How to Convert a SET File to an INI File

Introduction

If you have a .set file and need to convert it into an .ini file, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. This is useful if you only have the .set file but the .ini file is no longer available, for example, if the strategy was removed from the leaderboard.

1. Download the .set File from the Leaderboard

To start, make sure you have the .set file:

• Go to the leaderboard in your platform.


• Find the strategy you want and download the .set file.

If the .ini file is not available, you can manually convert the .set file to an .ini file using the following steps.

2. Access Your VPS and Open the MT5 Terminal

1. Open your VPS (Virtual Private Server).
2. Launch any MT5 terminal that has the relevant Titan version installed. For this example, we’ll use an Alpari terminal.
3. In the terminal, go to View in the top-left corner and select Strategy Tester. This will open the strategy tester interface.

3. Ensure the Correct Titan Version is Installed

To properly load the strategy, you need to ensure that the correct version of Titan is installed in the terminal.

1. In the Strategy Tester, under Expert, select the version of Titan that the strategy was created on (e.g., Titan X 22.95).
• If you don’t see the required version listed, it means you need to install it.
2. To install the correct version of Titan:
• Click File → Open Data Folder.
• In the new window, go to MQL5 → Experts → Advisors.
• Copy the relevant Titan version (e.g., Titan X 22.95) into this folder. If needed, you can download the version from your sources and copy it into this directory.
• Once copied, right-click in the Advisors folder and select Refresh to make the version available in the terminal.

4. Load the .set File in Strategy Tester

1. In the Strategy Tester, go to the Inputs section.
2. Right-click and select Load.
3. Browse to the location where your .set file is saved, select it, and load the strategy.
4. Once the strategy is loaded, the settings will appear in the Inputs tab.

5. Save the Strategy as an .ini File

1. Once the strategy is loaded, right-click in the Inputs tab.
2. Select Save.
3. Name the file appropriately (e.g., Alpari Plug or the strategy name) and click Save.
• This will save the file in the .ini format, which you can confirm by checking that the file extension is .ini.

Conclusion

You have now successfully converted a .set file into an .ini file. This method allows you to preserve and reapply strategy settings in situations where the .ini file is no longer available from the leaderboard.