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To connect MultiCharts to Interactive Brokers (IB) data feed, it is necessary to have IB software installed and running on the computer. | To connect MultiCharts to Interactive Brokers (IB) data feed, it is necessary to have IB software installed and running on the computer. | ||
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When the connection is configured correctly, MultiCharts launches IB software automatically when data is requested. IB has 2 applications that can be used | When the connection is configured correctly, MultiCharts launches IB software automatically when data is requested. IB has 2 applications that can be used to connect MultiCharts to IB: | ||
# IB Trader Workstation (requires 1 logout per 24 hours). | # IB Trader Workstation (requires 1 logout per 24 hours). | ||
# IB Gateway. | # IB Gateway. | ||
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Java version 7 is strongly recommended for IB software to work correctly.</div> | <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Java version 7 is strongly recommended for IB software to work correctly.</div> | ||
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Though there is choice between web-based and standalone version, standalone version is recommended to use. | Though there is a choice between web-based and standalone version, standalone version is recommended to use. | ||
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To download IB Trader Workstation and IB Gateway, follow this link: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=14099#tws-software | To download IB Trader Workstation and IB Gateway, follow this link: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=14099#tws-software | ||
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==To set up Interactive Brokers data feed connection:== | ==To set up Interactive Brokers data feed connection:== | ||
# In the '''QuoteManager''' main menu select '''Tools''', then click '''Data Sources''' and click on '''Interactive Brokers'''. | # In the '''QuoteManager''' main menu select '''Tools''', then click '''Data Sources''' and click on '''Interactive Brokers'''. | ||
# In the popped up window choose whether you have a '''standalone''' installed on your PC version of IB TWS / IB Gateway or a '''web-based one'''. ''Standalone version is recommended to use''. | # In the popped up window choose whether you have a '''standalone''' version installed on your PC version of IB TWS / IB Gateway or a '''web-based one'''. ''Standalone version is recommended to use''. | ||
# Click '''Ok'''. | # Click '''Ok'''. | ||
# Once you clicked Ok, the Interactive Brokers Data Feed Configuration window is opened. It is recommended to use default settings. | # Once you clicked Ok, the Interactive Brokers Data Feed Configuration window is opened. It is recommended to use default settings. | ||
:* '''Connectivity''' section.<br>Make sure the '''Server IP Address''' and '''Port''' numbers are correct.<br>IB TWS can be launched automatically by MultiCharts on attempt to add a symbol from IB data source; once a chart, DOM, Market Scanner window with IB instrument is open. To enable this option check '''Launch Trader Workstation at start''' box. | :* '''Connectivity''' section.<br>Make sure the '''Server IP Address''' and '''Port''' numbers are correct.<br>IB TWS can be launched automatically by MultiCharts on attempt to add a symbol from IB data source; once a chart, DOM, Market Scanner window with IB instrument is open. To enable this option check '''Launch Trader Workstation at start''' box. | ||
:* '''Notifications''' section.<br> | :* '''Notifications''' section.<br> | ||
:::* '''Show Error pop-up Alert'''. | :::* '''Show Error pop-up Alert'''. Check this box to display error pop-up messages related to the data feed connection. | ||
:::* '''Show Pacing Violation pop-up Alert'''. Check this box to receive notifications about hitting Pacing violation (see [[Interactive_Brokers_Pacing_Violation|Interactive Brokers Pacing Violation]]). | :::* '''Show Pacing Violation pop-up Alert'''. Check this box to receive notifications about hitting Pacing violation (see [[Interactive_Brokers_Pacing_Violation|Interactive Brokers Pacing Violation]]). | ||
:::* '''Show Delayed Data Alert'''. Check this box to receive pop-up messages about delayed data on the chart. | |||
:* '''Historical data''' section.<br>There is no need to reconfigure settings in this section. It is set up by default. Advanced users can check/uncheck the following options. | :* '''Historical data''' section.<br>There is no need to reconfigure settings in this section. It is set up by default. Advanced users can check/uncheck the following options. |