Multi timeframe EA backtesting in MT4

[sunny]

My EA use H4 and D1 time frame.

I have already downloaded the tick data and export the H4 and D1 data into my MT4.

But I don't know how to use both data to backtest in the strategy tester?

[tickstory]

Hi Sunny,

Back-testing is performed as per usual - select the time-frame in the Strategy Tester (eg. H4) and it will use that time-frame to back-test your strategy.

Hope this helps.

[sunny]

So I just select the lower timeframe in tester and test as usual that's it? It will automatically read the higher timeframe data?

[tickstory]

That's it! Once you have exported data with Tickstory, it will have automatically embedded the tick data. When you test in your selected time-frame, it will automatically use the tick data. All the indicators your EA uses will work in the time-frame that has been selected.

[sunny]

wow I didnt know that, that is very helpful!!

Last question, Is there a way I can tell it is backtesting properly and using both tick data?

[tickstory]

Sure - Just check that you are getting 99.9% modelling quality on your back-test report. This denotes that you are correctly using Tickstory exported data (and that you have correctly followed all the steps such as launching MT4 via Tickstory, etc).