cannot chart previous contract symbol from Esignal

Hi.

I have tried to add some previous contract symbols to construct multichart-custom futures in the Mutichart chart. but one problem appeared in adding symbols which constitute Multichart custom futures.

One method, when QuatoManager->add symbol->from data source->esignal, there is only one previous contract symbol 6A Z0. I can't find any previous contract symbol like 6A u2009, 6A v2009,.... in the MC dialog box when adding symbol.

the Other method, when QuatoManager->add symbol->manually , I did adding symbol procedure according to MC help file to chart 6A u2009, ZS x2009, .... but I cannot add symbols with message in the QM " not supported" and with message in the MC "No data". -> see figs.

I can chart those symbols in the Esignal.
but I cannot chart 6A u2009,.... in the Multichart chart.

what is the problem? and what I should do to fix this.

thanks in advance.

Dear mt9672,

eSignal does not provide expired contracts in symbol list.

Here is the easiest way to add them:

1) Add a contract From Data Source, i.e. CL X1 (you can add multiple contractsCL X1,CL V1, CL U1... etc.)
2) Rename it in Quote Manager (without plotting the charts for them before renaming) - CL X1 -> CL X2010 (CL V1 -> CL V2010, CL U1 ->CL U2010... etc. )

Thus, you will get data for CL X2010 , CL V2010, CL U2010...

You can do the following for other eSignal symbols: 6A, 6B etc.

thank you very much..

You are welcome.