Requirements
- MetaTrader 4 terminal
- Collective2 Strategy ID
- Collective2 API Key (v4)
How to update
- Close MetaTrader 4
- Download the latest MT4 package
- Replace PlatformTransmit.ex4 in the MQL4\Experts folder
- Restart MetaTrader 4
- Close MetaTrader 4
- Download the latest MT4 package
- Replace PlatformTransmit.ex4 in the MQL4\Experts folder
- Restart MetaTrader 4
STEP 1 - Install or Update MetaTrader 4 Plugin
- Download the latest PlatformTransmit for MT4 package:
https://plugin.collective2.com/PlatformTransmit.MT4.zip - Close MetaTrader 4.
- Unzip the package.
- Open File - Open Data Folder.
- Copy PlatformTransmit.ex4 to MQL4\Experts.
- Restart MetaTrader 4.
STEP 2 - Enable Collective2 API URL
- Open Tools - Options - Expert Advisors.
- Enable Allow WebRequest for listed URL.
- Add https://api4-general.collective2.com.
- Click OK.
STEP 3 - Connect and Start PlatformTransmit
- Open any chart that you do not plan to trade.
- Attach PlatformTransmit Expert Advisor to one chart only.
- Enter your C2 API Key (v4).
- Enter your MetaTrader 4 Account number.
- Enter your Collective2 Strategy ID.
- Click OK.
- Check the Experts tab for the message PlatformTransmit: initialized.
- Enable AutoTrading if it is not already enabled.
- Leave the chart open and start trading.
STEP 4 - Stop PlatformTransmit
- Open the chart that runs PlatformTransmit.
- Remove the Expert Advisor from the chart.
- Or disable AutoTrading.
- Check the Experts tab to confirm the EA stopped.