CQG
From MultiCharts
General Information
- Since MultiCharts 9.0 Beta 1 CQG connection no longer requires installing the API, as the API is now integrated into MultiCharts.
- Please make sure that your PC meets CQG requirements and technical specifications: http://www.cqg.com/Docs/CQGTraderSystemSpecs.pdf
- It is possible to use different accounts for getting data and trading.
- Real-time data for Indexes is available for Live CQG/AMP accounts only.
To connect CQG data feed in MultiCharts:
CQG accounts originally created for a different software will not work in MultiCharts. Customers need to contact their broker directly to setup their accounts for MultiCharts or request a new account.
To Set Up CQG Data Feed Connection
- In the QuoteManager Main Menu select Tools and then click Data Sources window. Select CQG in the list of all supported data vendors and click the Settings button.
- In the opened up window enter Login and Password.
Note: By default demo mode is turned on. Uncheck the CQG demo box to turn it off. Demo mode is required to be on for demo accounts. If you have a real account, the box is required to be off.
To add an instrument, see Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List.