Tips for using the quote manager for IB and eSignal

Guys, I'm really struggling to use this search engine. I can copy the esignal symbol or description direct and it still cannot find it.

Same goes for IB, what the heck?

CanOz

Guys, I'm really struggling to use this search engine. I can copy the esignal symbol or description direct and it still cannot find it.

Same goes for IB, what the heck?

CanOz

These are the 2 most popular data providers.

What version you are using?

What symbols are you searching?

Hi TJ,

MultiCharts Version 7.4 (Build 4953)

I was searching for the S&P mid-cap 400 e-mini, as well as the 6E, Euro currency futures. It doesn't matter what it is, i have trouble with everything that i have not already found once.

CanOz

Hi TJ,

MultiCharts Version 7.4 (Build 4953)

I was searching for the S&P mid-cap 400 e-mini, as well as the 6E, Euro currency futures. It doesn't matter what it is, i have trouble with everything that i have not already found once.

CanOz

What roots did you use for S&P mid-cap 400 e-mini, and the 6E, Euro currency futures?

Perhaps this wiki article might be useful: Merging Data Sources into a Single Chart. There's also some info on eSignal, IB and the IB Broker profile which might be handy to 'walk-through' to check your settings.

Guys, I'm really struggling to use this search engine. I can copy the esignal symbol or description direct and it still cannot find it.
Same goes for IB, what the heck?
CanOz

You need to input the symbol root into the lookup field.
For Interactive Brokers:
E-mini S&P Midcap 400 Futures = EMD
Euro currency futures = EUR

For eSignal:
E-mini S&P Midcap 400 Futures = MC
Euro currency futures = 6E

You can look for the proper root in QuoteManager->Tools->Symbol dictionary.
IB symbol roots are also available in TWS if you right click on the instrument and go to Contract Description.