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Import Trades – complete guide

Step-by-step import flow from upload to final session creation, including mapping and validation.

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Supported columns

ScopeColumnRequiredNotes
RequiredDateYesTrade date (ISO-compatible recommended)
RequiredMarketCodeYese.g., DAX, NAS100, UK100, GBPUSD
RequiredSideYesBuy / Sell
RequiredResultYesWin / Loss / BreakEven
OptionalTimeNoHH:MM:SS
OptionalSetupCodeNoe.g., OG, TG
OptionalLiquidityCodeNoe.g., HOD, LOD
OptionalRRNoNumerical RR
OptionalMSSNoMSS classification
OptionalNotesNoFree text
OptionalImageURL1mNoScreenshot (1m)
OptionalImageURL15mNoContext screenshot (15m)
INFO
Import currently accepts .xlsx and supports up to 500 rows per file. One file creates one session.

Tutorial

1Step 1 — Prepare the file

  • Prepare an .xlsx with required columns: Date, MarketCode, Side, Result.
  • Optional columns can be added (Time, SetupCode, LiquidityCode, RR, MSS, Notes, image URLs).
  • Use one market per file for cleaner sessions and easier validation.
Step 1: upload your Excel file and define session details.

2Step 2 — Start the import

  • If MYTH cannot confidently map headers, you are sent to column mapping.
  • Map each required destination field to the correct spreadsheet header.
Step 2: map required and optional columns.

3Step 3 — Map values (only when needed)

  • This step appears only if spreadsheet values are not recognized for MarketCode, SetupCode, or LiquidityCode.
  • For each unknown value, choose an existing library value or Add to Data Library.
Step 3 (conditional): resolve unknown codes before preview.

4Step 4 — Preview and validation

  • MYTH validates your file and shows preview rows plus error list (if any).
  • Import is blocked until validation errors are fixed.
Step 4: inspect preview and resolve validation issues before import.

5Step 5 — Importing and session creation

  • After you click Import Trades, background import starts and progress is shown live.
  • When complete, MYTH redirects directly to the newly created session.
  • Mapped "Add to Data Library" values are created during this stage.

Troubleshooting

WARNING Missing required mappings
Make sure Date, MarketCode, Side, and Result are mapped before preview.
WARNING Unknown codes
Resolve unmapped market/setup/liquidity values in Step 3 (Map Values).
WARNING Validation errors in preview
Import button stays disabled until preview errors are fixed.

After import

  • Open Dashboard and check KPI changes based on the newly imported trades.
  • Use Analytics filters to isolate the imported session and compare setups/liquidity behavior.
  • If needed, adjust your column mapping template and repeat with future files.
TIP
Save your favorite filters as "views" for quick access next time.
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