Installing Custom Indicators in MT5 (Windows)
In MT5, you can display custom indicators created using MQL5, the programming language for MT5. Here, we guide you on how to install a custom indicator in MT5. Note that TitanFX offers numerous free indicators, so feel free to try them.
Installing the Indicator
Select 'Open Data Folder' from the 'File' menu in MT5.
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Copy and paste the indicator file (either .ex5 or .mq5) into the 'Indicators' folder within the 'MQL5' folder shown in the explorer.
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Restart MT5.
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Launching the Indicator
After restarting, the newly added indicator will be displayed in the 'Indicators' section of the navigator.
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Indicators operate on the chart you want to trade on. Set the trading instrument and time frame, select the chart, and double-click on the indicator name in the navigator or drag and drop it onto the chart.
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Set parameters in the 'Input Parameters' tab and other settings, then click 'OK' to launch the indicator.
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The indicator will be displayed.
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