How to add eSignal forex data from specific sources?

sparkz · May 16 2007

I've got the standard eSignal forex symbols (eg. EUR A0-FX) but wanted to play around with the specfic ones from other sources like GAIN, FXCH, HOTS.

Is this possible? I know you can see the source in the eSignal Data Manager.

It maybe a waste of time but I wanted to merge specific symbols to get a more realistic sample and eliminate of the spikey data from some sources.

Thanks
Mark

Kate · May 17 2007

If eSignal provides Forex symbols which names contain the information from which sources data is received then you will be able to use them in MultiCharts.

sparkz · May 17 2007

Ok, maybe it was just bad luck but the first one I looked at was: EUR@GAIN A0-FX. eSignal data manager allows you to monitor the symbol so I guess it must exist. However, I can't get MC to see it.

I did find the other ones but they all come under futures? eg. EUR@FXCM A0-FX

Does this mean they're going to work alright?

Kate · May 18 2007

I managed to plot both symbols (EUR@GAIN A0-FX and EUR@FXCM A0-FX). What happens when you try to add them?

sparkz · May 18 2007

Ok, I managed to do it now. I had to add the exchange first in QuoteManager (FXC) and then add it via the futures tab.

Why does it come under futures?

Kate · May 21 2007

eSignal regards them as futures, you can check this in the eSignal native application.

sparkz · May 24 2007

Thanks for the information. I haven't got their chart program, just the data feed.