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iTradeAIMS Cortex - Beta Tester Quick Start Guide (v0.9.0-beta.5)
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1. INSTALL
- Run 'iTradeAIMS-Cortex-0.9.0-beta.5-win-x64.exe'.
- If Windows SmartScreen shows "Windows protected your PC":
  Click "More info", then click "Run anyway".
- Installs to %LOCALAPPDATA% without needing admin rights.

2. LINK TO METATRADER 4 / 5
- Open Cortex -> go to the "Settings" tab.
- In "MetaTrader terminals", click "Install to all".
- Open MetaTrader -> Navigator (Ctrl+N) -> Expert Advisors.
- Drag "AIMSCortex" onto any chart (check "Allow Algo Trading").
- Make sure "Algo Trading" / "AutoTrading" is ON in the top toolbar.
- The chart will show "Connected to AIMS Cortex".

3. ZERO METATRADER? TEST SIMULATOR
- Click "Launch demo broker" in Cortex to test execution on simulated feeds.

4. EXPORT DIAGNOSTICS FOR SUPPORT
- Under Settings -> click "Export diagnostics" and share the JSON log in Discord.

Beta valid through: December 31, 2026.
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