

Make sure you can open a trade using a Test Wiizard EA before attempting to open trades using a more complex EA.Ħ. (The Test Wizard only allows EAs to run on a DEMO account.) Use the Test Wizard to create a simple EA that opens a trade. Have you ever successfully open a trade using an Expert Advisor on this MetaTrader account?

See this post for using the MetaEditor for help.Ĥ.

If you see an error number that you do not understand, use the Navigatorin the MetaEditorto search for the error number. Error code 133 (ERR_TRADE_DISABLED): Use the instructions above to learn how to enable trading on your MT platform.The allowable values vary according to account type (micro, mini or standard). Error code 131 (ERR_INVALID_TRADE_VOLUME): This means your Lot value is not valid.The actual minimum or maximum value varies from broker to broker. Check them and make sure they are large enough. Error code 130 (ERR_INVALID_STOPS): This means your StopLoss or TakeProfit value is not valid.Are there any error messages in the MetaTrader platform Experts tab: If you don’t see a smiley face in the top right corner of the chart, no trades will be placed.Ĭheck the Live Trading box when you attach your EA to a price chart.ģ. Have you enabled Live Trading on the Expert Advisor input tab? This is what it looks like when Expert Advisors are enabled:Ģ. Did you enable trading on your MetaTrader platform?
