Backtest In Visual Mode Not Working

Issue

In the Strategy Tester using the visual mode DLL imports not allowed message appears on the chart. No result after the Strategy Tester finished its run.


Error message in visual testing

Global Allow DLL imports is not enabled

You may need to enable the DLL imports in the MT4 for terminal global parameters to run the Lucky Trader EA in the backtest environment.

Procedure

  1. Open the MT4 global Options by selecting Tools > Option (CTRL+O)
  2. Select the Expert Advisors tab
  3. Check the Allow DLL import

    MT4 Options window
  4. Restart the MT4: exit the MT4 application, wait 5 seconds then start it up again.