How to Attach the Lucky Trader Expert Advisor to a Chart
Step by step guide to get the EA up and running on a chart for the first time.
The following pictures demonstrate the first time activation of the Lucky Trader Expert Advisor in a few steps.
Attach the EA to a chart
Procedure
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Drag & drop the Lucky Trader Expert Advisor from the Navigator window () to a chart window. In the appearing properties window select the Dependencies tab and tick the checkbox Allow DLL imports:
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Go to the Common tab and tick the checkbox Allow Algo Trading:
Note:Ensure that the- Allow DLL imports and
- Allow Algo Trading
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Select the Inputs tab:
This lists the parameters of the EA where the operational aspect of the Lucky Trader EA can be set up. For more details see the Lucky Trader EA Configuration Guide – for now click on the OK button and let the EA start up with default settings.
Note:At the very first time the EA may prompt for the Access ID to verify that the usage of product is licensed.
The Access ID is pre-configured and is the same as the login name to the web support site. Feel free to change your Access ID at the Web Support Centre and ensure not to share it with anyone else. Enter the Access ID and click on the Save button:
Tip: If you do not remember your Access ID then click on the Help! What is my Access ID? to see it on your Web Support Centre user profile.
The Lucky Trader EA is up and running
After successful authentication the Lucky Trader EA starts up.
The Lucky Trader Expert Advisor has been attached to the chart. The smiley face in the top-right corner shows that the initialisation of the Lucky Trader Expert Advisor was successful and the EA is now looking for trading opportunities.
See the smiley face in the corner:
In case of a problem getting the EA up and running please refer to the Knowledgebase section.