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For details on specific data vendor symbols, see [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /102_Builtin_DataSources.html name=""; |Built-in Sources]] | For details on specific data vendor symbols, see [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /102_Builtin_DataSources.html name=""; |Built-in Sources]] | ||
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=== Adding Symbols in Manual Mode === | === Adding Symbols in Manual Mode === | ||
To add a symbol: | To add a symbol: | ||
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=== Adding Symbol from Data Vendor Supplied List === | === Adding Symbol from Data Vendor Supplied List === | ||
To add a symbol: | To add a symbol: | ||
# On the '''Symbol''' menu, select '''Add Symbol'''. | # On the '''Symbol''' menu, select '''Add Symbol'''. | ||
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== Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol List == | == Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol List == | ||
Symbols can be selected by using the keyboard or a mouse. | Symbols can be selected by using the keyboard or a mouse. | ||
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== Deleting Symbol(s) from the Symbol List == | == Deleting Symbol(s) from the Symbol List == | ||
To delete one or more symbols: | To delete one or more symbols: | ||
# Select the symbols to be deleted. | # Select the symbols to be deleted. | ||
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== Sorting the Symbol List == | == Sorting the Symbol List == | ||
The list is sorted based on the contents of one of the available columns. For example, text data is sorted alphabetically, but months in calendar order. | The list is sorted based on the contents of one of the available columns. For example, text data is sorted alphabetically, but months in calendar order. | ||
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== Finding Symbol(s) in Symbol List == | == Finding Symbol(s) in Symbol List == | ||
Two types of a search can be performed: an Incremental search and a Full String search. | Two types of a search can be performed: an Incremental search and a Full String search. | ||
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# Click on any symbol in the right panel. | # Click on any symbol in the right panel. | ||
# Start typing the symbol name; as the name is being typed, the selection will move between symbols seeking for a match. | # Start typing the symbol name; as the name is being typed, the selection will move between symbols seeking for a match. | ||
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Each consecutive character in a symbol name must be typed with an interval of no more the one second; if you pause for more then one second, a new search will be started, for a symbol name beginning with the first character that was typed after a pause of more than a second.</div> | <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Each consecutive character in a symbol name must be typed with an interval of no more the one second; if you pause for more then one second, a new search will be started, for a symbol name beginning with the first character that was typed after a pause of more than a second.</div> | ||
To start a new search without waiting for the second to be over, simply press the ESC key. | To start a new search without waiting for the second to be over, simply press the ESC key. | ||
<div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">Example: To search for AMD, type '''a m d''' with an interval of less than a second between each character; if you pause for more than a second after typing '''a''', once you type '''m''', the first symbol, beginning with the character "m", will be located instead. | <div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">Example: To search for AMD, type '''a m d''' with an interval of less than a second between each character; if you pause for more than a second after typing '''a''', once you type '''m''', the first symbol, beginning with the character "m", will be located instead. | ||
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== Customizing the Symbol List == | == Customizing the Symbol List == | ||
The program supports workspace customization. The user can select the data columns and set their widths, including: Symbol, Description, Exchange Listed, Data Source, Contract Month, Price Scale, CUSIP, Root, Margin, Contract Year, Expiation Date, Expiration Rule, Expiration Status, Daily Limit, Min. Movement, Big Point Value, Strike Price, and Option Type. | The program supports workspace customization. The user can select the data columns and set their widths, including: Symbol, Description, Exchange Listed, Data Source, Contract Month, Price Scale, CUSIP, Root, Margin, Contract Year, Expiation Date, Expiration Rule, Expiration Status, Daily Limit, Min. Movement, Big Point Value, Strike Price, and Option Type. | ||