01

What is a .SET File?

A .set file is a preset configuration for your EA. It contains all the optimized parameters (risk, strategy, trailing stop, filters, etc.) so you don't have to set them manually. TFXS provides ready-made presets for Gold, tuned for different risk profiles.
What's Inside a .SET File
TFXS_TITAN_SNIPER_GOLD_RISKY.set
; === STRATEGY ===
Strategy=2
Magic=5599
; === RISK MANAGEMENT ===
RiskPercent=2.5
SL_TP_Mode=1
TP1_RR=1.5
; ... 200+ optimized parameters
💡 Never modify a .set file manually unless you know exactly what you're doing. The values are calibrated together — changing one parameter without understanding the others can break the strategy.
02

Download Your Files

You need two files from the TFXS Telegram group: the EA file (.ex5) and the preset file (.set). Both are posted in the pinned messages.
Files to Download
TFXS SNIPER V1.ex5
The robot (Expert Advisor)
GOLD_RISKY.set
Preset configuration
Where to find them in Telegram?
1. Open the TFXS TITAN SNIPER (or ULTIMATE) Telegram group
2. Tap the 📌 Pinned Messages at the top of the chat
3. Download the .ex5 robot file
4. Download the .set preset file for your preferred profile (e.g. Gold Risky)
⚠️ Save both files somewhere you can easily find them (Desktop or Downloads folder). You'll need to navigate to them in the next steps.
03

Install the EA File (.ex5)

The .ex5 file is the compiled robot. It needs to go into a specific folder inside MetaTrader 5's data directory.
Step-by-Step — Installing the EA
MetaTrader 5
File View Insert Charts Tools
New Chart
Open Data Folder ← Click this!
Open Account
Login to Trade Account
  1. Open MetaTrader 5
  2. Click File in the top menu bar
  3. Click Open Data Folder — a file explorer window will open
  4. Navigate into the MQL5 folder
  5. Then open the Experts folder
  6. Copy/paste or drag your .ex5 file into this folder
Folder Structure
MQL5
Experts ← EA files go here
TFXS SNIPER V1.ex5 NEW
Indicators
Presets
✅ After pasting the file, go back to MT5 and right-click "Expert Advisors" in the Navigator panel, then click "Refresh". Your EA will appear in the list.
04

Open the Right Chart

Before attaching the EA, you need to open a chart with the correct symbol and timeframe.
Symbol & Timeframe Selection
SYMBOL
🥇
XAUUSD
Gold vs US Dollar
TIMEFRAME
M1 M5 M15 M30 H1 H4
  1. In MT5, go to File → New Chart (or use the Market Watch panel)
  2. Search for XAUUSD — your broker may call it XAUUSD, XAUUSD-ECN, or Gold
  3. Double-click to open the chart
  4. Set the timeframe to M15 (recommended for SNIPER) — use the toolbar buttons at the top
💡 TITAN ULTIMATE works on M1, M5, or M15. TITAN SNIPER is optimized for M15. Always check the preset description for the recommended timeframe.
05

Attach the EA to the Chart

Now drag the EA from the Navigator panel and drop it onto your XAUUSD chart.
Navigator Panel → Drag & Drop
Navigator
▶ Accounts
▼ Expert Advisors
TFXS SNIPER V1
▶ Indicators
▶ Scripts
Drag & Drop
onto chart
XAUUSD, M15
  1. Open the Navigator panel (View → Navigator or press Ctrl+N)
  2. Expand Expert Advisors
  3. Find TFXS SNIPER V1 (or TFXS TITAN ULTIMATE V11)
  4. Drag it onto your XAUUSD chart — a settings window will pop up
06

Load the .SET Preset File

This is the most important step. The settings window has an Inputs tab where you'll load the preset to apply all the optimized parameters at once.
EA Settings Window — Loading a Preset
TFXS SNIPER V1 — XAUUSD, M15 ✕
Common Inputs Dependencies
ParameterValue
License_Key TFXS-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
═══ STRATEGY ═══
Strategy Session Momentum
RiskPercent 2.5
... 200+ parameters auto-filled ...
Load ← Click to load .set file
Save
Reset
  1. In the EA settings popup, click the Inputs tab
  2. Click the Load button (bottom-left of the window)
  3. A file browser opens — navigate to where you saved the .set file
  4. Select the file (e.g. TFXS_TITAN_SNIPER_GOLD_RISKY.set) and click Open
  5. All 200+ parameters will be automatically filled in
  6. Now enter your License Key in the License_Key field at the top
  7. Click OK to confirm
⚠️ CRITICAL: Always load the .set file BEFORE entering your license key. Loading a preset overwrites ALL fields including the license key. Enter your key AFTER loading the preset.
07

Enable the "Common" Settings

Before clicking OK, switch to the Common tab and make sure two critical checkboxes are enabled.
Common Tab — Required Checkboxes
✓
Allow Algo Trading REQUIRED
✓
Allow DLL imports Optional
Allow modification of Signals settings
⚠️ If "Allow Algo Trading" is not checked, the EA will load but will NOT open any trades. This is the #1 mistake beginners make.
08

Enable AutoTrading (Global)

Even if the EA is loaded correctly, MT5 has a global AutoTrading switch in the toolbar that must be ON. This is separate from the EA's own setting.
MT5 Toolbar — AutoTrading Button
📊
📈
▶ AutoTrading
M1
M5
M15
H1
▶ AutoTrading
✓ ENABLED — EA can trade
⏸ AutoTrading
✗ DISABLED — EA is paused
  1. Look at the toolbar at the top of MT5
  2. Find the AutoTrading button (it has a play ▶ icon)
  3. Click it so it turns green — this allows ALL EAs to trade
  4. If it's red/grey, the EA will analyze the market but will NOT open any trades
🚨 This catches everyone. The EA can be properly loaded, license valid, all settings correct — but if the AutoTrading button is OFF (red), zero trades will be opened. Always check the toolbar.
09

Verify the EA is Running

Once everything is set up, verify the EA is active and licensed by checking three indicators.
3 Things to Check
1
Hat Icon on Chart
A small hat icon appears in the top-right corner of the chart. This means the EA is attached and running.
If the hat is grey or missing — the EA is disabled or not attached.
2
TFXS Dashboard Panel
The SNIPER/ULTIMATE dashboard panel appears on the chart showing status, balance, confluence, etc.
If no panel — EA failed to initialize (check Experts tab for errors).
3
Experts Tab — Green Messages
Open the Experts tab at the bottom of MT5. You should see green messages like "License valid" and "TFXS TITAN SNIPER initialized".
If you see red errors — check your license key and settings.
✅ If all 3 checks pass — congratulations, your robot is live and scanning for trades! It will enter positions automatically when market conditions align with the strategy.
10

Common Mistakes & Troubleshooting

EA loaded but no trades at all
Check these in order:
1. Is AutoTrading enabled (green button in toolbar)?
2. Is "Allow Algo Trading" checked in Common tab?
3. Is the license key valid? Check Experts tab for license errors
4. Is the market open? Gold doesn't trade on weekends
5. Are you in the correct session hours? Check the preset's session filter settings
6. Is there high-impact news blocking? The EA pauses around news events
Preset file doesn't appear when I click Load
The file browser defaults to MT5's MQL5/Presets/ folder. You can either:
• Navigate to where you saved the file (Desktop, Downloads, etc.)
• Or copy the .set file into MQL5/Presets/ so it shows up by default

Make sure the file has the .set extension, not .set.txt.
License key not valid / error in Experts tab
• Make sure the key is for the correct EA (SNIPER key for SNIPER, ULTIMATE key for ULTIMATE)
• The key is tied to a specific MT5 account number + server — make sure you're on the right account
• Go to license.theforexskyline.com and check the key status (Active / Revoked)
• If revoked, generate a new key
EA disappeared after MT5 restart
The EA stays attached to the chart, but you need to re-enable AutoTrading after every MT5 restart. Also check:
• The .ex5 file is still in MQL5/Experts/
• You didn't accidentally remove the EA from the chart
• Go to Navigator → Expert Advisors → drag it onto the chart again if needed
I want to change the preset / switch setfile
1. Right-click on the chart where the EA is running
2. Click Expert Advisors → Properties (or press F7)
3. Go to the Inputs tab
4. Click Load and select your new .set file
5. Re-enter your license key (loading a preset overwrites it)
6. Click OK
💡 Need help? Contact @JohnFromTfxs on Telegram with a screenshot of your Experts tab — this will help us diagnose the issue quickly.