ASCII mapping/import decimal volume

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ASCII mapping/import decimal volume

Postby FXXX » 08 Dec 2019

Currently volume can only be imported as integer, which might be ok for FX and other asset classes but not for crypto.
So how can I import/map say BTCUSD data where often tick or 1 min candle will look like that :

date,time,open,high,low,close,volume
2019-12-01,20:05:00, 7412.9,7412.8,7412.9,7412.8,0.108097

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Re: ASCII mapping/import decimal volume

Postby Svetlana MultiCharts » 09 Dec 2019

Hello, FXXX

You can use Volume Multiplier option during ASCII data import.
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Re: ASCII mapping/import decimal volume

Postby FXXX » 22 Jan 2020

Sorry for my late reply. No, I cannot - it says "volume must be integer".
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Re: ASCII mapping/import decimal volume

Postby Svetlana MultiCharts » 29 Jan 2020

Sorry, this workaround is not suitable for your situation, as multiplier works with integers only.
In order to import Volume data, you need to correct your source ASCII file so that the Volume is expressed by integers, for example "0.108097" -> "108097". You can use any text editor or Excel for it.

Also, you can use standard free data feeds to receive data for crypto-currencies: Bitfinex, Bittrex or Poloniex.


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