Plug-in
Pivot Points on a MetaTrader Price Chart
File IO Plug-in
fnFileRead
fnFileWrite
fnDeleteFile
Multi Trade Plug-in
Using the Multi Trade Plug-in
Multi Trade on a MetaTrader Price Chart
Debug Manager Plug-in
Using the Debug Manager Plug-in
Debug Manager Plug-in on a VTS Drawing