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title: "How To Generate A Trade Preview"
description: "Learn how to generate a trade preview for your options bot with this simple step-by-step guide."
url: https://help.optionsautotrader.com/en/articles/189-how-to-generate-a-trade-preview
collection: "Tips & FAQs"
updated: 2026-05-05
language: en
---

# How To Generate A Trade Preview

Learn how to generate a trade preview for your options bot with this simple step-by-step guide.

Learn how to quickly generate a trade preview for your options bot. This step-by-step guide helps you verify settings, check strike prices, and ensure your bot places trades correctly before going live.

## Step 1: Access Your Bot

-   Go to your dashboard.
    
-   Click on the bot you want to preview.
    
-   Click the gear icon to open settings.
    

## Step 2: Open Trade Preview

-   Find the **Trade Preview** section under settings.
    
-   This shows symbol, expiration, strike prices, and simulates the trade.
    

## Step 3: Generate the Trade Preview

-   Click **Generate Trade Preview**.
    
-   Wait a few seconds; time depends on the number of options legs.
    
-   Review the results: strike prices, expiration dates, and credit.
    

## Step 4: Verify the Data

-   Compare the preview with the options chain.
    
-   Ensure the settings are producing the correct trade.
    

## Step 5: Adjust Settings if Needed

-   Go to **Strategy Details**.
    
-   Make changes and click **Save & Close**.
    
-   Rerun the trade preview to confirm the updates.
    

## Step 6: Final Check

-   Confirm the bot is picking trades correctly.
    
-   Repeat as needed until settings are correct.