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TradeStation/Multicharts RINA XML Import

AlgoChef has a dedicated parser for the RINA XML performance report format used by both TradeStation and Multicharts. Both platforms export identical RINA XML structure — no column mapping required for either.

Exporting from TradeStation

  1. Open your strategy in TradeStation
  2. Go to View → Strategy Performance Report
  3. Click File → Save As...
  4. Choose XML format
  5. Save the file

Exporting from Multicharts

  1. Open your strategy in Multicharts
  2. Go to View → Strategy Performance Report
  3. Click File → Save As...
  4. Choose RINA xml format
  5. Save the file

AlgoChef recognises the Multicharts RINA XML format natively — no column mapping required, same as TradeStation.

What Gets Imported

The RINA XML parser extracts:

DataDescription
Trade listAll individual trades with entry/exit dates, prices, and P&L
SideLong or Short
QuantityPosition size
CommissionsPer-trade commission costs
MAE/MFEIf available in the report

Importing Into AlgoChef

  1. Navigate to Strategy Hub → Import
  2. Upload your .xml file
  3. AlgoChef auto-detects it as TradeStation/Multicharts RINA XML format
  4. Set your Initial Capital
  5. Click Import

Info

The TradeStation/Multicharts RINA XML format is fully auto-mapped. You do not need to manually match columns — AlgoChef handles the XML structure natively.

Troubleshooting

File not recognized as TradeStation format?

  • Make sure you exported as XML (not HTML or text)
  • Open the file in a text editor — it should look like structured XML data, not plain text or HTML
  • Some older TradeStation versions may output slightly different XML — contact support if you run into issues

Tip

Using a different platform? AlgoChef's CSV import supports exports from NinjaTrader, MetaTrader, and most other platforms. See the CSV Format Reference.

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