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-====== MT4 Data Editor ====== 
  
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-The **Metatrader Data Editor** allows users to edit special fields such as spread, lot sizes and leverage - basically all the information that is used in the process of evaluating your back-test. 
-The Editor allows users to edit these specific fields without having to export the entire database again.  ​ 
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-To invoke the MT4 Editor, select it from the main menu or toolbar. ​ A screenshot of the editor is shown below. 
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-To edit a new database: 
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-1) Select //Open FXT// from the main menu.  This will prompt you to select an FXT file for editing as shown in the screen-shot below. 
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-Note how there is one FXT per symbol, per time-frame. ​ Select the appropriate FXT file according to what instrument and time-frame you would like to change. ​ For example, **EURUSD5_0.fxt** represents data for EURUSD in the 5-minute time-frame. 
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-2) The editor will now show you all the details of the selected FXT file.  You can edit each field as appropriate. ​ If you wish to change the spread of the database, simply type the new spread value. 
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-3) Once complete, press the Save button. ​ Your new changes will take effect on your next back-test. 
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-<​note>​NOTE:​ If you get an error during the //Save// step, ensure that you do not have Metatrader running as it may prevent writing to the file.</​note>​ 
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