Documentation

Install the MT5 Robot

Download the robot

Open Downloads, find the MT5 robot card, then download the latest available version. The expected user-side file is TV2MT5_WS.ex5.



Install the robot in MT5

  1. Open MetaTrader 5
  2. Click File, then Open Data Folder



  1. Open the MQL5 folder
  2. Open the Experts folder



  1. Copy TV2MT5_WS.ex5 into this folder
  2. Go back to MetaTrader 5
  3. In the Expert Advisors panel, right-click then click Refresh


Attach the robot to a chart

  1. Open a chart in MetaTrader 5
  2. Drag the robot onto the chart
  3. Review the proposed settings in the installation window



  1. Click OK
  2. Enable Algo Trading



Note: the chart must stay open. If MT5 or the chart is closed, the robot will stop receiving signals.

Check that the robot is connected

Open the Experts tab in MetaTrader 5. You should see messages showing that connection and authentication succeeded.

  1. connection established
  2. authentication in progress
  3. authentication successful
  4. robot ready to receive orders



A visual indicator may also appear on the chart:

  1. green: connected and ready
  2. yellow: connecting
  3. orange: authenticating
  4. red: disconnected


Important

Warning: if you close MetaTrader 5, close the chart, or let your computer sleep, the robot stops receiving signals.
For continuous operation, keep MT5 open at all times or use a VPS.