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=== Clearing Cache === | === Clearing Cache === | ||
Cache stores data downloaded from the data feed server until it is saved to the local database after all MultiCharts processes are restarted or the Flush Cached Data to Database option is used.<br> | Cache stores data downloaded from the data feed server until it is saved to the local database after all MultiCharts processes are restarted or the [[QuoteManager#Flushing_Cached_Data_to_Database|Flush Cached Data to Database]] option is used.<br> | ||
To clear the cache, select the symbol and go '''Edit -> Clear Cache'''. | To clear the cache, select the symbol and go '''Edit -> Clear Cache'''.<br> | ||
See the [[Data Cache]] page for more info. | |||
=== Editing Data === | === Editing Data === | ||
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Each parameter can be adjusted by clicking on the corresponding lot.<br> | Each parameter can be adjusted by clicking on the corresponding lot.<br> | ||
Click '''Add''' to add another data line at the end of the list.<br> | Click '''Add''' to add another data line at the end of the list.<br> | ||
Click '''Insert''' to add another data line below the | Click '''Insert''' to add another data line below the selected one.<br> | ||
Click '''Delete''' to erase the selected data line.<br> | Click '''Delete''' to erase the selected data line.<br> | ||
Click '''Find''' to look for the data line with the specified parameter.<br> | Click '''Find''' to look for the data line with the specified parameter.<br> | ||
Click '''Select All''' to select all available data lines.<br> | Click '''Select All''' to select all available data lines.<br> | ||
Click '''Copy''' to copy the values in the selected data line.<br> | Click '''Copy''' to copy the values in the selected data line.<br> | ||
See the [[Editing Data]] page for more info. | |||
=== Flushing Cached Data to Database === | === Flushing Cached Data to Database === | ||
Save the cached data on demand without closing down all platform processes via '''Edit -> Flush Cached Data to Database''' | Save the cached data to the database on demand without closing down all the platform processes via '''Edit -> Flush Cached Data to Database''' | ||
=== | === Collecting Data === | ||
Data collected using this option is saved directly into your database.<br>Check your [[Preferences#Data_server_mode|'''Data server mode''']] settings to make sure data collecting starts/continues according to your needs. | |||
To collect values for a symbol, right-click it → '''Collect''': | |||
* Click '''Historical Data''' to open '''Historical Data Downloader''' and download values for the required period. | |||
* Click '''Real-time data (Level 1)''' to start collecting real-time values for required fields and resolutions. | |||
* Click '''Real-time DOM data (Level 2)''' to start collecting Level 2 values.<br>Collected values can be used for [[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading|Advanced Simulated Trading]] once enough data is accumulated in your database. | |||
== Tools == | == Tools == | ||
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=== Historical Data Downloader Logs === | === Historical Data Downloader Logs === | ||
One can open the HistoryLoaderScheduler folder to see and manage stored files. | One can open the HistoryLoaderScheduler folder to see and manage stored files. | ||
=== Data Collecting Progress === | |||
This window displays symbols that collect real-time data and historical data downloading for sample symbols. | |||
* '''OHLC''' – Level 1 data that can be used to plot charts | |||
* '''L2''' – Level 2 data that can be used for [[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading|Advanced Simulated Trading]] | |||
* '''SL''' - Status Line data | |||
On the right side you can see each symbol’s status: | |||
* '''Off''' – data is not being collected | |||
* '''Connecting''' – MultiCharts requested data from your data provider and waits for the response | |||
* '''X quotes''' – indicates the amount of collected values | |||
Click the '''gear icon''' next to the symbol to open collection settings. Here you can change resolutions and fields that are collected for the symbol.<br>Click the '''cross''' to stop collecting data for the selected symbol. | |||
To manage the symbol list or groups of symbols, click the gear icon at the top: | |||
* '''Add''' new symbols to start collecting data for them | |||
* '''Delete''' symbols from the list to stop collecting data for them | |||
* '''Select All''' or '''Select None''' to manage symbols in bulk | |||
* '''Select resolution and quote field''' to collect values for | |||
== Managing Instruments == | == Managing Instruments == | ||
=== Editing Instruments === | === Editing Instruments === | ||
Select a symbol and go Instrument -> Edit Instrument to open the symbol settings.<br> | Select a symbol and go '''Instrument -> Edit Instrument''' to open the symbol settings.<br> | ||
See the [[Setting Properties]] page for more info. | |||
=== Adding Instruments === | === Adding Instruments === | ||
Instruments can be added manually and from data source (the correct symbol parameters will be provided by data feed) | Instruments can be added manually and from data source (the correct symbol parameters will be provided by data feed) via '''Instrument -> Add Symbol'''<br> | ||
See the [[Operating_Symbol_List#Adding_Symbol.28s.29_to_Symbol_List|Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol]] List section for more info. | See the [[Operating_Symbol_List#Adding_Symbol.28s.29_to_Symbol_List|Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol]] List section for more info. | ||
=== Adding Custom Futures === | === Adding Custom Futures === | ||
Custom Futures is a symbol combined from the individual futures contracts available in QuoteManager. It is a convenient solution in case continuous futures data is not provided by the data feed.<br> | Custom Futures is a symbol combined from the individual futures contracts available in QuoteManager. It is a convenient solution in case continuous futures data is not provided by the data feed.<br> | ||
Go Instrument -> Add Custom Futures to create a custom futures instrument.<br> | Go '''Instrument -> Add Custom Futures''' to create a custom futures instrument.<br> | ||
See the [[Custom Futures]] page for more info. | See the [[Custom Futures]] page for more info. | ||
=== Deleting Instruments === | === Deleting Instruments === | ||
Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> Instrument -> Delete Symbol<br> | Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> '''Instrument -> Delete Symbol'''<br> | ||
See the [[Operating_Symbol_List#Deleting_Symbol.28s.29_from_the_Symbol_List|Deleting Symbol(s) from the Symbol List]] section for more info. | See the [[Operating_Symbol_List#Deleting_Symbol.28s.29_from_the_Symbol_List|Deleting Symbol(s) from the Symbol List]] section for more info. | ||
=== Downloading Historical Data === | === Downloading Historical Data === | ||
Historical Data Downloader allows downloading historical data from the data provider without plotting a chart.<br> | Historical Data Downloader allows downloading historical data from the data provider without plotting a chart.<br> | ||
Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> Instrument -> Download Historical Data to select the required parameters for downloading historical data. | Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> '''Instrument -> Download Historical Data''' to select the required parameters for downloading historical data. | ||
== Customizing QuoteManager window == | == Customizing QuoteManager window == | ||
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=== Sort By === | === Sort By === | ||
Select one of the sorting criteria: '''Symbol''', '''Description''', '''Exchange Listed''', '''Category''', '''Data Source''', '''Collect RT Data w/o Plotting'''.<br> | Select one of the sorting criteria: '''Symbol''', '''Description''', '''Exchange Listed''', '''Category''', '''Data Source''', '''Collect RT Data w/o Plotting''', '''Historical Data Download Status'''.<br> | ||
Set the sorting order: '''Sort Ascending''', '''Sort Descending''' | Set the sorting order: '''Sort Ascending''', '''Sort Descending''' | ||
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Select the column to search from the '''In column''' dropdown box.<br> | Select the column to search from the '''In column''' dropdown box.<br> | ||
Enter the object to search for in the '''Find''' field. | Enter the object to search for in the '''Find''' field. | ||
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