What is the standard protocol to import data into MetaTrader?

[Hosein Rahnama]

Most technical analysis software provide a feature for importing data into them. This is particularly useful for offline analysis or back-testing a strategy on a specific dataset which may not be available directly through the software itself. I am wondering if MetaTrader has such a feature. If the answer is YES, then could you kindly explain the steps that are required for this purpose?

[Fernando Carreiro]

Hosein Rahnama: Most technical analysis software and trading platforms provide a feature for importing data into them. This is particularly useful for offline analysis or back-testing a strategy on a specific dataset which may not be available directly through the software itself. I am wondering if MetaTrader has such a feature. If the answer is YES, then could you kindly explain the steps that are required for this purpose?

MetaTrader 4: Offline Charts

MetaTrader 5: Custom Symbols

EDIT: Read the Documentation and search the Forum, CodeBase and Articles for more information!

[Hosein Rahnama]

Fernando Carreiro:

MetaTrader 4: Offline Charts

MetaTrader 5: Custom Symbols

EDIT: Read the Documentation and search the Forum, CodeBase and Articles for more information!

Thank you, Fernando! This link for custom symbols was a good starting point.