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 MT5 for terminal global parameters to run the Lucky Trader EA in the backtest environment.

Procedure

  1. Open the MT5 global Options by selecting Tools > Option (CTRL+O)
  2. Select the Expert Advisors tab
  3. Check the Allow DLL import

    MT5 Options window
  4. Restart the MT5: exit the MT5 application, wait 5 seconds then start it up again.