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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. |