Zenith-FX/MQL5/Experts/QuantumForexTrader/INSTALLATION_COMPILATION_GUIDE.md

Quantum Forex Trader EA - Installation & Compilation Guide

Quick Installation

Step 1: Copy Files

Copy the entire QuantumForexTrader folder to your MT5 installation:

Source: 
MQL5/Experts/QuantumForexTrader/

Destination:
C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\MetaQuotes\Terminal\
D0E8209F77C8CF37AD8BF550E51FF075\MQL5\Experts\QuantumForexTrader\

Step 2: Compile

1. Open MetaTrader 5
2. Press F4 to open MetaEditor
3. In Navigator, expand: Experts → QuantumForexTrader
4. Double-click: QuantumForexTrader_Scalper.mq5
5. Press F7 to compile

Expected Result

Compiling 'QuantumForexTrader_Scalper.mq5'...
Including: strategies\QuantumSignals.mqh
Including: strategies\QuantumAnalysis.mqh
Including: include\BinaryEncoder.mqh
Including: core\QuantumRiskManager.mqh

Result: 0 error(s), 0 warning(s)
Successfully compiled

File Structure

QuantumForexTrader/
├── QuantumForexTrader_Scalper.mq5    # Main EA (compile this)
├── README.md                          # This file
├── EXECUTION_PLAN.md                  # Development plan
├── CODE_VALIDATION_REPORT.md          # Quality assurance
│
├── core/                              # Core functionality
│   └── QuantumRiskManager.mqh         # Risk & position management
│
├── strategies/                        # Trading strategies
│   ├── QuantumAnalysis.mqh            # Quantum phase estimation
│   └── QuantumSignals.mqh             # Signal generation
│
├── include/                           # Utilities
│   └── BinaryEncoder.mqh              # Price to binary conversion
│
├── docs/                              # Complete documentation
│   ├── USER_MANUAL.txt                # Complete user guide (27 KB)
│   ├── MASTER_GUIDE.md                # Navigation hub
│   ├── QUICKSTART_QUANTUM.md          # 5-minute setup
│   ├── TESTING_GUIDE.md               # Testing procedures
│   ├── CONFIGURATION_GUIDE.md         # All parameters explained
│   ├── QUANTUM_EA_README.md           # Technical overview
│   └── IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md      # Implementation details
│
├── configs/                           # Configuration files
│   └── (Place your .ini files here)
│
└── tester/                            # Strategy tester
    └── (Place your .set files here)

Compilation Verification

Success Indicators ✅

• No errors shown in Errors tab
• No warnings shown in Errors tab
• Message: "Successfully compiled"
• File created: QuantumForexTrader_Scalper.ex5

If Compilation Fails ❌

Check 1: File Locations Ensure all .mqh files are in correct subdirectories:

• QuantumRiskManager.mqh → core/
• QuantumAnalysis.mqh → strategies/
• QuantumSignals.mqh → strategies/
• BinaryEncoder.mqh → include/

Check 2: Include Paths Verify #include statements use backslashes:

#include "strategies\\QuantumSignals.mqh"
#include "strategies\\QuantumAnalysis.mqh"
#include "core\\QuantumRiskManager.mqh"

Check 3: File Integrity

• No UTF-8 BOM markers (save as ANSI)
• No extra spaces in filenames
• File extensions correct (.mqh and .mq5)

Quality Assurance

Code Quality ✅

• 0 compilation errors expected
• 0 warnings expected
• All MQL5 syntax correct
• No reserved keyword conflicts
• Professional code structure

Safety Features ✅

• Proper pip size calculation (no 10x bug)
• Correct SL/TP placement
• Drawdown protection
• Position size limits
• Safe array operations
• Error handling throughout

Compatibility ✅

• MT5 Build 3960+
• All broker types (3, 4, 5-digit)
• Windows, Linux (via Wine), Mac
• Forex, Gold, Indices, Crypto

Quick Start After Compilation

1. Attach to Chart

• Open EUR/USD chart
• Change timeframe to H1
• Drag EA from Navigator to chart
• Check "Allow Algo Trading"
• Click OK

2. Verify Running

• Look for ☺ smiley face in top-right corner
• Check Toolbox → Experts tab for initialization messages

3. Expected Log Messages

=== Quantum Forex Trader Initializing ===
Symbol: EURUSD
Timeframe: H1
Account Balance: 10000.00
=== Configuration ===
History Bars: 256
Confidence Threshold: 3.0%
Risk Per Trade: 1.0%
=== Quantum Forex Trader Initialized Successfully ===

Default Settings

For Beginners (Conservative)

InpRiskPercent: 0.5%
InpMaxPositions: 1
InpConfidenceThreshold: 0.05
InpMomentumThreshold: 0.15
InpStopLossPips: 50
InpTakeProfitPips: 100

For Experienced (Moderate)

InpRiskPercent: 1.0%
InpMaxPositions: 3
InpConfidenceThreshold: 0.03
InpMomentumThreshold: 0.10
InpStopLossPips: 50
InpTakeProfitPips: 100

Documentation

Complete Guides Available

All documentation in docs/ folder:

1. USER_MANUAL.txt (27 KB)

   • Complete installation guide
   • All 13 parameters explained
   • Troubleshooting section
   • 15-question FAQ

2. CONFIGURATION_GUIDE.md (17 KB)

   • Parameter details with examples
   • 6 ready-to-use presets
   • Account size recommendations
   • Optimization guide

3. TESTING_GUIDE.md (12 KB)

   • 8-phase testing methodology
   • Performance benchmarks
   • Validation procedures

4. QUICKSTART_QUANTUM.md (5 KB)

   • 5-minute setup guide
   • Expected behaviors
   • Common issues & fixes

5. MASTER_GUIDE.md (13 KB)

   • Navigation hub for all docs
   • Quick reference
   • Best practices

Support

Troubleshooting

• Check docs/USER_MANUAL.txt Section 9
• See docs/QUICKSTART_QUANTUM.md for quick fixes
• Review CODE_VALIDATION_REPORT.md for technical details

Common Issues

Issue: EA won't compile Fix: Ensure all .mqh files in correct subdirectories

Issue: Include file not found Fix: Verify backslashes in #include paths

Issue: Reserved keyword error Fix: Already fixed (commit cf51d8d)

Technical Information

Code Statistics

• Main EA: 228 lines
• Core modules: 214 lines
• Strategies: 473 lines
• Utilities: 93 lines
• Total: 1,008 lines of professional MQL5 code

Development

• Based on IBM Quantum concepts
• Follows ForexTrader v3.0/v3.2 patterns
• No critical bugs from base versions
• Production-quality code
• Thoroughly validated

Version

• Version: 1.0
• Build: 2025-11-14
• Status: Production Ready
• Compilation: 0 errors, 0 warnings expected

References

• Original EAs: ForexTrader Base → v3.2 in repository root
• Quantum Concepts: IBM QUONTUM.txt in repository root
• Bug Fixes: BASE_VERSION_ISSUES.md in repository root
• Implementation: IMPLEMENTATION_V3.md in repository root

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Ready to Trade: Yes, after demo testing
Compilation: Ready
Documentation: Complete
Support: Full guides provided

START HERE: docs/QUICKSTART_QUANTUM.md