First Time Activation

Step by step guide to get the up and running on a chart for the first time.

The following pictures demonstrate the first time activation of the in a few steps.

Attach the EA to a chart

Procedure

  1. Drag & drop the from the Navigator window (View > Navigator) to a chart window and select the Common tab:

    EA common tab
    Note:
    Ensure that the
    • Allow live trading
    • Allow DLL import
    are ticked.

  2. Select the Inputs tab:

    EA input tab

    This lists the parameters of the EA where the operational aspect of the can be set up. For more details see the 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 Submit button:


    Service Access Settings Message Box
    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 is up and running

After successful authentication the starts up.


EA is up and running

The has been attached to the chart. The smiley face in the top-right corner shows that the initialisation of the was successful and the EA is now looking for trading opportunities.

See the smiley face in the corner:


Smiley face

In case of a problem getting the up and running please refer to the Knowledgebase section.