Export my layouts settings??

[Kleiton Matias]

I need to format my computer. Where do I find the file that contains all my layout settings??

[QuantKey_Bruce]

Use Tools -> Export -> Backup File or copy the entire folder Documents -> NinjaTrader 8 if you are unsure what you need specifically inside there. Typically, the important things are templates, workspaces, and custom NinjaScript you may have in bin -> Custom but depending on what you have done there might be more. Often traders make the decision not to back up their historical data in "db" because it is large and can be downloaded again unless you need to keep longer history than your connection provides.

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Hello Kleiton Matias,

Thank you for your post.

The following instructions will explain how to backup your NinjaTrader 8 files.

Please note that the following list is the items you can choose to include or exclude from your backup (Configuration files, Database, Historical Chart Data, Log and Trace files, Market Replay Data, NinjaScript Files, Templates, Workspaces). Many users exclude historical chart data, log and trace files, and Market Replay data to reduce the file size.

Also, it is possible that after formatting your PC will have a different Machine ID which will result in any passwords for account connections being removed along with the NinjaTrader License key being removed. For security purposes, all account connections will need to have the username and password re-entered and the License key will also need to be re-entered.

You will also need to contact any 3rd party vendors and let them know that your machine ID has changed. You can locate the new machine ID by the following:

• Control Center > Help > About... (e.g. Machine ID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX)

Follow these steps:

• Open NinjaTrader 8 on the computer you wish to backup from and disconnect from any open connections if applicable
• Go to Tools > Export > Backup File
• Select which items you would like to backup and click 'Export'
• Email or Save the file to an external storage device. The file can be found in the Documents\NinjaTrader 8 Backup folder on your PC

Download NinjaTrader 8 after formatting your PC. To downlaod the latest version of NinjaTrader Desktop please follow the steps below.

• Login into the NinjaTrader Account Dashboard
• Click "Download" in the bottom left-hand corner of the sidebar
• Next, select "Download" in the "Most Recent Release" Window in the main screen
  • Optionally, to use version 8.0.27.1, you may select the download from the prior releases section on the right-hand side
• Once the installation had downloaded, ensure any previous version of NinjaTrader is closed before running the installation package.
  • Note: You may need to locate this in your "Downloads" folder in a Windows File Explorer

Once NinjaTrader is installed, follow these steps to restore your backup file:

• Open the email with the backup file or connect the external storage and save the backup file to a destination of your choosing (I recommend the desktop as it is easy to find)
• Go to Tools > Import > Backup File...
• Select the backup file you created from the location you saved it

I have also attached the publicly available Help Guide section regarding backup and restore below:

Help Guide - https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...ightsub=backup

Please let us know if we may provide further assistance.