====== Connection to MetaTrader 4 ======

**Forex Strategy Trader** works via MetaTrader, which means that the program receives live forex data and account info from MetaTrader and sends trade signals for execution also to MetaTrader.

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**Connection to MetaTrader**

  * MetaTrader
    * Start MetaTrader;
    * Login to your account;
    * Open the chart for the desired Symbol and Period;
    * Start the expert advisor - //MT4-FST Expert//;
  * Forex Strategy Trader
    * Start Forex Strategy Trader;
    * Open or set your strategy;
    * Click the Start Automatic Execution button.

**Changing Symbol or Period**

  * MetaTrader
    * Stop MT4-FST Expert;
    * Open the chart for the desired Symbol and Period;
    * Start the expert advisor MT4-FST Expert.
  * Forex Strategy Trader
    * Click the Start Automatic Execution button.

**Stop Connection**

  * MetaTrader
    * Right click on the chart and select Expert Advisors - Remove.