Optimized Parameters in Metatrader Testing?

[mafacajela]

Does anyone understand what the Optimized Parameters selections do when analyzing an EA?

There are 5 options below the Testing tab when altering the expert properties. Under Optimized Parameter you have:

1. Balance
2. Profit Factor
3. Expected Payoff
4. Maximal Drawdown
5. Drawdown Percent

Also how does checking or unchecking the genetic algorithm impact the last evaluation results?

How does every one impact the evaluation results?

I tried to find some advice on google but no luck. . .Anyone understand?

[mafacajela]

Follow up question...

After testing.. .are optimized or non optimized results a much better indiion of what to expect in trading?

[mubenme11]

There was information available in alpari UK but I dont find it

Where do we import data for testing? Any help is greatly appreciated

Thank you for all replies

[nenaygucci]

I've got the identical question. Anyone?