MetaTrader 5: Install & Launch XScalpGenesis_Demo.ex5
Quick Guide for Experts
- Download
XScalpGenesis_Demo.ex5
- Copy the file to your MT5 folder:
%APPDATA%\MetaQuotes\Terminal\[YOUR-TERMINAL-ID]\MQL5\Experts\ (Or in MetaTrader: “File” → “Open Data Folder” \MQL5\Experts\)
- In MT5: Reload the Navigator (Right-click on "Expert Advisors" → "Refresh")
- Drag the EA from Navigator onto your desired chart
- Enable "Allow Algo Trading" and turn on the "Algo Trading" button (must be green)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preparation
1Save the file
- Download
XScalpGenesis_Demo.ex5 to your computer (e.g., into your Downloads folder).
2Open MetaTrader 5
- Start MetaTrader 5 as usual via the desktop icon or from your Start menu.
2. Copy the file to the correct folder
1Open the data folder
- Click in MetaTrader on “File” → “Open Data Folder…”.
- A Windows Explorer window will appear.
2Navigate to the Experts folder
- Open the
MQL5 → Experts subfolder in the Explorer window.
3Add the Expert Advisor
- Go to your Downloads folder, copy
XScalpGenesis_Demo.ex5 and paste it into the Experts folder (right-click → Copy / Paste or just drag & drop).
3. Refresh MetaTrader
1Reload Navigator window
- Go back to MetaTrader 5.
- If the Navigator window is not visible: Press
Ctrl + N or click on “View” → “Navigator”.
- Right-click on “Expert Advisors” and select “Refresh”.
- Alternatively: Simply restart MetaTrader to automatically detect new files.
4. Attach the Expert Advisor to a chart
1Open a chart
- Select your symbol (e.g., EURUSD) and the timeframe (e.g., M15) and open the chart.
2Attach the EA to the chart
- In Navigator, find XScalpGenesis_Demo. Drag it onto the chart or double-click it.
- A settings (“Properties”) window will open.
3Allow trading
- Enable the checkbox for “Allow Algo Trading” at the bottom.
- Click OK to confirm.
4Enable Algo Trading
- In the top toolbar, the “Algo Trading” button must be green. Click it if it’s grey or red.
- On the chart, the icon next to the EA’s name turns from grey to blue—this means the EA is running.
5. Check if it works
The “Experts” and “Journal” tabs at the bottom of the terminal show whether the EA is running or reporting errors.
If the icon next to the name is grey or the EA is not working, check:
- That Algo Trading is enabled in both places (see steps 4.3 & 4.4)
- The input parameters in the properties window (right-click the chart → “Experts” → “Properties”).
- The messages in the “Experts” and “Journal” tabs.
- If you have issues, our support team is happy to help: https://softdot.studio/contact/
6. Done!
Your Expert Advisor now runs automatically according to its strategy. At any time, you can:
- Stop the EA by disabling Algo Trading or by removing the EA from the chart via right-click → “Remove”.
- Change settings via right-click → “Properties” or the F7 key on the chart.
Important
First test the EA on a demo account and get familiar with all functions before risking real money.