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MT5 MAC
User Guide
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INDEX
1. How to Install the Platform on MAC OS…………………………........
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1.1. PlayOnMac Installation…………………………………………………...
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1.2. Updating Wine…………………………………………………………….....
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1.3. Platform Installation……………………………………………………....
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1.4. Known Issues…………………………………………………………………..
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1.5. Platform Data Directory…………………………………………………..
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1. How to Install the Platform on Mac OS
The trading platform can be installed and used on computers that run Mac OS using Wine.
Wine is a free and open source software application that aims to allow applications designed
for Microsoft Windows to run on Unix-like operating systems. One of the Wine versions is
designed for Mac OS.
Note that Wine is not a fully stable application. This means that some functions in the
applications you start under it may work improperly or not work at all.
To install the platform on Mac OS, we recommend that you use the open source software
PlayOnMac. PlayOnMac is a Wine-based free software providing easy installation and use of
Windows applications on Mac OS.
1.1 PlayOnMac Installation
To install PlayOnMac, go to its official website, open the Downloads section and click the link to
download the latest version.
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Run the downloaded DMG package from the Downloads section of your system:
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This opens the PlayOnMac first launch window. Upon clicking "Next" the installer starts
checking and installing various components required for operation.
The first required component is XQuartz. This is a software tool for using X Window System on
Mac OS. X Window System provides standard tools and protocols for building a graphical user
interface on UNIX-like OS.
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If you have already installed XQuartz or want to install it later, select "Don't install XQuartz for
the moment" or "I've downloaded file by myself", respectively.
XQuartz is installed in several stages. First of all, read the important information (Read Me) and
accept the license terms.
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Before the installation, Mac OS security system requests your account password:
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Wait for the installation to complete. For the changes to take effect, restart your computer.
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After system restart, launch PlayOnMac from the setup file in the Downloads folder. The first
launch window will appear again. This time, the installer will offer to install MS Windows fonts
required for proper operation.
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Accept the license agreement terms and complete the installation. After that, PlayOnMac is
ready for use:
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1.2 Updating Wine
Wine v. 1.4 is installed together with PlayOnMac. The latest stable version is Wine 1.4.1. Wine
1.5.21 beta release containing many improvements is also available for download. However, it
may be less stable. It is recommended to install the latest version of Wine.
To update Wine to the latest version, open the top menu of PlayOnMac and select "Manage
Wine Versions":
The window with Wine versions available for installation will open. Select the latest version
(currently 1.5.21).
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Move the latest Wine version to the right side of the window. The installation process starts
after that.
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After installation, the new version of Wine will appear in the left pane of PlayOnMac Wine
versions manager. You can then close the window and install the trading platform.
1.3 Platform Installation
To install the platform, download its installer "mt5setup.exe". When the download completes,
run the setup file. The file is automatically opened by PlayOnMac.
This will launch the standard installation process; go through all its stages:
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After installation PlayOnMac prompts you to create shortcuts for the platform components,
including the trading platform, MetaEditor and MetaTester:
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Once the necessary shortcuts are created, you can start using the platform. Double click on it in
PlayOnMac window to run the platform.
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1.4 Known Issues
As mentioned above, Wine is not a completely stable application. Thus, some functions of the
platform may work improperly. The following issues have been discovered:
• Market does not work in Wine
Except for the above problem, you can enjoy all the features of the trading platform on Mac OS.
1.5 Platform Data Directory
PlayOnMac creates a separate virtual logical drive with necessary environment for each
installed program. The default path of the installed platform's data folder is as follows:
Library\PlayOnMac\WinePrefix\Client_Terminal_\Drive C\Program Files\Client Terminal
