// SETUP GUIDE

Get Up & Running
In Under 10 Minutes

Watch the video walkthrough below or follow the step-by-step instructions to install TradeStation (free account, $0 deposit required), load the archive, and launch the software.

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TradeStation
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Archive
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Software
Need the Raider Trading files?

Log into your dashboard to download the archive (.tsa) and software (.exe).

Go to Dashboard →
01
🖥️
Install TradeStation
Desktop with OptionStation Pro — required platform
~2 min
⚠ Windows Note: Raider Trading is most compatible with Windows 10. Some newer versions of Windows 11 may prevent hotkey functionality. If you are on Windows 11 and experience issues, see the FAQ for troubleshooting tips.
  • 1
    After setting up your free TradeStation account (no deposit required), log into tradestation.com and click Platforms.
    TradeStation Platforms page
  • 2
    Download "Desktop with OptionStation Pro." Your browser may warn that the file is unverified — this is expected. Proceed with the download.
    Download Desktop with OptionStation Pro
    ⚠ Important: Raider Trading requires TradeStation Desktop with OptionStation Pro only. TradeStation MCP and TITAN X are not supported.
  • 3
    Before installation, right-click your desktop → Display Settings. Click on your primary monitor and navigate to Scale and Layout.
    Display Settings — Scale and Layout
  • 4
    Ensure the text scale is set to exactly 100%. This is critical — incorrect scaling will cause the software to misread screen coordinates. Recommended display ratio: 16:9 (1920×1080, 2560x1440 with TS in fullscreen) or 32:9 (3840×1080, 5120x1440 with TS snapped left). Other ratios will work but may require coordinate adjustment (covered in Step 3.5).
    Scale set to 100%
  • 5
    Run TradeStation Setup.exe from your downloads folder. During installation, set Monitors: 1 — even if you have multiple displays. Click "Update Now" if prompted to finish with the latest version.
    TradeStation installer — set Monitors to 1
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📦
Load the TradeStation Archive
Restore the Raider Trading layout, indicators & strategies
~6 min
  • 1
    Log into raidertrading.com and download the TradeStation Archive file (Raider Trading.tsa). The TradeStation Indicators file (.eld) is optional — all necessary indicators are already packaged inside the .tsa archive.
    Download TradeStation Archive from dashboard
  • 2
    Log into your TradeStation account (simulated account recommended — see Disclaimer).
    TradeStation account login
  • 3
    Navigate to File → Backup/Restore TradeStation → Restore TradeStation Archive.
    File menu — Restore TradeStation Archive
  • 4
    Click Browse, select the Raider Trading.tsa file you downloaded, then click Open and Start Restore (close current instance of TradeStation, no need to save default workspace).
    Browse and select Raider Trading.tsa
  • 5
    Click Proceed to confirm overwriting existing studies and strategies with the Raider Trading indicators.
    Confirm overwrite — click Proceed
  • 6
    If the update or restore failed for any reason, close the automatic update window and navigate to Help → Update Manager, and install the latest update from this window.
    Help, Update Manager — install latest update
  • 7
    Log back into your TradeStation account (simulated recommended)
    Close any open workspaces (bottom-left) by right-clicking on each tab → Close Workspace.
    Close any open workspaces
  • 8
    Click Auto Hide to minimize the top trade bar.
    Click Auto Hide to minimize trade bar
  • 9
    Navigate to View → Application Toolbars and click "Hide All".
    View, Application Toolbars, Hide All
  • 10
    Navigate to File → Workspaces → Open Workspaces → Charts & Orders.
    Open Workspaces
  • 11
    Click "Open Windows with Items Enabled" and click the "Charts" tab near the bottom-left.
    Open Windows with Items Enabled
  • 12
    Right-click on the 10 Second Bar chart → Studies → Edit Studies...
    Right-click chart — Studies — Edit Studies
  • 13
    Double-click GlobalAccount_Broadcaster → click Inputs → replace the placeholder with your account number (inside the quotes) → click OK.
    GlobalAccount_Broadcaster — enter account number

    Note — See Risk Disclaimer: Trading involves substantial risk and most day traders lose money. Raider Trading recommends use in simulated environments only. Use with live capital is not encouraged and is at your own risk. If you enter a live account number, real money will be at risk — you assume full responsibility for all outcomes. Raider Trading LLC assumes zero liability for any financial losses.

  • 14
    Double-click GlobalBaseRisk_Broadcaster → click Inputs → replace the value → click OK to set and save a default risk level across all tickers and sessions.
    GlobalBaseRisk_Broadcaster — set default risk level

    Note — Risk Adjustment Hotkey: On the 10 Second Bar chart, press Ctrl + ↑ to increase risk or Ctrl + ↓ to decrease risk in increments of 5. Changing tickers or closing TradeStation will revert the risk level back to your GlobalBaseRisk value. Avoid adjusting risk while a position is active.

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⚡
Launch Raider Trading
Install the software, log in, and start trading
~2 min
  • 1
    Log into raidertrading.com and download the Raider Trading Software (Raider Trading.exe). Your browser may warn that the file is unverified — this is expected for unsigned software.
    Download Raider Trading.exe from dashboard
  • 2
    Launch Raider Trading.exe. If Windows Defender shows a warning, click "More Info" → "Run Anyway".
    Windows Defender — More Info — Run Anyway
  • 3
    Log in with your Raider Trading account credentials — the email and password you registered with at raidertrading.com.
    Raider Trading login screen
  • 4
    The Sub-Regions (Live Preview) should already be aligned properly within TradeStation.
    Sub-Regions aligned in TradeStation
  • 5
    If the Sub-Regions are not aligned, click "Set Box" then hold left-click and drag within TradeStation from the upper-left to the bottom-right of the Sub-Region area to recalibrate.
    Set Box — drag to recalibrate Sub-Region area
  • 6
    In Raider Trading, select your Trading Strategy — Long Mode or Short Mode — Click Start → then immediately click anywhere inside the 10 Second Bar Chart window in TradeStation. You should see the chart border highlight, confirming focus.
    10S Chart
  • 7
    Raid the market. 🚀
    The Raider Trading software will now automatically trade using its algorithmic calculation engine.
    Complete
  • 8
    When closing TradeStation for the first time after setup, click "Yes to All" saves (Workspaces and Desktops) so it opens automatically in the future.
⚠ Reminder: Trading involves substantial risk of loss. This software is technically capable of executing trades on any TradeStation account — whether simulated or live. Use at your own risk. You are solely responsible for all trading decisions and outcomes. Raider Trading LLC accepts zero liability for any trading losses. See our full Risk Disclaimer for details.
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