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Saving & Reusing Settings

Saving & Reusing Settings

Overview

FastBTN (Expert Advisor) and FastSTAT (indicator) both offer many configurable options.
To avoid setting everything up repeatedly, MetaTrader 5 (MT5) provides three powerful features:

  1. EA setting files (.set)
  2. Indicator setting files (.set)
  3. Chart templates (.tpl)

When used together, you can load FastBTN + FastSTAT with all settings applied in one click.

This guide explains the recommended workflow step by step.

Saving FastBTN (EA) Settings

FastBTN uses input parameters for:

  • Lot size
  • Button visibility
  • Auto TP / SL
  • Lock Profit / Hedging
  • Auto-close rules
  • And more

Once configured, these inputs can be saved for reuse.

Save FastBTN Settings

  1. Attach FastBTN to a chart.
  2. Press F7 (or right-click → Expert List → Properties).
  3. Open the Inputs tab.
  4. Adjust all FastBTN parameters as desired.
  5. Click Save…
  6. Name the file, for example:
    • FastBTN_XAUUSD.set
    • FastBTN_Scalping.set
  7. Click OK

MT5 saves this as a .set file containing only FastBTN’s inputs.

Load FastBTN Settings

  1. Attach FastBTN to a chart.
  2. Press F7 (or right-click → Expert List → Properties).
  3. Open Inputs.
  4. Click Load…
  5. Select the desired .set file.
  6. Click OK

Saving FastSTAT (Indicator) Settings

FastSTAT has its own configurable options such as:

  • Displayed statistics
  • Colors and fonts
  • Panel position

These can also be saved separately.

Save FastSTAT Settings

  1. Attach FastSTAT to a chart.
  2. Press Ctrl + I (Indicators List).
  3. Select FastSTAT → Properties.
  4. Adjust parameters, colors, and layout.
  5. Click Save…
  6. Name the file, for example:
    • FastSTAT_Default.set
    • FastSTAT_Minimal.set
  7. Click OK

Load FastSTAT Settings

  1. Add FastSTAT to a chart.
  2. In the settings window, click Load…
  3. Select the saved .set file.
  4. Click OK

Creating a Full FastBTN + FastSTAT Template (Recommended)

Even with saved .set files, loading everything manually still takes time.

A chart template allows MT5 to load:

  • FastBTN
  • FastBTN settings
  • FastSTAT
  • FastSTAT settings
  • Chart colors and layout
    all at once.

Create a FastBTN + FastSTAT Template

  1. Open a clean chart.
  2. Attach FastBTN.
  3. Load the desired FastBTN .set file.
  4. Attach FastSTAT.
  5. Load the desired FastSTAT .set file.
  6. Adjust chart appearance (candles, grid, scale).
  7. Right-click on the chart.
  8. Select Template → Save Template…
  9. Name it, for example:
    • FastBTN_FastSTAT_Full.tpl
  10. Click Save

Loading the Template (One-Click Setup)

To instantly recreate your full trading setup:

  1. Open any chart.
  2. Right-click on the chart.
  3. Select Template → Load Template.
  4. Choose your saved .tpl file.

MT5 will automatically:

  • Load FastBTN
  • Apply FastBTN settings
  • Load FastSTAT
  • Apply FastSTAT settings
  • Restore the chart layout

No additional steps required.

Recommended Workflow

Best practice when using FastBTN and FastSTAT:

  • Use .set files for:
    • Different strategies
    • Different symbols
    • Parameter backups
  • Use templates (.tpl) for:
    • Daily trading
    • Fast deployment
    • Consistent layouts

Think of it like this:

  • .set files → parameter presets
  • .tpl files → complete trading workspace

Important Notes

  • Templates work only in MT5, not MT4.
  • AutoTrading must still be enabled.
  • If FastBTN or FastSTAT is not installed, the template cannot load them.
  • Templates are stored in: MQL5/Profiles/Templates

Summary

By combining:

  • FastBTN .set files
  • FastSTAT .set files
  • MT5 chart templates

you can:

  • Save time
  • Avoid configuration mistakes
  • Switch strategies instantly
  • Maintain consistent trading setups

This is the recommended workflow for all FastBTN and FastSTAT users.

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