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Prepare charts

Introduction​

Axis will simultaneously manage multiple different currency pairs and positions for each pair:

  • AUD/CAD
  • NZD/CAD
  • GBP/CAD
  • GBP/AUD
  • EUR/GBP
  • EUR/SGD
PRO PAIR ACCOUNTS

If you are using a .pro account, you will have to use AUDCAD.pro instead of AUDCAD (repeat for other pairs too).
Depending on your broker, other suffixes may be required. Please contact your broker if you are unsure.

Close existing charts​

By default, MetaTrader will have 4 charts already opened. We can close these charts, as we will be preparing our own set of charts. (click the X on each window)

Close existing charts

Prepare charts​

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The following steps (1-6) must be repeated for each currency pair!

This example shows the process for the AUD/CAD.pro pair, repeat the same process for the remaining pairs.

1. Open chart​

  • Locate the "Market Watch" panel inside MT4

    Market watch panel

  • Find the AUD/CAD currency pair in the list of available symbols

    Market watch panel with AUD/CAD symbol

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    If you can not locate a symbol, right click inside the "Market Watch" panel and select "Show all".

    Market watch panel show all

  • Now right click on the symbol and select "Chart Window"

    Market watch panel chart window

  • A new chart will appear for the AUD/CAD.pro symbol

2. Change chart timeframe​

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Axis requires all charts to be using the 15m timeframe!

  • To change the chart timeframe, simply use the buttons on the top of the MT4 toolbar

    MT4 change chart timeframe

  • Verify the AUD/CAD chart is using the 15m timeframe

    AUDCAD chart timeframe 15m

3. Attach AxisBot to chart​

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Before continuing, make sure "AutoTrading" is disabled! This will prevent any trades being placed during the setup.

AutoTrading disabled

  • With the AUD/CAD chart highlighted, navigate to the "Expert Advisors" section and right click on AxisBot

    Attach EA to chart

  • Then select "Attach to a chart" and a new dialog should appear

    Axis attach to chart dialog

4. Update Common settings​

  • In the "Expert - AxisBot" dialog, navigate to the "Common" tab

    Axis common tab

  • Now enable the "Allow live trading" checkbox

    Common tab live trading checkbox

5. Update Inputs settings​

  • In the "Expert - AxisBot" dialog, navigate to the "Inputs" tab

    Axis inputs tab

  • Enter your License Key and your GMT Offset (We recommend to keep the UseAutoLot setting true, as this will automatically calculate the lot size based on your account balance).

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Please refer to the Configuration section for a detailed explanation of the settings.

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Optionally you can save your inputs in a Setfile to reuse them when adding the remaining charts.

6. Confirm settings​

  • If you have updated your parameters, click "OK" to attach the AxisBot to the AUD/CAD chart

    Axis attached to chart

  • If done correctly, you should now see AxisBot ☹ in the upper right hand corner of the AUD/CAD chart. You will also see Status: Working... message in the blue info panel on the chart.

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Remember to repeat this process for the remaining currency pairs!

Setup completed​

If you have successfully set up all 6 currency pairs, your MetaTrader4 window will look something like this:

Axis setup complete

Once the setup is competed and all 6 currency pairs are charted with the AxisBot enabled, you can finally click on the AutoTrading button to start trading!

Enable AutoTrading