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The user can use these pre-defined settings to add new symbols quickly without needing to manually complete each field. | The user can use these pre-defined settings to add new symbols quickly without needing to manually complete each field. | ||
For example, if the user wants to add the ES#F symbol from eSignal and the Symbol Dictionary has the | For example, if the user wants to add the ES#F symbol from eSignal and the Symbol Dictionary has the ES symbol root defined, then QuoteManager will recognize the ES root symbol and automatically fill in the contract specifications. | ||
ES symbol root defined, then QuoteManager will recognize the ES root symbol and automatically fill in the contract specifications. | |||
The contract specifications are important because the specifications are used to plot the chart and calculate dollar amounts. | The contract specifications are important because the specifications are used to plot the chart and calculate dollar amounts. | ||
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== Adding a Symbol Root to Symbol Dictionary == | == Adding a Symbol Root to Symbol Dictionary == | ||
# Click '''Tools''' in the main menu and select '''Symbol Dictionary''', or click the '''Symbol Dictionary''' | # Open '''QuoteManager''' window | ||
#* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]] | |||
# Click '''Tools''' in the main menu and select '''Symbol Dictionary''', or click the '''Symbol Dictionary''' [[File:QM_Dictionary.png]] icon on the toolbar. | |||
# Click the '''Add''' button. The '''New – Edit Root Settings''' window will appear. | # Click the '''Add''' button. The '''New – Edit Root Settings''' window will appear. | ||
# Complete the '''Settings''' and '''Sessions''' sections on the form. | # Complete the '''Settings''' and '''Sessions''' sections on the form. | ||
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== Editing a Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary == | == Editing a Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary == | ||
# Click '''Tools''' in the main menu and select '''Symbol Dictionary''', or click the '''Symbol Dictionary''' | # Open '''QuoteManager''' window | ||
#* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]] | |||
# Click '''Tools''' in the main menu and select '''Symbol Dictionary''', or click the '''Symbol Dictionary''' [[File:QM_Dictionary.png]] icon on the toolbar. | |||
# Select the symbol root to edit. Click the '''Edit''' button. The Edit Root Settings window will appear. | # Select the symbol root to edit. Click the '''Edit''' button. The Edit Root Settings window will appear. | ||
# Edit the fields. | # Edit the fields. | ||
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== Using the Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary == | == Using the Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary == | ||
# Open '''QuoteManager''' window | |||
# Add a new symbol into QuoteManager. Make sure the new symbol's root is the same as the symbol root in Symbol Dictionary. See [[ | #* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]] | ||
# Open the Edit Symbol Window.<br>'''Opening Edit Symbol Window''' | # Add a new symbol into QuoteManager. Make sure the new symbol's root is the same as the symbol root in Symbol Dictionary. See [[Operating_Symbol_List#Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List|Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List]] for more information. | ||
# Double-click the symbol in the symbol list, or | # Open the Edit Symbol Window.<br>'''Opening Edit Symbol Window:''' | ||
# Select the symbol in the symbol list, then select '''Symbol''' in the main menu and select '''Edit Symbol''', or | ## Double-click the symbol in the symbol list, or | ||
# Right-click on the symbol and select '''Edit Symbol'''.<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Edit Symbol window is already open in Step 1. It is possible to leave it open and continue working with it.</div> | ## Select the symbol in the symbol list, then select '''Symbol''' in the main menu and select '''Edit Symbol''', or | ||
## Right-click on the symbol and select '''Edit Symbol'''.<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Edit Symbol window is already open in Step 1. It is possible to leave it open and continue working with it.</div> | |||
# Select the '''Settings''' tab in the Edit Symbol window. | # Select the '''Settings''' tab in the Edit Symbol window. | ||
# In the '''Settings Source''' section, select the '''Use Symbol Dictionary Settings''' radio button to use the symbol root's contract specifications in Symbol Dictionary. | # In the '''Settings Source''' section, select the '''Use Symbol Dictionary Settings''' radio button to use the symbol root's contract specifications in Symbol Dictionary. | ||
# Select the '''Sessions''' tab in the Edit Symbol window. | # Select the '''Sessions''' tab in the Edit Symbol window. | ||
# In the '''Sessions Source''' section, select the '''Use Symbol Dictionary Sessions''' radio button to use the symbol root's sessions information in Symbol Dictionary. | # In the '''Sessions Source''' section, select the '''Use Symbol Dictionary Sessions''' radio button to use the symbol root's sessions information in Symbol Dictionary. | ||
== Copying a Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary == | |||
That is possible to clone an existing Symbol Root from one data provider's dictionary into the other one's. | |||
# Open '''QuoteManager''' window. | |||
#* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]] | |||
# Click '''Tools''' in the main menu and select '''Symbol Dictionary''', or click the '''Symbol Dictionary''' [[File:QM_Dictionary.png]] icon on the toolbar. | |||
# Select the data source you need. | |||
# Highlight the symbol root you need by a single left click over it. | |||
# Click the '''Copy to''' button. The data sources list will appear. | |||
# Select the target data source you need. '''Edit root settings''' window will appear. | |||
# Modify the '''Settings''' and '''Sessions''' sections on the form if required. | |||
# Click the '''OK''' button. | |||
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Restart of all [[MultiCharts Processes]] is required to apply the changes in the Symbol Dictionary.</div> | |||
[[Category:Setting Symbols]] | [[Category:Setting Symbols]] |